SO DISAPPOINTED!!

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  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    Welcome to MFP! You've done the hardest part which is making a decision to do something about it. My "OMG" moment came in December. I knew I needed to lose some weight, but I went to the doctor and was 10 lbs heavier than I thought I was... and I already thought I needed to make some changes! We've all been there, and it's great you've taken the big first step.

    My advice, like others have said, is be sure to eat enough. If you have a bad day, don't let that make or break the entire thing. It's one day, and it won't undo all the progress you've made. The biggest one for me is trying not to make huge changes all at once and don't set the bar too high right away. I did that before and got frustrated when I didn't meet my unrealistic goal, then I just gave up. It's also helpful to make mini goals so your ultimate goal doesn't seem so overwhelming.

    Anyone can add me if they wish. I'm still finding my way, but MFP and the community have been really helpful in my progress.

    Good luck!:flowerforyou:
  • newjourney2015
    newjourney2015 Posts: 216 Member
    Welcome to MFP! As everyone else has said you have taken the first giant leap to your new and improved lifestyle! I recommend adding motivational friends and leaning on them for support. Log in your food diary everyday everything you eat even if it means you go over your calories (which I hope by the way, are higher than 1200!) You will learn how to manage your calories and macros as you go. Learn from your mistakes and keep going forward. Some days and weeks will be better than others but just keep going forward. You will reach a platue - everyone does - just keep moving forward! If you are one that likes or needs to weigh often, just keep in mind your weight will flucuate anywhere from 1 to 3 or even 5 lbs daily depending on water rentention, sodium consumption, etc. I weighed once before I got in the shower and again after I got out (and dried off) and I gained 1 lb. Its that crazy! I finally had to quit weighing like that - it was driving me crazy. Now I officially weigh in ever other Friday; first thing in the morning, before I consume anything, after I've used the restroom, and the morning after a "rest day (no excercise) - naked. That gives me my true weight at that moment with no water or coffee in my belly, urnine in my bladder, or clothes on my body! :laugh:

    Congrats for joining us! Friend me if you'd like.
  • ComputingRelic
    ComputingRelic Posts: 1 Member
    I know how you feel. I've gained and lost the same 25 pounds for the last 20 years! Each time, add another 5 pounds. I'm not at my heaviest, but I'm still way too heavy. My doctor gave me some good advice last week: She recommended I look at short term goals - specifically, to target a 1% weight loss within the next 3 months. When I did the math, that seemed very doable to me. Yes, I'll have to keep resetting this goal as I lose, but it's way easier to wrap my head around a 20 pound loss than the whole 45 pounds!
  • lewcompton
    lewcompton Posts: 881 Member
    I know that feeling of disappointment. I was 425 pounds on the first of July. I knew that I'd let myself go, but really? I am now at 281 pounds after a bit less than 9 months. 144 pounds dropped... If I can do that by watching what I stick in my mouth and moving my fat butt a bit more, then you can too! Anyone is welcome to add me. Good luck with all of your health goals. Plan to be logging on here for the next 50 years.
  • 20ever
    20ever Posts: 125 Member
    Its not the destination, it's the journey. Are you ready to start yours? Time to pick yourself up, dust off your boots, and prepare to kick some *kitten*. More than enough folks around here to help you along. Chin up and NOW IT IS TIME TO MOVE YOUR A55! GO GO GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOGOOOOOOOO!
  • sarahertzberger
    sarahertzberger Posts: 534 Member
    most important, when it gets hard don't stop just keep going you will see results and you will be glad you kept it up, even if the scale doesn't move, I've only lost 7 pounds so far but already there is so much difference in what I can do than when I started and then this morning I was checking my measurements I had lost 3 inches off my waist not sure about the rest of me yet, so make sure you keep up with measurements too, it will be a big motivator as well
  • macummins1959
    macummins1959 Posts: 23
    Been there done that. New years day I stepped on the scale and it read 243.8 , I almost fell off. This morning I was at 209.4. Work hard as you can, don't let any set back stop you. Take it one day at a time, Best wishes.

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