My last start over

trisha52187
trisha52187 Posts: 2 Member
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Hello. I am at the heaviest weight I've ever been. I've been overweight as long as I can remember. I am tired of always starting over and being unhealthy. I am new to MyFitnessPal and wanted to get involved in the virtual community. I'm 35 years old and got diagnosed with heart disease (cardiomyopathy) at 20 years old. Nothing to do with lifestyle choices and all to do with just bad luck. We are starting baby stuff next year and I need to be MUCH healthier all around before we can seriously consider it. There's so much on the line and I can't fail this time. Any support and/or advice is very much appreciated. Looking forward to this journey, even though I'm scared.

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  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,118 Member
    Hello, and welcome!

    Take heart, you can do this. Patience and persistence are your best friends: You don't necessarily need to be perfect every day, and especially don't need to be perfect from day one . . . but by making sustainable positive changes in habits, persistently (when you have the willpower budget for it), and sticking with that process patiently, you'll surprise yourself with what you can achieve. Find your own personalized, sustainable healthy habits. Just don't stop working at it.

    IMO, this thread is the single best on-ramp to using MFP successfully:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

    Don't let that joke-y clickbait title put you off: It's solid, common-sense information about how to get started with MFP.

    I'm cheering for you!
  • tforbes9103
    tforbes9103 Posts: 16 Member
    You can do this! I have started over many times myself and I'm determined to make this my last start over time. I justed started over August 1st, lost 6.8 lbs and I have found that taking it one day at a time and being consistent is key for me. I try not to look too far ahead or beat myself up if I don't lose fast. I made small changes each week and that has helped form habits that are now something I just do without thinking about it. I wish you well and good luck on your journey.
  • trisha52187
    trisha52187 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you both so much! I really appreciate your responses.

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