I'm Megan. I'm 24 years old and from Louisiana. I have been struggling with my weight and eating habits my entire life. I’ve never been over 200 lbs, but have been close. I tend to begin a fitness program loose a few pounds and then binge on CRAP! I have a lot of trouble getting and staying motivated.
Over the past few years I have withdrawn myself socially from the world. When I’m not at work I basically just stay in my house. I feel lost and lonely. But I am tired of being this way. I am ready to take control of my life and learn to be truly happy. I am hoping that this site will help me to find the tools I need to regain control of my life.
Its about motivation, committment and dedication...
There are some days when I don't want to wake up and go to gym but I force myself too and it pays off. With a little hard work and patience you will see results...
welcome! i am new here as well and everyone has been really nice so far. we are all here for a common goal! try and find the positive in everything, honey! i know its VERY hard...but things WILL get better!
I am new to this site as well. Been going to WW 3 years and have lost 7 pounds total. Lost more at one time but found it. I am trying a new approach and looking for more infor and hopefully support. I find reading success stories helps me so that is why I am here. I keep trying but don't seem to get far. I am hoping for some motivation by coming here. I'll see what happens and thanks for listening.
examples of "mini targets" or "mini goals" are like what's in my signature. say you want to lose 50 lbs total... well, your first mini goal would be, say, lose 10 lbs. and then lose 25. and then fit into your old pair of jeans. and then slowly, step by step, reach your ultimate goal :] it's a little thing to look forward to in the short-term and it keeps you happy and motivated :]
Hi LostandLonely, I saw you in the other thread! I do the same thing, I start a program then after sometime I binge. Its very frustrating, because then I get this all or nothing feeling and give up.
This time is going to be different because if you or I fall off the wagon and eat way too much pizza/cookies/cake/ chips/or whatever your trigger food is...we are going to stop, forgive ourselves and get right back on the wagon.
My mini target is 10lbs between now and 4th July, wish me luck, anyone care to join me?
Yes, in another thread, there is a mini goal of 7 lbs by July 4th, but I'm going to make my day July 7th, because its an even three weeks. I work July 4th anyway, and I don't set goal for the weekend because I work. But I think we can all help each other on our mini goals even if they are a tiny bit different!
I can really relate to your story - even though I am near my goal weight, I'm still having a tough time socially, but I know that my confidence is slowly building. Hopefully we will become social butterflies soon, but until then, just know that you are not alone in how you feel and things will get better.
Lost, Lonley, and Looking for a solution
This place is great!
Glad you found us! We LOVE new folk! This is a great place to socialize and get encouragement at the same time 
