Scared to death...

Fraoch3
Fraoch3 Posts: 2
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I don't know how to start. I'm a loner and it's taking all I have to compose this. I'm 45 and 300 lbs. I've started and deleted this text 2 times and before I can lose my nerve am going to send it....
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  • Cathy7794
    Cathy7794 Posts: 223 Member
    You've just gotta take it one step at a time, and you've just taken the first step. Congratulations. You can do it. :)
  • mygrl4meee
    mygrl4meee Posts: 943 Member
    Start slow with small changes. You devoplped habits over the years so don't feel like you need to fix it all in one week. If you have strong cravings for sweets find something that is an replacement with less calories. I was probably taking in a good 500 to 1000 calories on some days in pure junk. I just got rid of it slowly and now when I eat the junk it's in moderation and more planned than the car just driving me thru the drive thru. Friend me if you would like. You can do it.
  • rpmtnbkr
    rpmtnbkr Posts: 137 Member
    It gets easier from here. The first step is always the hardest. Great bunch of supporters here to help you along the way!
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    Keep posting. There's lots of support here. Send friend-requests to people (me, for instance) and get connected with others who are also struggling.
  • Fraoch3
    Fraoch3 Posts: 2
    ...I'm shaking a bit but thank you, ladies.

    Now I get to figure out how to friend someone...
  • rompers16
    rompers16 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Feel free to add me...I'd be happy to try and support you.
  • hprchlik1
    hprchlik1 Posts: 8
    Congratulations you took the first step for yourself! Stay positive and make small changes! You can do it!!
  • trishcass46
    trishcass46 Posts: 33 Member
    Good for you for starting. Each day is a new day. Don't give up!
  • dsmpunk
    dsmpunk Posts: 262 Member
    The nice thing about the internet is you are relatively anonymous if you want to be. That said, there are a lot of people on this site that are or started well over 300, so don't feel intimidated. The first step is often the most difficult!
  • Sallyafe1
    Sallyafe1 Posts: 18
    Hi, I am new here,:flowerforyou: I understand what you are saying. Identify if you are an emotional eater, use this site to better yourself, I came across this site quite by accident. But I have already learned a great deal. There are millions of us trying to improve our lives and stay healthy.
    Remember fear is only an emotion.
    Do you or any one on this site know what No Hi-Jacking, Trolling, or Flame-baiting means? I need an update. I came out of college before the recession.
    Sallyafe!
  • MouseTmom
    MouseTmom Posts: 201 Member
    just sent you a friend request. Everyone is right - you can find a lot of support here.
  • Kailee360
    Kailee360 Posts: 46
    Welcome , best of luck .... :happy:
  • melzymel81
    melzymel81 Posts: 2 Member
    Good luck. Don't be afraid - everyone here has been amazingly helpful.
  • JulieB_MN
    JulieB_MN Posts: 223 Member
    Welcome! You can do this! This site is a huge help.
    Sending friend request!
  • tallvanurse
    tallvanurse Posts: 55 Member
    Just added you...here to support. Overcoming that fear was a big step and it just gets better from there. Small changes like a previous reply stated. You can do it!
  • camkal12
    camkal12 Posts: 9
    Fantastic you've posted! Baby steps will get us all there - and the support here is awesome!
  • jallen47
    jallen47 Posts: 12
    Good for you! You did the right thing in coming here. I have a friend who was over 300 lbs and recently lost 152 lbs over the past 2 years. It's an incredible awe-inspiring journey to see someone transform himself so completely. You can do this! What is your motivation for getting healthy? What changes have you made so far?
  • DanaNicolle
    DanaNicolle Posts: 16 Member
    YOU CAN DO THIS! FEEL FREE TO FRIEND ME. I have lost 60 pounds using myfitnesspal.....tons of friends jumped on the band wagon and we've lost hundreds....i mean HUNDREDS of pounds doing this if we combined our weight loss.
  • JBcat123
    JBcat123 Posts: 211 Member
    welcome. :) you have my support. and you can add me if you want too, im new as well and would like to make some friends on here.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,238 Member
    The first step is always the biggest...and the toughest. Remember....there are people here that started out weighing a LOT more than you do now...and have succeeded. You will too. Welcome!
  • IamLoriJ
    IamLoriJ Posts: 124 Member
    I am new here too, in almost the same boat as you - I am almost 40 and just hit the 300lb mark at Christmas.... disgusted myself but now am here and everyone seems so helpful and nice! I know you can do it because I know that I can too!'

    Add me as a friend if you would like and we can figure all of this out together!
  • cherylowen3133
    cherylowen3133 Posts: 7 Member
    You can do it I started out at 285, got down to 140 and am now trying to lose 20 of the 40 I've gained, I will work on the other 20 after this, baby steps, aim to lose 5 pounds for now.
  • suritanel
    suritanel Posts: 5
    Anyone know how to change from pounds to kg's? I'm new at this...how do you friend someone??? Please help
  • 253down
    253down Posts: 13 Member
    first step is putting it out there, that is what I did by joining here and putting it on my facebook page. First on my list is no more Cherry Dr Peppers from Sonic, when I always would have at least 2 large per day. Such empty calories. Water is going to become my best friend and I have to figure out how to put my picture on here. I had my dad take my picture today, the first day of the rest of my life. :happy:
  • Cajun_Angel
    Cajun_Angel Posts: 31
    Baby steps...
  • mizrotor
    mizrotor Posts: 6
    There is nothing to be scared of. You have made the first step which like everyone says, it's the hardest.
    Everyone on this site is here to support you and are all on here for more or less the same reason. To loose weight, get fit, share successes and get support when you feel like you are failing. And at the same time, you can make some great friends too!

    Your no longer a loner, as you have a whole site that is here to encourage and give you support with your journey :)

    Good Luck with everything, and keep your chin up. Things will get easier :smile:
  • MavenMassage505
    MavenMassage505 Posts: 53
    Admitting your weight is a great start. I've actually started doing this myself.
    congrats on your 1st step..
  • AlexandraScarletAnaQuinn
    AlexandraScarletAnaQuinn Posts: 20
    And you pressed send and it wasn't so bad was it! Welcome and let's be buddies!
  • thankfullyfit
    thankfullyfit Posts: 1 Member
    Awesome...welll the key is accountability and now there are three of us who see that you have taken the first step. Hey we are all a work in progress. I am back on here with a friend of mine to help each other get back on the wagon as far as good eating habbits.
  • RollinDawg
    RollinDawg Posts: 235 Member
    You can do this. We're here for ya, anytime you need some help. Just take it one day at a time, you will see results.

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