New to this... Very overwhelmed (need Friends)

kareemsmom1
kareemsmom1 Posts: 2 Member
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I am 36 yrs old
375 lbs....
looking to loose about 150lbs total.
I am doing good logging all my caleries in and my fitness. This is my first real week and it is so much harder than I thought. I could use as many friends along this journey.
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  • Yvette22Hernandez
    Yvette22Hernandez Posts: 52 Member
    friend me, i'll accept---good luck!!! you can do it.
  • deluda
    deluda Posts: 146 Member
    Tracking everything we put in our mouth is really a wake up call. Feel free to friend me and we'll do this weight loss journey together.
  • d8fsr0
    d8fsr0 Posts: 9 Member
    I'll be friends. I have a long journey also.
  • lcouterm
    lcouterm Posts: 138 Member
    Add me and lets see what we can do together.
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Week one is always tough, don't let that get you down, you're training your body to work in a way it isn't used it. It will adapt and it will become much easier.

    Before you know it the weight will be MELTING OFF and you'll be feel like a million bucks!
  • jraines1973
    jraines1973 Posts: 231 Member
    Just sent you a request!!! :)
  • River__Song
    River__Song Posts: 126 Member
    Sent you a request.
  • Claire200489
    Claire200489 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi. Im in the same boat, Iv used my fitness pal for a couple months but intermittenly and only to track food. thought i might aswell start using the blog and friends option as well as motivation can only be helpful. Iv added you
  • reneewill
    reneewill Posts: 62 Member
    Feel free to add me. I can give you encouragement and definately welcome any you can give! I am down 18 pounds so far, but have another 50 to go. You can do it! I have found that I look forward to all of the kind words and encouragement that I get from my MFP friends.
  • nczuczu
    nczuczu Posts: 611 Member
    I will send you a friend request. Surround yourself by people that have similar goals. track everything you eat (good and bad) and all the exercise you are able to do. Set mini-goals for yourself - both weight and non-weight related. If you meet these goals, then celebrate (just not with food, unless you account for it). If you don't meet those goals, then set new ones and start again.

    A couple of things to remember 1) This is not a diet, this is a lifestyle change and 2) To be successful, slow and steady is the way to go.

    I know you can do this and would like to help you along the way!
  • Poetic_Photography
    Poetic_Photography Posts: 138
    It can be overwhelming at first, but keep at it and things will get easier.... take things a day at a time. You've made such an incredibly important decision for yourself and for your health!! Welcome!!
  • MG_Fit
    MG_Fit Posts: 1,143 Member
    Feel free to add me...I've become a MFP addict.
  • KathyPBiles
    KathyPBiles Posts: 292 Member
    Welcome! You have made the hardest step - starting. We are all here for your support. Please feel free to add me! I definitely could use the support as well. Have a great day !
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Honey, you are more than welcome to add me. I hope you set yourself at a reasonable goal of a pound a week, it makes it more bearable. Like someone else said, the first week is the hardest. You're going to have moments of messing up, but just pick yourself up and keep on.
  • coke_bottle
    coke_bottle Posts: 259 Member
    I will support you, add me:flowerforyou:
  • hijude57
    hijude57 Posts: 97 Member
    Make friends. We're all in this together! I needed to lose 150 lbs and I'm trying to take it in 10 lb goals at a time. When I was 300 my goal was 290 etc. :smile: When you feel overwhelmed, talk to us :)
  • debcraig73
    debcraig73 Posts: 4
    This is my first week also ! And I am trying to learn all the ropes here also- I weigh 318. I will friend you too ! We both need friends on here and both have a long road ahead of us- we can do it !! Lets keep eachother in line okay?!?!? :) And BTW even though this is my first week on here- I haven't so much been dieting yet- I have been tracking my normal eating habits this week so I can look back and see how bad I was eating- and it's also helped me realize this week how I thought my eating habits weren't "that bad" when they actually are ! So lets do this together lady :) !! Lets keep eachother motivated !
  • newsexywife
    newsexywife Posts: 8
    Would love to be friend. Adding now
  • Fat2FitQueen
    Fat2FitQueen Posts: 79 Member
    I'm gonna request u right now we can do this 2gether :heart:
  • twentyco
    twentyco Posts: 70 Member
    Feel free to add me. I started at 314, have about 140 total to lose, but am down 34 since starting in November.
  • johned63
    johned63 Posts: 306 Member
    You can do it! Feel free to add me.
  • jricht001
    jricht001 Posts: 16
    Truthfully, the first 2 weeks are the hardest!!!! By the third week, your body is getting used to what you are doing differently, and accepting it. By week 4 and 5 (where I currently am), you don't even notice those snack cakes or that bottle of pop anymore, and I am actually EXCITED to go to the gym MOST of the time! Sometimes you will still have those mornings (thats when we go) where you would rather just lay in bed lol

    Don't try and deprive yourself, but limit your "bad" intake as much as possible! Its worked out for me so far!

    Feel free to add me if you'd like some motivation along the way!
  • ladycoy
    ladycoy Posts: 41 Member
    Tracking everything we put in our mouth is really a wake up call. Feel free to friend me and we'll do this weight loss journey together.

    Its very surprising!
  • rumplesnat
    rumplesnat Posts: 372
    Tracking everything we put in our mouth is really a wake up call. Feel free to friend me and we'll do this weight loss journey together.

    YES ^^^ this!!!

    You can do this...I was where you were and I know you can conquer this. Take little steps. Every 50 pounds, I rewarded myself with new sneakers, a purse, etc. Every 10 pounds, take a pic. I'm so excited for you...YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

    Exercise, exercise, exercise is essential for me, in addition to tracking everthing I consume. When I started, I had to use a grocery cart to lean on just to grab some milk at the grocery store. My first attempt at walking for exercise had me in tears 1/4 of the way around the block because my lower back hurt so bad and I was so embarrassed. This was September 2011. Today, I run 3 miles 3-4 days a week, have completed two 5Ks since August 2012, and have more energy than I know what to do with. I've come a long way, and so will you!
  • LifeChanged2000
    LifeChanged2000 Posts: 176 Member
    You can add me too! I log everyday and always am looking for support friends :)
  • marthajo1
    marthajo1 Posts: 68 Member
    Welcome! Logging everything really does help. Add me :)
  • Sheila_Ann
    Sheila_Ann Posts: 365 Member
    It is hard but you do get used to it and then you become addicted on logging. I'm on here more then FB lol. Anyone can add me. I met my goal and then some! I'm now working on bringing down my body fat and toning.

    Good luck and welcome to mfp!
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    MFP is very addictive be warned lol you can add me as a friend for support if you like I log every day and I have 55lbs to lose still . Good luck on your journey
  • heygirl1000
    heygirl1000 Posts: 35 Member
    Hey I have just sent you a friends request! We are all here to help and support each other! If you want words of encouragement I can be your cheer leader! I am on a long journey myself we can walk through this together!

    If anyone else would like to add me please do! I am a daily user - good or bad
  • AliciaStaton
    AliciaStaton Posts: 328 Member
    Hi welcome abroad. This is a great site for support and motivation. I will send you a friend request if you want to add me, feel free. If not all the best on your journey:bigsmile:

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