I need help please

Hi Todd. You CAN do this! Don't give up! I know it seems like forever but you will succeed if you keep trying. Best wishes!

Hey there! Own your journey! You started it......you FINISH it! I believe you can achieve anything when you set your heart and mind to it. I know it seems so out of reach at times, but it truly is right around the corner. Chin up ~ hang in there. We are all here for you and for each other. Feel free to add me as I like kicking some butt when people get down!..LOL :bigsmile:

It's not going to come off overnight. Maybe try setting a small goal first like 20 lbs by september or whatever you think is doable. This is so worth it! Please don't give up.

I just found this website this morning and the words are very helpful and encouraging! Check it out!! HANG IN THERE!
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dont give up!

keep in mind that it takes 3-4 weeks to create a habit. until then you have to always think about what you're doing and why you're doing it and force yourself to do it if necessary . after a month of that it'll be less of a struggle. just think of the you a month from now cheering you on to reach him there. then once you reach him, think of the you 3 months from now cheering you on from there, etc visualize that until you see the goal you cheering you on.

you can do this! :happy:

Instead of thinking about what's hard or what you can't do, think about what you can do. Can you walk for 10 minutes on your lunch break? Great, then do it. Can you do 25 squats every night while you watch your favorite show? Sure you can! Why not try it tonight. Like some of the others have said, small changes will add up quickly. Try and think of three small things you can do everyday for the next week. Commit to it and after the first week it will already seem easier. You just need a little momentum and once you start it's hard to stop.

Here is another thing you can do today- go online and look for healthier ways to prepare some of your favorite meals. Even if you don't like cooking now is a great time to start. You learn a lot about food by preparing it, plus it's cheaper than eating out and you feel more satisfied eating something you cooked.

Most importantly don't forget why you are doing this! When you feel down, remind yourself why you want to be healthy. Don't be too hard on yourself and try to think about all the good things you are working towards- being healthier, stronger, etc., etc.

took me two years to lose 80 lbs and i had my fair share of ups and downs..dont lose faith in yourself and keep talking to us who have been there and done that with giving up. last two months were extremely hard on me and i even gained some weight back..difference for me this time was that i didnt beat myself up over it and just got back on track again.

if you can afford it go to a gym and try to work with a trainer or join a class there so you can start moving ..either that or just walk at least a half hour a day . it will definitely make a difference ..

You just started this month. It is a process and a long one. You can't just sit on your hands and have years of weight gain just melt away. It's hard work, but it is all worth it in the end. After checking out your profile, I would like to recommend some intensive therapy. It does help, and it is not a bad thing to seek it out.

Watch this! http://youtu.be/n2xn54Irp-o

stay with us. all good things comein time. take baby steps and work your way up.

Todd,

Don't give up. It is hard, it is frustrating, and changes won't happen overnight. Just take it one day at a time and make small changes as you are able. Remember, you are changing your life for the better and you have to relearn everything that you thought you knew about food and exercise. Keep logging in each day and use the forums for support. Add some friends and remember we are all here for the same reason.

You can totally do this! I support you!!

Diane

Hi Todd...may I ask how long you have been doing your program? Perhaps going into the success stories thread?...that always gets me re-motivated. There are a lot of people on this site who have quite a bit to lose ( and have ) so don't give up.

I didn't read what everyone else has replied, so i'm sure I will repeat what someone else has already said but from my experience there are some really sweet, helpful, motivating, knowledgeable people on here so it's ok. What I try to remember is that I didn't get as large as I am overnight. It took a while to get where i'm at and it will take a while to get back to where I want to be. In the end, it will be worth it. You have to set small goals. I want/need to lose over 200 lbs. Im setting my first goal at 75 lbs. Once I reach that (and I WILL!), I will set another goal. I have been struggling and discouraged lately too. I feel like i'm working so hard and getting no where. We all have to work to figure out what is best for us. My problem is that i'm now eating too few calories! Crazy, right?! The point is, its going to be a long process. If you stick with it, you will be rewarded in the end. Nothing worth having is easy to obtain.

You can do this! WE can do this!

Best of luck to you

Hey bro. Don't give up! You can do it. Small goals is the best way to get started. Don't look at the end goal as a specific weight or looking a specific way. The end goal for all of us is really the same ... or it should be - to work every day to be healthier than the previous. ... Ick ... I stated it like crap, but you get the idea. Just focus on improving each week. try to set a new goal each week. It doesn't have to be a weight goal. It could be a performance goal ... increase distance, decrease time, increase number of reps, etc.

Feel free to add me. If you find yourself needing more immediate support, let me know and I'll give you my email, cell, etc. Just don't give up on yourself!

Feel free to add me too lucky. Not that I know what the h3ll I'm doing and can give advice. But I am happy to give support!