Looking for motivated friends to encourage me!

Cheyenne you’re so young this is the perfect time to begin establishing good eating habits that will last a lifetime. But high school is also a very stressful time and having your health issues cannot be easy. Just know there are people rooting for you and wishing you the best. You are obviously a strong person to be going through so much. Stay focused and positive. Hopefully your dr is giving you advice on nutrition and you have family support. One day at a time is my best advice.

Hello Cheyenne,
I have been in your shoes for most of my life. In high school, I was never healthy. I did band but I starved myself which didn't do any good because I was gorge when I got home. I didn't have a support group that could help me and I just never tried. In 2017, I decided it was time to take my life into my own hands. I joined planet fitness and changed my diet. I lost 60 pounds but in 2018, I gained all that back. Just recently I decided to get back into shape because I work in a job where I need to be ready for anything. I would lose 10 pounds then gain it all right back but I was putting the work in. I went to my doctor and had my thyroid tested. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism along with being anemic and having a vitamin d deficiency. I started to take medication for my thyroid and we will see what happens but I understand how you are feeling. The advice I can give you is celebrate the small victories and don't let the scale discourage you. I weigh myself everyday and trust me, it will not help you. Give yourself a goal every week. I just restarted myfitnesspal and have daily notes of what I need to do. Food is your enemy but you can resist temptation. If you a craving for something sweet, it is okay to indulge it. When you get that craving, make it a reward. I have a monthly reward and it is fruit Popsicles. Just don't forget to record it. Just take it one day at a time and make reasonable goals for yourself. Celebrate your victories!

Hi if you want any encouragement I’m happy to give support. I was a teacher for high school girls for 10 years and when I was in high school I had severe eating struggles as well. I probably would not have had the courage to reach out to strangers so you’re very brave to share and being so good to yourself to know to ask for help!

The great thing about mfp is you will see results. I too have a bad habit of giving up if I don't see results. I started at 260 and am now 180. If you are committed to counting everything you eat, it will happen for you girl! Best of luck to you. Feel free to add me as a friend