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Hey everyone. I'm Troy, 22 living in Maine. I've had issues with weight my entire life, my parents would just let me sit in front of a TV and just eat, and eat. So it's hard to learn self-control when it comes to food. I'm also an emotional eater, it started when my parents got divorced and I told myself and them that it didn't bother me, but what ended up happening was I just at those feelings away. I still continue to do that today, when anything really bothers me or I'm feeling sad. I've hated how I looked for so long but I've been so afraid to ask my parents or anyone for help on this matter. So here I am seeking help/advice from people online. I'd like to workout but I'm afraid people there will judge me for being how I am and that's the main reason I haven't joined a gym or anything. I also don't have the easiest access to better foods and have zero idea on how to count calories or track anything like that. Mainly I just want to learn how to control my hunger and stop eating when something is bothering me or I become bored, but I'm also very interested in what workouts or activities I can do to help lose weight. I would like to build muscle at one point but I believe I should really just focus on the losing the weight first.

Sorry for the long wall of text, thank you for reading this and I appreciate any and all help!!



-Troy
 
Hi I also am new to losing weight and attempting to become healthier. What I started to do first was short walks and increasing my water intake. Also cut down on soda and sugarly drinks. It can be hard to find healthy foods but if u can try to incorporate fruit and veggies. Whole grains are better than white bread. I also am an emotional eater or eat when bored. My suggestion is try to find snacks that taste good but are also healthier. Maybe mixed nuts like trail mix and non buttered popcorn.
 
Welcome. Emmy has some good advice. I also started with making a few healthy changes like switching water for pop and other sugary drinks. I found that small changes worked best for me. I started walking and then tried to do a little more each week.
Most gyms that I have been to are very welcoming and supportive. I like the support that they offer and they often can set you up with a beginner program for free. Some even have a trial membership so that you can see if you like it before you commit to a full membership.
 
Thanks everyone! I've always been a big water drinker so getting rid of soda shouldn't be a problem. I'm now eating pistachios instead of other foods when I get that boredom hunger feeling. I'll try to start going on walks, since there is a trail right by my house!! I guess I should look into some different gyms and see what they offer.

I've also discovered I'm very poor at controlling my portions, what can I do to help that?

I seriously appreciate all the feedback everyone, it's amazing!
 
Hi, Troy. First of all, congratulations on your decision to become healthier. It will do wonders for your happiness, I promise.
I think most weight issues start from emotional unbalance. In my experience, trying to find some inner peace is crucial in a lifestyle change. I've been trying to lose weight for years and it never worked. You know why? Because I was stuck in the same decorum, that was depressing and unhappy and boring. So I changed that. I moved away. I decided to rebuild my life, just the way I want it. It's a new place, with new people and new friends.
I'm not a stranger to sports, as I used to do be a very active girl in my teenage years, even dreaming of becoming an aerobics teacher. So getting back in the saddle was not as hard for me as it is for people who are completely new at it. Leave the embarrassment behind!!! That's the most important piece of advice I can give you. I cannot stress this enough - shame should have no place in your life. If somebody is judging you for being in a gym, they're idiots and it's not your problem. You should feel anything but ashamed. Feel proud of you, because you got out there and started this big change! Feel confident, because your hard work WILL pay off eventually. And feel f******g strong, because you had the power to say "no" to your old life and welcome such a huge and scary challenge.
You can do it, Troy!
 
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