So...once again, another year is closing and, I get to reflect in horror that I am somehow (again) heavier than I was this time last year. I remember last year around December 30 thinking, this is the year I'll get skinny! And of course I made these ridiculous new years resolutions that were kept for, like a week. But this year I want to be different. This year I want to succeed. So I've started planning like a mad-woman.

I'm 23 years old, 5'10, and as of today 222 pounds. I've decided January 1st to hit the weight loss hard, since it's a nice date to begin a goal with. I'm kinda hoping that maybe I can get a head start on that goal in the next few days, though!

I guess, I wonder, how do you keep yourself accountable to your weightloss goals? I think that is my biggest problem. I feel like I need to be vocal with my goals. I think in the past, I haven't wanted people to know I am trying to lose weight, because I don't want to be viewed as a woman who is uncomfortable with my body. I've decided to begin using the loseit! app again, which I really like and has been helpful in the past, and maybe connecting it with facebook. I also thought about maybe doing something we're I take a picture of myself once a week. In the past, only I knew I was losing weight, and only I knew when I jumped off the bandwagon.

I've also thought about doing a reward system with myself. For 5 pounds lost: 15 dollars to itunes etc ...50 lbs: A lovely pair of jeans.

I have a gym membership that I got last year, and silly me, haven't used. So hopefully I can bring myself to use it, since I'm in a contract until June, and it's burning 45 dollars an month not using it. But I find that I'm scared of going to they gym. It's such a foreign concept to me! how do you get over gym fear?

Ultimately, I just want to be healthy, or healthier. Of course, I want to look awesome, but really I just want to be healthy. Currently I have a BMI of 31.9 putting me in that scary Obese category. I would be thrilled just to be "overweight!"

To have a normal BMI I would need to be around 170 pounds. . . so that's my ultimate goal. But I think it would be easier to make small goals for myself. Like losing 5 pounds a month.

Am I over thinking this? I don't want to fail again!

Welcome to 3FC!

My suggestion? Don't wait until January 1! Start now!

Welcome to the forum! Breaking down your weight loss into small goals is a great idea. It really makes you feel good about yourself when you reach them and keeps you going. I think small non food rewards are great too!
I say go to the gym. Start with the treadmill or elliptical machine. Start slowly and build up gradually. You do not want to over due and hurt yourself or burn out quickly. Use some of the weight machines or hand weights, again starting with a lower weight and building up over time. Pop in some ear phones and do your thing, who cares what you look like, everyone is there for the same goal, to get healthier.

Best of luck to you!

[QUOTE=sontaikle;4141694]Welcome to 3FC!

My suggestion? Don't wait until January 1! Start now! [/QUOTE

Yes, I agree. Start now!!!

My only comment about doing it on Facebook is that keep in mind that is very public, at least among your friends. Of course if you are okay with that, go for it. Personally I find this forum a far safer and more understanding place and I don't want my struggles and victories posted for all to see. But if that doesn't bother you, of course, go for it!!!