I need help ASAP

Hey there. I will look for your group. I wanna support ya. And I added you.

I have no advice that someone else hasn't already said , just wanted to say welcome , your in the right place good luck you'll surprise yourself

How are your first few days going?
I've always found the first 3 days to be the hardest. Once I gut my way through it, my tummy feels a bit flatter and that helps motivate me. Also, not eating crap gives me more energy to continue on the journey.

You CAN do this!

I just wanted to give you a shout out. I was in a similar situation as you and just kept thinking tomorrow would come and I might think differently. Mindset is really important but here's some things I felt helped me. Get yourself a fitness tracker of some sort. I use a Fitbit but there's lots of different ones. This started to get me feeling competitive about myself and besting myself each day. I also started walking every day. To the shops, to work, you name it and I'd walk it. I was just so surprised by how much better I felt, it's also a great way to turn off your mind and thoughts. Get some good music on some headphones and give it a go. I had taken my 3 sons to a theme park and they had struggled to close a ride harness on me. It was so uncomfortable I had to get off. It was embarrassing and demoralising but it also was the kick I needed to start undoing the damage I'd done to myself.

Set aside some money with a view of going back in 6 months and get on those ride!. My last bit of advice is sparkling water. For me it's like my cheat. I was never a big fizzy drink guy but also never drank enough water. Sparking water is great as it contains natural minerals your body needs, the fizz element helps fill you up also. I'd have several glasses throughout the day and these would help stave off hunger. Gradually I found that as I lost weight my appetite reduced so it worked really well, my confidence + determination grew and it's weird but your will power will get stronger and stronger.

Ultimately be kind to yourself, yes you've caused this but your now admitting there's a problem and your working to fix it. Be sensible and try and keep light hearted about it. You've got the power to turn it around, also you need to think that you need to go steady to allow your body to recover constantly. I wish you the best and here's to that return visit to Legoland!

If you overeat for a meal or make a bad choice don't say beck with it and blow the whole day. Just mske the next right choice. You didn't gain the weight quickly and you won't lose it quickly. To keep it off you have to make significant changes in your lifestyle. You can do it.

Hi, I just got caught up on your thread. How have things been so far?

Are you using the MFP app? It's so helpful for me to have it right there to track.

I agree with the advice to eat real food - whole food! I promise that you'll feel better eating whole food instead of processed stuff.

And walking RULES! I love lots of kinds of exercise, but walking is the best thing. You can do it anywhere, its free, and its effective.

Good for you!!! As other users mentioned its a long road and not an easy one - BUT IT WILL BE WORTH IT! The thing that helped me is to make it a habit. The first month will be the hardest - after that the behaviors that you have in place will become habit and it will be easier.

The best diet is one you can stick to, start with small changes and keep integrating them for example; Step 1; Introduce more whole foods replacing any processed foods, Step 2; eliminate the bad foods, Step 3; learn about portion sizes! (i was shocked when i learnt what size actual portions are!) Step 4: calorie restriction & macros.

You will get there!