Newbie here! I’m struggling

Meg99

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Hi everyone! I’m very new to forums but I guess I’m just seeking reassurance... I am losing my marbles about weight loss.

I’m 19 years old and I weigh 160lbs. I am in no way saying this is the end of the world for me (I get some just obsess over nothing and I know I’m a tad controlling). I’ve suffered with eating my emotions since I was old enough to make my own eating choices. I have always had a bit of a pooch on my belly and it really gets me down.

I’m a very active individual, I love running, cycling, weight lifting and kayaking. But I also love to eat (thankfully I am really into healthy food and have happily eat fruits and salads all day long).

I look at so many transformations and I have seen some incredible ones, but I never think it’s possible for myself to ever have a flat stomach and feel confident in clothes. Like is it really stupid to think that some people just don’t experience that in life.

Has anyone else ever felt like this and then actually proved themselves wrong? I know I’m only stopping myself from succeeding at the moment but when you can’t imagine the end result it’s so difficult. I was originally 170lbs and I want to get to 148-145lbs by at least September. Maybe is it just a case of ignoring my thoughts and sticking to what I’m doing.
 
Hey Meg,

Firstly welcome. Secondly yes. I know exactly what you mean. When I was younger I used to worry about that, then I proved myself wrong and then life came along and I became inactive now I’m well and truly on my way to proving I can do it again.

You really can do anything you really set your mind to. Just know that it’s not always easy BUT the key is in your mind. Try not to obsess about numbers etc etc. just eat right, exercise well and it will come. Simple right?
 
take a good look at your sugar intake. i hate the phrase "eat more fruits and vegetables" while whole fruit is hugely better for you than fruit juice, inherently sweet, it still has a much lower benefit for a diet than vegetables.
 
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