14st to lose

kitkat381
kitkat381 Posts: 2
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
hello, i have 14st to lose and feel it will take me forever to do it. At 51 is there any hope????

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  • iwannawearatutu
    iwannawearatutu Posts: 150 Member
    There is always hope. You can do it! This website is so helpful in keeping an eye on your calories in and calories out. And the support here is fantastic - with a bunch of buddies to cheer you on, you can't fail. :)
  • ThaiKaren
    ThaiKaren Posts: 341 Member
    Of course there is, you'll fine this site so helpful. The people are very supportive. Just make yourself small goals and eventually you'll get there. Good luck x
  • Katherine1687
    Katherine1687 Posts: 106 Member
    Hi,

    Welcome to MFP.

    You can do it!!! Break it up into smaller chunks and set yourself mini goals as you lose weight. It makes it seem less daunting.#

    Good luck
  • mooz
    mooz Posts: 101
    I have about the same amount to lose. I hope there's hope or else I'm wasting my time :)

    Of course there's hope. There always is. As long as you make the committment and are willing to put the work into it, it can be done.
  • LotusF1ower
    LotusF1ower Posts: 1,259 Member
    hello, i have 14st to lose and feel it will take me forever to do it. At 51 is there any hope????

    14 stone? Wow, let's put it this way, it won't come off in a few weeks, but you are going to be one interesting person to watch!

    Of course there is hope, there is always hope, it does of course, depend on you and your state of mind, how focussed you remain etc.

    I think you could be a massive inspiration to others, but mostly to yourself.

    Don't give yourself unrealistic daily calorie targets, start off steadily and don't forget if you stick with it, a hell of a lot of your weight will fall off quickly at first and that may be just the motivation you need to keep you going.

    xxx
  • fishernd
    fishernd Posts: 140 Member
    There are people on here who have lost 200 pounds, so yes, you can do it! And yes, a ton of weight will fall off at first and this will motivate you to keep going. But keep in mind a lot of this might be water weight (but still motivating nonetheless).

    This is the only way of eating that works to lose weight and keep it off, in my experience. Log those calories and make sure you're getting the nutrients (especially protein and fiber) that your body needs.

    And use this site. Everyone on here is extremely helpful and supportive.

    Good luck, and remember, small steps! This is not a sprint! :)
  • AnnieeR
    AnnieeR Posts: 229
    Absolutely you can do it!! Keep using this site, increase your activity levels... you'll make it! Feel free to add me as a friend if you want - I find it helps to have some cheerleaders! :)
  • kitkat381
    kitkat381 Posts: 2
    Oh boy I am so touched by the replies thank you all so very much. Tomorrow is D day I will Start and log it all in and down bless you all for being so very nice xxx
  • dogdaze
    dogdaze Posts: 110 Member
    :smile: Yes there is hope.

    You have obviously already made the decision to lose weight. You have joined this site! You have posted on a board that has a lot of folks who have been there and are doing that. That is three positives in your favour already:happy:

    The biggest and hardest step is usually the first one on the road to where you want to get to. There are resources available that will help you take charge and learn more about a healthy lifestyle. There are lots of people here to cheer you on your way.

    14 stone is 196 pounds. It IS a lot of weight and is certainly not going to come off all at once. Speaking from personal experience, the big picture can seem pretty disheartening.so I would suggest setting mini goals along the path. We don't want you to get discouraged and give up.

    You really should not plan to lose more than 2 lbs per week so clearly it is going to take you a while. Slow steady weight loss is the safe and healthy way to go! Start starving yourself in an attempt to lose more and your body will go into famine mode and hang on to any calories it can. Exercise is your friend but again you probably need to take things slowly as you get into it.

    Congratulations on making a decision to start!
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