Scared, but I know I need to be here...

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  • BPayton27
    BPayton27 Posts: 626 Member
    Welcome to MFP and the rest of your life. Step one is understanding the need for change. Step two is taking action. Step three is a glorious transformation. This won't be easy but it will be worth it. It will be a lot of sweat, pain, determination and hard work but you will learn to love it. You'll surprise yourself with all that you are capable of doing.

    Go get 'em!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    You can do this. Seriously. Once you start looking around here and seeing all of the amazing weight loss heroes on MFP, you'll see exactly what is possible if you stick with it.

    Add me if you'd like.
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Welcome!! Feel free to add me if you'd like :) I started out almost 300lb.
  • JayneWilson1963
    JayneWilson1963 Posts: 543 Member
    Welcome, this is a great place to be. You can do this.:drinker:
  • prism6
    prism6 Posts: 484 Member
    maybe the you inside will be even more spectacular!!!!!
  • tam8374
    tam8374 Posts: 270 Member
    NOBODY here thinks it will be easy.........but there are ALOT of people willing to help you reach a goal!

    I agree!!

    I am not at my comfort zone being over 200lbs, but as I slowly start to work out and feel happy that I logged my food and stayed under goal or feel happy about "bragging" when I log my workouts I gain a little more confidence and satisfaction. I look forward to finding my comfort zone again. So try to think of the internal changes as uplifting and positive and a new adventure on a new you.

    Good Luck on your journey and know that we are all here to help you out and support you. Feel free to add me if you want.
  • JennyAnnLanders
    JennyAnnLanders Posts: 79 Member
    The only changes you will do on the inside is truly become the new real you! You might change some but it will be a good change. Like an addition to the person you already are!
    Go for it!
    Jenny
  • jeannette120
    jeannette120 Posts: 65 Member
    Hi Aran,
    I'm here for you and I sent you a friend request. I know exactly what you are going through and any new journey is scarey. But you can do this.
  • babytis
    babytis Posts: 330 Member
    Welcome to MFP, thank you for sharing with us how you're feeling. I've never thought of it in those terms, but I can totally see your point and I can understand. You're going to find so much support here and we will all be here to cheer you on. Add me as a friend if you like.
    Take care,
    Jenny
  • tulip637
    tulip637 Posts: 17
    Hey Aran, I can so relate with what you said. I've been on a weight loss journey for 1 year now, have lost ~80 lbs. As you get more conscious of your health goals and become fitter, you will definitely change. This journey is life changing, so you will change... for the better. :)

    You will make better choices (from what you eat and how you spend your time, etc) because you become more informed. For the longest time I’ve ignored my weight issues. One thing that kept me going was the fact that I’m in my thirties already, I have to make a choice. I’ve already lived probably half my life span (hope not!). How many more years can my body handle the poor diet, or my low activity level? As my body wears down with age, how long can my bones carry the excess weight? It’s like I’m carrying an extra person inside me. I shiver at the thought that I may not have enough time left to help myself. My body deserve better. We all deserve better. We can do this! :smile:

    Feel free to add me and let's support each other. :)
  • Jarnard
    Jarnard Posts: 497 Member
    This website is a great way to get motivation and get you started on your healthy journey to a new you! We are all here for you! I'm excited for you!!

    Feel free to add me.

    Jarnard
  • sparkly86
    sparkly86 Posts: 520 Member
    hey,
    i know how it feels to want to stay in our comfort zone. I think you will change, but that doesn''t mean you will become a new person, you will continue to be you, but i'm sure you'll be more determined and courageous to have had accomplish this goal
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Welcome aboard, and congratulation on having such a positive attitude and making some decisions that will change your life.
    You know what though, they won't change you. They might change how you feel and how you react at certain times, but that's all good stuff, we have to grow and change as we move through life.
    Good luck!
  • twiega00
    twiega00 Posts: 12 Member
    Welcome Aran! I'm new to the site too! Your story is real and honest, kudos! Congrats on choosing the healthy, natural way to lose weight and get fit! I have many family members that have chosen bypass surgery and I almost lost my mom to it. You will only change for the better! It's hard to step out of our comfort zone, but that's what it takes to be successful in anything. You'll still be you, just a healthier, happier version! Good Luck and welcome!
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