Tired of being overweight...looking for motivation

Elise

You can do it. We al can. Just remember it didn't come on fast, and goes away slower. BUT, it does as long as you keep on it. I have lost 124 pounds in 5 years. Have 50 more to go. I'd love to keep in touch, as I too am new. Denise

Good luck !

Hi Elise,
I am in Georgia as well and trying to lose weight. Maybe we can encourage each other. It's not been easy to stay true to my diet with this snow storm, but I am still managing to stay within my goals.

A little about me: I am a computer programmer and work full time. I have 4 kids ages 14,12,11, and 2. So finding time to workout and foods that we all can eat has been a challenge for me. But I'm determined to lose the weight. I was 268 a couple of weeks ago and have lost 8 lbs so far.

Hope we can encourage each other through this process.

Julie

You can do it! I sent you a friend request, feel free to add me anyone!

same here tired of being overweight, tired of losing and gaining it all back, tired of the docs telling me to lose weight. I am ready for the change the new me. we can do this!!!!!

I'm in the same boat. My weight has yo-yo'd for years. When i get heavier my number go all out of whack. As of about a month ago my cholesterol is 294, Triglycerides 335, LDL 199, HDL 28, A1C 8.5. Terrible numbers. I'm 6'2" and was about 275 with those numbers. I got until mid-March before I get my blood work done again. I'm working hard on diet and working out to get it all under control again. You'd think avoiding a stroke and dialysis would be enough encouragement and motivation. Funny how in the here and now the cake, fast food and other "goodies" can override all concerns. I'll be 48 in a few months and it's past time to take it seriously.

So, just remember you're not alone and that we are all fighting the battle together! Keep it up!

hey you can do this. Having goals are what keeps me motivated and driven. I started in August 13th of last year and was 234 at 5'5". I have lost as of today 54lbs. It pretty much came off 2lbs or so a week. Take it as a one day and one week at a time thing. If you want, you can check out my photos on my profile. I feel so much better physically and emotionally now than I did the day I started, believe me.

Just curious...

How do you intend to lose 1/2lb a day for the next 30 days? what is your plan of action?

Just some weight loss math. 1 lb = 3500 calories. Which means if you eat 3500 extra calories (or 500 extra calories for a week) you will gain one pound. Conversely, if you eat 3500 fewer calories (or 500 fewer calories every day for a week) you will lose roughly one pound.

In order to lose 15lbs in 30 days, you would have to create a caloric deficit of 1750 calories/day. (15lbs * 3500cal)/30days. This means if your current TDEE (day caloric requirements for all activity) is say 2000 (mine is 1990, I'm 51yo female, 5'4" and currently weight 197), in order to lose 15lbs, you will have to reduce your daily calories to 250 calories total. Or eat 2000 calories and exercise away 1700+calories. Completely impossible.

The reason I posted this is to show you how unrealistic your goal is. It just won't work, leaving you feeling defeated once again.

What works is a moderate caloric deficit over a period on time. Read this>>> http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

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for a good explanation. That's what works for me. I have been losing about 3lbs/month for the past year.

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