I have 130 lbs to go! Can I do it?!?

Change130
Change130 Posts: 2
edited September 26 in Introduce Yourself
I am a 19 year old preschool teacher who has been over weight my whole life. I have never really known what it was like to "look good" or fit into the cute clothes the other girls were wearing. I have recentley joined a gym with very supportive Personal Trainers, and I'm loving all the support i am getting from everyone there. However i struggle with keeping track of my food and knowing how often to eat etc. One of the Personal Trainers that worked with me recommended this site and i just joined today. We will see if it helps me get motivated to track my meals and excerise. I can't wait to find out!
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  • cgcotten
    cgcotten Posts: 51
    Yes you can do it. One day at a time!! :)
  • nitashagarcia
    nitashagarcia Posts: 88
    you can do it girl! once you get on track it starts to get a lot easier :) i wish you the best of luck with your weightloss! feel free to add me :D<3
  • adriaarnett
    adriaarnett Posts: 11
    Good luck! You cna totally do it! Read the success stories on this site every day or two and they will help motivate you. The calorie tracker really helps me think about what I am putting in my mouth and I like earning exercise calories for bigger meals or special treats. Just keep up the exercise and you can succeed!
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    that should say I have 130lbs to to! I CAN DO IT. Not Can i do it?
    It's not a matter of can you or can't you .... YOU CAN & YOU WILL :D
  • StartingOver4Me
    StartingOver4Me Posts: 192
    Please look at my 2 most recent created Forums!!! I think they will help you a lot!!!!
  • sars_68
    sars_68 Posts: 308 Member
    :flowerforyou: Of course you can do it!! Be positive and you can do anything!!!

    Good luck :smile:
  • jessicaj_824
    jessicaj_824 Posts: 114 Member
    Welsome to MFP! Just remember that it won't all happen overnight but all your hard work will be worth it. Good luck on your journey and keep us all posted on your progress.
  • AJAdkins
    AJAdkins Posts: 30 Member
    I believe you can totally do it! I'm on my way to do the same thing! Its really hard but I know it will be worth it in the long run! The changes are exciting and I recommend taking pictures! Then you can compare and really see the changes, that's what I did and its helped keep me motivated! :D
  • JillyCornwall
    JillyCornwall Posts: 376 Member
    Welcome, its a great site and it offers all the tools you will need to change your lifestyle and make your future a healthy & slim one. Just be honest when you log your food and exercise and set goals which you feel you can attain and maintain for life...it will take you quite a few months to lose 130lbs so you need to be eating & exercising in a way that you enjoy.
    Don't be tempted to under cut or short cut your journey because if you do you will only store up problems for later in your journey. Read the succes stories on here for motivation, there are many that have lost what you want to and many that have lost more. Good Luck
  • DreaMartinez
    DreaMartinez Posts: 38
    You CAN do it. Think positive. And I agree, it gets easier as you go. Starting and changing your mindset is the hardest part.
    Keep it up and be strong, you'll do great, it sounds like you have a good support system going!
  • Kristy085
    Kristy085 Posts: 65 Member
    Good luck! Feel free to add me for encouragement! :-)
  • dd_salas
    dd_salas Posts: 57 Member
    Yes, you CAN!!! Welcome!
  • lalashell
    lalashell Posts: 2
    Yes you can!!!
  • ashley0616
    ashley0616 Posts: 579 Member
    Of course you can do it. You can do anything. Be patient with your body, love yourself, work hard, and keep the faith and it will come off sister. Welcome to MFP and best of luck to you!
  • HawkeyeMatt
    HawkeyeMatt Posts: 12
    Good luck Jamie, just take it one day at a time. There will be times you will be thrilled with your progress and times you are discouraged. Keep your goals in site and keep them realistic and you will succeed. Good for you for taking on the challenge. As someone trying to drop 50 pounds I understand the challenges ahead.
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I concur...you can and you will! God bless!
  • ksludwig
    ksludwig Posts: 310 Member
    Welcome to MFP! This site has really helped me. I would encourage you to check out the success stories message board. I find that other peoples journeys help to motivate and inspire me! :bigsmile:
  • bunnyb11
    bunnyb11 Posts: 65 Member
    YES YOU CAN!!!!! i am right there with you with over 100lbs to loose. It wont be an easy journey and you will not loose it in just 2 or 3 months. This website is the greatest website i have ever joined. The people on here and the support you get is wonderful. you will have good days and bad days, but this will help you to keep track of what you taking in as far as your calories. Feel free to add me if you like and we can help motivate each other which you will find that helps tremendously.

