400 lbs and determined!!! i need some support though...

Welcome Christina!

That's awesome that you are taking this decision and taking your life back! The key to success is to track everything and being honest. It's not easy but it will pay off you'll see!

all d best! (*)

That's tough, but support and motivation are key! Feel free to add me:)

As long as you stay determined and motivated you will be able to do anything you set your mind to! We are here for you along the way! I sent you a friend request. Feel free to ask any questions you may have or if you just need to chat or some motivation send a message anytime!

sounds like you have a plan, now just put it into action and hang on in there

14 months ago i weighed 387lb, now im 222lb and dropping

i can move so much easier these days, i can breath easier too. i hate the gym with a passion because .... people but i still go 5 days a week because i need to be there for me

Hey there! My highest weight was actually 436 in December, down to 403 now. I know how hard making this post probably was for you, I can say that it was a huge first step for me. I needed to change, I am changing, and I will get this weight off. Take a look at my profile and go ahead and add me if I seem like someone you want to be friends with, I'm always looking for like-minded, supportive people.

I would note, just be careful playing that fine line between self-blame and shame and taking accountability. Blaming ourselves and feeling ashamed of what we've done to ourselves can lead us down a dark path, taking /accountability/ keeps us responsible but also acknowledges the changes we can make. Best of luck to you and hopefully I'll be talking to you more!

Something I would say is a good idea is to find some way to do some kind of exercise for 10-15 minutes everyday. It sounds like very little but its a good way to get in the mindset of exercising.

I'm addicted to MyFitnessPal and FitBit, both have helped me with accountability. You CAN do it! And remember, if you have a bad moment as far as eating, or even a bad day, just get right back to it and stick with your goals. Wishing you all the best!

You can do it , congrats on making the most important step in getting started that along is the hardest starting point , keep up the momentum and get support from all of us , we all are on our own journey ur not ALONE! Good luck work hard stay motivated

Good luck buddy all the best and keep going

I read comments a lot, but comment myself very little. Your post reminded me of a wonderful inspirational story I witnessed. As I was driving to work every day several years ago I saw a VERY obese middle aged man walking every morning. He was obviously struggling just to achieve a normal pace, his tummy was hitting his thighs and he had a towel around his neck due to perspiration. I actually saw several people pointing at him and some laughing!! I honestly thought after a few days he would give up myself. To my surprise I saw him week after week trudging along. One day as he was on the sidewalk I gave him a "thumbs up" sign and he gave me a broad, proud smile. I started noticing he was dropping some weight and even saw him walking not only in the mornings, but in the afternoons as well. As the months passed, he was dropping more and more weight, his pace was faster and faster and he was now using light weights. One day I honked my horn and rolled my window down and yelled "Good Job buddy!" Then the amazing thing happened! I noticed mornings and evenings other cars were honking to support him and people were waving and cheering him on. I watched this determined man for 2 yrs. as the weight melted off, he was out there EVERY day, rain, sun, no matter what. The last time I saw him he looked like he had gone from probably around 500lbs. to under 200 lbs. My point is . . . Honey . . you CAN do this. Please do not give up. I am a nurse and know this will be a long journey for you, but you have the right mind set now. Read up on nutrition, get checked out by your physician and give him/her your game plan to make sure you have a good beginning check up and support. Ignore negative looks and comments. develop "tunnel vision" for the goals your heart desires. Get going Girl!!!

Awahhh! To be honest . . . he made me cry many times! When I was having a bad day his smile and determination always made me feel better somehow, like if he could push thru such tremendous odds . . . I could certainly push thru a bad day at work! This is an amazing thing to witness. I saw a policeman (Very overweight himself) pull over and shake his hand, he got out of his cruiser and was talking to him. Another time I saw a lady pull over and hand him a really cool water bottle that attaches to your clothing. A soldier in fatigues was walking his dog one morning and stepped to the side when he passed him and was applauding him, then gave him a salute!! I looked forward to seeing him every day, and I am sure many others did as well.

People who are very overweight do not usually see themselves as "motivators" but I find people like him to be my biggest motivator. Thanks for that story!