Originally Posted by Tamago (Post 5168102)

Hello,

I've never done a support forum like this before, but I'm hoping that joining might keep me accountable.

I'm short (5'0"), 31 years old, and started gaining weight a few years ago. After having to buy a whole new wardrobe once already, I'm facing having to buy another, so it's time to do something!

The problem? I hate exercise in all forms, and, well, I like eating terribly unhealthy food. Nothing too complex. I live in NYC, and although I walk a fair amount here, I also eat a lot of pizza.

I used to weigh 95 lbs, and am currently at my heaviest at 126 lbs. My goal is 110 lbs, so I need to lose 16+ lbs.

I embarked on an intense exercise routine for 6 months where I did kung-fu a couple of times a week, 2.5 hours/day, but I just couldn't keep it up and nearly destroyed my knees. Now I'm trying home exercise at my own pace with strength and cardio exercises. I'm also trying to cook more, but I have a bad food delivery addiction with Seamless.

I hope I can maintain some lifestyle changes, but in the past, I do well for about a few weeks, then go back to my old ways. I hope that maybe with some help, I can keep my motivation.

Anyway, nice to meet you!

Originally Posted by hotgranny (Post 5175712)

Hello All. I'm working on getting past this hurdle, been stuck here for almost 2 years. Overall I'm not too unhappy, as life has been extremely stressful and I feel lucky to have not regained everything. I've recently moved to Florida to be closer to my daughter and her family, but being here has been a long-time goal anyway. I spent my childhood in FL and never found anywhere else to be quite as right for me.

So, I'm in a better headspace, more active, and wanting to complete my goal. I'm a little nervous about getting back to the necessary discipline, I'm a cook and I love food. Hoping to get tips from others and give support where I can.

Originally Posted by Scaletosser (Post 5176593)

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this site (all sites really) but just wanted to introduce myself. I have been struggling with the last 20lbs forever!!! Of course sometimes, its the last 15 sometimes it the last 25. Either way, it sucks but trying to stick with it. Currently I have 15 lbs to go. I love this site and have found a lot of great support so I hope to check in daily.

Originally Posted by colorindark (Post 5177015)

Hi everyone,

I used to weigh 120 even when pregnant, and after birth I weighted 130.
I'd like to go back to 120, so just 10lbs to lose.

I don't even know where to begin or anything.
My goal is to see progress in a month. Workout at least 3 days a week.
I'd like SOMEONE to tell that Im working out because right no I don't have the self motivation. I had a baby April 2014.

So... any ideas of how to begin?

Hmm, my eating:
most days I don't eat breakfast.
I do eat lunch - usually a sandwich or leftovers.
Dinner - it's usually meats and salad or potatoes.

I stopped working out 3 weeks ago when I started a new job.
I need..help.

Gyms don't work for me - i never go, and i get embarrassed. Etc.

I like working out with the xbox fitness or this new app Nike training.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by perfectdoll01 (Post 5210794)

Thank you for creating this!!
Am struggling to lose 44 pounds and sometimes the road isn't easy.
A little bit about me. Am 24yrs old and am a student studying in China. In a period of 2 years I gained around 65 pounds, bad relationship and unhealthy habits. I recently started going to the gym and I've been watching my diet but sometimes it gets so hard. I love the Chinese but their females are tiny. So hitting the gym is my main source of low self esteem. Due to my rapid weight gain sometimes when I meet an old friend I haven't seen in a while I find it less stressful to lie and say am pregnant

Originally Posted by plain jayne (Post 5223473)

Getting down to the last 5. So a featherweight now but started out many years ago with 45 pounds to lose. Exercise, healthy food, attitude does get easier. But need the support and centering each day to remember what is important. What's important is not food and sweets but spending time with friends, family, being there for others. And can't do that when I'm eating too much, drinking more than I need, not beiing true to myself.

Originally Posted by charmmy (Post 5239966)

I'm new here like many of you and just about ten pounds to lose. The pounds appeared virtually overnight after an extended course of steroids. My horror when I stepped on the scale!

I am trying to find a plan that works, and that I can stick to given very frequent work travel and crazy hunger around my period.

Originally Posted by eyesontheprize135 (Post 5244766)

Hello everyone, I kind of feel out of place but I think this support arena is what I need. I currently weigh 174, this is my highest weight so I'm a little embarrassed. My goal weight is a healthy 135!!! Wishing everyone health, good luck and positivity.