[Camonil]

Hello Everyone,
I have been lurking on the boards for a few hours so I figured I mind as well say Hello. I am a 29year old single mom who will be turining 30 on Feb 28 and I want to drop 20lb by 30! Of course I have a larger weight loss goal but I figured I would take baby steps! I have been heavey all of my life but I have also been active all of my lofe up until college graduation and an occasional gym membership here and there. I am here because I am at my highest pregnancy weight and my daughter will be 3 in February also , yes all those! I did WW and was successful but always managed to fall off around my 12th to 15th lb. So once again here I am. I don't want to spend money on WW so I figured I would count Cals and pocket the $14 Bucks a week (Actually I plan on putting that away in my daughters account every week as a way to start the college fund ) It looks like i will be starting at 1800 a day and logging intake on FitDay. I welcome any knowledge you all have to share. I will make this another home. Talk to you soon!

[bargoo]

It sounds like you have a good plan, I would just add exercise.Diet and exercise together will be a more effective weight loss plan. Good luck!

[Camonil]

Yeah I left that part out because that's a stuggle for me right now. I just have to find something I enjoy doing. I have Walk away the pounds and the biggest loser, I just have to do them! I will try 3 days a week and step it from there. Any suggestions?

[SunshineRunner]

Camo - I started working out at only 2 days per week and then worked my way up to 5-6 days over a 6 month period. Now I'm obsessed. Great Idea putting your money into a college account for your daughter! Keep coming back to the boards for your inspiration...we all find it here!

[Just Deb]

How about some weight training? You can pick up inexpensive dumbbells and find exercises online. When my son was little that was really I could manage. I could stop and start again and usually did it during my favorite TV shows.

[chick_in_the_hat]

Welcome home, Camonil!
I started with just walking - like a half an hour every day to start. Later I added weight training and bicycling. You are exactly right that you need to find something you enjoy, try different things and commit to a month to keep it up. Exercise can grow on you if you give it a chance.