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hey kim:) post pics and fill out your stuff in your home page! Im sure you are fine:) believe me i was there kiddo..
Kristian Rocco

Just remember, we're all here to better ourselves. We may have different goals - build muscle, lose weight, get encouragement, etc. You're not alone Kim - all these messages on these forums are proof of that! While we may not know you, we know what you're going through! Hang in there - every second is a new second to make a new choice...take a new direction...change your life.

If you don't put in the effort to be accountable, you'll fail. Post pics, and participate. It's not really LOL, but eventually life or death.

Hi Kim :flowerforyou:

I can understand not wanting to have your picture taken.. I am the same way by shying away from the cameras. But know what Kim? Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and if you have a beautiful personality then people will see you as beautiful. The thing to do is kick butt by losing the weight you hate to have on you. Show that "weight" a thing or two and get serious about beating it's hold on you. You can do this, we all can do this. Everyone has a story to tell, you know. So we will all help you in whatever way we can. If you want to talk about it, I am here for you. If you want to cry about it, I will be here for you too. I bet most people in MFP would say the same thing about helping and encouraging you. I am as hungry as can be this minute but am not gonna cave in to it. Bless you Kim, friend me if you want.

You look really toned and soft. Are oats the key?

I believe most people on here feel like you do right now. When I first started doing Crossfit nearly a year ago for the first month or two I thought I was going to puke during each session. It was discouraging but I was working out with my wife and we supported each other and our trainer is very good and incredibly encouraging. Now our trainer gives me workouts she doesn't give anyone of her other clients. That's how strong I've gotten. I'm not saying this to impress you but to impress upon you that we ALL start from somewhere we don't want to be to get to where we are headed ultimately. The key is to never give up. Don't think you HAVE to do all the exercises all the way through. Go at your own pace but make it a goal to do more than you did the day before. Our motto at our gym is "Stronger Than Yesterday". If you can do an exercise 5 seconds longer than the day before you're getting stronger and that is your goal.

Keep at it! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!

Hi Kim, I don't have my glasses on, so I can't see your picture very well, but you look and seem nice. I like how you do your hair... is that like a wind-swept side-pony tail?

Get involved and makes some friends - check out the community threads, they can be really funny, and motivating! Friend me if you want!

Hi so I've been using the elliptical for 2 weeks now its so hard and I sweat like a crazy lady but I've 5 pounds anyone else out there using the elliptical?

Hey Kim! We've all been there I'm sure.

Use those pictures as motivation. I have this horrendous picture that jump started my weight loss on my fridge and phone so whenever I feel like stuffing my face I can look at it.

I remember one day I was so miserable and all I wanted was chocolate cake, instead I went out for a short walk. The fresh air cleared my mind and refocused my attention on something else. There are some great walking apps that really motivate you to set goals for yourself. Also just wearing a pedometer can make you subconsciously walk more.

Its the baby steps that are most important. We don't just wake up one morning skinny and healthier. Weight loss is a marathon. Sometimes we feel down and we cheat or have bad days but true success comes from how you recover from those days.

Just know you aren't alone. We are all on this forum for a reason.

hi everyone I'm Amanda. I have been using this app now for over a month religiously and lost over ten pounds. it's been so hard sticking to my diet. what are people cooking? I need some new ideas :-)

It's considered rude to hijack someone else's post. Just to let you know. ~

I think most people on this site have been where you are or know how you feel to some extent. Try and stay positive. Have your crummy crappy moments and then focus on someting positive. Eventually it will get easier! Think of something positive everyday and happiness will sneak up on you. Stick with what your doing and do a little extra everyday. Maybe its only 5 minutes of something extra maybe its only 30 seconds. Do what you can then reach for that little extra. :)When I feel like crap because of the way I look I put on my most favorite outfit and focus on why I like myself so much in it. You just have to find something that makes you feel good and do it when you feel down. Stay positive. You can rock this! You just have to give yourself the opprotunity.