New to the site and just starting out

Kagemori
Kagemori Posts: 88 Member
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hello everyone, i just joined the site here yesterday and ive only really offically started my diet today. Its something ive been wanting to do for a long time and just decided that now is as good a time as any to start. Ive dieted once before in the past and lost 20lbs but then i got frusted and stopped when i got stuck and couldnt loose anymore.

Im pretty much doing this on my own and im really kind of embaressed about it cause i believe that the people around me would make fun of me behind my back if they found out i was trying to diet again. I think i'll wait until i make some actual progress before i let anyone i know what im doing.

Im very selfconciouss about myself and i admittedly have low selfesteem and so i can very quickly be turned off of this is someone were to embaress me about it.

I really hope to see some real progress this time around, i know it'll take time and i dont expect miricales i just want to get healthy. I found out from my dad that alot of people on his side of the family have a history of problems with their blood sugar, and that his own doctor told him he was in danger as well if he didnt change his eating habbits soon. He's the one who said he's really worried about me getting the problem too since my eating habbits are so similar to his.

I also know my weight is causing me issues and that it is very important that i make this change sooner rather than later. If anybody has any advice or suggestions im all ears.

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  • andilyn82
    andilyn82 Posts: 17 Member
    Welcome! You will quickly find that there are so many caring, kind, and supportive people on this site who are all doing the same thing you are, trying to lose weight, myself included! I'm sorry that you have low self esteem and are embarrassed, but honestly, you have nothing to be embarrassed about anymore. You are here, you are making that first step toward improving your health, and that is what matters. You will find so much support here, trust me! Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like :) Good luck to you and I know you will be able to do this and reach your goals!
  • barbaracoffing
    barbaracoffing Posts: 117 Member
    You can do this. And the best thing to do is not tell anyone! Also, look at this not as a diet, but as a change in lifestyle, permanently. That way you can never 'fall off the wagon' and feel guilty. You just start over fresh and get better each day! You will love this site once you get the hang of it. Add me, I'll support you!
  • laceybrobie
    laceybrobie Posts: 495 Member
    Welcome! There are a ton of supports on here! I never once thought that I would have MFP friends that were not my actual friends. Now my FP friends out number my real friends on here like 10 to 1.

    Good luck feel free to add me! I try to comment on everyone's posts etc, but some days its harder than others.

    Remember that slow and steady wins the race. We are here to get healthy again..

    GOOD LUCK!
  • Kagemori
    Kagemori Posts: 88 Member
    thanks guys, your messages help make me feel better about this.
  • junejadesky
    junejadesky Posts: 524 Member
    Be proud that you are taking steps to live a more healthy lifestyle!! We are all here to help you and be supportive! If there are people that would make fun of you then maybe they are no longer serving you in your life. Get those negative people out!!

    There are so many of us here that will be with you through all the changes and hard work!!

    Good luck to you! Add me as a friend!

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