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RaeOfHope

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Hi. I am new to all of this. I am scared of how out of control my weight has gotten. It consumes my thoughts, yet I can't seem to find the will power to make the changes that I know I need. There is so much information out there that it seem a bit overwhelming.
I will be 23 this year and I am more worried now than ever about the example I am setting for my soon to be 4 year old little girl. Before her, I was in decent shape. I am 5'3 and 240. I used to be 145-150. I have gained 100lbs in the last 3 to 4 years. As upsetting as the weight gain is the loss of myself. I used to be very good at stoping myself from overeating. I used to be able to take better care of myself.
The family I live with is over weight, yet I dont find the support I hoped for from them. I harber some resentment towards them because of this. They are just not interested in helping me, only themselves.
I am here because of one plain and simple reason...I am lost. I am desperate. I am terrified I wont be able to stop it.
 
Hello and welcome. Congrats for wanting to make this change in your life. The hardest step is starting, it gets easier down the road, I promise.

I know there's a lot of information out there, I was overwhelmed too when I first started. The only things that you should keep in mind is that exercise (cardio and some strength training) is the most important thing before anything, and that you should eat your recommended daily calories.

So, eat less, exercise more. That's the basics.

Visit - they can help you determine how many calories you need. Or you can go to as well and do the same, and it will help you keep track of food, etc.

Also, make a diary here, and get to know people, so you know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Everyone here knows what you are going through. And people will help you daily, we are more than willing and everyone here is so nice.

I have been dieting for 3 months, and its still tough, but I come here daily, get inspired, and just go on another day.

Good luck!!!
 
Hi Rae,
Welcome to the WLF

Please know that many of us have stood in your shoes.

Looking at that scale and feeling utterly and completely overwhelmed at the thought of needing to lose over 100 pounds.

Trust me when I say, you CAN do this.

It's one day at a time. One meal at a time.
It's not always going to be perfect, there are good days and bad, but we shoot for more good then bad.

Changeforlife made a lot of good points - check out either of those two sites, and you'll get a range of calories to work within.

There's support here - read through some of the diaries and you will find people working really hard towards reaching their goals.

You CAN do this!
 
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Hi RaeOfHope..... I am new also and have a long way to go.So you will not be alone, there are a lot of others here to help us.It wont be easey, but ,hey we can do this.... A little Hello from Down Under.....

Cheers Dea :)
 
heylo and welcome! i totally understand how you feel.. i used to be able to control my diet very well.. exercising everyday.. but now i've sorta lost the motivation to exercise everday and keeping my diet in check.. but we've all got to start somewhere and make small changes in life to work towards our goals.. i'm glad u've taken the first step by joining the forum, and im sure u'll be able to find the motivation, determination and inspiration to have a balanced and healthy lifestyle, and lose weight at the same time... it's not going to be easy, but it's an endlessly interesting world, and part of what makes it so is that there are always challenges to meet.. all the best to u.. cheers =)
 
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