Guess I'll Try Again

Welcome! If you have access to a place with a pool, swimming is very easy on your joints, but awesome exercise! Stationary bikes are also good. Feel free to add me as a friend! Good luck to you!

walk in the grass or somewhere soft, plus like was said swimming

Welcome Malrorie! You have already made the toughest decision- to lose the weight in the first place. Now set 20/30 lb goals for your self and ONLY focus on that. Don't try to make too many changes or you will get frustrated so try just sticking to your calorie allotment and exercising (swimming is good on the joints and even walking is a great start) for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. Starting slow will allow you to slowly develop healthy habits that will make gaining the weight back less likely. Best of luck and feel free to add me as a friend!

This is a great first step! Take 5 lbs at a time- give yourself non food rewards each time you lose 5-10lbs. stick around positive people who will support you. Find out why you have been living in a bubble. I was over 300lbs at one time, and still struggle with food addiction. If that's your problem, maybe you can get some emotional help too through this. I was able to get rid of diabetes- and I've had a lot of things that have put back 40lbs back on my body- so while I am still not diabetic again, I am fighting for my life. You can start slow- even if you just walk 5 minutes a day. or 10, listen to music, enjoy your life, enjoy every step towards wellness. Do not look at this as a negative thing or a diet- look at it as a journey- where you will have a new life, new health, and great times to come! Maybe what you can do is to do any aqua exercises too. But start slowly, take small steps, talk to yourself like you would a best friend and know that you're worth it- and feel free to add me. I am 42, from Philadelphia , PA and never have have too many friends!
Make a list of why you want to lose weight- make a list of your short term and long term goals and write it down, share it with a trusted friend/accountability buddy, and come back here daily for support. Don't just give this a TRY- when people use the word TRY, they have an out. For example, if a friend invites you over, and you say "I will TRY." It means you won't do your best to get there and gives you an out. Make sure that you are committed. ANY clothes that get big on you- GIVE THEM TO GOOD WILL!!!! Don't look back. Don't tell people you're on a diet- just tell them you're living healthy now! Let me know how you're doing!

Welcome!

Thanks for sharing your story. I found that seeing the numbers really helped me, and I hope it helps you as well. You won't find a better place for encouragement or support. Plus, everyone here recognizes and appreciates how difficult the struggle really is.