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.

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.

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!

Hi Tamago!

Perhaps we can be buddies?
I also do my workouts from home. I order out a lot as well because I have a toddler at home and most days too exhausted to cook. Im in NJ!

Let me know if you'd like to be buddies

Oh, I weigh 130-133 and I'd like to weigh 120.

Welcome! You are in an especially good position, since you're a cook. I'm discovering that 1200 calories a day can go a long way or a short way, and someone with your expertise could really have a jump on making every calorie count!

Glad you're here! I feel like the more people that join, the better we'll all do. That support you mention is invaluable!

Hiya and welcome! Just my two cents, but a big part of the equation is calorie counting. Have you found a couple of places where you can find out how many calories you need to eat in a day, in order to lose weight? Also, I don't know how tall you are, so I can't really advise, except that I would not suggest going below 18.5 BMI, weight-wise, as doctors say that's dangerous.

Anyway, best of luck!

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

Perfectdoll01... look in the mirror...you are perfectly and wonderfully made, and your soul knows it very well. Welcome!
Size can change but beauty of the heart is forever. ;-)

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.

Welcome, Jayne! Sounds like you have good insights and a plan - best ways to meet any goal!

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.

Welcome, Charmmy! Please make yourself at home, and feel free to check out the place - there are a lot of good resources here!

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.

Welcome! We've got a lot of places in the Feathers' Forum for positive support here.