looked at the scale and cried

I was once where you are mamafirebear - over 300 lbs with young kids and so scared and miserable. It is wonderful that you've taken this step in joining this site and being brave enough to reach out for support - GO YOU! As others have said, take it one day at a time, one success at a time, and this time next year - you will be feeling so much better!

You CAN do this. Feel free to add me as a friend too.

You are among friends. We are here to support you. No looking back just forward. Anyway any of us can help let us know. I have taken up belly dancing lol I am a total advocate and burn just as many calories if not more doing that than others...

One day at a time, do what you can do and love yourself, forgive yourself, trust in yourself, and get pissed off!!!!

Wage total nuceur thermal war on fat!! Take all your frustrations out on Fat, not on yourself - Bodyfat -kick its a_ _!!

one day at a time!!!! you will find lots of support on here!

Ok hun...you might not like what i have to say but i am english and thats just how we are.....you ate the food that made you weigh what you do so dont blame anyone else....just live and learn...caloreis in V calories out.... good luck

Welcome and feel free to add me as a friend. This is a great place to start over. You can do it!

And anyone else who wants to add me as a friend, please do.

Melissa

Wage total nuceur thermal war on fat!! Take all your frustrations out on Fat, not on yourself - Bodyfat -kick its a_ _!!

Love this ^^^^^ great mindset!

Hey mamaFireBear,
Congratulations, my friend...sounds like you're over the scariest/hardest part of your journey! Don't let numbers scare you, and don't get overwhelmed...you can do this! I'm a nutritionist, trainer and wellness counselor in Texas. I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of clients and would be honored and happy to be involved in your journey in any small way! Feel free to add me as a 'friend'!
In health,
Liz, New Leaf Health Consulting (.com)

Welcome to MFP! This is a great site. The secret is logging in everyday. Make it your daily habit. I've learned this lesson the hard way. If you keep logging... you will be successful! I am also a special ed. teacher. I have some understanding about autism. Please add me as a friend. Thanks!

Hurray!! You took the first step -- and that shows character, sister!! Put your failures behind you and keep taking steps forward. You WILL get there! We're all pulling for you.

Feel free to add me if you like

Welcome!! Congrats on the first step even if it was painful. Remeber to take it one step at a time and celebrate the little wins. Set short term goals like tracking food daily and go from there.

You can do it. Dont get overwhelmed and dont listen to negative ppl. Good Luck you will do great!!

Welcome to MFP! Don't stress about where you've been - you are on the right track now. We didn't put on the extra weight in a day, and it will take some time to get rid of it, too, so just be patient with yourself. You can do this!

I, too, have cried over the numbers on the scale. Take heart - they are just numbers and you have the ability to change them. I kept hearing "Just one day at a time." I promise you that you can do this - sometimes it's "One hour at a time" and that's okay! Your health matters and you are not alone.

Welcome to MFP, start off slow change your eating first and for most and get the rest of the family involved changing food and watching calories, carbs and sodium is the first biggest thing, one of my friends that was over 400lbs I had him start with that and in a year he lost over 100lbs, he also added 10-15min walks to start after he got his food on track, gotta start slow and work your way up, trust me

This is how my weight went.....
I graduated high school 12yrs ago at 135lbs
I replaced that habit with food and junk
I gained 195lbs in the process
March 2009 I got on track and in 19 months I lost 156lbs
Then we got buying/selling houses
I gained some back

This is what I also learned over my journey

females no less than 1200 cals a day
males no less than 1800 cals a day

why?

if you eat less your body goes into starvation mode which causes it to store which causes weight gain

3500 burned cals = loss on 1lb of fat
3500 cals = 1lb of fat put on

low carb is key my dietitian says 150 or less per day is a pretty good amount

Don't call it a diet just be wise on what you put into your body and treat yourself when you meet your goals

lean meats, red meat and taters 3-4 times in a 2 week period, whole grains keep you fuller longer, heavier meals in the morning, sodium no more than 2400mg a day, fresh fruit and veggies, don't drink you calories, 8+ glasses of water a day, stay away from junk food/fast food/processed food, treat it when you meet your goals, don't eat the samethings daily or do the same workouts or your body will plateau

you can do it! promise!

As I tell everyone im honest ill check your food diary and ill give advice
ive lost a few friends on MFP that wanted advice then couldn't take it and deleted me
if you want a friend that will help keep you motivated and look at your diary or when you ask me to check things for you and give you honest feed back feel free to add me
ive been there and done that, it can be done
That goes for anyone that needs a buddy

you can do it