Extremly Overweight, and Needing lots of Support

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  • vittix
    vittix Posts: 84 Member
    I so understand where your coming from, feel free to add me :)
  • vittix
    vittix Posts: 84 Member
    way to go!
  • Joj43
    Joj43 Posts: 54
    Hi Cheryl. Let me tell you, you have come to the right place for support. MFP has a fantastic support group....a lot of people just like you and I, embarking on this weight loss road together. I too have had knee problems so I know a little about what you are going through. Please feel free to add me and we can take that long road together.....:flowerforyou:
  • KristaWeiss
    KristaWeiss Posts: 233 Member
    Oh you can do this and the support here is fantastic!!!!
  • cararq
    cararq Posts: 457 Member
    Hi Cheryl, I'm adding you as a friend. You're going to do GREAT! :smile:
  • annalobdell
    annalobdell Posts: 201 Member
    Hi Cheryl! Welcome. My name is Anna. Last December I weighed in at 343 pounds. I too had mystery knee problems and I am ashamed to say that when I went grocery shopping I used those little buggies because walking for more than 5 minutes put me in excruciating pain. Since then I have lost 50 pounds but I have had 2 times in the past year where I have let stress completely derail me. Imagine the possibilitys if I can stay on track. All I am trying to say is that when you have a lot of weight to lose, I had 190 pounds, it can see scary and as if it will never happen. You need to take it one day at a time and accept that some days are not gonna be good days. You just need to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep on keepin on! By the way, I no longer have knee pain and I no longer need the buggie to shop. Feel free to add me as a friend and we can motivate each other on this journey.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Add me! I'll lend support!
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    Hey Cheryl! This is such a great website, there are several people with great success stories who started out needing to lose as much or more. Which means you can totally do it. I am glad you're here!
  • TYME4ME2CHANGE
    TYME4ME2CHANGE Posts: 40
    I would be happy to walk along side of you through this journey.. We can all encourage each other.. We can do this! God Bless,,,
  • denise3085
    denise3085 Posts: 49 Member
    Good luck Cheryl. I have struggled with weight issues all my life. In the last year I have lost 45 lbs, and one of the most difficult things for me to deal with is when I fall off the wagon and overeat. I am getting better at getting over it and moving on. Just remember, if you make one mistake in your diet, get right back on track and move on. Don't let one mistake ruin your whole day.
  • Christi1979
    Christi1979 Posts: 30 Member
    You can do it and My Fitness Pal is a wonderful tool to help you. I just started using it about a week ago myself and it is already making such a difference for me.
  • rippy1969
    rippy1969 Posts: 9
    I am just starting too. Feel free to add me as a friend. We can all support each other!!!
  • denise3085
    denise3085 Posts: 49 Member
    One more thing - if you have a Wii, get Wii Fit! It's fun and a good way to get started if you haven't been exercising. I try to use it every day.
  • fitbaby3485
    fitbaby3485 Posts: 6
    i can! i just started my weight loss and im looking for support too!
  • lauramattingly16
    lauramattingly16 Posts: 20 Member
    I just started on Monday, so I'm new to MFP too. Welcome aboard! I love it here already! Feel free to add me. :)
  • kathas0trophal
    kathas0trophal Posts: 118 Member
    hey you are at the right place! Come and join me and some friends at "Life's New Journey" November Challenge. I will add you. Together we can do it
  • Luandanielle1979
    Luandanielle1979 Posts: 747 Member
    Welcome Cheryl, You are soooo in the right place I actually feel a little excited for you. This place works and it helps people like you and people like me 1000% Good luck on your journey. Little changes make a huge difference Honey. You can do this. I would like to add you as a friend then I can try and help spur you on xxxxx
  • misslouisee
    misslouisee Posts: 73 Member
    Look at how much support there is for you! Surely you're feeling good already?

    Feel free to add me! I'd recommend setting some mini goals breaking the weight loss into manageable achievements. It will take time but every day counts! Lots of luck x
  • noneya2010
    noneya2010 Posts: 446 Member
    Hi Cheryl, feel free to add me too! I have alot to lose too and made the commitment in September and have already lost 25 lbs! I started out very small -- started logging everything, planning my meals ahead of time (like 1 day ahead) and started off committing to doing small things. It's amazing how quick you will progress with just small changes. You can do it!
  • Deirdre_R
    Deirdre_R Posts: 54 Member
    Cheryl - most definitely you can do it! Yes, it's not going to be easy but you CAN do it!
  • thor1god1of1awesome
    thor1god1of1awesome Posts: 481 Member
    Hiya! as you can tell the support/love/awesomeness of MFP is amazing. Feel free to add me!
  • Sexyfish
    Sexyfish Posts: 10
    Hey, I'm here for ya! Support is great so Good luck! Feel free to add me
  • DDsMrs
    DDsMrs Posts: 107 Member
    Hi Cheryl! Welcome to MFP. I'm still a newbie, just started in August. This site is great, and keeps me motivated. Feel free to add me, or I'll add you, Either way, we all help each other out to stay on our path to better heath and fitness. One day at a time! :flowerforyou:
  • RheneeB
    RheneeB Posts: 461 Member
    Hey there Cheryl.....please feel free to add me as a friend and I will do my best to encourage you and help you through this amazing journey that you are about to take a stroll on. You can be an encourager for me too! When I first joined MFP I did not add friends or even read the message boards but I have found that adding friends is a huge encouragement to log on each day because you want to see how your friends are doing. Don't be discouraged over how much weight you want to lose - you can only do what we all can do.....lose one pound at a time!!!! Just this past week I lost 1.4 pounds and though that doesn't seem like much, it is 1.4 pounds less than I weighed one week ago - that is progress. I am proud that you have taken the first step by joining a group like MFP and you will find all sorts of encouragement and support here. You can do this!! I noticed on your profile that it says "ImjustCheryl".....don't sell yourself short, don't let anyone else drive your dreams or as my mother says "piss on your fire" (hope I didn't offend). You ARE Cheryl!!!!!!! Welcome!!
  • skinnyme47
    skinnyme47 Posts: 802 Member
    Welcome to My Fitness Pal! Just add a lot of friends on this site. It really helps with motivation. :happy:
  • mylife33
    mylife33 Posts: 72
    Welcome to MFP!! I, too am on a very long journey...........with over 200 pounds to lose I have, thanks to this site, lost 38 already and have no plans of stopping now! Please add me and along with all these other MFP friends....we will all succeed together!! And believe me, I have tried them all and failed...............this is different because it is a life style change with accountablity.... with some great people! Let's get busy!!
  • Wencrow72
    Wencrow72 Posts: 1
    Wow, I too just started today! I have about 70 lbs I need to lose and realize it will be a day to day process with defeats and occasional set backs. This as going to be a great support network for you and myself! At first minute by minute then day to day. You can do this.
  • Lindseysund8
    Lindseysund8 Posts: 69
    Feel free to add me! I just joined myself and it has boosted my confidence and dedication 10x! best of luck.
  • budgetqueen79
    budgetqueen79 Posts: 310 Member
    You have made the first step! MFP is a group of amazing people. I was 377 lbs and because of these wonderful people I am now 80 lbs down I just got a new treadmill to celebrate. You can add me I also vlog on Youtube so hit any of us up anytime.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Welcome!! You've taken a very important first step, congrats :) I know you can do it!!
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