Will I ever reach my goals? :-/

Just keep logging in. You can do it. I think you just have to be consistant and honest. I think it really help to see calories going in compared to going out. I remember I used to think I was eating healthy, but calories add up fast and in my opinion it really helps to see what you are eating compared to what you are burning. Stick with it.

You can do anything you put your mind to. Just make up your mind to do it and you will.

if you want this more than anything in the world just hold that enthusiam and work your way forward .....log consistently and dont give up and then you will succeed....everything is possible if we put in enough effort.......never give in never surrender.....failure is not an option !!!

A lot of times people fail because they change everything at once and try to over extend themselves. For example, if you are used to eating 2000+ calories and come here and aim to lose 2 lbs, it may not work as that is very little calories. When this is an issue, it's better to shoot for 1 lb per week so you can have extra calories. Also, those who don't workout and then start can be rough on your body and hold additional water for a few weeks and people don't see weight loss... leading to a freak out. Anyone can lose weight, it just depends on where you put it as a priority.

When i first started, i had to force myself to put exercise as a prior and after some time, it did. Now I feel like crap if I don't exercise. So just keep pushing it. Its best to set short term and long term goal so you can look forward to something.

This is a great place to be. I've made a number of friends in a short period of time who are very supportive. The secret is really to make sure you are reporting things accurately and not using estimates. Look at the various recipes and you will develop some very tasty, yet healthy alternatives to the foods you typically enjoy.

The one thing I've had to work hard to change is to not use food as a reward mechanism. Most of us who struggle with weight grew up in an environment where all celebrations like birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, etc. were surrounded with food. We reward ourselves by going out to dinner. Think about it. Start to substitute food as a reward with something else. It will make things easier.

Use your resources. Lean on your new friends. Encourage others. Get into an exercise routine. Use MFP EVERY day.

Welcome and feel free to add me as a friend if you read my profile and see any common interests.

Badd Bob

Because you're referring to yourself in the past, how you were or what you did then. Looking backward keeps you rooted in expectations based on past experience, makes you feel more helpless than you are. If you keep focusing on what's behind you, you may miss the doors opening in front of you!