Motivation for me

I am really determined to change my life for the better!, I need to feel as good on the outside as I do on the inside. I have been overweight for a long time. I am quite active and get out alot however the calorie intake is obviously winning! I usually fall off the wagon with food tracking but this time I am determined. I have had sucess in the past but I let it creep up on me again everytime. I need this change in my life so here I go!

My 1st goal is get below 185 and move to the overweight category!

GONNA DO IT!

Hi, and welcome to THE best site on the web! :flowerforyou:
Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:
Don't go making the mistake that if you have LOTS of numbers left at the end of the day that you'll lose even faster, because that DOESN'T happen. Feel free to read any info about the site in the "help" section at the top of the home page. And also, under "all topics", then "general", and check out the first few threads. They'll really help you understand how MFP works.
Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP!
Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:

Seems like you have a great attitude about approaching your weight loss....keep up the go getter spirit and best wishes on your success :bigsmile: