I need the strength..

to start my new weight loss regime! As of yesterday--I began a complete overhaul of my diet & lifestyle. I am a rather chunky girl and need to lose some serious weight. No more fried foods....breaded things.....sweets.....junk food......I'm tossing it all out!!

This is such a huge step for me...starting Monday I am beginning a work-regime that a friend (who is a PT) set up for me. It is NO JOKE! I don't know how I'm gonna do it--but I hope I can survive. My lard butt has only worked out a handful of times in my life, and my idea of a balanced meal is mozz stick, fried chicken & mac/cheese, and peanut butter & chocolate for dessert!!

send some LIW vives my way ladies....cause i'm gonna NEED IT!!!

You can do it!!! Just keep your eye on the prize....I'm in the same situation as you and began WW two weeks ago...it's been rough but I'm gettin there! YOU'LL DO IT!!

You can do it and we are all here for support!!

Congrats on setting a goal for yourself, it is defiantly not easy to change your lifestyle.

it's gonna be hard bc it's all the things we looooove to eat.. but think of the payoff.. that should be motivation enough!!! Good Luck!!!

Good luck and stay positive you can do it!!!!!

A little tip that might help. I have about a year between my engagement and wedding. I made mini-goals.. I want to lose about 30 lbs.

I said to myself 'lets get to XXXlbs by my bday, May30th'... since summer is tough I said 'lets lose 10lbs by summer' then between sept and xmas 'lets do 8', etc. This makes the task seem less overwhelming for some reason.

Ill help you out whenever you need. ! thing that you have to do is do not deny yourself anything cuz that will just make u want it all more and more..
I just posted this one the BHB board... so read that and se if it helps at all...
What I forgot to post is to avoid mixing carbs and protine in the same sitting....when u eat meat, eat meat with salad. when u eat pasta have that with salad and other carbs.. when the body has to brak down 2 types of foods at 1 time it takes longer...
Here is the BHB link....

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic-301026-1.html

good luck! we are all here for you!

You jsut need to set your mind to it and continue to remind yourself what your motivation is! I know you can do it!

Don't forget to reward yourself every now and then with a treat! Have a 'cheat' meal every once and awhile- it help you from going completely crazy! Believe me, I do it all the time and I've lost 13 pounds since the end of January!

wow!! holy LIW Love batman!

i had a breakdown last night talking with my FH---he's a skinny guy who can eat a whole pizza and not gain an ounce [GRRRR!]---and he's gonna help and work out with me. we're gonna go about 5 times a week. combining what exericses i got from my PT friend--as well as what he learned in the NYPD academy. (they work you OUT there!)

i think i've put this off so long cause i'm soooooo afraid of failure--that i didn't even want to try. i'm hoping that that makes sense to some of you!

thanks so much ladies!!

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Posted by MJDoc12

wow!! holy LIW Love batman!

i had a breakdown last night talking with my FH---he's a skinny guy who can eat a whole pizza and not gain an ounce [GRRRR!]---and he's gonna help and work out with me. we're gonna go about 5 times a week. combining what exericses i got from my PT friend--as well as what he learned in the NYPD academy. (they work you OUT there!)

i think i've put this off so long cause i'm soooooo afraid of failure--that i didn't even want to try. i'm hoping that that makes sense to some of you!

thanks so much ladies!!

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As long as you keep it up you should be fine. I get in moods sometimes...when that happens I just got for walks... this way u are still using up those extra calories but it is as dreadful as the gym..w hen the weather gets nice I do that A lot.
If u ever need any help let FM me. I am very health consious and gym oriented. so if ya need anything im just an FM away...

i'm so confident that you can do it!! i know so many people who did it too and you seem very strong willed so I think you'll do really well -- it just takes TIME, patience, will power and a ton of effort.

it really seems by the way you are writing that you want it so bad so you're half way there b/c you have the determination!!!

i totally believe in you and anyone for that matter who feels they weigh more than they would like and as a result is not as happy with themselves as they could be-- i think the drive to be satisified with one's life and how they look will really make them succeed at it... plus, once you start to see results it will just reinforce why you are doing it again and again!!

i'm sure we will be seeing posts and pics of you in the coming months saying how happy you were that you did it and telling us all about your results and how great you look!! GOOD LUCK!!!!

and if i could give any tips? hmm... drink lots of water!! after a while you'll get used to it and actually start to WANT the water!

you can totally do it!!!

Good Luck I started this week, also. Its sooo hard. I'm going back to Jenny Craig thursday

you can do it!! you can do it!!!

(those are Nina's famous calorie-free hugs)

and just remembe - we are all here to support you!

I'm in the same boat as you. If you like we can try and coach one another. Sometimes it's easier having a buddy!!!!! Just let me know...

You can do it!!! It's so hard at first and gets easier every day. If you stay focused you will meet your goal. Good for you!!!