Ready to do it, but terrified of failing

blipblapblorp
blipblapblorp Posts: 4 Member
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Hello,

I am live in Brooklyn, NY. I'm 27 years old, weight 188 lbs and am 5'8". I've always been a bit heavier, but after college I moved to the city and just shot up in weight 30 pounds. I have had many "last straw" moments where I was going to change my life on Monday. Most recently, I was trying on jeans and found that the size 14 was a little snug... I was too embarrassed to even try on the size 16 and just left the store. I remember being a size 10 and thinking I had to start cutting back. I just felt so ashamed at myself that I had let myself go.

I have tried so many times to get started, but it feels so impossible. I can't visualize myself losing weight and every time I try -- it just doesn't happen!

I want to be healthy and feel good about my body. I want to look good in clothes and be a life long athlete. I am really afraid that I will just never, ever lose weight. The most I've ever lost in an attempt was 6 pounds, but then I put back on 8. I am a vegetarian. I love beer. I am a slow runner, but can do long distance. I am just a little lazy I think.

Anyways, I'd love advice from someone who has had a similar story -- or would love to find someone who is starting their journey now too.

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  • prima073
    prima073 Posts: 93 Member
    Start. Then keep going. It doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you go!
  • dtiapril
    dtiapril Posts: 41
    You're in a very similar boat to me. I'm 5'9 and 200lbs.

    I'm pushing the boundary of size 16 (which I think is size 14 in the US) and I am absolutely not willing to buy the next size up.

    Spent too long trying to convince myself that I'm not that fat, just a bit chubby, but it just isn't going to wash anymore. I'm tired of making excuses because I don't want to dress up for something. I never feel confident or comfortable in anything other than my jeans and a t-shirt.

    I hate exercise, but I like to walk my dog, so I'm trying to do that more than usual for my benefit and his. I need to find an exercise class that I can learn something in and really get into rather than exercising for exercise's sake, as the novelty just wears off too quickly (and yes, I'm inherently lazy).

    Let's do this! Any other girls (or boys) with similar stats please feel free to add x
  • silencioesoro
    silencioesoro Posts: 318 Member
    How will you know if you're successful if you never start? Don't try this time, just do it. :) Even if it's a slow progress, you're doing something.
  • blipblapblorp
    blipblapblorp Posts: 4 Member
    You've lost 9 pounds already! That's awesome.

    I also cannot bear to buy the next size up. I think the haunting of size 16 will be my motivation. haha

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