I am fat. I'm ready to do something about it.

Great goal . Well within reason. (45 lbs by Dec.) You can do this and just keep reminding yourself ,you aren't dieting you are changing the way you live your life.
Welcome to today!

im in the same boat as you. Had the app for the last year and now focussed, motivated and ready to get the weight off. 2 weddings this year and I want to look good on the photos.

Good luck on your journey

It sounds a bit like AA doesn't it .. the confession. I don't have any great tale of shedding heaps of weight. I need to lose a bit but not a heap but i have some health risks that make those kgs pretty damn important.

What I have worked on though is changing the mindset ... this is not some struggle. If it was a struggle, well struggles come to an end, and so if you frame it that way you are subconsciously at some stage looking forward to that phase to finish. At that point you will revert to old behaviours.

So what I reckon - Think of it as an easy thing to do .... think of yourself as lucky! You have shown great intelligence and insight already. You will win.

One last thing - celebrate every little success along the journey.

Hi! I am also new here..and need to lose 88 lbs. I need all the help and encouraging I can get. I am 46. Work as a nurse. Overnight shift. Married, and have 3 grown children. I need motivation to begin daily work outs, and eating healthier. I am so ready to do this. Tired of being too tired to do more activities. Want to feel better physically . .and have fun! So glad to see everyone encouraging each other!

I joined over a year ago and didn't do anything more. I wasn't ready then, but I'm more than ready now. I am fat. It took me years to admit it, accept it and say it aloud. I am fat.

Let's get started!

First goal: Lose 45lbs by December 2014.

I'm looking for some pals whom have just started their journeys as well to share with. Send a friend request if you're interested.

well your goal is certainly attainable!

shoot me a friend request if you want support!

and remember the best place to start is a place you've already been! - deciding you need a change and writing that goal down.

now smile obnoxiously :bigsmile: and do it!

Best of luck and a great target that's well within your reach! You've got this
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Welcome! Great start. Just remember that getting to your goals will mean you have ups and downs. As long as you keep getting up after a down happens, you WILL get there.

We all occasionally deviate from what we plan for ourselves, we're human. Don't beat yourself up for any slip ups, but just be aware that the slip ups should not be the norm. Face that slip up, accept it and move on from it. Find a way to enjoy the journey.

Good luck!

You can do it!! I love this app it is a great way to keep you on track! Good Luck and I am here if you need a fitness pal!

This was me in January. Welcome!

Congrats on your decision to do something. Goals are great, but what is your plan of action to achieve that goal?

I did the same thing. I signed up for MFP and then worked at it hard for a couple months, then faded out. Then I bought a FitBit pedometer, and started up again, and again it faded out.

Now, I'm serious. :devil: