Starting Today. 380#, determined, want to change everything

I'm with you

Congrats! you're in the right place. For years I've always had the knowledge, but not the right tools. This site/tool has made all the difference in supporting my motivation on a daily basis. I'm down 50#s since the first of the year, most of it in the past two months since I started logging my calories on a daily basis with MFP. Seeing the progress of calories in and calories out makes all the difference. Good luck.

Hi and welcome. This site has been the only thing so far that has helped me lose weight. Don't ask me why. I've worked out with trainers before etc and it never happened. Nothing came off. Now I've lost and I'm happy. Still have a lot more to go. Word of advice don't hop on that scale every day. In fact go a week or two between getting on it. Sometimes if you gain, it may be water weight so don't freak out. Like today I got on it and I know yesterday it said I was where I was a few days ago, today it said 2 pounds heavier. One it's super hot out, two I drank a lot of water yesterday which I normally don't do. So my guess is water weight. But I shouldn't have kept hopping on it, I'm just close to seeing it hit the 299 mark and I want it sooo badly. I never want to see 300 again!

Also work outs are going to be a pain. If you can swim I suggest that, nice calorie burn doing swimming and it helps you get into shape for those work out dvds. I'm doing the 30 day shred. It's evil, but no one said this was going to be a walk in the park. You gotta make the choice to do what you need to do and keep going. Also another thing to think about is what you like food wise that you still want but find substitutes. I found sprinkling cooking cocoa powders over bananas (10 calories in a tablespoon of cocoa powder) curves my chocolate craving which is 120 calories for a fun size bar of chocolate. I just saved myself 110 calories. Granted I get those 110 calories from a banana but a whole banana is a lot more filling compared to a piece of chocolate and is better for you too.

If you need any help feel free to add me. This is a great place to get advice. I love it here.

Hi and welcome to MFP! I know it seems scary, but just by joining and then posting your story, you have made a huge leap toward being healthy and fit. This site has all the tools you need, as well as the most amazing people, that are always willing to help with anything you need. Stay focused on one day at a time, and you will see the weight coming off, as well as the benefits of getting healthier. Good luck to you, and feel free to add me if you like.

so happy to see you really trying to change your life for the better. good luck and there are tons of people ready to support you. add me as a friend if you like. (that goes for anyone who just want another friend) Good luck man, i know you can make the change, it's definitely not easy. still working on that myself too!

Welcome!

it's been said already, but it's true. There will be up days, down days, and stall days. Just keep at it the right way and it will happen..

try working on small goals like 25 pounds....don't think about anything else but meeting that goal.....take it one day at a time and make small sustainable changes. This is a lifestyle change....not a diet. I started where you are and although i am slow as molasses in january i have now lost 130 pounds and love being active!!!! in fact, i am supposed to be sitting for 6 weeks post op and it is driving me crazy!!!! never thought i would be one to say i wanted to go to the gym.......

I started one day at 379 so I have been there. Stay the course don't expect it over night and just keep working at it. Before you know it a year will pass and you will be in better shape and healthier. Just keep working it

^^^^ THIS!!

Welcome to mfp, I've been here about 5 weeks now and have lost weight already. I find it makes me more accoountable for the choices I make. Feel free to add me, support helps allot I find.

Congats for starting this wonderful journey to better health. add me as a friend if you would like. It is fun to share and keep up with each other and how they are doing.