Congratulations for taking that all-important first step! Take it day by day and don't be hard on yourself. I had been a "lurker" too, found the insights and encouragement most helpful. You are not alone!
Starting out is hard! You have taken a huge step already though and I applaud you for that. Every single day you will be making progress in one way or another, make sure to give yourself credit for ALLLL the victories you have. Stuck around and read and post as much as possible, it helps so much!
P.S. I've never understood the trackbacks thing lol.
My advice would be to make a plan for yourself--exercise, eating, goals, and non-food rewards (mine are always clothes, putting on a pair of jeans that are smaller is an awesome feeling!).
Enjoy the journey!
Last edited by Kaitie9399; 01-11-2013 at 08:03 PM.
A big congratulations for taking that big and sometimes anxious step but we are all here to support and encourage one another. We are all here for the same reason and no one here will judge you. We all share our ups and downs so we all know we aren't alone on this treacherous journey.
Welcome, you are in good company here! All of us have had a moment like the one you described - that moment where we hit some kind of emotional bottom and realized now is the moment to really do something about it. You can do this, we can do this - we are going to get there together!!
Welcome! I'm a newbie as well, and quite truthfully have already stayed on a diet longer than most previous ones, and it's due primarily to the support and hints and humor and help from coming to this site daily. Good luck!
Thank you all! This site will prove to be a great motivator I believe. It's amazing to see all the great progress members have made and I can relate to a lot of issues/stories I see here. I've only just begun but I'm off to a great start
I just wanted to wish you well on your journey. I know we can do this. I'm new here too with a lot to lose--in fact this is my first post after my introduction. Feel free to look me up if you need an ear
Finally looked in the mirror and I have to change!
