makingmyway's Journal, 21 Jun 19

Free advice is worth what you pay for it: nothing. So take it or leave it :) If you are stuck in a rut and feeling depressed, know that it is okay. Decide how many days going forward you want to be stuck and then draw a line under it and say "Enough! I am done." Then move forward. No more excuses, no more rut, a different more determined you. This is what I did when I was tired of feeling and being fat. (Know that I am only half way through my own journey too.) That first day was freeing because it started a new journey for me. It doesn't matter what people around you are saying any more. Stop listening, tune it out. Water off a duck's back... Decide you are going to lose weight for YOU: not because someone else says ugly things. Do this for you. Do this because you can. Tomorrow, the next day, the up coming holiday doesn't matter RIGHT NOW. Weight loss starts with every moment you decide to make a decision about what and how much you are going eat. You only need to get through today... Take care of tomorrow, tomorrow. I am glad you joined this group and I hope your journey is successful. I have found lots of support here - and remember to support others too. One step at a time, and by joining, you have taken your first step. My biggest realisation on my weight loss journey was accepting that my weight does not determine my self-worth or mood - and my body and mind is a lot better once I stopped fighting with myself and the unrealistic expectation of what I should look like. Good luck!! :)  

This is the best advice I’ve ever been given and I’m so grateful for it. It truly means a lot and I’m definitely going to take it. Thank you for giving me what I needed . This really is so motivational. 

great advice! I completely understand your despondency as I am going through a similar slump. the advise is amazing, it's up to me and you to take the first step. I realised the battle is in the mind. we need to think to win. it's hard! but we can do it, together, and with all the support on FatSecret. let's start this week, tomorrow even. let me know if you lost any weight by next friday. I'll check up on you- that's a promise :) 

@fitfinder that’s a definite challenge. Thank you so much for the support and you’re right we can do this .  

you are at the right place now the support is amazing as for the people they are stunning so welcome and u will find the motivation  

Sending love and support, you can do it. This is your time, leave the negative nay sayers behind, you are a strong person, it's in you to start this journey. 

@MsCornwall Amazing advice, thank you for sharing. I’m at a plateau, just 5kg from goal yet it feels soooo far despite having lost 13kg already. @makingmyway You’ve come to the right place to receive support. Never forget to support others as MsCornwall says because that actually helps you on your journey as well. You’re not alone, so reach out and speak out and we’ll be here for you! 

Hey Makingmyway. How was your week this week? How is the weight loss journey? 

Uglyness is only in the eye of the beholder... They are just jealous