I finally did it....I stepped on the scale and weighed over 300 lbs

Just starting (again) today with changing my ways. I started this morning with 20 minutes of walking with a Leslie Sansone video.

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. I wasn't sure where to go here. New start for me and I'm very discouraged that I even let myself get to that weight.

We're all in a similar boat. I started at 300 last year, lost 35 pounds, life happened, I emotionally ate and gained most of it back, and now I'm back again. I suggest joining the 300 pound+ chat thread. I seem to stay more on track when I can talk about stuff that's going on. I stopped the chat thread last year, and that's when I got off track. The ladies on there are kind and supportive. Good job on taking that first step-that's the most difficult part. Leslie Sansone is great! I love that she says to never be ashamed and to do what you can do.

Please feel encouraged to know that we're all here to cheer each other on as we move forward on the same journey.

The best advise I can give you as someone who is just starting out is to make practical changes that will have longterm results.

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With these changes you can get started and as you learn more and gain confidence you will be able to make more and more healthier choices.

You got this!!

congratulations on taking these steps and especially that walk. In my opinion, that's the hardest part -- getting moving. it seems more comforting to be a slug. You can do this - it's going to be hard and you're going to have some terrible days -- I think we all do. best of luck!!

Welcome! Same boat here as well. After I had my son in 2008 I ballooned up to 303 pounds. I began counting calories and working out a year later and got down to 240 ish in 3.5 months then I got hurt working out. It slowly got bad from there. 5 1/2 years later I saw 309 on Sunday January 31, 2016. Yes 3 days ago! I have been 290 for over a year and over 300 a few times but 309 I couldn't believe. I look in this thread and the 100+ which is for people that want to lose over 100 lbs. Again, welcome... We Can Do This!!!

Welcome! I know how discouraging it is to see a big number like that on the scale! This group is super supportive and we are all there with you! You got this!