Shocked !!!!!

Louise882
Louise882 Posts: 5
edited November 9 in Introduce Yourself
I got on my scales this morning and just stood there in tears. I have never weighed so much in all my life and it's time to do something about it. Since meeting my husband in 1999 I have put on 5 stones, I need to lose this and my diet starts today. My friend told me about this website this morning and it seems really good so I'm going to use it to see if it helps me.:cry:
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  • lisaclairestewart
    lisaclairestewart Posts: 5
    Good luck :) I am sure you will do well, I've been using it for a few days and it really helps as there is such a strong group of supportive people :) x
  • nduch061
    nduch061 Posts: 2
    I've been there! I gained 35lbs 2 years ago on an injury leave from sport and I avoided the scale until I couldn't fit in any of my pants!! Tracking your food definitely helps, just the awareness alone will cause you to make better choices.

    Don't get discouraged! It takes time but eating healthy and regular exercise is the only guaranteed diet :) Have you set a goal weight and date? I found that really helped for me and continues to make sure I stay on track.

    Take care!
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    Welcome! :bigsmile: If you wanna friend u can add me! I love friends :bigsmile:
  • janalayn
    janalayn Posts: 510 Member
    It's okay sweetie ... you aren't alone. Feel free to add me if you need friends
  • salmanajmal
    salmanajmal Posts: 93 Member
    you have come to the right place. mfp didnt only change my weight it changed my whole lifestyle.
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    Welcome :smile:

    You'll find great support and good info here.
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    I was right there with you just two weeks ago... So not fair, right?

    Get yourself a support system (this site has been fantastic since I started really using it last weekend), set yourself some reasonable goals and get moving!

    Good luck!
  • Sklahsen
    Sklahsen Posts: 76 Member
    Welcome! I think most of us can relate to that "shocked" moment! Myfitnesspal is a really awesome tool! You can do it!!!
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    Welcome and you have taken a step in the right direction..........friend me if you would like:bigsmile:
  • faiga
    faiga Posts: 47
    feel free to add me as a friend
  • Lrt4uk
    Lrt4uk Posts: 174
    Welcome aboard! You'll find a lot of people around here with similar issues. Feel free to add me if you like.
  • stitchinggirl
    stitchinggirl Posts: 73
    I think many of us here have felt that moment of tears on the scale.

    You've come to the right place to make the changes that will wipe those tears away and bring a smile to your face. The changes wont happen overnight, but with dedication and determination, you will see a change.

    Take care!
  • TurtleRunnerNC
    TurtleRunnerNC Posts: 751 Member
    Welcome. You can do this. You have already taken the first step! !!
  • BobbieJo_1977
    BobbieJo_1977 Posts: 197 Member
    I remember that moment for me. You made a step in the right direction! Welcome! You can do this, therre is amazing support here! :smile:
  • nowornever47
    nowornever47 Posts: 333 Member
    Oh, been there - done that! No worries, you've come to the right place. Welcome to mfp and the first day of your new beginning! Think of it as a lifestyle change... in my opinion you should be proud that you're here to do something about it. Good luck to you - there is a wonderful support system on here!! :flowerforyou:
  • YcatsFursworth
    YcatsFursworth Posts: 273 Member
    good luck! I've only started here a few days ago myself and it seems perfect for my needs! hope you (and me!) find alot of success here!

    P.S. feel free to add me to your friends list!
  • sheila569
    sheila569 Posts: 269 Member
    You made a life changing decision today. Welcome... feel free to add me :flowerforyou:
  • ctsenos
    ctsenos Posts: 36
    its true, you have come to the right place! I am pretty new too, but really love it~!
  • HotCuppaJo
    HotCuppaJo Posts: 476 Member
    Welcome! I think most of us can relate to that "shocked" moment! Myfitnesspal is a really awesome tool! You can do it!!!

    Yes...we ALL have had that particular "Ah Ha" moment...and it wasn't pleasant!!! Lol. You definitely have come to the right place... I LOVE myfitnesspal (MFP) and it truly has become almost an obsession! I've lost 14 pounds in 3 weeks and can safely say that it is ALL because of the supportive people I have met on this site and the AMAZING awareness, by counting calories, of how MUCH I was actually consuming! That was another shocker! Good luck to you...and feel free to add me as a friend! :)
  • fludderbye
    fludderbye Posts: 457 Member
    We all feel the same way hun- {{HUGS}}

    I was almost to my goal when I got pregnant with #2 and gained it ALL back *cry*
    then shortly there after got pregnant with # 3 so i am sooo back to where i was 3 years ago

    add as friend if ya want hun - we can all help each other
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    we've all been there and done that. But we all made it here too! Welcome to the club..... you can be successful here!!
  • endya1
    endya1 Posts: 3 Member
    This is a great tool. If you are conscientious about your tracking and exercise, you will surely see results. This really helps you to make healthier food choices as well.
  • Sambo004
    Sambo004 Posts: 549 Member
    This is the best place for you! Feel free to add me if you need support. I have made the most amazing friends and received the most incredible support on this site. Take one day at a time, be religious about logging your food - even when it isn't good, and I swear, the weight will come off eventually. No matter how hard it seems right now.

    You've taken the first step and that's what counts. It's only up from here!

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  • 1Ciarrah
    1Ciarrah Posts: 55 Member
    It's OK. You have definately come to the right place. The support is amazing with the right friends. Not only do they support you but you do the same. If you want another friend add me. Can never have to meny friends. Good luck.:wink:
  • lena0105
    lena0105 Posts: 35 Member
    You can do this! Add me as a friend if you want.
  • mcoenen
    mcoenen Posts: 1
    You have taken a great step to help reach your goal. Being aware of calorie totals is a vital part of any attempt to lose weight. And it teaches you how to be honest with your portions, therefore yourself. As someone mentioned earlier, become religious in logging EVERYTHING and you will see quick results!
  • emmamcblain
    emmamcblain Posts: 342
    It's okay, your journey's already begun just by you wanting to make a change. :) You can add me if you like!

    My wake up call was a photograph from a friend's wedding last year. Oh. My. God. Was that not half a wake up call?
  • sallunia
    sallunia Posts: 16 Member
    Good Luck! :smile:
  • stephzub
    stephzub Posts: 106 Member
    Welcome! I am also new to the site but we are all here for the same reason! We are in this together!
  • Langlady
    Langlady Posts: 51 Member
    This site is great for support, not only in weight loss but even other issues that can cause or add to stress and most of us are either stress eaters, emotional eaters and so forth. We all are here for the same reason and different backgrounds.

    If you have a smart phone download the app and you will always have the support group with you and a way to constantly keep track of you food and exercise. NO matter how you are feeling or how much you eat we are all here.

    Add me as a friend if you want.
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