What got me motivated this time was sitting in church in January 2011 and listening to my pastor talk about what changes were we going to make in our life this year...specifically relating to growing closer to God, so that when January 2012 rolled around we could look back and see how far we had come. I related that to what changes was I going to make fitness-wise this year so that when January 2012 rolled around I wouldn't be sitting there wishing I had done something about my weight.

Over a few weeks that thought just kept popping into my head. Slowly I began to reflect on how miserable I was at 255 lbs, I couldn't move well, I didn't like my clothes or shopping for clothes, I felt embarrassed to be as big as I was and I perceived that people treated me differently because of my weight. So I decided that I hated being fat and I wanted to lose weight...and only I could do this. It was my "tipping point" and I got started, slowly and without a plan.

I am looking forward to sitting in church next month and being able to look back on the last year with pride in what I accomplished. You can do this too and you deserve happiness. Get started!

I found this site today while looking into a diet plan. I need support to get motivated again. I have lost 40 some pounds and have also lost my motivation because of constant pain. My pain specialist wants me to get into aerobics..ha! Just to get on my bike is tough. Reading the posts has helped me realize I can do this again. Thank you for ideas.

Hi all, I am 53 and need to lose 75 pounds. I actually can't believe I have let my weight get this high, it is an "out of body" experience to even admit my weight on this site! HOW DID I ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN?
Like many of you, I started dieting when I was 15 and weighed 145 lbs (my goal weight now!). I teetered on anorexia and bulimia in my teens and weighed 113 at one time ( I am 5'8")
I have done every diet out there, and have joined WW more times than I can count, but then quit after only a few days.
After much soul searching I have come to the conclusion that writing down everything I eat and/or counting calories does not work for me, I think because it brings me back to the days when I had an eating disorder and was completely obsessed with food.
I am starting the process of developing "Ann's Plan" which is an eating plan designed just for me, and taking into account what I know deep down about myself and what I will be able to realistically stay with for the long haul.
So, here I go!

Hello!

Come on over to the January thread and join us.

Rie

My inspiration came from two places:

1. My little sister died of cancer when she was 31. I remember one time when she listened to me talk about how I needed to lose weight. At the time her comment was: JUST DO IT

That has become my motto! The first 3 days are the hardest. Once I reach the 3-week phase, I am in the groove and will continue!!! It has become a habit.

2. I want to see my grandchildren grow up--they love grandpa and grandma and we want to be there for them. THAT alone has really motivated me.

Good luck---just do it!!!