New to ALL of this...

Hello Gidget,

One guy I'd recommend you leverage as a supplement to MFP is Mr. Zig Ziglar. He's been my hero for the last 6 years or so, as down to earth motivational speaker, I've benefitted from his wisdom in many ways. One of his axioms is, "Changing the picture", or the picture or vision we have of ourselves. He suggests changing your picture to who you once were in HS, when maybe you were at a very good weight, or if not, cut out a picture from a magazine of someone you'd like to look like, and then let that person become your new hero. From there, you can leverage MFP to get there, at a very safe, 2LBs per week. He also has a "goals program", which is a basic system for achieving goals that really works. A simple one for you is that in one year from now, you can weigh 112 less LBS. So find out what day is 56 weeks from now, and write it down in print, of what you'll weigh on that day. Put this in a place where you can see it regularly, perhaps right along side of the picture of your hero, and let those two images drive you to success. Lastly, surround yourself with people that will support and not disuade you. You can do this, so as long as you change your thinking and your picture about who you can and will be.

Great luck to you,
JJJ

Hi. I'm also 38 and a mum of 2 and was feeling rather like you back at the start of March but using this site and the support and tips I get from the guys and girls here I'm going in the right direction. Feel free to add me. :flowerforyou:

Hi my name is Melanie and I am new here also. I am trying to lose 80lbs, I am 30 years old and have 5 kids. I have no support system at home. My husband does not support me or help me in any way. I have a total lack of motivation and I need help.

Good luck on your journey....feel free to add