Something has to give

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I can relate to the sentiment of not having a "skinny girl" to go back to (was in the high 150s in the 5th grade and continued to climb from there). Friend request sent!

Start by reading THIS:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Robin_Bin

Then go here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

paying particular attention to this one:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Good luck to you.

"I know where to start, but I don't... lol "

You know where to start - at the beginning Ba da Bing (rim shot)

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You already made the 1st step....

Welcome to MFP! THE most important thing you can do is to log your food and drink intake as HONESTLY and accurately as possible. Every single bite or sip. When I began logging, I didn't really 'monitor' or censor what I was eating. I just logged as accurately as possible. I was immediately shocked at how much I was eating (calorie-wise), and then slowly started making changes and different food choices. When I started, I was in the 'obese' BMI category, weighing over 200 pounds at 5'4". The next time I record a loss, I'll be back into the 'normal' BMI category (hopefully thursday). It CAN be done, you CAN do it - as long as you're honest with yourself. Good luck, beautiful!

Hi everyone. I am a 33 year old mother of 3. I currently stand 5'5 and 263. The only health issues I have right now are arthritis and degenerative disc disease. I broke into tears this morning. The food just isn't worth this. I am in so much pain. I sound like a bowl of rice crispies when I move. I have been taking care of everyone else. It is time to take care me. I am usually a funny nerdy chick who loves to laugh, but I will admit I feel like Eeyore today... I don't have a skinny girl to go back to... I was 180 at 12. I need to lose 100lbs for my health and I will be going into uncharted territory. I need some help and support guys. I know where to start, but I don't... lol

What needs to give is your current mindset. Adopt a new one and begin with a few changes rather than trying to revolutionize everything at once.

I feel your pain girl, I also have arthritis and I think I may have Degenerative disc disease as well in my NECK. Very painful and frustrating to deal with. I am also at a loss as I weighed myself this morning and felt like crying. I stand at 5'2" and 186 lbs. It is the heaviest I've ever been. I'm 32 years old with 3 kids and it has been so hard to lose the weight. I almost feel like i've forgotten how to do it. I used to be thin 10 years ago but the weight has been creeping up on me in the last 5 years after I had my last baby. I need help too. I don't know where to start. I guess the first place to start is just to log my food intake on Myfitness Pal and hope the motivation will strike me.

I am new here too. I wish you luck!

18 months ago, I was you. I've been overweight since puberty, 33,mother of 3, 3 csections and diabetic. Now I'm a size 7, and weigh less than I ever have, with enough energy to take care of 3 boys.

You have a skinny lady in you, I know it!!!