Hello
The first step is realising that you have a problem. The second is figuring out what you're going to do about it. The third is doing it. Last, is never giving up.
Take a look around the forum, particularly the
Goal! forum where people who have been successful post their stories (
mine is there too!). I've been where you are, I tried numerous times until I found the strength and motivation to move forward and complete my goal.
There are many different ways you can do it. You can join a support group like Weight Watchers, follow a specific plan or do what I did and eat more vege's and make the only takeaways Subway or Pita Pit. I calorie counted for a little while, which I recommend because it helps to realise what's really going into the body. I started running too (see my sig). First it was walking for a few months and gradually adding run laps.
The one thing I will say to you and that I know you really need to hear is: I regard my weight loss experience, especially the first 6 months, to be the most difficult thing I've done in my life. It's not going to be easy, but you will find your confidence growing at every goal that's met and you'll feel better about yourself, life and the future.
-This is an excellent group that creates a new thread monthly:
(Month) Weight Loss Challenge
-Here's another support group:
5lbs Challenge (#)
-And another:
2% body weight challenge
-Here's a forum that might help:
Weight Loss Support