I'm back, need a little push though
 

I was last on here in April, and just kind of got off track a little bit. Two years ago I was at my heaviest, 260. Right now I am at 200. But I feel like I've been stuck here for the last few months. Haven't gained, which is good, but I still need to lose more. My eating choices have been horrible, lots of fast food. So I should be very thankful that I haven't gained. But I've been really busy, so exercising is tough. Definitely need to make better eating choices. My short-term goal is to be around 180 by April. So about 5lbs a month. I'm not sure how doable that is for me though. I really want to lose weight for myself and so I can possibly attract a great guy. I'm on a few dating websites, and I haven't had any luck. I feel like my weight automatically scares guys off, and I'm so sick of it. I want to become a better and healthier me.

I would love some words of encouragement to just give me that extra push I need. Thanks :)

Consider the fact that you maintained for a few months to be an accomplishment...YOU DIDN"T gain anything back and trust me thats just as hard as losing or gaining. You know what you want, and you have a goal in mind. Sounds to me like your already on track :) if your having trouble fitting excerise in, maybe you shouuld start off small...start doing a brisk walk around your neighborhood for 30 minuntes a day :) ....most of losing weight is about diet and not excerise...You've lost a great amount of weight so far. 60 is so impressive. You can keep losing, and you can hit your goal :) Good luck

Thank you! The reason I said April, is because that's when baseball season starts. And I am a huge baseball fan. I was reading your signature and saw that you have a tattoo as a reward. I actually said that I want to get a Red Sox tattoo in April. It only seems to make the most sense to have that as a reward for me if I do reach that goal weight by then! Extra motivation! :)

Its possible
 

I find it easier if I set smaller goals. I want to lose 20lbs before May. If I look at 20lbs it seems like too much. I think u should set mini goals. If u look at my signature I have my mini goals. It isnt easy but it will be worth it. U have to focus. I believe that u have to love yourself before you can expect anyone else to love you. 5lbs a month is very doable. U should see what you would accomplish one week after dieting and exercising. I bet you would be really impressed. It does start with the diet because I lost my first 7lbs without exercising only dieting. Ik exercising will help the fat off my body. My body is my temple and I will treat it like it! Losing weight is a journey. Also, I celebrate every pound lost even if its just 1, because I am 1 pound closer to my goal! We can do this together. If I do good, I might aim for 25 lbs before May! :carrot:

I agree you said thats about 5lbs a month so thats pretty much a monthly mini goal which is good think of it that way instead of 20 by april..... it will keep your spirits up and make it easier.... 5lbs is totally doable in a month!!! just change one thing... it tricks your body either cut something out you eat that isnt to great or like the above poster said add a walk everyday to your schedule or even when your doing chores around the house or sitting doing paperwork there are exercises you can do while doing other things... just google it :) good luck you can do it!

Hi Lindsay!!

Kudos for losing 60 and maintaining! I lost 47 and unfortunately gained most of it back so I am starting over!! But I am trying to be positive!!

Where in MA are you from?!


Katie

Thanks everyone!

And Katie, I'm about 20 minutes south of Boston. How about you?!

I am about 30 mins West of Boston, but I go to grad school at Northeastern so I am often in Boston. My roomie moved here from NY (I am originally from NY) and we are on this journey together...if you ever need work out buddies or support or anything let me know :)

Unless that seems weird but I am always down for having local support!!!

I'm looking for the option to send you a private message, but I don't think it's showing up because you're new. Was going to suggest having you add me on Facebook.

Yea definitely! Katie Webber is my name on facebook...WPI and Northeastern networks. Add me :)