Hi there, folks!

[Shelley]

Hi, everyone. I haven't joined a weight loss forum before, but I decided that it was time to get out there and do it!
So, my name's Shelley and I'm 17 years old. I'm about.. 260? 265? I'm kind of shy to say that, as my entire family is constantly calling me down for it, but... we're all here to help each other, right?
I don't really have a goal weight in mind; I just want to get healthy. I've always been kind of big, but I would love to change. I want to travel once I finish high school and I think I would be a lot more confident and happy overall if I could just lose some of this weight!

I heard that forums are a great suppot system, so I'm really excited about this! My mother is constantly shoving junk food in my face, which makes this whole thing kind of difficult.

You all inspire me so much and I would love any tips or anything at all!

 

[A.Gorodetsky]

Welcome Shelley

i am new myself but the forum is very good place to learn and support each other. good luck to you!

 

[christenhere]

Hey Shelly,

Glad you are here! This is a great place to get support! My tip to you would be to get involved in the forum and not to be shy! Everyone is here for the same reason welcome!

 

[Katherine.]

Welcome,

I am new aswell, also 17, and I am 299 lbs. My lifestyle change started yesterday :3 It is going to be hard for you if your mom is the one who makes all the meals, because then you don't know what is going into it, and that can be scary. Talk to your mom about NOT shoving junk food down your throat. My mom and I are doing this together, so we get to make my brother and dad suffer with us!

I've found that soups and stews are great. They fill you up, have a TON of veggies that are hidden, and they are like 100-300 calories a serving. Servings are something you also need to watch! I found that a serving for me was 4-6x the size a normal serving should be! >.<

It is great to have someone to relate to and talk to who is going through the same thing, so you can talk each other out of the cravings!

Good luck and I wish you all success on journey.