I am new and really worried

Honey, you have taken THEE most important step and come here to help yourself! There are lots of people here that are really inspiring and everyone is so supportive. It doesn't matter how much you have to lose, what matters is that you have decided to make it happen and be healthier. Welcome to what I consider the best thing that ever came into my life, get ready to have an amazing change because it is going to happen and you are the one doing it.
I have a friend that joined after losing someone and now has a child to be around for. That was an awakening for her and I am proud of her. She is the reason I found this page. It really is the best thing in the world for us who don't know where to start. I am only about 3 weeks in, but already I have lost 10+ pounds just logging my food and eating a LITTLE bit better..otherwise, I am not going gusto crazy as I have to be careful how much physical stress I put on myself due to multiple sclerosis. But I AM going to get there, and I am getting there already! Feel free to add me, I would love to encourage each other!

When you loook at the overall picture it might seem overwhelming. A lot of us set smaller goal to make the goals more attainable and gratifying! You are on the right track because you are on here and you know you need to make the change! There are a ton of people on here that are ready to help support and encourage you! Remember this is a journey that will have ups and downs you just have to pick yourself up and keep pushing forward!


WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!

its a day at a time hun! i started out just jogging in place in my livin room during my fav shows, couple mins at a time a few times a day til i could go longer and longer. i still eat what i want just smaller portions. you can do it!! ive lost 8lbs in about a month. =] u can add me if u want some extra encouragement and support. best of luck!

You can do this! Sometimes it takes a shock to us to get us in the right mind set for change. It is not easy but there are a lot of great people who can support you, give advice, and help you on your journey. I had over 100 pounds to lose and so far have lost almost 40. I joined MFP because I hit a long plateau and I needed have more support and encouragement. Feel free to friend me.

so proud of yur choice of changing yur life. sometimes it takes a bad thing to happen before u can relize yur self that something needs to change. lets do this journey...i have faith u can do this.....u have the power in yu to change the way yur are eating . Food is a addiction...but we here will help u along the way. So happy that u joined.

I really want to do this but the task seems insurmountable.

It's all about the small steps. Little changes for the better make a BIG difference. Don't overwhelm yourself by making the task seem harder to reach than it really is. Focus on the small goals and getting there, then before you know it.... BAM! Gal achieved!

We are all here for the same reasons, and therefore we are all here if you need the support!

Congratualtions on taking the first step in your journey.

I have found it easier to look at this as a lifestlye change raher then a diet. Every small, little change adds up and that 's what makes the process a journey. Take it one step and one day at a time. Set small goals both scale goals and non scale goals. You CAN and will do this for you!

This site is loaded with information & support. Feel free to add me and we can encourage each other .

Best of luck on this journey to a new and healthy you

Welcome to MFP! You are welcome to add me. My 2 cents of advice when starting

1 - Start small. It's easy to get overwhelmed if you try to change everything all at once.
2 - Don't put all your focus on the scale. Take measurements and before pictures (I have zero pictures from my peak weight because I loathed having my pictures taken - I'm still horrified by pictures 10 lbs down, but now I have a sense of pride looking at them because that's not me anymore)

I also have a lot of weight to lose -- 90 pounds. I come from a family of addicitions -- my mother was an alcoholic who lost her battle at the age of 49. My father was a compulsive overeater and an extremely obese man who also lost his battle at age 49 (he died first and she died 1 year and 1 month to the day).

Having so much to lose does get discouraging but I am learning to break it down into small "mini" steps. Instead of showing 90 plus lbs on my ticker, I made it 65. That will be my first Goal. Along the way, I have set mini goals --

A few weeks ago I started getting serious and committed to walking just a little bit - 15 minutes a day for 3 days a week. I also began tracking everything that went into my mouth. Even if it's something I don't think I should be eating or a moment when I put something in my mouth without even realizing it. This has brought huge awareness and accountability to MySelf. 3 weeks later, I am down 16 pounds, I am now walking 1 mile in 18 minutes almost every day, and have started doing some other exercises such as weights at the gym. Even if you can't or don't have access to a gym membership -- you will find that walking is extremely beneficial to your success. Even with just 16 lbs gone, I feel totally different -- energetic, clear-minded, happier, than I have in a really long time.

Feel free to add me as a friend and we can share tips, tricks, triumphs along the way. You have to be 100% committed to making a lifestyle change -- and just commit and follow through and it gets so much easier!

Good luck!