Near dead

Hello Jesse there is no magic button to make us move. You have to want it badly. What do you want to do that you have not done yet? Maybe that goal will push you into action. It is not easy. Shayla.

ashliefisch wrote: »

Take two more weeks. The only thing you should change over the next two things is to log absolutely everything that passes through your lips, honestly. Get a food scale, don't go by measuring cups unless its liquids. Log everything. Then, in two weeks, find ways to cut out the calories. Don't look at it as a diet. It's not a diet. It's a lifestyle change that is never going to end. Diets have an end point, and people who stop have to start again later. Start by finding places to cut corners. Then, when you have some momentum going, you'll be more optimistic. Good luck! You can do this!

This right here. This time around (Of two times) I started firstly by just logging everything, and not worrying about hitting the goal. That gives you an idea of where to start your change.

ie, if you find out in a week's time, you consume 10,000 calories from beer. And easy fix? Cut that down. After that, you start looking at more and more to change. Add in walking too. Just don't try changing it all on day 1, you'll likely never succeed, only if because it's too massive a change.

My heart goes out to you.

Everest is not overcome all at once but by tackling one stage at a time. First stage, start logging everything you eat.

Second stage, set a realistic calorie goal, cutting your portions a little bit from your diet.

Could you get sponsored for this eight week course? It changed my mind set.

http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/programs/cdsmp.html

you can do it! you've already made the most important step in deciding to change your habits.
I would recommend making changes slowly over time, it's what has worked best for me (i've lost about 75lbs)

for example:
week 1 - cut out sugary drinks
week 2 - move a little more (park farther away from work if you can walk, if you're immobile try using small hand weights or resistance bands while you watch tv)
week 3 - eat some kind of veggie with every meal
and so on...

this is a slow moving approach to weight loss, but it really really doable. If you ease into it, rather than trying to change everything at once, you're more likely to stick with it. Also, logging what you're eating will give you an idea of what your problem areas are (snacking, portion sizes, sweets) and how to address them.

You can absolutely do this. Just start today and be consistent. If you have a bad day, don't let it turn into a bad week/month/year. Just keep trying, you'll be amazed at what you can do!

Your return to health and strength is your Everest. Even if you succeed not everyone will understand what you accomplished. But you will know, and that knowledge is transformative.

jgnatca wrote: »

Your return to health and strength is your Everest. Even if you succeed not everyone will understand what you accomplished. But you will know, and that knowledge is transformative.

Love this!

Jessie, you are so not alone. I just started myself 21 days ago and started by logging what I eat. It really was a wake up call, and I found myself making better choices within the first couple of days. One of the other things I do is read the success stories, almost on a daily basis. It helps give me motivation and see that it can be done, and by real people like you and me.

I had a really bad weekend and was very close to giving up. MFP helped me get myself back in the swing of things. Like others have said, don't let a bad day (or weekend) get you down. We aren't perfect, and you WILL have bad days. The key is not to beat yourself up over them.

Be aware that most weight loss happens in the kitchen. So disability is not a hindrance to losing weight. You "just" have to eat less. Yes, I know this is hard. I know being hungry is hard. There are a couple of appetite suppressants available by prescription you might consider with your doctor.

The good news is at your weight even modest caloric deficits will result in weight loss.

If it is set to 1200, you are doing yourself a disservice. If you go too low your body will know it is starving. It will not relinquish fat because it will go into survival mode. When I was 500 lbs I started at 1800 and most people thought that was too aggressive. And some days it was. On a day where I worked out hard I would get light headed.

At 500 lbs I could barely walk. I have done 2, 5k runs now. (I walked them but some day I will run them) I can go to the park with my nephew and play with him instead of just watch. I went to the beach and enjoyed the 3 mile walk to the lighthouse. The new things you can do will be worth the struggle. It is a struggle so you may have some back steps but stay the course.

Take baby steps. Cut out sodas first then sweets then cut down on fast food. Drink water. Tons of water. Move more. Park far and walk. Just little things like this adds up. Go into this slow. Allow your body to adjust.