I'm sort of at a loss...But I'm ready to take action.

[EmJay]

Hi everyone. :] You can call me MJ. I've been struggling with my weight for about twelve years now. I recently had to get my pictures taken, and when I got them back, it just came to me...I need to do something about my food addiction. I feel as though food consumes my life. I always set these goals to lose weight, but I end up making up some excuse as to why I should start the next day instead. Maybe I just need more motivation? I don't really know. I think I need to find the motivation within myself. I just know that I can't go on with this lifestyle anymore. I joined this forum for support because the people around me don't really seem to understand how hard it is to beat this. I know I can do it though and I'm going to keep my head up high. If anyone has any tips, feel free to share. I'm kind of confused as to where I should start. Maybe if I take a peek around the forums, I'll find out how to go about all of this. Well, that's my introduction. I'll try to post as much as possible.

 

[maleficent]

I think I need to find the motivation within myself. I

Truth be told, if you don't find it within yourself and give yourself the reasons why you want to lose weight... it's never going to happen...

What are your current stats and where do you want to get to?

I'd suggest reading the stickied threads, particularly in nutrition, exercise and on topic and do start yourselfa diary below -it's a great place to keep track of your challenges and successes...

You really want to ask yourself why you want to lose weight - and you can say yeah yeah healthy, yeah yeah see my kids grow up - yeah yeah -- whatever... ask yourself the real reasons - - you don't have to say them outloud but when you get to those real reasons -hang on to them - that's your motivation...

Start by taking one step at a time -and the easiest way to go is figure out a reasonable calorie range (chances are it's NOT 1200 or 1500 as suggested by the media - it's going to be higher) there's a link to calorie calculators in the nutrition forum stickied threads... and get an account at -and weigh and measure everything you're eating.

and welcome..

 

[So(ul) Amazin]

...I think I need to find the motivation within myself...

That's the key MJ! I struggled with this same issue for years. Every sunday night I promised this next week is the one it starts, but it never did. One day it just hit me that, if I'd like to fit into cool clothes I've drooled after for years rather than the ones you have to buy at the moment you gotta change. Then it's all about perseverance and dedication. Sorting out eating habits and excercise is as important.

I found my inspiration from fitting into any clothes you see in a store and being better sportsman. There's actually ton of other things that come along with getting fit I'm not mentioning here, but those two were big goals for me and still are. Just think of something you'd like to do or be what you can't have at the moment, stick with that image in your head day in day out and if you keep it up, you'll eventually be there and then you'll feel like a million bucks.

 

[edco76]

Hi Emjay and welcome. Good luck meeting your goals.

A great place to start would be to read the stickies. Lots of good info.

 

[EmJay]

Truth be told, if you don't find it within yourself and give yourself the reasons why you want to lose weight... it's never going to happen...

What are your current stats and where do you want to get to?

I'd suggest reading the stickied threads, particularly in nutrition, exercise and on topic and do start yourselfa diary below -it's a great place to keep track of your challenges and successes...

You really want to ask yourself why you want to lose weight - and you can say yeah yeah healthy, yeah yeah see my kids grow up - yeah yeah -- whatever... ask yourself the real reasons - - you don't have to say them outloud but when you get to those real reasons -hang on to them - that's your motivation...

Start by taking one step at a time -and the easiest way to go is figure out a reasonable calorie range (chances are it's NOT 1200 or 1500 as suggested by the media - it's going to be higher) there's a link to calorie calculators in the nutrition forum stickied threads... and get an account at -and weigh and measure everything you're eating.

and welcome..

Thanks for the advice! My height is 5'6" and my weight is somewhere around 230-240. I haven't weighed myself in awhile.

 

[EmJay]

That's the key MJ! I struggled with this same issue for years. Every sunday night I promised this next week is the one it starts, but it never did. One day it just hit me that, if I'd like to fit into cool clothes I've drooled after for years rather than the ones you have to buy at the moment you gotta change. Then it's all about perseverance and dedication. Sorting out eating habits and excercise is as important.

I found my inspiration from fitting into any clothes you see in a store and being better sportsman. There's actually ton of other things that come along with getting fit I'm not mentioning here, but those two were big goals for me and still are. Just think of something you'd like to do or be what you can't have at the moment, stick with that image in your head day in day out and if you keep it up, you'll eventually be there and then you'll feel like a million bucks.

I like the clothes inspiration! I wouldn't mind being able to fit into smaller clothes. Thanks for the motivation, I really appreciate it. =)