Moment of Realization

btclenney
btclenney Posts: 2 Member
edited November 20 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone! My name is Tyler, and here I go again trying to lose some weight. I've tried off and on for most of my life, starting at age 15. I'm currently 23. I've done it all: low-carb, low-fat, dairy free, Weight Watchers, Atkins; you get the picture.

I failed at all of these because I convinced myself that I wasn't THAT overweight. It wasn't until, a few days ago, a series of events happened that seem to have finally woken me up. To start, my boyfriend and I were flying home from visiting my parents in California, and the plane seat physically could not contain me. I had to request a seatbelt extender from the flight attendant, and that experience was truly mortifying.

The second event that woke me up: I am struggling to fit into my 2XL shirts. That's crazy. To this point, I have been able to avoid the Big and Tall section, and I will not start now.

It's time to kick myself into shape. Here we go, this time it has to stick. I hate being this large, and I refuse to continue this way.

I am so excited for the support I have seen just reading through the forums here. I have a long way to go and I am excited to share this journey with others who truly get where I am coming from.

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  • sczoo26
    sczoo26 Posts: 102 Member
    Hey Tyler,
    Well done for taking this first step to a whole new YOU the support is here, and you can SO do this, Good luck on your journey ☺️
  • motivatekait
    motivatekait Posts: 90 Member
    Welcome aboard!! I can definitely relate in that I've tried EVERY diet out there with no success until I committed to MFP. My biggest advice is to be consistent, not extreme, and you'll get there for sure. Best of luck to you!
  • 2011rocket3touring
    2011rocket3touring Posts: 1,346 Member
    Best of luck to you. I was pretty much in the same place. Could barely fit into 2XL shirts.
  • 1luckygal
    1luckygal Posts: 111 Member
    I have so been there and still often find myself here. I've always dealt with being overweight since highschool and then stopped eating much at all and was too skinny and unhealthy. Now my goal is of course a number but mostly, comfortable and strong. I'd love to see myself in a photo and not cringe and want to crawl behind a rock. You've got this! We can do it!
  • Iamsimpleguy
    Iamsimpleguy Posts: 1,576 Member
    All the best, try n try until we reach the goal :)
  • Volbeat79
    Volbeat79 Posts: 185 Member
    I think the issue with those programs you tried is they are diets. I've only been successful when I decide to change my habits permanently, and this site is perfect for that. There is tons of support here to be had.
  • chuck6w
    chuck6w Posts: 72 Member
    Welcome Tyler. Awesome job taking that first step. Im here to encourage and support you as you need.
  • Allison_Brennan
    Allison_Brennan Posts: 25 Member
    I just got off a plane with a VERY tight belt last weekend. Started MFP last Monday. Today gown 4.6.
    I love to chat so add me if you want some company.
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