Got a lot to lose or I will lose alot!!!!

Welcome to MFP! You'll find people here from all walks of life that want to lose or maintain (or gain) weight for all different reasons. The bottom line is that everyone is super supportive. It's best to look around the message boards, meet people, make friends. Don't do it alone!!! No one is perfect and everyone has off days but we help pick each other up no matter what!

Congrats on making the decision to become a better you!!! I wish you all the luck in the world!

-Kate

try writing a food journal every day to see what you are eating and how much and then add up the totals at the end of the week. then you can see if you are under counting your calories or forgetting about something you ate and then you can correct the slip ups.

You've come to the right place! Check out the threads suggested above. You will find it easier to relate to other people in your same situation. Adding friends allows you to support each other and see what everyone else is doing.... seeing their exercise, wall posts, what they are eating (if they make their diary public to friends), etc. It's a great support system.

Take this one step at a time! If you haven't already, go through the profile set up and see what your calorie goal should be for the day. Work on staying within your calorie goal to start. As you do this, you will see that certain foods will need to be cut down or even out of your diet in order to stay within your goal. You will find that processed foods (prepackaged) are highest in sodium, lowest in nutritional value and do NOT satisfy hunger as well as natural foods (foods you prepare yourself, fruits, veggies, lean protein, etc.).... Drinking water is key! If you aren't a water drinker yet, start with a daily goal to drink "x" amount of glasses of water per day, etc. Just take it slow and ease into a lifestyle change! This is not a diet! You will change bad habits and create good ones!

It's overwhelming to get started. But, we will all try to help you! Feel free to add me as a friend! :flowerforyou:

I really do wish you the best of luck with losing weight and starting the family you are so desperate for. This site is really about changing your whole lifestyle!! I am the same as you and have always been overweight and diets have worked in the short term but the weight has never stayed off.
I'm finding that this site has helped me change my entire outlook. I don't think of myself as dieting anymore. Even though I am counting my calories by logging my food intake and exercise on this site, it doesn't feel like the chore that diets have always been to me before. This is my new healthy life and I think that mindset has helped me lose the weight I have so far.
I still have a long way to go, just like you, but in my mind I know that I WILL do it this time, whereas before I just hoped I could. There is a great bunch of people on here all in the same position who will offer support and advice whenever you need it.

Good Luck

Yeah my doctor also suggested for me to do that also.. I went by and picked up a small journal to start this tomorrow.. My biggest problem right now is that I do not have time for exercise anymore.. I work a full-time job and am a full-time student..

One of the things I learned is that there is always time for exercise, if you want there to be. I am 36, mother of 2 kids (3 and 2) and I work full time away from home in the oilfield and help with the books in my husbands business when I am home.

I always made excuses, or found other things to do or said I didn't have time. One day I woke up and realized I didn't want to be 70 pounds over weight anymore. I found this site, started journaling and tracked every bite that I ate or drank. In just over 6 months I am down 43 pounds. I have seen others lose even more, as the more you have to lose, the faster it tends to drop when yolu start a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Now that I have started, exercising has become a priority. There are still days that I don't feel like getting off the couch, but I love the smaller clothes, the look on my husbands face now when he sees my progress and the tears in my brothers eyes as he tells me how wonderful I am looking and how athletic. I have many things I do now, depending on where I am, When I am home, I ride my horse, play with my kids or use my elliptical trainer. When i am at work, I walk/jog when I can, or I bring my Wii Active and exercise videos for when I can't get outside. I just started Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred yesterday and believe me, it is an intense burn in 25 minutes!

I feel better, have more energy, enjoy life more and I find great support here on the site and at home. Best wishes for your success in this journey and in getting your body balanced enough to start your family!

I would really agree with what some of the other posters have said. Keep a food journal of some type (you'll be surprised by what you find out!), make time to exercise (even ten minutes here and there will make a huge difference), drink water (tea and coffee don't count: the caffeine dehydrates you, soda is BAD, diet soda is WORSE):noway: , eat as many fruits and vegetables as you can, try to switch to whole grains, and don't deprive yourself or beat yourself up if you "fall off the wagon." My favorite goodie is dark chocolate!! :bigsmile:

There are some great workouts out there. I recommend something that keeps you interested. I love P90X, however that's not something I would recommend if you're just starting out. I'm a mom of 4, a full-time college student, and a substitute teacher, so my schedule is VERY hectic and unpredictable. I manage to log in what I eat on My Fitness Pal when I get a few minutes here and there, and I set aside time every night to work out. I actually schedule it in with my homework, subbing, and any other event going on. It's hard, and it takes a lot of willpower, but my health is worth it!

The best advice I can give you is to make your health a number one priority.

I feel the same way about weight and have had some of the same problems with my perio in the past. I already have 3 children and gained all my weight with my last 2 who are now 13 and 14. I was never smaller than a 12 growing up and would tell everyone I been "Big Boned" all my life. I would like to tell you to keep your head up. This site has been a life saver and guide for me. I use it every day. I've been on it for about 2 weeks now and I've lost about 3 lbs (I weigh in again tomorrow). I'm very satisfied with the site. I've got about 100 lbs to lose. We can do it!