I'm scared....need support/friends

rozsbluejay
rozsbluejay Posts: 303 Member
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I've been on and off trying to lose weight since I was so young....as long as I can remember; really. I've been on this website before and I left it and I just recently came back but I'm worried I'm gonna leave it again because I never have accomplished a weight loss goal I feel like its never going to happen to me. I need friends that will support me.
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  • lollilady
    lollilady Posts: 18 Member
    hi please feel free to add me only been here a couple of weeks and feel so motivated
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I'm sorry youre scared. Please feel free to add me. Maybe you need to focus on smaller goals such as you didnt drink any soda for the day or you ate 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. Focus on the little goals youll get there a journey begins with one step.
  • Gidzmo
    Gidzmo Posts: 906 Member
    Hi! There's a good idea--start with something small. Sometimes a lot of little things can add to some good big things.
  • jasminemonique1
    jasminemonique1 Posts: 76
    I Thought The same thing because I created an account but I got lazy and stopped but once I look in the mirror and I realized the my gain was beggining to become noticeable I decided That I had to get serious. After I got the hang of it and started logging in everyday It Got easier to stick with it. somedays I do mess up but for the most part try to stay close to my goal ever if I do go over. You can always make it up the next day. just keep up the good work you can add me if you want.
  • Its_Nat
    Its_Nat Posts: 184 Member
    I've only been doing this for a week, but I've already found being accountable for what I'm eating has helped me. Feel free to add me too - I've only just begun the 'adding of friends' stuff - I wasn't sure how I'd feel about people seeing what I eat every day, but figure it can only help. We're all on the same trip - some will just get there faster than others, but we can all enjoy the view along the way!
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    I'd be happy to help you any way I can. I, too, started at 308 lbs. just 7 months ago. I'm 207 now and, after reading your bio, have a pretty good idea what might be your problem. I'll start by sending you a friend request.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Suppose I told you that you really dont have to cut that much out to lose weight?

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  • shelly7215
    shelly7215 Posts: 2
    add me if you want ive only been doing this for a little while and i am starting to see results and feel really motivated keep strong good luck
  • jayhawkX
    jayhawkX Posts: 48
    I understand how you feel. I've been big on my life. I have been able to lose weight once, at least most of it, and I gained it all back and then some. I have to lose more than half my body weight, more than 300 pounds. Just know we are all here for you. Even if you fail come back to this website time time again. Do not get down on yourself because this is a very hard thing to do.

    Think of all the other difficult things that people do everyday; a lot of them fail. And the next day when they wake up they try again.
  • MidgeN27
    MidgeN27 Posts: 152 Member
    Hi don't leave... Your not alone! There are many people here who are in the same boat, including my self! What are you trying to do to lose weight? What exercises are you doing? How much weight are you looking to lose? Many folks are here to help you up again! You can do it! Have you been to a doctor to see if there may be a medical? You need to keep trying!
  • Haley_Adele
    Haley_Adele Posts: 37 Member
    Hi all feel free to add me ;-)
  • ProjFit
    ProjFit Posts: 143
    Well welcome back to MFP! I was the same way when I joined. I had been trying to lose weight for years!!!... At first I was successfull on here, and then I hit a plateau and somehow or another I quit. ... I started talking to some of the most motivational people I've met on here and I haven't even thought about quitting again. It's been 95 days since I came back, and I've continued my weight loss journey. You can do this!.. If you quit your only quitting on yourself. Sometimes your body needs a break, but you have to learn to be patient and give it what it needs. Your welcome to add me, i try to be as helpful as I can. :)
  • Mitnarfeza
    Mitnarfeza Posts: 20 Member
    The first time I was on this website, I left it a day later! I've been on here for over a week and I am loving it! The difference is that this time I am taking part in the community and I added friends that are keeping me going and motivating me!! I lost 3 kg, can't wait to lose more!
  • wyllaya
    wyllaya Posts: 51 Member
    I'm scared too......
    For me change is scary.............i suffer from anxiety and panic attacks
  • AmbyrJayde
    AmbyrJayde Posts: 257 Member
    You can do it! We can all do it together!!
  • desonice
    desonice Posts: 5
    i will support you my name is denise i have 63 more pounds to lose to reach my goal of 150 pounds iam 53 and going threw menopause which sucks but i know we can do it. I work out 6 days a week sundays off. 2hr everyday and in 5 weeks only lost 14 pounds, but 14 is better then a gain. come on girl i know we can do it!!!!
  • Colexlovely
    Colexlovely Posts: 133 Member
    Feel Free to add me:) I can help support
  • jcmartin0313
    jcmartin0313 Posts: 574 Member
    That fear never goes away. My worst fear is that now that I have lost so much weight one of these days it will start to come back. In fact, I keep expecting the scale to go up. You have to fight that fear one day at a time. You can do this. Just Begin!
  • JamesterCK
    JamesterCK Posts: 109 Member
    You can add me! I know exactly how you feel. I still have days, even using this website, that I get scared that I'm going to go back to my old ways and just give up. I just keep reminding myself all of the reasons I need/want to do this. You just have to push that fear aside and remind yourself of those reasons every day. I write a blog post each day, and I get out anything I'm scared about or if I even thought about eating something I shouldn't. Talking about the things you're scared about helps.
  • tvl0308
    tvl0308 Posts: 96 Member
    Don't be scared, we are all here for you! I am on here everyday and will support you in anyway I can. Feel free to add me. :smile:
  • j_harley50
    j_harley50 Posts: 36
    Hey I've sent a request. No need to be scared I'm sure there are plenty folk on here to give you support. Me included.

