Over 100 pounds to lose

I am a first timer to mfp but have quite a bit to lose. I know it could be quite a while before I actually feel or see results so I am hoping by having to log in daily it keeps my focus on the long term goals when I get discouraged. So, yay us for getting here! You will both appreciate that you are doing this now instead of waiting until later. It truly does get harder as the years go by. You are already more than ten years ahead of me in making the effort! So today congratulate yourself for recognizing the importance of your health now. Motivation comes in many different forms but hopefully today it comes in the form of simply loving yourself and being proud of the steps you've already made in the last ten days since you've posted on this forum!

I'd be happy to support you since I'm on the weight loss journey myself. I too need to lose about 75 lbs.

I've suffered from so many health problems over the years due to excess weight. This has strongly motivated me to eat well balanced meals.

I applaude you for your decision to finally drop those pounds at age 29. It helps to set small goals i.e.10 lbs. This has encouraged me to "keep on losing." My husband and I are planning a weekend getaway when I lose 35 lbs. My ultimate trip will be to Hawaii when I've lost the entire weight!