27 years old ---------> 300 pounds :'-(

I came to this point last year. For me, it was the realization that if I didn't change something, I would be diabetic within a couple of years. For me, .75 pounds a week as a goal was manageable, as the calorie counts were amazingly sane. Start slow, be gentle with yourself, and treat it as a learning process. You do not have to be perfect right away, mistakes are ok, and it doesn't even matter if you go over your calorie count once in a while, as long as OVER ALL you are keeping track of things and staying within your counts, etc. You'll have some moments of mourning when you realize, for example, that Pad Thai is 1000 calories a serving (WUT), but you will adjust and your taste buds will adjust and you will feel better. I promise.

And don't beat yourself up if the weight doesn't, like, fall off. This is a process.

Congratulations on getting started.
In all honesty that was probably the sweetest thing your husband could say. I know it's weird but that was so sweet, because it made you think and gave you the motivation to start, because nothing gets finished if it doesn't get started. Feel free to add me, I would love to join you on your journey. ;0)

You are definitely in the right place for sound advice, motivation and friendly chats...Best of luck xx

Don't ever forget you have this support. You will be amazed at how much it motivates you to keep on track. View food diaries. The most important is track everything. You may go over but that's okay for now. You need to become aware of what goes in you. Once you see that you will want to start eating better and better food. I love seeing that I stayed within my daily goal. You can do it!

Congratulations! Dropping that ugly word (morbidly) from that equally ugly word is my first goal/checkpoint in my weight loss. I have about twenty pounds to go since I started to drop the morbidly. It's hard to be motivated when you're talking such big numbers, and I think it's important to set these smaller goals.

March 14, 2014 1:12 AMI just recently dropped the "morbidly" from obese. I am now merely obese. If I could do it, you can too. Feel free to friend me if you'd like. You're taking that important first step and I'm with you on the journey

Congratulations! Dropping that ugly word (morbidly) from that equally ugly word is my first goal/checkpoint in my weight loss. I have about twenty pounds to go since I started to drop the morbidly. It's hard to be motivated when you're talking such big numbers, and I think it's important to set these smaller goals.

You did not fail and it doesnt have to be all at once your body needs time to get used to you consuming less calories and food im glad for you to start finding a way to better your life and your hubbys cheers =]!

You and me Same boat. I'm like 5 foot tall on a good day and started at 330LBS... we are walking the same road..so if you want to add me..and put up with my shenanigans I'm all in. ")

Welcome and congrats on your first steps! If you need any extra cheerleaders and support, feel free to add me.

I am excited for you that you found this site. Because I really believe it will help you reach your goals.

I reached my highest weight of 307 lb when I was 32, and it scared me. I was in the same spot you are now. I worked my freaking bum off SOOOO hard exercising and depriving myself, then splurging, totally unsure of what and how I should eat and ignorant about calories...and I did lose 45 lb but it took me FOUR YEARS.

Last year at this time, I started MFP at 262 lb and now I weigh 191. The last 71 lb has been SO MUCH EASIER than the first 45 when I was just stabbing in the dark calorie-wise and ignorant of so many things. I worked SO much harder to lose weight before finding this site...it's still not easy all of the time, but it's much much better.

I still want to lose more, but I am the happiest I have been with my body since age 15...and I am 37 now. I really think you will find the weight loss battle easier with diligent logging on MFP, whether or not you go crazy with the exercise too (exercise = ALWAYS a good thing but you don't have to kill yourself with it to see results on the scale, either).

Good luck to you!!!

When you went over your calories you did not fail--logging is a good tool to see how you went over your calories and is a good way to help you better stick to your daily goals.

This.. it's good to just log for at least a week or so.. see what you're actually taking in and compare those numbers to what you should be taking in. Being aware is the first step.

And even when you fail, just start over fresh at the next meal. Don't fall into the "Oh I over ate, my diet is now ruined for the next week" mentality.

YES!!!! Best advice! Start by just committing to yourself to log everything and don't let yourself give up if you fall for temptation--just get back on it! Congrats on starting ;-)

You can do it. Whatever plan you have, do what works for you. It's going to be tough in the beginning, but don't let a tiny slip up trip you up. One bad meal or day doesn't dictate the rest of your day or week. Day by day and soon enough you will be the shape you desire. MFP is a great resource and can be very educational about your food choices. It's helped me so much over the last couple of years. Adding friends is a great way to get meal ideas too, feel free to add me!

Hi there,
Your story made me cry. You took the first and most important steps.
1. admitting to yourself you have a huge problem and are busy dying
2. joining mfp and started to log your food
I started here in May last year over 300lbs. I just started. Every day I logged (okay most days). It has been slow goings for me, but I don't care. I am a heck of a long way ahead from where I started. Some people lose 100lbs in a year. That is not me. If it takes me another 2 years to reach my goal then that is okay. Just stay here, keep on logging. Be honest. If you can't exercise straight away then don't. But exercise your elbow with the water bottle! I am going to send you friend request. So proud of you!

I wanted to add: Today was a huge win for you!

As others have already said, you have taken the first and most important step.

MFP is fantastic because you needn't starve yourself or eliminate any foods to get started. Once you begin seeing the effect of particular foods on your daily calorie goal you will learn which foods you need to manage and which you can eat without using all your daily allowance.

Oh yeah, the friends and support are the best part! You will be amazed at the new life to which you have just committed your very life. Best of luck, I can't wait to see progress pictures along the way.

Hi.

I'm so happy that you're getting started today. Feel free to add me. I'm usually here a few times a day. I'm happy to give you (or anyone) my email and ways to contact me for those hard times that happen.

You can do this. You can have a healthy life.

Sara