Just hit 300lbs. Can't keep doing this to myself.

Hi Sherry. I've been doing this for a bit with mfp and going to the gym. I started at 275lbs and I know it all can feel a bit daunting. But this site is a great support system and it can offer accountability. Friend request sent. Good luck!

Hi Sherry - I had a similar moment of realisation when I hit a certain point and had to just say - that's enough. MFP has been a great help - education about food and calories has been the key for me, opening my eyes up to just how good/bad each 'treat' I allow myself is.

I would also recommend a FitBit device - I have the flex and it is a great reminder to get up and do something, park a bit further from where I am going and generally walk a bit more. Makes a massive distance and having the ability to check my activity for the day helps me to make better informed decisions.

Good luck, this is a good community who are always here to help and provide support.

Sherry, you've come to the right place. As you can see, these people are sooooo supportive and they really want to help. I love this site!

Congrats on your first step. You can do it! I've lost 92 lbs and am 54 yrs old. Feel free to add me.

Woo Hoo! That's fabulous - you go, Girl!

Yay You! I am proud of you. Biggest and Thank God the easiest thing you can do. Change Carbonated Drinks to Water or Crystal Light type drinks. If you have been drinking a lot of caffeine, tea might be in order. Nothing with carbonation! Not carbonated water, soda I mean nothing. The problem is the carbonation is filling your stomach with gases. Which in turn stretches your stomach like a balloon. And p.s. ditch the straw. As you are sucking air through them as well.
Shop the walls in the food stores. This is where the actual food is. You know meat, fruit veggies. Processed food is everything in the isle. And remember you are the example your kids will ultimately follow. Eat and exercise as if they are watching your every move. Don't let a day go by without coming here. Writing in a journal or at least stopping by a mirror and reminding yourself. You are worth today. Remind yourself it is o.k. to say no. So you might offend someone for not eating the cake they made. They will get over it! Did you know it is something like 90% of obese people have a hard time saying no to anyone. The reason why is different for everyone. But we tend to put off our exercise, because someone "needs" us to do something. Or eat something we don't want to because someone really wants us to go have ice cream. It is o.k. to say I really can't. And let people know "I am not around from (enter your exercise time here)" Also check to see if your insurance covers therapy, obese is usually hiding a cause. If not journal all you can. It is a good way to check back with yourself. This can be the hardest but most important part of loosing and keeping weight off. I know you can do this!
I have been fighting for a long time. With therapy and a doctor that is on top of my health. But mostly a every day accountability to me. I have lost 30lbs. Set small goals to start. Try by saying I will only eat if I am hungry and I will stop when I am not hungry. That is way different then eating until your full.

Welcome! Please feel free to add me if you'd like. I have steadily lost 1-2 pounds a week and would be glad to help you out.

Yes! Here you go!

My unsolicited advice: read those links, and don't be so hard on yourself. Love yourself right now:)

I'm 50 as well. Started at 254 pounds. I am currently defined as a "gym rat". Friend me. - Mary Ann

My sister and I used mfp together. She 59 y/o lost 90 lbs to goal and maintained for more than one year. Me 61 lost 125 lbs still 40 plus to go. My sister is the reason I started this journey. You both will do this. Anticipating your success story. Today is your day!:drinker:

So proud of you for making the first step! You can do this!

I completely understand where you're coming from. I was 180...then in a year I spiked to 250 without even noticing it

I'm working on the C25K running program right now and am on a 1300 calorie/day diet. I'd love to be friends with you

Hi. I'm Sherry. I just hit 300 lbs. I have gained 100 lbs in the last 2 years alone. I can't keep doing this to myself. I will be 50 this year and I act more like a 90 year old. I am embarassed of myself, embarrassed for my kids, and I want a change. I need a change. I HAVE to change!!

Today my journey begins. This weight took a long time to get here so I know it will take a long time to come off.

My sister uses this app and has been doing fantastic. That's what brought me here.

I look forward to having your love & support and hope that I can do that for you, too.

Here I go!!

This journey will take one step at a time. Don't worry about the past and don't even thinking about it. Today is the beginning of the new you. We're here to enjoy the ride with you. Instead of thinking about the journey as deprivation, think of it as new roads to explore!

I am facebook spoiled, there needs to be a like or amen button.

All the comments are dead on. The first step is over, now finding the balance. I am about 2 weeks in myself. the scale has not moved, but I know it is only temporary. But what is changing, is the vigor with what I am doing day to day. The little things do count. I purchased a fitbit which also has given me a deeper truth. by actually seeing the numbers, change and increase, has given me even more motivation. When I thought or believed I was average in activity, I learned that I was not and now make an effort to be more. Find whatever works for you.

Good luck on your journey and as one said this is the last day you are 300.

You can do this! Really you can!

I came here for the exact same reason, just before 300 pounds. I wish you the best of luck and hope to be right there with you.