Trying Again

[keypooh90]

Hello everyone. I am 16 years old, and have been battleing the weight since I was a young child. Currently, I weigh 275 pounds, and have stage two hypertension,high cholesterol, and am at risk for developing type two diabetes. I need to lose about 150 lbs to be in the ideal range for my height (109-132 lbs), and will hopefully acheive this by eating right, and exercising daily.

[ZerasPride]

I just wanted to wish you well with your weight loss. I started weighing more than you do now and I was able to lose the weight in about 16 months. WISH was a big part of my success. You can do it!

[keypooh90]

Thanks for the encouragement.

[Tiger Lily 03]

Welcome to WISH!
:welcome: :welcome:

I know you can do this!. Break it into a plan so you can succeed. Take it one day at a time and do your best to become a healthier you. There are many threads already started here that offer encouragement. Jump in and start posting on any or start one of your own.

We are here for you. Come often post lots. It will help you and it will also help us.

[bubba73]

Keypooh - :welcome: :welcome: to the WISH boards on DIS. You have already taken the biggest step that you needed to take. You admitted that you have the desire to be healthier. Now, you need to have a plan of attack. First suggestion is to not think about needing to loose 150 pounds. That can seem overwhelming and to a lot of people, even impossible. That will make you get discouraged very easily and then, you would decide to quit before you even get started. Think about loosing 25 pounds. This is more managable and not as intimidating.

Second, fine people that you can trust and even respect to hold you accountable. For a few people, this can be a negative influence but for most, this is a positive influence that will keep you motivated during any of the trials that you may encounter. As the previous poster stated, there are several threads here that their main goal is to keep you motivated, encouraged and informed in your quest for a healthier lifestyle. There are so many on this site that has been where you are and they have succeeded. Find them and others that are trying to loose to find out what worked for them so it can work for you as well.

Most important, DON'T GIVE UP! My motto is IF YOU BELIEVE, YOU CAN ACHIEVE!! :grouphug: :woohoo: :cheer2:

[keypooh90]

Thanks for the advice.

[bubba73]

Keypooh90 - I just wanted to check in with you and see how it's going. You will find out something about me real quick. I love to help and to motivate anyone that I can so as long as you need someone to talk with or share the ups and downs, I will be here. Don't hesitate to call upon us here at WISH. We all want to make sure that you succeed. So, with that in mind, I hope all is going well for you and I hope you are sticking with your plans. Keep those goals in front of you and remember what is most important for you. YOU CAN DO IT!

[ohMom]

keypooh -- welcome to WISH and kudos for your strength in sharing your story with us. we are here to help you and encourage you -- believe me it's two ways. i will need some inspiration in the future no doubt and then you can be here for me :)

i agree with the suggestion of making mini-goals -- have you thought about that yet? try not to overwhelm yourself with the big picture, break it down into small changes that you feel you can do. like drinking 84 oz of water every day, or walking around your block. once that feelsl like the routine, you can focus on adding something else. you can do this!!

[Tiger Lily 03]

I thought I'd check back to see how you are.

[2xcited2slp]

Hi keypooh90,

I am new here too and just wanted to wish you the best and lots of encouragement. It is hard when you are so young but it is great that you are aware of the health issues and risks. I have struggled with my weight all of my life and I know it is difficult when you have siblings, friends, etc. who are thin. It gets downright depressing. Just remember you are worth it and you are on the right track. What a great mindset you have. Let us know how you are doing. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[keypooh90]

Thanks.

[bubba73]

Keypooh - How are you doing? I know I can speak for everyone else who has posted here and say that we would love to know how your progress is coming. Please feel free to share with us. That is what we are here for. Let us help or try to motivate you to success.

Hope you have a great week!

[monymony3471]

Hi Keypooh. I too was wondering how you are doing. Sending good vibes your way. I'm just starting out again myself. Hope we all have good success together. This wish place seems pretty awesome. Glad I found it.

[PrettyInTink]

KeyPooh, We are here for you! Start by taking short walks. Then every day walk a little longer. You don't have to start off trying to run a marathon, just try a little everyday to get your body used to it. And if you fall off the horse and eat something that's bad for you, just brush it off and get right back on. You are still young enough to get a handle on this. Don't wait until you are old like me because it gets a lot harder. If you need someone to talk to I am here. May I ask what diet are you on? Keep your head up, You can do it!!!! :thumbsup2