any women over 250lbs

You can do this. I started less than 2 months ago. I've already gone from 275 to 259.

Definitely. I think all of us, regardless of our starting weight, feel that way. I'm sorry to say that feeling never truly goes away, you just learn to cope with it better. I started out at 285 lbs but I'm down to about 235 now. I still have a long way to go, and it's still a struggle, but you have to remind yourself why you are doing this. It's not a temporary shortcut to a healthier, skinnier version of you. It's a life long change to keep you there once you reach your goal.

Start with a small goal...it's less overwhelming.

Even losing 10% of your starting weight will bring great rewards in terms of how you feel.

I am just getting started today and not really looking forward to it but know it has to be done. I have tried before but always end ou cheating and quit, but this time I must stick to it.

yup. i don't diet, it just makes me eat more, but i've been counting calories and excercising and the i'm not seeing a huge difference. I know it's going to be a long slow battle tho so i just keep telling myself that quitting and going back to the way things were isn't going to do anything for me so i just keep chugging along.

Every time! I have reached out and networked here. It has become my new Facebook. Between that and diving into some challenges I have been able to keep at this for a longer period of time than I ever have before. For me finding those people that I would love to be RL friends with and keeping in touch with them and moving forward like them has been a great help. You can and will do this when you are ready. I wish you the best of luck finding your groove!

Every day you need to remember your motiviation. Small sustainable changes. It's about health and feeling better, not being thin. That's a positive side effect. Welcome to add me.

I'm not there - BUT I was close, 245 lbs this time last year. Just weighed in at 217 today. I struggle with food, not so much the working out. I HATE healthy food... just do. But, working with it and really starting to see results I think. You can do it. You'll start LOVING when you hit each 10 pound goal - for me at least - and you become your own inspiration It makes it easier to go for that run, to eat that stupid freaking salad, to say no to that ice cream.

I have been a lurker for a long time, but have finally committed to it in the last month. My highest was 257lbs. I am currently 249. Really trying to stick with it this time!!

Everytime I start.... I have been battling my weight all my life. Just keep it up...if you need someone to talk to, or to just vent to. I am here. Let me know. I have found that with supporters. It makes it a lot easier... let me know.

I restarted closer to 280 and im already in the 250s again. It isn't easy, but you can do this. We all can.

I started out at 270 lbs in December of 2011. I really started getting serious and losing since March 2014 joined MFP in June and I down to 228. You can do this. We all get discouraged, plateau etc., but it is how you deal with it. No matter what DO NOT GIVE UP! There is no magic pill or potion here only logging and exercising and eating appropriately for weight loss. You can do this send me a request if you like I will support you in you journey if you log on!

I started at 253. I am at 240 after only a few weeks. I think it is all about your perspective. If you think of a Diet they usually end in failure. Think about the things your eating and how you can make small changes. When you make a point to know the calorie values then you may not got for that extra cookie or what ever it is you like. Also portions and measuring are so important. After a while you will do it by habit. A subway cookie is 220 cal. and I love them. But it is not worth all of the hard work.. I am very careful to watch everything that goes into my mouth, however I ate a gooey pizza last night and it was great. I do not deprive my self of anything. If I know I will be dining out, I eat very healthy during the day. Also you can ask for the lunch menu they have small portions. And lastly you should get a yonanna's maker. It takes ripe frozen bananas and other frozen fruit and make it the consistency of ice cream. Very healthy and its just fruit! I do strawberry, banana, & pineapple. They even have recipes with chocolate and peanut butter. You have already taken the first step your on my fitness pal! This is a great site! If you fall off the horse then dust your self off and pick back up. Use this site! add new people its great for leaning on each other. You got this!

Everyone feels miserable when they first truly realize how much they've gained and how much their going to have to loose. It's the turning point in our healthy lives that gives us the jump to make a difference and realize that we're not happy like this. As you can already see you're not alone at all! But don't give up and try and make the change. A lot of other ppl have been where you are now and have successfully completed their weight loss goals and became a happier healthier version of themselves. Feel free to add me and I'll try my best to motivate you!

I started at 322lb and am now 294lb, i have lost it all twice before and then put it back on . Third time Lucky. Thats not counting all the thousands of diets that did not result in major wieght loss and only lasted a few weeks at a time. I think the secret is finding something that is realistically doable long term. This time round I am doing Ketogenic food plan which seems to suit me because it supresses all my cravings. I am going to tackle it one stone at a time.