    Anyone else is free to add me too.
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
    Roz,

    There is nothing to be afraid of; the worst (if you want to call it that) that could happen is you make some new friends (we can all inspire one another) and maybe learn what it is that your body requires to get healthier. I haven't been on here that long, and I've only lost about 10 lbs total (8 on my own and 2 since here) but you can feel free to add me to your friends list if you like.
  • luzinches
    luzinches Posts: 4
    I just started today too, and we can do it together...gotta choose better foods, get em in the fridge. Get containers and make alot of good healthy grab and bite containers. Cottage cheese and mandarin oranges, tuna fish and crackers, 1 slice a bread with peanut butter, apples and PB, carrots and dressing, stuff like that so your not munching on junk. Hope this will be helpful, I am doin the blog too, which helps me stay here on the website. Whether I fail one day or not we gotta keep comin back and pluggin away.
  • luzinches
    luzinches Posts: 4
    RU in Raleigh, IM in Wake Forest...wanna connect?
  • seejulesrun
    seejulesrun Posts: 32 Member
    I'm here. We'll do it together. :)
  • Reneefit135
    Reneefit135 Posts: 170
    Wow, you just posted this and you have tons of support already. I created my account 2011 and only lost 6lbs and I'm not sure I've kept all of that off. Its a been a back and forth up and down journey but we have to keep going so great to have such support here. You can feel free to add me as well.
  • shanel97654
    shanel97654 Posts: 38 Member
    Hi! Welcome back to MFP! This site has been the best thing for me..... The support you get from your MFP family is amazing and keeps me very motivated! We all fall off the wagon once in awhile but you just have to jump back on with both feet! Please feel free to add me as well. ;)
  • 41RED41
    41RED41 Posts: 1
    add me as your friend ive been on here for 35 days an has really motavated me even thro i havent lost alot of weight.It has helped me live a healther lifestyle an mame me respobilty for what i eat.Dont give up.:smile: :
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
    *(*(*hugs*)*)* It can be SO overwhelming looking at the big picture. I agree with a lot of people here, set MUCH smaller goals. Even set your MFP ticker for a goal of 5 pounds lost...that's it. Go for that first 5 pounds. Drink one more glass of water a day for a week. Then the next week, drink two more glasses. Drink one less soda per day. You do not have to make huge, sweeping changes all at once. Start small, and when you DO see changes, this will encourage you to take the next SMALL step. We are here for you, ok? Don't give up!
  • Femtec74
    Femtec74 Posts: 347 Member
    Welcome back! First off - I know how you feel, I was the same way when I started. I was a yo-yo as long as I can remember. I joined this site about a year ago and all I can say is - this time is different. I have learned through this community how to make little changes to change my life. Through diet and exercise (I have taken up running) I have dropped almost 50 lbs and gone from a US size 16 to a size 6. The good thing is, I feel so great that I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. It's all attitude. Kudos to you for coming back! Just remember to keep a strong head. Only look forward, don't look back and surround yourself with plenty of "pals" that can help keep you on track when you start to stray. Good luck! Feel free to add me!

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