Completed Week 1...need some encouragement

You CAN DO THIS! you ARE doing this, you just need to keep going!

I am also at the end of my first week, and feeling pretty damn good actually. now I've got the eating right it's time to focus on exercising..

add me if you need some support I don't mind giving you a daily kick up the bum if you need it?

It does get easier!!! After week one your body adapts. Don't worry you can do this!

Yes, you can definitely lose weight! I will give you a tip though, maybe you want to make sure you allow yourself a teeny indulgence once in a while, don´t make it overly harsh. There´s a forum topic about chocolate cravings that can give you an idea about what people do so they don´t have to give up EVERYTHING. That way you can give up one thing that really might give you trouble (such as pop for example, I gave that up years ago, but each person is different so that´s a decision you have to make) but indulge in something else by finding a lower caloric option for it, or making sure you limit your amount to a very small amount for example.

Anyone can do it. Just a matter of how badly you want it. Do you want to be fit and healthy or not? Do you want unhealthy foods and habits to be in control, or do YOU want to be in control? Every time you are tempted to make a bad choice, ask yourself those questions (or whatever works for you), what you do after that will then answer them.

It's a bit of an ego trip, but while everyone around you is eating unhealthy foods and doing unhealthy things...you need to constantly congratulate yourself on being able to do what *they* will not do, making healthy choices for yourself. That doesn't mean you can never have a treat, but it does mean controlling in a healthy and moderate way how you give yourself that treat.

One last thing. You say "only 2.4 pounds in a week". That's a very respectable loss! Personally, I don't think people should try to lose more than 2 pounds per week (unless directed and guided by a doctor, of course). I try to stick with 1 to 1.5 pounds per week, I figure it is easier to make lifetime changes in my habits that way, and it won;t be as big of a transition to make when I go into maintenance mode after I make my goal weight.

Add me as a friend if you like. We can help motivate each other

2.4 pounds is AWESOME. You're a little ahead to lose the 40 by June. (2 pounds per week). The first week can definitely be the hardest, because you're breaking so many old habits and your body is fighting the change, but it's great that you noticed already that you're starting to adapt to the new routine. You can do it, and you've already proven that with your loss this week. The doubt that you're feeling is just your mind getting you down-- not an objective look at your progress. Seriously, I hope you realize what you're are capable and have accomplished, because that's the truth, not the low self-esteem that's making you think negatively about it.

I could not have said it better! Congrats on 2 pounds! Keep up the good work!

Your doing great, keep up the good work. Remember Rome wasn't conquered in a day nor will bad habits be conquered in a day. Take baby steps one week focus on counting calories, the next week add watching sodium levels, then continue to add every week until you are happy and healthy.

YOu can do anything you put your mind to....keep it up..we will be hot...lol....