Today I feel as if it can't ever be done ...

You can do it. Dont give up. Have a look at all the before and after pics for motivation, those people did it and so can you. If your body is acheing have a day off excercise today. 37 years old is nothing you have a lot of years ahead of you yet. X

37! You're just a baby lol. Don't let age hold you back, you're not even middle aged yet. Don't think about how much you have to lose as it can seem really daunting and seem impossible. Break it into chunks and reward yourself once you have achieved a goal. Also, don't totally rely on the scales (she can be a ***** sometimes) measure yourself and even if those scales are being mean then sometimes the measuring tape is kinder. Remember why and who you are doing this for (you I hope). You don't have to kill yourself with starvation and loads of exercise, slow is best. Cut your cals but stick to the food that you like (even just cut portion sizes) and try walking more often, that's was the biggest part of my exercise and even though I have added in some different stuff now, I still walk a lot. Good luck and don't give up, you deserve this :flowerforyou:

We all have days like that, just stick it out. (: If it makes you feel any better, I've ate like crap the past few days but I'm determined to get back to it today. This isn't a sprint, it's a marathon.

I am 57 and I am not going to let this get me down.

The title says it all.

My body hurts.

My spirit is weak.

I feel it's too late (37yrs old), especially because I've been fat for like 37yrs ... all of my life I've been grossly overweight.

Feels like a HUGE mountain to climb (lose 168 lbs).

Just want some support. Thanks

It feels like that even if you only want to lose 20 or 30 too.
Just start at the beginning and consistently work at it. slowly.

Small goals. Small changes at first then do more and more as you adjust. Really, it doesn't take that much change to get the ball rolling. Please do not give up. I'm almost 33 years old and I've already lost 72 lbs and I have PCOS and had a bad thyroid. If I can do it, anybody can. I still have a ways to go as well but I think of it as small steps. Think about every 10 lbs. Don't think of the big number you have to lose. Put it in increments.

Please though - do not give up. You can do this.

Take it easy, dont rush. I am 43 and lost 20lb in 7months. MFP does work, be true to yourself LOG EVERYTHING. It takes 21days to make a habbit then it gets better.

Hello friend

I wanted to reiterate myself here, as well as expand on the idea.

Do not eat to lose weight. This ultimately sets you up for failure in that you're treating this as a means to an end and when that end comes, you can go back to doing whatever. This is a forever change. So, instead of eating to lose weight, eat to be healthy. Focus on getting real, whole foods in packed with vitamins and minerals. Ditch processed crap and empty calories. Everything you consume should be to serve a healthier purpose--whether it's to get in your Vitamin C because the whole office is sick, or focusing on Magnesium because your muscles feel a bit weak from your workout, or maybe it's even a little tiny bit of ice cream to salve your world-weary heart. Don't focus on a calorie goal; instead focus on a macronutrient goal. Cut down on carbs, especially processed carbs, increase your intake of healthy fats, work on getting in your lean and high quality proteins.

Once you stop eating to lose weight and start eating for optimum health, you'll start to feel better. You'll have made the lifelong change that is going to see you to your weight loss goals (as a side effect) and keep you in good health for the rest of your life.

I eat to feel good, to feel in great health and have energy and focus and be the best me I can be. These 85 lbs I have already lost have been incidental in that. The next 60 lbs will be, too

You've so totally got this!

It is normal to feel discouraged at times. I know I do, but I it is healthier for the weight to come off slowly and stay off.

We can do this! We are still young and got this in the bag!

These types of days are the days that are what make this journey difficult, yet so rewarding with each small achievement.
The small accomplishments are so rewarding because these days are so difficult.
Embrace today!!
We all have them. You are not alone.

When I feel overwhelmed and hopeless, I try to do one small thing differently - one little, slightest change in my typical routine. I may take a short walk or take a new route while walking. I might call a friend or take 20 minutes to journal my feelings. This probably sounds silly but sometimes I will stand or "walk in place" instead of sit on my couch while watching a favorite crappy television show. It doesn't really matter what it is, just as long as it is something slightly different or new. I find that dong so helps shift my perspective - makes things feel not so insurmountable, and makes days like today feel like the accomplishment that they are.

It seems to me that you have already done something differently. By reaching out to the MFP community for support, it seems to me that your spirit is not as weak as it may feel. Congratulations!!