Tired of being the big girl. 24/f/300

Feel free to add me as a friend. I log daily and try to give constant encouragement and help. I started at 240 lbs when I decided to turn my life around. I am currently 181 lbs. Advice: start of course by logging every little thing. The first few days and the first three weeks are the hardest. Measure and weigh everything. Only weigh yourself once a week and be sure to take measurements as well. My advice would be to get a belt. That was a visual aid for me (still is). I can see every time I lose inches when I move down to the next hole on the belt!!! You can do this!!!! Remember, you didn't gain it all over-night, and as much as we would love it, we can't lose it all over-night either. It is a journey and it takes time. :-)

Hi Reepir! Welcome! You've come to a great place to get healthy! I have over a 100 pounds to lose...and I know what you mean about how you feel when you look in the mirror.

Just start logging your food...religiously! Don't wait till the end of the day. Log each meal so you can see what your food choices are like. You'll start adjusting them as you see that certain foods are healthier and less calories.

Start your exercise by walking. I know it's HOT where you live. Is joining a gym an option...where you can walk on a treadmill? Or do you have a treadmill at home? Walking is the easiest way to burn calories if running is not an option. I just discovered Aqua Jogging....the calorie burn is even higher than regular walking....and it's easy on your joints! It's awesome if you have access to a pool.

Please add me as a friend. I'd love to support you in your journey.

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Kristi

Hi!

Feel free to add me if you'd still like some additional friends. I'm doing my very best to log in each and every day, and I also try to motivate everyone on my friends list the best I possibly can.

Happy dieting!!

Feel free to add me. I love love love MFP! I still have 60-80 pounds to go.

Hi Reepir, my suggestion is to begin with a journal. It can be a notebook for yourself. You do not have to write in it everyday. On the days that are very challenging in which you just want to eat everything and anything. Right down your feelings, event or situation that made you feel like over eating. . This helps you to look back and recognize your behaviors so in the future you can counteract eating with another activity. I have a notebook that I wrote week 52 and count down each week. Starting another page 51,50,49 and so on. Thinking in terms of what kind of transformation will I have in a year. Counting down is a mental trick because it is always easier to watch yourself get closer to week 1 than to count up to week 52. We did not gain wait overnight so challenge yourself at your own level. For me each week I gave myself a new challenge.....start small. Example: for beverages drink water only -1st week challenge. move for a total of 30 minutes a day(can be a combination of 10min x 3)--2nd week challenge. Measure your food so you will learn to recognize portion sizes(like a 1/2 cup or cup)--3rd week challenge and so on. You are the one in control in prioritizing your challenges. This will help in losing weight for the long run. We have to experiment with different heathy ideas and find something that works for us. Your correct it is a lifestyle change. I recently came back to MFP because this was my 7 week challenge. I tried before doing all these healthy ideas all at once and failed terribly. I knew I could not add all these changes at the same time because they would be too overwhelming for ME. Therefore each week I added a challenge and continued to maintain it. As I see my body transforming it keeps me motivated. I also seek motivation from others knowing I am not on this journey alone. There is a many avenues of interesting information on the internet. You must find different healthy measures that work for you. Initially when I decided I have to do something about my weigh(04-09-2013) I was 272 pound at 5'8. At first I was out of breath getting off an elevator. Each day becomes amazing to see what your body is capable of. These are some ideas that are working for me.

Add me. Im on every day and love to be supportive

I just passed 40 lbs lost (with another 30 to go). If I can do it, you can too. For me the key is logging. Someone suggested not waiting to the end of the day, but log each meal. That's the best way to come out balanced at the end of the day. And remember the key: LEAN PROTEIN!!! Greek Yogurt will be your best friend. Good luck.

Feel free to add me as a friend. I log daily and try to give constant encouragement and help. I started at 240 lbs when I decided to turn my life around. I am currently 181 lbs. Advice: start of course by logging every little thing. The first few days and the first three weeks are the hardest. Measure and weigh everything. Only weigh yourself once a week and be sure to take measurements as well. My advice would be to get a belt. That was a visual aid for me (still is). I can see every time I lose inches when I move down to the next hole on the belt!!! You can do this!!!! Remember, you didn't gain it all over-night, and as much as we would love it, we can't lose it all over-night either. It is a journey and it takes time. :-)

This is fantastic advice... I think the last part is key! Alot of people expect instant results! That's now how it happens!

WELCOME.... I have not been on MFP for very long, but I can tell you it is amazing!!! Everyone is so supportive and encouraging! And the calorie tracking is exactly what I needed! I started this at 328 pounds. I have been doing this for about a month & a half and have lost 26 pounds! I am very strict on my calories... We have started eating alot of veggies, fresh fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and LOTS of salads! I have been eating foods that I never thought I could like! It is a lifestyle change for sure! That is a huge step to realize that... it is not a diet that you can stop when you get tired of it or reach your goal!

I look forward to watching your progress and will be here cheering you on! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Before you start following any diet plan.. Take note what you eat everyday for 1 few days then when you find out what's wrong in your diet, then you should start from there.

This is so important! You may be disgusted, upset at yourself, whatever.. but it is so important to eat like normal and log it so you can see the impact now and not on some random cheat day.

My advice, don't auto-follow the macros/goals MFP gives you. MFP people know their stuff, but they don't know YOU. Research is your best friend! You *will* find what's best for you. Take note of any medical disorders first and foremost. Some may have a large effect on weight loss. If you don't know of any, go to the doctor to make sure. The last thing, and hardest thing, is to stay positive. I suck at it, but none of my friends have left me yet!

Good luck, OP! :flowerforyou:

Hi Reepir! I have only been here a little over a month, but logging everything that goes into your body is key!!

I have lost 19 lbs so far, and I still have about 100 lbs to go. If you want to add me feel free....we can tackle this "fluff" monster together!

Anyone can add me, I am kicking my own behind and whipping myself in to shape.

I started this at 320 and now 276 so I know what a battle it can be... to start.

When you are our size you must start with your mind! Re framing your mind and the way you think about yourself.

That's the hard part, after that the body will follow and do what it needs to do effortlessly!

I have some PDF books for you to read if your are interested too.

WELCOME! You can add me I'm new to the MFP but love it so far as the food logs are VERY important for me. I do add everything that I eat religiously....it keeps me accountable and I stop to think....do I really want to put this on my food diary? I also just made mine viewable so if I ask for advise, people will know what to look at to assist me.

You can DO this!!! There's lots of support here and knowing you're not alone is key. LET'S GET THIS! :happy:

Feel free to add me; what you described is exactly how I feel.

I'm 23/f/230, looking to lose 60 +/- pounds. I log every day!