I've been in a rut for so long! I feel myself getting bigger and bigger and feel like there is no way out. I truly honestly feel like I can not control my eating. I am praying for a different mind set, and hope that joining a supportive community might help me out of this seemingly bottomless pit

Welcome - it's my first day here too! I started the at home WW program last week - weigh in tomorrow! What are you doing?
Wishing you success - One day at a time!!

I'm at where you are, girl. I just joined today and I hope to..with walking 3 miles and increasing it slowly day by day and eating only 2000 calories a day I will be able to hopefully lose about 45 lbs. If you need to chat..I'm always on AIM and yahoo. feel free to message..autumnx2ashesx- aim and
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Hi there everybody and . . . you've definitely come to a great place for lots of ongoing support and encouragement as you travel down the winding road to better health and fitness . . . so glad you found us.

Hey there, New as well!!! You can do this one step at a time! We should try to check in everyday and maybe start a new thread? I am not sure how this works but i know i need to have buddies to make me smile as well! So your not alone and GOOD LUCK!!! this is your first step to getting stronger!

If you feel overwhelmed, it might be best to start on one change at a time. You might try to pick *one* lifestyle change that you think you can manage, and make it a habit before moving on to the next. I did that -- I started out by just taking my supplements of choice every day. Then I added drinking more fluids. I had a number of small successes under my belt before I ever actually cut back on calories.

If you want to try that approach, there's a support thread you might check out (21-Day challenge): http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142563

Hello Nikki! I am your same height, and starting weight..and i'm down 23 lbs so far..I know what's like to feel hopeless, and discouraged..but DON'T BE! you obviously want to change and that's what it takes to change your mind set. You didn't get that way over night, so always remember that it's going to take time. Just start with baby steps- watch portion sizes, maybe join a gym (I myself LOVE Curves) and you'll start to notice a difference soon. You're not alone and you do have the strength to do this! I wish you luck:-)

Hi Nikki, Yes, I feel your pain, I think we all know the feeling of being in a rut. If I might make one suggestion until you decide on a plan. My first decision was to only eat when I was hungry. It sounds so obvious, but it was (and is) the best and hardest thing I do each day. Then learning to deal with whatever I was using food to medicate, is the close second step - equally difficult and rewarding.

I wish you the best success and hope to be able to encourage you often.

"Feel your feelings, don't eat them"

Hi ladies, I just started today and am so inspired by all of your successes. If anyone would like to be my weight loss buddy, please message me! Stay strong, everyone