We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Doing it RIGHT this time. Let's be friends.

ThisLoserGirl13
ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi guys! I'm J. I'm 26 years old. I've been obese as long as I can remember. I came from a rather large family, so it was never an issue for me. I never thought about weight loss until after high school. I fiddle-farted around though, and let school stress, career stress, life stress become a habit forming enabler for myself. I blossomed from 280 in High School to a lovely 360.4 in college. I graduated last May (2014) and have been teaching ever since. I tried to lose weight off and on when my family got in a 'fit' mood. But I never did it for the right reasons. It was always because I liked some boy, or I wanted to 'be skinny'. It was never to be healthy. Never to find an inner peace with my outer self. Never, ever for the right reasons.
I started Weight Watchers in January, and then joined Planet Fitness in February. I instantly fell in love with working out. INSTANTLY. It still brings me joy. However, WW wasn't doing it for me. I felt like I was eating TOO much, and I couldn't keep up with my nutritional information. How much sugar was I consuming a day with those 'free' fruits? How much sodium is in that 5pp pack of ramen noodles? Did it fit my points? YEP :) Did I lose much? Not really.
Then a friend told me maybe I should try My Fitness Pal to switch things up. I had hit a 30lb plateau and was frustrated. As soon as I started MFP I began to notice a difference. I WANTED to diet. I WANTED to eat healthy. I WANTED to consume less and make a drastic change in my life.
So now, I'm doing this for me.
I'm doing this so that I can change my life. I'm doing this so I can be the BEST version of myself. Do I make mistakes? YOU BETCHA! Do I have cheat days? Welllllll....*cough*cheatweeks*cough*. I try not to. Sometimes I fall off that wagon BAD...and I mean BAAAD. But the best part of THIS journey is that I ALWAYS get back up and try again. #YouOnlyFailIfYouQUIT :):)

I've lost 41lbs, I still need to lose 172 to be at goal. It's a loooong term goal, but I will get there one day. For now, I want to see under 300... then 250...then 200. I GOT THIS!
#ImDoingThisForMe

Replies

  • jlann55
    jlann55 Posts: 19 Member
    sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!
  • Igotthatcake
    Igotthatcake Posts: 169 Member
    We can be friends, I have fallen and got back on, fallen and got back on many many many times!
  • Sho0gy_D
    Sho0gy_D Posts: 108 Member
    You're on track, good job!
  • wonderpage
    wonderpage Posts: 3 Member
    That's amazing you lost 41 lbs!!!
  • blueberrymohn
    blueberrymohn Posts: 13 Member
    Please add me :) I am looking for motivation, inspiration and laughs! Let's do this together!
  • melduf
    melduf Posts: 468 Member
    Hi! Finding your why is an important step. Then it's plastering the walls with post-its, quotes and pictures to always keep it in mind! Consistency is key. It's a change in small habits done over a long period of time that brings us the greatest results.

    I log everyday. Feel free to add me :)
  • kriscastleberry
    kriscastleberry Posts: 6 Member
    Add me! Let's do it together! You are doing an amazing job!
  • aurora184
    aurora184 Posts: 54 Member
    I have a similar story and would love to know how you started your work outs. I don't have the courage yet to go to a gym. I've just started my losing weight adventure this week (I'm a teacher too and summer holiday started this week here in the Netherlands, I figured perfect time to get in shape for the new school year.) I have 100+lbs to lose, so it will be a long road. Maybe we can support each other. I have send you a friend request.
  • danip415
    danip415 Posts: 5 Member
    Let's be friends I will add you!!!
  • ThisLoserGirl13
    ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
    aurora184 wrote: »
    I have a similar story and would love to know how you started your work outs. I don't have the courage yet to go to a gym. I've just started my losing weight adventure this week (I'm a teacher too and summer holiday started this week here in the Netherlands, I figured perfect time to get in shape for the new school year.) I have 100+lbs to lose, so it will be a long road. Maybe we can support each other. I have send you a friend request.

    Workouts began in the gym for me, but it all started with cardio. I knew if I could get used to walking, then I could progress to the elliptical, then to the ARC trainer, etc. Since you don't want to go to the gym yet, I say walk. Cardio is the one exercise proven to pull weight off super fast. Get your heart pumping and that weight a moving. I can also recommend some videos on YouTube. Today (in the privacy of my own home) I'm trying "Dance Fitness with Jessica" on YouTube. I'm home alone and want to have a little fun :) hit me up ANYTIME. I love talking to people about this stuff. It keeps me motivated.
  • ThisLoserGirl13
    ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
    jlann55 wrote: »
    sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!

    Thank you!
  • ThisLoserGirl13
    ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
    Igotthatcake wrote: »
    We can be friends, I have fallen and got back on, fallen and got back on many many many times!

    It's such a roller coaster! Thanks!! :smile: )
  • ThisLoserGirl13
    ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
    Sho0gy_D wrote: »
    You're on track, good job!
    Thanks so much!! :)
  • ThisLoserGirl13
    ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
    wonderpage wrote: »
    That's amazing you lost 41 lbs!!!

    Everyone keeps saying that, and yes, it's freaking awesome! But I still don't see it. It's a mental thing for me, but every once in a while something fits differently, or I can wear a size smaller, and I admit how great I'm doing. So thank you! I appreciate it :)
  • schandler1011
    schandler1011 Posts: 83 Member
    Sometimes enough is enough! Good for you! You can add me if you'd like :)
  • ThisLoserGirl13
    ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
    blueberrymohn wrote: »
    Please add me :) I am looking for motivation, inspiration and laughs! Let's do this together!

    Deal!
  • ThisLoserGirl13
    ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
    melduf wrote: »
    Hi! Finding your why is an important step. Then it's plastering the walls with post-its, quotes and pictures to always keep it in mind! Consistency is key. It's a change in small habits done over a long period of time that brings us the greatest results.

    I log everyday. Feel free to add me :)

    Thanks! I even started a fitness journal and a fitness-Instagram with my friend. I've got to get that mindset :)
  • Mike02209
    Mike02209 Posts: 301 Member
    Nicely Done! Those of us with a lot of weight to lose have to be patient, it will happen.
  • ThisLoserGirl13
    ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
    kriscastleberry wrote: »
    Add me! Let's do it together! You are doing an amazing job!

    Awesome! Totally! Thanks!
  • ThisLoserGirl13
    ThisLoserGirl13 Posts: 11 Member
    danip415 wrote: »
    Let's be friends I will add you!!!

    Yay! Thank you :)
  • Danixkm
    Danixkm Posts: 114 Member
    You're doing great and welcome to mfp! You're definitely on the right track and so right in knowing and believing you can do this. You got this!
  • TuffChixRule
    TuffChixRule Posts: 190 Member
    That's awesome that you've lost 41 pounds! Sounds like you are determined to get healthy and I applaud you for that - it's the best reason for losing weight. I'll send you a friend request.

  • cvstokke
    cvstokke Posts: 249 Member
    Feel free to add me. You're doing great!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories