A big girl with a long way to go...

Hi Jen, you've made a great step coming here, and by publicly declaring what you want to do. I know how hard it is, I don't tell anyone my weight other than on here and at various weight loss meetings I've been at over the years. It's tough getting started, but it does get easier. Please feel free too add me, I started at 256lbs, but I'm short, so also needed to lose half my body weight. It's a scary thought. I have lost 35 lbs so far (I was doing ww with varying success before coming on here since may 2012). I know you can do it, believe in yourself, and definitely do it for you, please learn to love yourself. Just start by thinking about one thing that's great about you! If you would like to add me you're very welcome. Good luck :-)

I agree with the small goals. If you are looking to lose 150 it is going to take a while and while losing 3-5 pounds in a month is good progress it may seem like nothing when you are looking at the big picture and thinking that it will take forever and get discouraged. I have done this myself and I only needed to lose about 60 pounds total. I would lose a pound or two, then not lose any for a week or 2 and get discouraged and get off track. Last month I set a goal to lose 7 pounds by my GF's b-day in March and I have already met that as well as losing 4-5 more on top of that and that makes me workout even harder and eat better because I am seeing results. Feel free to add me as a friend if you want, I am no expert but do know a little about nutrition and exercise. Also, at first you will likely see some pretty rapid weight loss, then it will slow down and some weeks you may see nothing or even a pound or 2 gained. Don't worry with that and just stay on track, our bodies do this sometimes and it is out of our control. My weight can fluctuate 5 pounds in just a day or 2 sometimes. Also, walking 5 miles to and from work is pretty impressive. Thats a great way to get in some exercise as well as saving gas money so I say anytime you can do that would be great.

We are all rootin for ya! We all have the same goal in mind... to get healthy! Add me and I'll help any way I can!

First of all let me say you are very lucky to have a very supportive partner. Me too. My Dear husband needs to lose weight too. So he is willing to make changes too. For the reading I am doing processed foods are bad for weight gain. I used to do alot of cooking with no processed things, that has been my downfall for the last 10 years. I look forward to chatting and we can be weight lose buddies. Sincerely Jo

You can do this! I know that hopeless feeling, when I saw I need to lose over 100 lbs I felt like it was impossible. I started at 276', 5'7". Now, I have my first goal set to lose 116 which would put me at 160, which for my height is still technically a bit overweight. Ideally my end goal will probably be 140-150 I'm guessing, which puts my loss up to 136lbs, which is almost exactly half my weight so I'm in the same boat as you.

If it helps you can try setting smaller goals so it doesn't seem so daunting, but it's honestly a lot easier than I thought it would be once I understood how counting calories works, and that I can still have the "less healthy" foods in moderation, in the past I've given up from feeling like they were bad and I couldn't have them. This time around I make room for them on a regular basis but eat healthier than I used to the majority of the time. I've gotten a much healthier relationship with food, I thought it'd be impossible to quit binge eating and now I stop when I'm full and don't eat just because I'm bored. What I'm trying to say is it's all about the mindset. I eat how I imagine I'll eat when I've lost the weight, eventually it just clicks and makes sense so I hope that happens for you as well. You don't need to deprive yourself. You don't need to starve yourself. Hell, you technically don't even have to exercise if you didn't want to by doing this method.

Feel free to add me, and best of luck to you. Try to log in regularly and log your food no matter what even if you go over for a month. By then it will become habit.

GO GIRL! you CAN DO IT!!! its not easy but you have to start some where & this is a great start! Believe in yourself!!

I struggled with the loving myself bit too. I reminded myself I'm smart, have pretty eyes & so much potential. Slowly I started noticing a curve here or less of me there; you get the idea. Start small. I have a way to go but I know it's worth it. If be happy to support you

Hi Jen,
I started bigger then you and I am currently where you are now. I have found for me starting slow really helped esp with food. I thought I could never eat less and still be full. 8 months into it and I am now under 2000 calories per day and still feel full.

It is going to be hard work but I PROMISE so worth the effort.

The thing I wish I would have done when I first started was get a starting weight and measurements. That way when the scale does not move but I loose an inch it is still a good week.

I have sent you a friend request. You can do it!!

Good day to you Jen. I'm Kevin and I have 150 pounds to lose. I am a former firefighter and police officer. My public service career ended about 18 years ago when I was working as a paramedic and got struck by a car and lost my left leg. I have been slowly taking off the pounds little bits at a time and I want you to know that if it is in your heart and soul to lose the weight, YOU WILL DO IT. I will gladly join you in your journey to better health young lady. Stay strong and stay in touch! :flowerforyou:

Hey Jen!! I am new as well and have a huge amount to lose, too. I need to lose a cool 200 pounds! You know what's worse than having to lose 200? Have to lose 201. That's it. You and I WILL do this!!