[ImWeighedDown]

Hi Everyone,

I am new here and need all the help I can get. I have been overweight for about 21 years now (probably considered obese at 278) and did the yoyo dieting in my twenties and early thirties. Since late thirties, I have progressively gained weight. I snack all the time and have a huge appetite. I need to lose about 120 pounds and don't even know where to begin. Over the last 3 years I have suffered with some depression, procrastination, and can't seem to stay focused.

Recently, I sustained a bad ankle injury which showcased just how huge I am. It has been a long recovery and I still can't walk 100% but I am ready for a change.

I must overcome this area in my life. I have ended up on this website a few times before during web searching and decided this time I would join. I'm tired of being weighed down and ready for a change. My family doesn't understand. and I don't have a clue where to begin. Open to all suggestions and support.

[Underwater]

Welcome! Everyone has to start somewhere and you've taken the first step.

I lost my first 60 lbs by just cutting out all beverages with calories and fried foods, while focusing on portion control.

I plateaued at 205 for 3 months and then started a doctor-supervised diet called HMR. I would recommend attending a free orientation if you have a hospital or doctor's office nearby that offers it. I lost the last 50 lbs over a period of 5-6 months. It's a strict diet, but you lose weight so fast, it's motivating to stick with it.

I think the moral of my story is that most diets work, you just gotta figure out what works best for you

[ashleyfl]

welcome

[Eva03]

Hello! I am also new here and looking to change my eating habits... but confused about where to start. Hope we can begin this journey together.

[penmage]

Welcome!

[TooWicky]

Welcome and nice to meet you You are in the right place for support and you can do this!

I am very early in my weight loss goals. I was very scared to even try to make diet adjustments because I assumed I would fail. Eventually I decided I had, had it, and it was time to give it a try. I'm almost embarrassed to say what teensy changes I made at first, but however tiny of a step, it was a step in the right direction and it kept me motivated.

My first change was to only eat foods with better dietary merit. Basically cut out fast food. I still ate as much as I wanted of any other types of foods, just not really bad empty type calories. I also doubled my water intake which was uber hard. That's literally all I did to get started. Later I decided to try eating slightly less. And later still, switching to baked chips. And later still, cutting way down on soda. And I have kept challenging myself from there.

Good luck to you and please keep us posted!