I want to lose weight in the worst way.

plantlady99
plantlady99 Posts: 1,338 Member
edited September 18 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone, I am new to the site. I have been trying to lose weight on and off for so long It is sicking. two years ago I lost 30 pounds and was so happy about it. I was working at a job where I walked around and stood up, so I had no problem taking it off. Now I sit down most of the time and I have gained it back again. I am worried about not fitting into my spring clothes. I have joined the YMCA a few weeks ago but came down with such a bad cold it has kepted me down. I feel better now. It seems all I think about is food. Hopefully this site will keep me on track with exercising.

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  • plantlady99
    plantlady99 Posts: 1,338 Member
    Hello everyone, I am new to the site. I have been trying to lose weight on and off for so long It is sicking. two years ago I lost 30 pounds and was so happy about it. I was working at a job where I walked around and stood up, so I had no problem taking it off. Now I sit down most of the time and I have gained it back again. I am worried about not fitting into my spring clothes. I have joined the YMCA a few weeks ago but came down with such a bad cold it has kepted me down. I feel better now. It seems all I think about is food. Hopefully this site will keep me on track with exercising.
  • SoupNazi
    SoupNazi Posts: 4,229 Member
    :flowerforyou: Welcome. I think you can do this. It's much easier with MFP because you have so much support. I wish you much luck.
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Hi Plantlady,

    Welcome! I can totally relate to wanting to lose weight and putting it off or having success and then putting it back on. I think that something has to click in your head to really make a change. I know it did for me.

    I started my new lifestyle (I refuse to call it a diet because that makes it sound temporary and this HAS to be a new lifestyle to be successful forever), back in September at 270 lbs! I was SO overwhelmed and it seemed like an impossible amount of weight to get off. Now, here I am at 205 lbs (down 65 lbs) just a few months later. I am not near my goal yet but am working towards it steadily and very comfortable. I don't starve, I don't feel crappy, I don't feel weak. I just take it week by week.

    Focus on taking care of your body and viewing food as a fuel, so feed your body enough to keep it running but don't overfill the tank. And, you will be surprised at how much food you can actually eat and still lost weight steadily.

    And, when it comes to exercise, I can't always get to the gym with my 15 month old son to take care of, but I try to do what I can at home too. Squats, lunges, sit ups, etc. You don't need a gym to get stronger and healthy. Just do what you can, when you can and it will help!

    You can do this! If I can lose as much weight as I have, trust me. YOU can!!

    Good luck!
    Tami
  • zenmama
    zenmama Posts: 1,000
    I think the tricky part of dieting is getting to your goal/success and then maintaining it...we think we become invincicle....so goodluck and this is your time!!! :flowerforyou:

    dd-zen
  • plantlady99
    plantlady99 Posts: 1,338 Member
    Thanks tamim1974 and SoupNazi for your warm welcome! Great advice.
  • Rosie31056
    Rosie31056 Posts: 22
    Hi
    I'm new here, too. I think that this site will really help because it keeps us accountable and it helps to lose weight when you aren't by yourself. Good luck!
  • auntkaren
    auntkaren Posts: 1,490 Member
    Welcome Plantlady:flowerforyou: I was just signing in this morning to record my breakfast, I started a week ago , and helps so much to be able to record what you eat during the day and have the goal set for me. :smile: The people on MFP are very friendly and helpfull. Good Luck
  • icandoit
    icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
    Welcome:flowerforyou:
  • doglvr_75
    doglvr_75 Posts: 144
    Welcome Plantlady & to Rosie, as well...this site is absolutely wonderful...good luck to you both!! :flowerforyou:
  • dijo
    dijo Posts: 21
    Welcome plantlady,I've been here 2 weeks...am still learning how it all works ,but I have lost 7 lbs in those 2 weeks because I have to keep track of everything I eat. I was always losing only to gain it right back....I think I'll keep it off this time. Got along way to go tho. Best of luck to ya!
  • plantlady99
    plantlady99 Posts: 1,338 Member
    Hi dijo

    You are so right about keeping track of what you eat. That is how I did two years ago and it really works. I just got way from writing things down. But now having this site might help me. I have high hopes for my sucess.

    dijo keep it up.

    plantlady
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