26 year old 330lbs in need of support system... names jessy

fairtomiddling63
fairtomiddling63 Posts: 3
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Hi, im jessy. I live in Tennessee. I just recently found out i may have nonalcoholic steateohepatitis(NASH) and need to make a life change. But i lack an inner drive and motivation. The thought of dying young because of my weight still gives me no motivation. Im scared and just need some support if im going to change my life around...

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  • BobbieJo_1977
    BobbieJo_1977 Posts: 197 Member
    Welcome!!
  • ehoward54
    ehoward54 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi Jessy! My name is Emily and I would love to help motivate you. :) friend request sent.
  • fairtomiddling63
    fairtomiddling63 Posts: 3
    Thank you. Hi
  • Kamalalue
    Kamalalue Posts: 87 Member
    Welcome!

    I started a group today, for people that have a lot to lose. I personally need to lose 200 lbs or more.

    If you are interested, the groups name is Heavy Weights.

    Hope to see you there!

    Katie (Kamalalue)
  • kbw414
    kbw414 Posts: 194
    I have this too. I'm currently at 186 lbs at 5'8" and my highest weight was 212 lbs. Actually, a lot of people have this condition and don't know it. Feel free to add me to your friend's list!
  • aramsdor
    aramsdor Posts: 12
    Hi Jessy! Would love to support you, feel free to add me as a friend.
  • Luvlee85
    Luvlee85 Posts: 120 Member
    Hey Jessy, I hope I can be some support to you. Request sent.
  • NKolhar
    NKolhar Posts: 96 Member
    Welcome and glad you took the first step. Just make sure you log-in here everyday and stick to your site don't work everyone on here is going through the same. Wish u luck !
  • misstasharenee
    misstasharenee Posts: 95 Member
    Hey Jessy!!! You came to the right place and I'm sure you'll find a lot of motivation. I didn't start losing til I joined and I'm down over 40lbs now and we're about the same size! You can do this!:wink:
  • MysticMuse
    MysticMuse Posts: 2
    I'd love to help out, too.
  • xyril
    xyril Posts: 80 Member
    Welcome! Glad you're here. :)
  • ckhardeman
    ckhardeman Posts: 195 Member
    Welcome, send me a friend request if you need more support. Im needing it as well. :flowerforyou:
  • kcmckillip
    kcmckillip Posts: 9 Member
    Hi Jessy. I had serious doubts when I started on MFP, but it has made losing weight a lot easier than I expected.I'd be happy to be a friend.I've lost about 20 so far, 30 more to go, and that's just for my modest 1st goal.

    As for motivation, who is that little guy in your picture, is he someone who would miss you if you were gone?

    I'd be happy to be a friend if you'd like, though I don't know how to send a request.
  • MsRoxyPepper
    MsRoxyPepper Posts: 109 Member
    welcome. joining is a great first step. now start making small steps. for starters focus on staying hydrated. you should be drinking half your weight in water each day. i bought myself a cute 32oz water cup that I now take everywhere, i track my intake with each refill.

    you can do this, MFP buddies will have your back. good days and bad =))
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Lovely, I don't mean to be harsh, but if possibly dying isn't motivating you, I'm not sure how much I can. Motivation has to come from within. People can support you, sure, but this has to be something you do for yourself.

    I wish you nothing but the best, and I hope you find your drive. Please think long and hard about what being healthier will accomplish. Hopefully, you will find a good reason.
  • crodz73
    crodz73 Posts: 2 Member
    You are heading in the right direction! You have to make a part of your routine, I set 1 hour after I get home from work and exercise!
  • shaparra
    shaparra Posts: 32 Member
    Hi Jessy :flowerforyou:
    welcome you will find lots of great support here. i started 25 days ago & have lots 10 lbs so far. please feel free to add me (that applys to anyone else too ). just take it one day at a time & you'll do great.
  • fairtomiddling63
    fairtomiddling63 Posts: 3
    Thanks everybody...means a lot.
  • CacklinJack90
    CacklinJack90 Posts: 4
    Add me if you'd like, I need inspiration and motivation too :)
  • solpwr
    solpwr Posts: 1,039 Member
    Hi Jessy. Are you sure that possibly dying is real to you? You say that, but sometimes we really don't believe it. When I was younger it wasn't real. But now that I'm the age when my father had his first heart bypass surgery, and my Mom has type 2 diabetes, it's pretty real for me.

    When it's real, you will be motivated.
  • ahealthy4u
    ahealthy4u Posts: 442 Member
    Hello Jessy,

    Would love to be friends and give yeah support! We all can use it I know I could use it too or I will find myself going back to old habbits so please feel free to add me would love to help yeah out.

    Amy
  • eshamy29
    eshamy29 Posts: 6
    Hello Jessy! Its very hard getting the motivation to start and just doing something about yourself. I am 29 years old and a mother of 2 boys I work in a call center and when I get off work I wanna go straight home and just crash but I can't I have two other people to take care of. The way I go my motivation was just to STOP talking about it and be about it! I didnt care what anybody else had to say about me or there doubts I just started! You can do it all you have to do is start somewhere. The first thing you can start at is how about dancing in your living room or cleaning up stuff you can do around the house. I started my journey on January 16th, 2012 when my teammembers decided to do biggest loser I have lost 10 lbs since then and I feel awesome its not much but its something YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU SET YOUR MIND TO GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    Welcome!

    I am Sarah, work at home mom of 3 :) I started at 203 and I'm at 195 now - feel free to add me... but I warn you, I read diaries and I'm vocal about it!
  • iml0singit
    iml0singit Posts: 8 Member
    Friend's request being sent! Let's keep each other motivated :)
  • dicove
    dicove Posts: 36
    Hello Jessy, welcome, friend request sent, I also need support, and believe me this is the best support network I have found so far.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    Jessy, you're obviously motivated, or you wouldn't be here. You may not feel like your health and the idea of dying young are giving you the motivation you need, but the thought of not being around anymore has obviously driven you to take the first step. Life can be so much better than it is right now. You need to do what you need to do to give yourself a chance at life. I mean, c'mon, you're not going to choose overeating over living, right?
  • Miss♥Ivi
    Miss♥Ivi Posts: 461
    Hi Jessy!! Hope I can help too! Its hard at the beginning but if others can do it so can you. Have faith and be strong! Like my doctor told me, "you didn't put the weight on overnight, so don't expect to lose it overnight." Good luck! And if you need a swift kick in the *kitten* every now and then, add me :P
  • splashangel
    splashangel Posts: 494 Member
    Hey! I love the user name! I'm new here also. You had it in you to find a place(here) and reach out....You can do this.
  • goldenbee613
    goldenbee613 Posts: 2
    Hey Jessy,
    I would love to give support and I'm in need of it too. I'm sending you a friend request.
    :smile:

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