New here from the UK

[islawhite]

hi everyone, my name is Lisa and i live with my partner and our three boys (age 7yrs, 2yrs and 5 mths) in North yorksire in the UK.

I am currently on the verge of trying to lose weight and thought this might be a good place to begin as i dont know anyone near where i live and am not sure where to go for support.

I currently weigh in at 261 lbs and am not really sure how much i need to lose (tho i know its a lot!!) so my main aim is for 50lbs. I know i will be a long hard slog as ive battled with my weight all my life.

I am not sure where to begin really, i am completely addicted to chocolate and sweets and the thought of giving them up almost brings me to tears (no, im not kidding!!) I really need support and help so any advice would be fantastic.

I guess ive been spurred on by the fact that I still look pregnant, i cant find clothes to fit, im beginning to get sore knees and ankles, i want to be abe to run and play with my sons and i also want to be able to live long enough to see granchildren!!

Good luck to you all and fingers crossed this time next week i will have begun my journey to a new me. sorry for waffling!!!!

 

[Korrie]

Hi Lisa, and welcome to our forum!

I'm a total believer in the power of your mind! If you tell yourself, "i cannot give up chocolate" then you wont'. You need to think positive! YOu can do it!! You can! Just take it one day at a time...one meal at a time if need be. But if you want to loose weight, you can do it, just believe in yourself!