Hello

[MJA]

Hi,

I've just joined. I'm seeking some sensible knowledge and support and to offer it as well, especially when I hit the 5 week mark because that's usually when I give up.

I've been overweight since puberty and I've basically had enough. I've tried the usual binge-diet yo-you route, seriously doesn't work! Now I want to try the eat right and exercise method. Basically, use it and lose it

MJ

 

[themightymissm]

Hello, newbie! I'm right along side you on that keeping motivation after a few weeks - I get bored or I feel like I'm not gaining momentum. Holler if you need anything...us newbies have to stick together!! lol

 

[WineDeer]

It seems like the use it and lose it is the only way to do it -- if you want it to last.

Good luck on your journey and welcome to the forum!

 

[MJA]

Thank you for the welcome, mightymiss and WineDeer

 

[dilynnlew]

Welcome, MJA!
How much weight are you wanting to lose??? Set "mini goals" for yourself and then reward yourself as you reach each one (with something non-edible!).

I know what has kept me motivated as I have been on my weight loss journey is the fact that as I am loosing the weight and my clothes are fitting looser...it motivates me to keep going! Now that I have lost over 20 pounds and have bought a few new things to wear...my motivation is too keep fitting into them and NOT letting them get too tight! OF course, I don't want to buy too much until I get done losing...but I am just kind of playing it by ear.

I know that different things motivate different people...it's all about finding what DOES motivate you...that might hopefully help you get past that giving up hurdle at about 5 weeks.
Keep posting!

 

[slickg]

Hello and welcome aboard! Best of luck to you on your journey! We are with you all the way!