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~Jolie~

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Hi, I've been struggling with my weight since I was in high school. No matter what I do, I just can't seem to stay motivated. The most success I ever had was when I worked out with a buddy, and kept in touch with people who were on the same track as me. I am really looking forward to embarking on my weight-loss journey, and hope to meet a few friends along the way.

I am 24 (will be 25 next month!!!), 5'2", and 234 lbs. WAAAAYYYY too much for my smaller frame. My goal right now is to get down to 200, then to 170, then to between 125 and 140, depending on how I feel about myself. I am not going to set unrealistic goals as I have in the past, because they just did not work. I am at my highest weight ever, even including my pregnancy. I have a beautiful, goofy, sweet, and smart 2 1/2 year old son, and when he asked me why I have such a big butt, I felt terrible. That helped to motivate me, but on my last trip to the downtown doctor, he told me that if I don't loose weight I won't be able to have more kids, and that there's a good chance I'll get really sick and possibly die before my son is 18. As a single mom, I just can't have that. So, this is for my little boy, and if that can't keep me on track, I don't know what will.

Any advice, support, griping, etc. is very welcome. I'd love to help someone else achieve their goals, too.
 
That's excellent! It is really hard to stay motivated sometimes, especially when Burger King is right on the way home... haha.

It's definitely a good idea to set some sort of goal, be it very small. Your first goal may be to lose 5 lbs. in two or three weeks, and that is reasonable. That's a good word - reasonable. Make sure that word applies to any diet or exercise you take on.

Remember, like I've had to learn, it's more than a diet. It's a lifestyle change.

If you hit a bump in the road, this is a great place to go.

mathmajor
 
Hi Jolie :] You might begin by starting a diary in the weight loss dieting area . I know when people read my diary and commented on my progress it has motivated me.

I know how hard it is to stay motivated- I read something the other day along the lines of "Motivation rarely occurs on its on, most motivation occurs by action." Which from the past few weeks I have found to be very true. One day I went outside and started walking- after reading the site here. It felt so good and I was proud of myself. It motivated me to do it more. I began doing it all the time :]

I am around your height and around your weight- and I am only 17. I actually may be a little shorter than you are :[ I would love to have kids one day, and thats one of the reasons (of many) that I wanted and needed to shed these pounds.


If you need people to support you this is the place to me :] If you ever want to talk PM me or email me Nikki_L_Yoke@hotmail.com. Either is fine!

Good Luck, and welcome to your weight loss journey!
 
Thanks!

Thanks so much for the advice and support! Good luck to you, too!

Aleeluh said:
Hi Jolie :] You might begin by starting a diary in the weight loss dieting area . I know when people read my diary and commented on my progress it has motivated me.

I know how hard it is to stay motivated- I read something the other day along the lines of "Motivation rarely occurs on its on, most motivation occurs by action." Which from the past few weeks I have found to be very true. One day I went outside and started walking- after reading the site here. It felt so good and I was proud of myself. It motivated me to do it more. I began doing it all the time :]

I am around your height and around your weight- and I am only 17. I actually may be a little shorter than you are :[ I would love to have kids one day, and thats one of the reasons (of many) that I wanted and needed to shed these pounds.


If you need people to support you this is the place to me :] If you ever want to talk PM me or email me Nikki_L_Yoke@hotmail.com. Either is fine!

Good Luck, and welcome to your weight loss journey!
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Thanks so much! I think it'll be a really good thing to stay, as you say, reasonable. Burger King, McDonald's, and the best fried seafood are right next to the gym. I live in Louisiana. Food here rocks and sucks at the same time.
 
It sounds like we are of similar size, similar age and with similar weight goals! I would love to buddy you!!! Sen me a private message if you want.
 
Hi and welcome! My son is my inspiration as well.....Surround yourself with positive people that will help you and not bring you down.....Good luck in your journey and know that we are all in the same spot as you!
 
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