I'm new here. I have been overweight/obese for most of my life. I just turned 23 and decided I needed to work more readily on losing weight. I have always been pretty active. I played sports in high school and I continue to enjoy sports and other physical activities like snowboarding and golf. Despite enjoying physical activities, I have had a hard time losing weight. I joined WW the end of 2008 and although it helped teach me portion control and better choices, the scale wasn't affected as much as I wanted. About a week ago I started a medically supervised weight loss program with a local doctor. It's basically like medifast but even more strict (if you can imagine that). I don't know what success I've had yet, because it's barely been a week. However, every day I stick to it and I don't cheat is a day of victory in my eyes. I'm pretty scared to do this diet because it will be long term. I think I'm still getting used to the fact that I won't get to eat anything (other than the shakes) for a substantial amount of time. I know that in the bigger picture it is all worth it. But I still struggle every single day, especially because I'm new to my diet. I'm really glad I found this site and all of the encouraging stories. It makes me feel like I *can* do it. I guess my first short term goal is 10 pounds.

Congratulations for getting on the wagon! Something that helps me is when I go to bed at night I picture my life as a thin person. Just a little thing but it's something I look forward to every night.

Good for you!! This is so great! Keep up the awesome work and remember, you got all of us here rootin ya on

First of all, congratulations for having made this first step, which is often the hardest one! Sounds like you ar estarting with the right mindset - taking it a day at a time, and seeing every day without straying as a successful day, regardless of what the scales show.

In the past I have been giving up wayy too quickly - when the scales did not move quickly enough, I felt that I was not successful and therefore abandoned it. I found it hard to see the bigger picture. I now do, like you, and am sticking to the plan.

All the best!

Thanks everyone for your encouragement. I went to the doctor today and I lost 7 pounds this week. Now I just need to keep it up.

Keep it up! Keep it up! If I can do it you can do it. Thanks for posting.

You can do it!!!!

Hang in there!

That's great! Happy for you!

I am so glad you are fighting back. I love to hear stories like this. Keep up the good work, and if you want a tip, try to find a buddy that you can work with for mutual support. Everybody needs help at times.

Hello from Montana, and welcome to 3FC!

Seven pounds in a week is amazing! Congratulations!!!