[BriansBride2013]

So, I've been floating around here for a long time, but have always been hesitant to post because then, well...that would be a commitment to actually doing something about my weight. And I've not been so good with commitment.

Here's the basics:
I am 21, 285lbs, and am an emotional and compulsive eater. Due to some hardships in my childhood, I turned to food as comfort and have never really been able to break the cycle.
But, now I am ready. I am repeating this mantra every day to try and remind myself why I am going to avoid those comfort moments of stuffing my face. "I want to enjoy my twenties, be happy and comfortable with myself, and eventually be a happy and healthy mom to my future children."

I am not an exerciser AT ALL. I am almost completely sedentary at this time. I work as a collection agent at a desk all day, and then come home and sit around. I always use the excuse that it hurts for me to work out because I'm so fat...but then, how am I ever going to break the cycle if I don't commit to change?

I recently got a 3 free visit pass to Goodlife fitness, and I am going to try and visit there during the week as well. There is actually a women's Goodlife above my local Loblaws grocery store, so I can get there easily and don't have to stress over "OMG, everyone is staring at me thinking what is that fat girl doing trying to go to the gym..." Again, I just need to actually COMMIT.

When it comes to diet, I am doing my best to make healthy choices, but I fall off the wagon A LOT. I have a doc's appt on March 26th, and I am going to discuss with her what my best option would be.

I was considering asking her about Adipex, to help boost my energy and weight loss for the first bit of my journey...does anyone have any thoughts?

I'd appreciate your support on what is going to be a long and grueling journey...

[beachluvr79]

BB!! You've come to the right place. Just felt like I was reading my life story I hated exercising as well, but after several weeks, you really do look forward to it. Just find something you like. I love the treadmill cause I can read while walking And I make a game out of it. Like my ticker - 270k steps by st. patty's day. when you accomplish small goals, it's a wonderful feeling.

For me, it really is easier to concentrate on small steps. 5lbs at a time, or my jeans fitting looser. When I think about the big picture, sometimes I get a little overwhelmed. One day at a time, one pound at a time.

Good luck to you!! There are tons of people on here who believe you can do it!!

[BriansBride2013]

Hey! Thanks so much!

I love your bouquet picture, that is my wedding colours! I'm getting married on September 14th,2013... We will see how I feel then!

I think focusing on the little goals is what is going to keep me going. Just need to learn to take it one day at a time, and not give up.

I want to gain some energy back, and be excited about going out and doing things again!

Here's hoping I get there!

[AshleyB123]

Hey! same boat here..I don't really *hate* exercising...I hate the anticipation of doing it. But once you find something you actually like doing, it won't feel like such a chore. Like I hate the treadmill so if my workout consisted of that, I'd avoid it like the plague. Buttt I really love dancing so I'm working on finding those types of things..Idk make it fun!

[Misti in Seattle]

Hello and

[straightahead]

Way to go - your actions are showing commitment. Committing to our health is the best thing we can do for ourselves.

[beachluvr79]

Thanks BB! Congrats on the engagement! I'm getting married June 22nd. It's been a HUGE motivator for me. I originally picked out those colors, but have since changed my mind. About that and a million other things. I still think they are beautiful though.

[Daimere]

Welcome to 3FC. 3FC is amazing resource for your weight loss. Find a section and call it your home. Mine is 100 lb club. You can add small pieces of exercise into your day where it doesn't feel like "exercise." Since you work a desk job, get a pedometer and see how many steps you track in a normal day. The next day, try to add a few more steps. Park further in the parking lot, take the steps, get off the bus early, while you talk on the phone walk in place, etc. You can just focus on adding 100 steps a day. Nothing big. I lost my first 25 pounds (a few years ago) by adding more walking and eating 1 lighter meal a day.

You can do this!

[Mozzy]

Welcome and good luck on your journey!!!