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LidVonD

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Hey everyone! My name is Lydia, I am 21 years old and I am looking for some advice and support to kickstart my weightloss. I am currently at 219 pounds, which is the heaviest I have ever been and a size 16-18 (UK)..
It's not just about theway I look, I am really starting to worry about my health. I have always been overweight, and just want to change things. After all I am the only one who can do it. My biggest downfall is motivation and staying postitive. Hopefully by joining this site, I'll be able to start making the changes I need to get healthy.

thanks for reading

xoxo :)
 
Hi LidVonD,

Welcome to the forum! It's great that you've decided to take care of both your health and your weight!

My first piece of advice would be to start small and set realistic goals... say getting 1-2 days per week of exercise if you're not already doing so and maybe making 1-2 healthy dietary changes per week (for example: cut down the amount of sodas or juice that you drink in a day, if you drink them). Then each week, add more of those small but achievable changes.

My second piece of advice is to start a diary in the diary section of this forum... Research shows that if you write down your goals and keep track of your progress, you are more likely to reach those goals, as well as maintain them! You will also be likely to receive support and encouragement from others that are recording their weight loss diaries.

Good luck!

P.
 
Hey Lydia :) I'm 21 (and in England as well!) and I started off at 210lbs. You CAN change and you CAN do this! Just stay strong and keep focused!
 
Hey Lydia,

How are things going so far? We'd love to hear about your progress!

Cheers,

P.
 
Welcome!!

My advice would be to start off by lowering your calories and working out a few times a week. Even if you just go for a walk. One thing that's been helping me lose with is to keep a journal with me at all times. I picked one up at a dollar store and I write down everything I eat, how long I workout, my thoughts and feelings for the day and of course and weight changes. It's been a huge help. It keeps me motivated and I can always look back to see what I did wrong or what I did right. It's great.

Well, best of luck to you! I look forward to seeing you around!
 
Hi there!

I just recently join, mostly for the motivation, inspiration, and encouragement of the community! I think you've made a great choice by joining! And you're on a fantastic road to accomplishing your goals! The community here is filled with amazing advice and great tips!! :)

Hope to see you around, and hear more about your progress! :)
 
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