Second day and I'm not doing so well.... :(

It is hard for everyone in the beginning, but stick with it and it will definitely pay off! Good luck to you!

Nobody expects you to be perfect when you first start out. Heck, nobody expects you to be perfect after you've been doing this for a long time. It takes time to adjust to the new lifestyle. Set mini goals for yourself and achieve them. My biggest tip is to eat half of what you could, you'll find this will help you meet your calorie goals immensely.

Don't be so hard on your self! I was totally amazed (horrified) how much I was eating when I started tracking it and by then I WAS watching what I was eating..so I can only imagine how much it all added up to when I wasn't tracking and just eating whatever I felt like. It isn't easy, but I'm hoping it pays off if I do what I am supposed to. From what I've seen on this site - IT DOES!!! Stick with it and when you don't feel like put it out here and just get through it. Good luck!

ONe of the mantras we used when I worked at Goodlife Fitness is "IT takes 21 days to form a habit".

IN other words, your changes require a long-term committment that eventually will become your natural habits....good or bad.

Using the journals help keep you accountable and see what habits you might currently have, so that you can make changes for the better along the road.

It's all about the journey towards the destination....not just the final goal.

All the best to you!

This is about learning how to make the changes, not beating yourself up. So, hang in there, keep staying honest, and the first thing is accept that this is where you ARE, not where you will always be. Use the information to make positive changes. Even one small change at a time will be a small victory as well!
Welcome to the site and take advantage of the opportunities to find support and advice and motivation, and in no time you will find that you are worth every bit of the effort you are making!
Good luck and kudos for a big important first step victory.

I think that's it's importan to remember that you and everyone else on this site is trying to change their lifestyle. It's not something that is gonna change overnight, it's a work in process.

want to know what my biggest achievement is since starting here?

I had a bad Easter, ate chocolate and then a massive pizza the following day! Old me would have said "oh well, I've ruined it now, might aswell give up". New me said "ooh, bad few days, they're over now. I enjoyed them but lets get back on track" ..... and I did!

It's not about 'failing' - you only fail when you stop trying! It's about putting it behind you as quickly as possible, not beating yourself up and getting back on track!

So had a running related injury like 5 days ago. I got a little depressed the anxiety kicked in I had one peep and then bammmm! Before I knew it I had eaten a box of prepared and taco bell till my stomach hurt. Really felt like just giving up. Woke up next day beating myself up about the 3000 calorie binge. Rather than starving myself and only leading me down to another binge session. I had had my healthy breakfast and moved on. It's tough sometimes and things will happen thatwill be discouraging. Just get back up and tell yourself I will not be destructive to my body or my mind.

It's not about focusing on what you do badly or wrong, or where you fail... although those things count, it is FAR more important to focus on what you do right and the pride you can have when that happens. Learn from the mistakes - and don't make them again. Success is right around the corner - look for it!

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Super work!!! Keep it up. Goal is in site now!

It's amazing what you begin to realize about yourself as soon as you start to write down everything you eat. I just signed up at myfitnesspal yesterday and I've decided to be 100% honest with myself this time...no lying about what I've eaten, no pretending I worked out, when I didnt, and definitely no DENIAL! With that said, this is HARD!!!!! I can't believe that this is actually what I've become... Anyway, I'm hoping that this will help! I don't want to feel the way I do TODAY about myself anymore! My goal at the end isn't just about weight, although I need to lose some; and it's not just about dress sizes, even though I would love to see single digits; but for me, this is really about wanting to feel good about myself, physically, mentally and emotionally. So...here we go!!

Take it day by day. Make one goal that you can accomplish that day and stick to it. Pretty soon it will be an old habit! When starting out a great goal is to track all foods. Don't worry about what the total calories are just write it if you bite it. Then after one week look back at your journal and think about what you would like to change. You don't have to change all at once to be successful. Celebrate the little things and everything will fall into place. Good luck.

It's my second day too! I know it's so hard at first but I'm sure we'll both get the hang of it real quick. I keep telling myself that if I cheat I'm only cheating myself. I've already realized one of the reasons I have trouble losing weight isn't the amount I eat, but when I eat. Just keep at it and don't give up, after all it is only your second day. It will get easier, don't worry.

This is only your second day and the fact that you can write about what is bothering you is a huge step.. Congrats on holding yourself accountable for everything after all this is all about you in the end.

MFP does hold you accountable for everything but it's funny because the more you use it the easier it gets and you can look back and see the progress

I found with MFP that I started to actually see and realize what my patterns were and are, sometimes I cave into the cravings but I know tomorrow is another day, if I have something that's loaded with sodium and I feel bloated the next day I can go back and see what i've eaten and say OH RIGHT!!! and drink more water.

I commend you for being honest and letting everyone on here know. Taking one day at a time is sometimes the only way to do it at the beging, the only difference between now with MFP and before is that we are here to support and help you. If you have to vent we are hear to listen and give you insight if needed.

Welcome and enjoy!!

Hey C. It is hard when you see reality in black and white. I started out because I also wanted to be, not only physically healthy, but emotionally healthy as well. I have struggled with this aspect of my emotional health for a long time. You are off to a great start. Honesty is key to the process and coming out of denial is a good thing, albeit painfull. So happy your here and can't wait to see how God uses this to bring change and healing for you. It's nice that we don't have to be on this journey alone.
Hugs, L.