New to weight loss and looking for support

[flowerpowerxx91]

I've always been big but after months of clothes not fitting and a lot of stretch marks appearing, I think this is the time for me to get on a weight loss journey.

I weighed in today at 260 pounds with 46.9% body fat. I'm 5'8'' and my waist is 44inches. The last time I weighed myself in November 2018, I was 253, and before that I was ~190 in 2013. I feel sluggish all the time but love to eat. I'm not sure how I'm going to lose weight because I'm so ashamed of how big I am and don't want to been seen exercising in public. I turn 30 in two years and I hope to be slim by then. I'd love to be at 150, but that's over 100 pounds to lose.

I never realized how big I was but my size 16 pants won't button and I look/feel like a sausage in my size XL coat. I'm scared someone on the bus might think I'm pregnant and offer me their seat because of how big I am.

Any words of support or tips? I feel like if i don't try and lose weight I'm only going to get bigger.

 

[Kaykay38]

You’ve already taken the most important step, realizing your desire to change. It’s great that you are reaching out on this forum. I am new here too.

I think a good first step is to examine your diet.
What things do you eat on a daily basis?

 

[speakyourtruth33]

I've always been big but after months of clothes not fitting and a lot of stretch marks appearing, I think this is the time for me to get on a weight loss journey.

I weighed in today at 260 pounds with 46.9% body fat. I'm 5'8'' and my waist is 44inches. The last time I weighed myself in November 2018, I was 253, and before that I was ~190 in 2013. I feel sluggish all the time but love to eat. I'm not sure how I'm going to lose weight because I'm so ashamed of how big I am and don't want to been seen exercising in public. I turn 30 in two years and I hope to be slim by then. I'd love to be at 150, but that's over 100 pounds to lose.

I never realized how big I was but my size 16 pants won't button and I look/feel like a sausage in my size XL coat. I'm scared someone on the bus might think I'm pregnant and offer me their seat because of how big I am.

Any words of support or tips? I feel like if i don't try and lose weight I'm only going to get bigger.

First and foremost, you are not alone! And no need to feel insecure about riding the bus and people thinking you are pregnant. I don't know you and I've never seen you before but I guarantee you are very beautiful on the inside and out! Losing weight is one of the toughest goals to accomplish. I've always struggled with finding solutions, mainly because I've always went for quick solutions, which 9/10 usually aren't the best. There are many factors that play a role in not being so successful at it: schedules, lack of motivation, low energy etc. Today, many people including myself, are leaning towards the natural and organic products, that help with more than just your weight! Are you into natural and organic food and drinks?