[Azaleas]

Hi. I am 18 years old. I currently weigh about 218-220 lbs. I would like to get down to the 140s. I am 5'5 or 5'6".

I have been struggling with my weight for 6 years. (Before that, I wasn't conscientious of my weight.) I have always been "big." I don't look obese but according to my BMI, I am. I look overweight. Most people describe it as "chubby," to me, but they could just be putting it lightly. (Lightly; a pun, right?!)

I have cried, hated myself, etc. but I think I am finally ready to take control of my body instead of allow myself to become heavier. I have always had such trouble with motivation.

A week ago I was thinking to myself, "if I had started to lose weight years ago when I knew I wanted to lose weight, I'd be thin right now." and I really didn't want to be sitting at the same weight (or higher) in a year thinking the same thing.

Recently, I have started walking daily. I go for a medium-paced walk for about an hour and a half in the afternoon. I am drinking a lot more water. I am eating less often. I think I will try to start jogging (although I am terribly out of shape and can't jog long) 3 or 4 times a week. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

I am what doctors would call "large framed." I have an intense fear that I will lose all the weight and still look like a "big" girl. I would really like to be small. I am almost obsessed with the idea. I want to be able to be picked up by people, I want to be able to go to the beach, I want to wear pretty clothes, I want to be called pretty.

As I am fresh out of high school, name-calling is still affecting me. I have been compared to "Fiona" from "Shrek" when she was an ogre, lol. As ridiculous as this is, I would MUCH rather be compared to her in her human appearance, lol.

[Krish1906]

Hey. I'm going through the same problem. I really need a motivator too. youtube seem to inspire me for a bit. but that only last for like a day.

[Azaleas]

Originally Posted by Krish1906

Hey. I'm going through the same problem. I really need a motivator too. youtube seem to inspire me for a bit. but that only last for like a day.

I am inspired by Youtube videos of weight loss for a day or two as well. I can't seem to get the motivation to stick.

[Krish1906]

Yeah same thing. I"m new on this site. Does it give useful tips? I'm still learning how to use this. And Is it possible to pm?

[Candeka]

Seems like there are a lot of new people here lol. So I guess I will welcome all of you at once.

Congrats on deciding to live a healthier lifestyle! It's not easy at first, but it will become second nature if you stick to it long enough. I suggest joining challenges on this site as they help you stick with it. I personally have a weight sheet on my bathroom wall. Every morning I weigh myself and write it down on the sheet. This is a great motivator as it makes me eat better so I don't have to record a bad number!

I also calorie count. I FAIL at regulated diets like atkins, south beach or ANYTHING that forbids certain foods. With calorie counting, I can still eat my beloved pizza and nachos. I just can't eat 6 pieces or 5 plates of them! It does seem annoying at first, but it becomes easier and easier. Plus, as the scale goes down you get more motivated.

If you are a nighttime snacker like a lot of people, coming on this site instead of snacking is a huge tip. It makes you realize that the cookies just arn't worth it. The goal photos on here are amazing! I love youtube as well, but I do like looking on this site more because I can go and see all the threads those people have created during their journey, and I can see that they struggled just like I am. It's nice to see that it didn't just magically fall off of them and that they had to work their butts off.

Anyways, good luck with everything!

[sontaikle]

Hey. I've been there, I know what you're going through

3fc is a great place to get support. Please join us in the 20 something's forum

And also, learn to love yourself as you are now. you are a beautiful person regardless of your size