[SamanthaJoy]

Hi, I am very much new to the whole forum thing and decided to put myself out there and hopefully make a change!
I have been overweight practically my whole life. I am not an emotional eater, I am just a sucker for bad, good tasting food. I don't eat because I'm hungry, upset or any of the usual reasons. I just love bad food.

I have labelled myself a right here and right now person because I don't plan, which I think is my biggest downfall. Everything I do is for instant gratifaction (eating) instead of long term. I guess I need to try and train my brain to work differently.

I'm hoping with the support of all you wonderful ladies I can make a permanent change!

If any of you are having the same issues I am and would like to share some advice, friendly competition or any type of motivation please feel free!

[Skettihead03]

Hi! Welcome to 3fc. I am pretty new here too, I joined about 3 weeks ago. The best advice I can give you is to try to plan. Decide what weight loss plan you're going to go with (whether you want to do weight watchers, south beach, atkins, or simply count calories or just watch what you are eating) it's always good to plan. If you just can't bring yourself to plan having healthy foods in the house at all times will make it easier for a spur of the moment meal to still be good for you and not a burger with french fries.

I personally use myfitnesspal and plan all my meals for the day the night before. It's my little ritual, I plan right after dinner then go pack my lunch if I have work the next day. I stay at 1200 calories and that leaves me wiggle room if I decide I really want a piece of chocolate or something like that.

Check out the food areas of the forum - I love all the terrible foods but I have found some really delicious and healthy alternatives. Everything in moderation and substitute when you can. Good luck!

[lovely30]

Hey! Maybe making your meals for the week would help. Like cook lunch and dinner on the weekend, and package each into individual containers. Take only what you need for each day? That might help curb eating whatever, if you have it there for you already.

[Rhiko]

It depends on you as to how much planning you want to do. I suggest that you set a big goal and some small ones. For instance, I want my goal weight to be ___ and to start with I'm going to lose ____ (5% mini-goals, specific weight increments).

Did you know that weight loss is 80% kitchen and 20% exercise? Both of these are important in your journey, so exercising 3 or more times a week will be very helpful to your weight loss AND your overall health. I only do 30 minutes of walking and jogging per session and my weight is still coming down., so 30 minutes, I think, is fine.

As for the food, I have two suggestions. 1) that you don't buy bad food. However, I know that's difficult (I got chocolate this week ). 2) put the bad food to the back of the pantry/fridge and place the healthier options in the way, forcing you to go through an assault course to get to them.

Training yourself to change your food habits will take a few months before you are able to say no and are comfortable around the foods that are your weaknesses. If you do slip, don't be too hard on yourself and remember that everyone does it. Just get back on that horse and keep going

You'll do great!

[Mozzy]

Welcome and good luck on your journey!!