    Good Luck on your journey toward a healthier you!!!!!!! Just remember YES U CAN~!!!!!!


    Bunny
  • froglegjack
    froglegjack Posts: 388 Member
    yes you can. Don't let the numbers overwhelm you. Have mini goals too and rewards! welcome and add me if you would like.
    Mary
  • CCJ13
    CCJ13 Posts: 165 Member
    Yes you can do it!
  • theprices
    theprices Posts: 97 Member
    If you believe that you can - YOU CAN! What one person can do, every person can do!!! Best of luck in your journey!
  • khk2010
    khk2010 Posts: 451 Member
    This is such a great site. Try doing one day at a time. Then keep adding a day. It does work. People on here have lost over 100 lbs. I think you will find a lot of support. Best of luck with your journey.
  • purpleprose
    purpleprose Posts: 650
    I have the same goal and I can tell you, it's totally doable!!! :happy:
  • ebadams86
    ebadams86 Posts: 8
    You can do it! From your post, it sounds like you are making this change FOR YOU because YOU want to, and that really is the only way weight loss will happen with diet and exercise. It's a personal choice to change your lifestyle. It might be hard at times, but the results are worth it! You will get lots of support from people on this site =)
  • turbogirl4christ
    turbogirl4christ Posts: 177
    You can do it!!!! Good luck!! :)
  • KnottyJen
    KnottyJen Posts: 1,070 Member
    You can definitely do it! I also have about 130lbs to reach my goal weight. I know it seems like a daunting task, but it is achievable! This site has been VERY helpful to me. And making new friends that will help you along the way, is great too. I think it's fantastic that you've joined a gym and are working with personal trainers. Good luck to you!!!
  • Katbaran
    Katbaran Posts: 605 Member
    You CAN do it!

    One day at a time!

    I'm shooting for a total weight loss of 167. I'm already down 80 pounds and I'm more "mature." This website is fantastic and it works if YOU work it! Take your time and be patient. Don't think of it as a diet, but as a new way of eating, a lifestyle change. The change will come one day at a time.

    Add me if you'd like, I'm in Cleveland.
  • ❤B☩❤
    ❤B☩❤ Posts: 634
    that should say I have 130lbs to to! I CAN DO IT. Not Can i do it?
    It's not a matter of can you or can't you .... YOU CAN & YOU WILL :D

    Very nicely put!

    BELIEVE IT....ACHIEVE IT! :drinker: Here's to the start of a beautiful journey that should only be taken one day and one pound at a time! We are all right here beside you! Good luck, Sweetie!! :flowerforyou:
  • StevLL
    StevLL Posts: 921 Member
    Yes you can. This site is not about being on a diet, it's about learning to find a new healthy lifestyle and surrounding yourself with positive encouragement. I have over 135lbs to lose and my wife (hootsmamma) has a 100 to lose. We both love to start our day by getting on here and giving and getting the WTG!, Good Job!, Great Burn!, Awesome just to name a few comments and it is so motivating to get them and then you want to share it and help others feel that way too. It's very empowering and helps you get through the day. It's almost like each persons daily successes are ours cause we are all in this together and you don't want to let yourself or your support group down. Feel free to add us and we'll all get to our goals together. Remember we are all successes on our journey had finding the happy along the way will help us get their faster and easier. Work on self-talk and change that recording. "You can do this! You are doing this! You are successful! You are on a path of health and happiness surrounded by joy" Try Louise Hay's book of affirmations, it will help tremndously. Good Luck!
  • kandyjo
    kandyjo Posts: 4,493 Member
    First of all... WELCOME!!! :drinker:

    Second, YES YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!

    Advice, gather around you positive people and those who motivate you!! MFP is a fabulous tool! You'll love it!!! Log, Log, Log... keep yourself accountable!!

    Good luck! :drinker:
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