Reading all the success stories on here from real people has really motivated me to get up from here and do this. If all ya'll can lose this much weight, I think I can do it too. Going to start counting calories and going right now to walk. Thank you all for inspiring me to do better.

Its a great place for motivation & information, I wish you all the luck in reaching your goal......from another "Bama" chic!

You CAN do it! Tell yourself that everyday! Wake up excited because you can better your health and your attitude!
We're all here to help you! :-)

Awesome! Keep going, the first step is sometimes the hardest.

Your first step is certainly a mini-goal worth celebrating! How did day one go? I have an idea as your next mini-goal. I'd like to challenge you to post at least once a day for the next 30 days. Keep coming back for support and to support others, whether you are perfectly on plan, or struggle occasionally. 30 posts in 30 days. What do you think?

Thank you all for the inspiration and the motivation. And I accept your challenge Lori Bell. Thank you very much, that may be just what I need. You have done outstanding. You have to be very proud of yourself.
It seems like I am always hungry since I stopped smoking. But I do not want to start back. I think I have replaced smoking with snacking. I definitely can use any and all advice you can give. Thanks so much.

Hi there you've come to the best place for motivation good luck! I wish u all the best

Good luck on your journey. Everyone here is wonderful. You can do this, we all can.

Ok, Day 3. How much do you try to walk on a treadmill, what speed and distance or time do you try to work up to? I am so slow.

I am going to try to walk for 30 mins today. Am still counting calories.

3 months ago I think I started at 2.6 for 15 minutes, with no incline. Then I worked up to 3.0 and then added a little incline, and a little time, etc... And now I just did a 5k (3.1 miles) in 42:18 minutes! But it takes time and patience.

So don't worry about speed. Go at your own pace. It's ok to be slow. Because your distance and endurance will continue to improve every day.

Just keep coming back here and posting. Good luck on all your goals!

Still here, on track. I am hoping to lose 2 lbs. this first week. Thanks to everyone here for your tips and encouragement.

Keep going, Bamachic! We're all rooting for you

Keep on going! Just think about today, worry about tomorrow when it comes. One day at a time.

Still hanging in here. Thanks to all my new friends for your inspiration.