Hi all

[discouraged]

It's 12:16 am I'm new and have been reading some or your threads. I hope this will help me. I've never been on a site like this before. I'm 5'1" and approx. 185 lbs. My weight has went up and down. I'll keep it off for a year then gain it back. I'm so trying not to take anymore "diet pills" and make this a life change/choice and not a quick fix. I know what to do and how to do it I'm just feeling discouraged. I'm a 33f with a 10 year old daughter, single mom and full time student, currently unemployed with a gym membership that I don't use, but can't seem to get motivated. It's amazing each day I say today's the day I'm going to start but don't and then get upset b/c my clothes are getting too tight. I'll exercise and eat right for about a week or too then just stop. I do know one thing I did feel better mentally and physically. Don't get me wrong I think I'm cute and sexy I just need to lose about 30 lbs. Hopefully one day I'll get it and keep it. Good luck to all.

 

[saramaria124]

Hey hon, its been a start and stop process for me too. I'm also a full time student with two jobs. I dont have a child but life sometimes just seems to take weird turns. Stay positive, and I know you can do this. Maybe find someone who can be a workout buddy with you. I know that really makes me like going to the gym when I have someone to encourage me and to hang out with- I have both male and female friends that will go with me if I ask them. Let us know how you progress, and definitely use this site as a tool because there are lots of great tips as well as the diaries are fantastic for monitering yourself and to get support from others trying to lose weight.

Good luck!!

 

[douknowjello]

Hey you are definitely not alone. There's alot of us here with those same problems getting started and sticking to it. What's great though is there's a ton of inspirational people who got past it here for support as well as us all supporting eachother. I have found alot of hope and encouragement since joining and tons of useful info. Hope you like it here and welcome to the forum ~Lisa