i'm new here...

[loveinplaid]

Hi,
I'm new here and I don't really know where to start. I've always been kind of chubby and it never really bothered me. I wasn't unhealthy, I was always really active. I was probably the heaviest elite athlete I've ever seen. Since I moved away from home I've gained another 20lbs to my already heavy frame. I've always been an extremely confident person, but lately my confidence has been shaken. I've begun feeling fat. I catch a glimps of myself in the mirror and it makes me shudder. I'm sick of being called "the whale" or watched peoples eyes float down to my stomach when they meet me. I keep pushing back the date that I start getting back into shape and start eating right. I'm scared to fail. I'm scared I will let myself down, just like every other time. I'm scared I'll let everyone else down. I know I cant do it for anyone else but me, but I dont think I could look myself in the face anymore if I let myself down again. I dont like what I have become. I want and need to change. I just dont know how.

 

[Cameraman Dan]

As you said, you've always been confident.
So I know this sounds harsh, but man up, have fun eating/drinking for a couple of days, then get cracking.
Cut out all the rubbish, cut down on alcohol intake, and get a little excercise everyday. Just aim to lose a healthy 2lb a week, thats 24lb every 3 months.

 

[Jenniferag]

I tell myself this quote everyday that I start thinking about not working out:
You can make progress or you can make excuses!

If you never start, you're definitely going to fail. I'm sure not everyday will be perfect it hardly is for anyone but if you just start trying you will see!
Go for it, you can do it!!!