New here... and scared

I have been heavy as long as I can remember. I have been FAT for at least the past decade, and it's gotten worse.

I need help. It's time. I ordered a scale. Decided I had to do this. Today my scale came, and I got on it for the first time since my child was born in Feb 09. It's worse than I could have imagined and I'm scared. I need to do this. I have let this get way out of hand and if I don't do something I'm not going to be around to raise my three kids.

A friend suggested this site, she is doing amazing. I need to get rid of at least half of me. Can I do this?

That isn't a question for us to answer. But I will anyways. Of course you can do! I used to weigh 240 pounds in sixth grade! Now I currently weigh 193, and I am 21. I have changed my life by eating better and exercising. You can do the same.

It just comes down to how badly you want to do it. I still wake up and ask myself every morning.. How badly do I want this?

Yes, it can be done. That is the great thing about this site and the smartphone app..it encourages you to eat sensibly so you don't have to starve yourself to lose weight.

You absolutely can do it! I'm in the same boat. Minus the kids. I've always been chubby and gained about 30 pounds inthe past year. My boyfriend said to me one day that he wanted to start dieting because he had indigestion around his heart and it scared him. He's only 32 and doesn't wanna have a heart attack. He found the app for this site on his iphone and we started. After my first day (an entire bag or Spangler Circus Peanuts and Salt and Vinegar chips for me), I told him that I didn't wanna diet andif he did, I'd support him, but it wasn't for me. THen the next day I watched what I ate and stayed under my allotted calories, so I kept it up. Almost 3 weeks and 7 pounds less later, I'm more about the dieting thing than he is! I work out on my Wii Fit every day for a half hour or more and stay under my calories. This site is fantastic and the members are supportive and helpful. It will be hard at first, but once you see even a pound weight loss, it'll become easier and easier. Good luck with your journey and feel free to add me as a friend. We all need as many as we can get on here to cheer us on when we do well and to help us get back up when we fall off the wagon.

Jess

You can do it. I started on my health journey back in April. But have had best results since joining here and learning a lot from logging my food and exercise. Do it slowly. I started with only being able to do 3 mins on the exercise bike. It will take me till the end of 2012 to reach my goal. But at least I am on the road and so are you.

Take it one day at a time and yes, you'll be successful! Welcome!

Welcome to possibly the best weight loss site on the net. You can do it and you will. It might take a long time but you've done the hardest thing - getting started.

Feel free to add me as a friend.

sarah

Yes you absolutely can do this. Welcome and good luck

Hi! I feel like I can relate to you, I will post my story later, but wanted to reach out to you... I am 260 lbs, and 26 years old. I have gained over a span of 7 years. Was in an emotionally draining relationship, and was in trouble financially. I am taking the steps necessary to make my life better. I am here with you, and I would start off by telling you that you are not alone. You will never be alone. I am here, as is everyone else. You are taking the first steps necessary to make a healthier you. Congrats-- Set small daily goals, and write down everything you put into your mouth. I'm here if you need me!

Girlie....I know that you can do this. I've seen you succeed at so many other things you've set out to do that this should be a piece of cake. And like I've told ya, I'm here for you and always will be. This site is so helpful. It keeps me honest because I know that whatever I put in my mouth I have to log here. I've made lots of friends here that encourage me and that helps a lot too. Hugs!