[amandalyn1985]

My name is Amanda and I have recently decided to try and lose the weight I need to lose... I have tried WW and LA weight loss. I am currently working as an RN and I find myself more and more tired as the months go on. I have no motivation to do anything anymore and my once great social life has gone to the dumps. I think I'm in a funk and I need some people who know where I am coming from. I've always been overweight, but I am now at my heaviest. When I start something new I always do well on it and then slide back... I need to keep on track with it!! If anyone has any suggestions to keep me motivated let me know!!! Here's to hoping this goes well!!!

[srmb60]

Welcome!

We are here all day, everyday if you need some company and support. Plan to stop in at 3FC a couple of times a day. It'll help keep your head in the game.

[NEMom]

Welcome to the forum!
Do you know what food plan you are going to follow? There is a ton of information about many different food plans on this site. Pick a plan that fits in your lifestyle and you can follow long term. I chose calorie counting because it is free and flexible. It allows me to eat almost anything I wanted as long as it fits within my calorie range for the day and there are ton of free apps out there to help you track your food.
Give up the sugary drinks and drink lots and lots of water.
Incorporate some exercise into your weekly routine. You do not have to join an expensive gym try to walk more, use the stairs more, download videos off of YouTube or Hulu.com to work out to. There are a lot of things you can to do with spending a ton of money.
Lastly, if you have a bad meal, a bad day, heck, a bad food week. Do NOT let this be a reason to throw in the towel. Get back on track at the next meal. You can do this!!!
Best of luck to you!

[amandalyn1985]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad there is somewhere that I can talk to people like me... I think I am also going to try calorie counting. I downloaded an app and I joined a gym with one of my friends. I'm really giving it my all this time!

[patchworkpenguin]

Amandalyn, welcome, glad to have you join us. I suggest you look for a Challenge or Support group to join; small check-in groups make it easier to connect, get involved, and be accountable. We have groups centering around specific diet plans, themes, or age groups, so find one that inspires you and just post to join! Be sure to check out the Calorie Counters groups and the 20-somethings>?

[evilwomaniamshe]