I really need some help and motivation...

[FatStar21]

Hello. Im not sure if I ever introduced myself yet.. but my name is Jaime. Im a 22/f from NY. Ive been doing this diet on and off since I graduated highschool (2004). I know its the only lifestyle that works for me, and for some reason I always end of trailing off. I was a big girl in hs.. almost in a size 20 at 5'4''. I got down to an 11 going from around 185 to 148. As soon as I get down to the 150 mark, its like my body just stops reacting. I know I need to incorporate more exercise into my life.. its just hard because Im always so busy. I KNOW, theres no excuse. I really think I can get to my goal of 130lbs. I just feel like I'm at a low stage in my life with alot of stress and I need to care more about myself and get back on the weight loss train. When I get back on my other computer Ill post some pictures.
So heres why Im posting. Can anyone, no matter what age or gender.. shed a little light of motivation for me? I have to eat differently than everyone in my household which causes me to buy seperate food and that seems to distract me from my goal. I was just wondering if anyone has anything they want to share with me that helps them stay strong. I know I can do this again. Thanks alot :]

[FLdoodette]

Hi, Jaime, and welcome! This is a great site, very helpful. I'm 35 years older than you, and applaud you for tackling this while you're still young The motivation boils down to one thing: You've got to want to do this for you; you want to feel healthier and look better. Today is the first day of the rest of you life ... make it a healthy one! We all face choices, every day. So why not a healthful choice as opposed to something that makes you feel lousy? It's just a matter of substituting good habits for bad ones. This board is full of people doing just that ... so join us!

[FLdoodette]

P.S. Check in with the board frequently ... every day! Read everything. Ask questions. Join in the Challenges (they're fun!). We all need all the support we can get, right?

[FatStar21]

Thank you very much =] I was actually thinking the same. I want to have kids sometime soon and I want to be able to get into a two pc bathing suit before then. Im 22 years old and Ive never worn a bathing suit without covering up. I also always wanted my belly button pierced, and no way would I attepmt doing that now. I lost a very close friend of mine to cancer this past february. He would have been 22 also. I cant help but to think.. why is it that he had to die and somome like me is still here? It makes me cherish life even more and I want to live it happy and be comfortable in my own skin. Why waste it? I come to the site alot, esp. to look at the before and afters. Theyre my favorite. Thanks again for responding =]

[ceemarie]

Exercise dose not mean going to a gym == it can just be moving your body more. Parking farther away from the doors and just adding more steps to your day.

[FatStar21]

Im gonna see how cold it is upstairs in my front bedroom thats not being used and try and do some exercise in there

[Elizellen]

Originally Posted by FatStar21

Im gonna see how cold it is upstairs in my front bedroom thats not being used and try and do some exercise in there

Good idea In fact it might be better if the room is colder than the rest of the house I do a couple of exercise classes and the studios are always a bit cold when we start but after a few minutes we all warm up and end the session in a sweat anyway!!