[Blue Serenity]

Hi everyone!

I didn't see an "August" thread anywhere and wasn't sure where to say "Hello" so I just started a new topic. I'm fairly new to 3FC and have already decided to change my plan. I started out following "YOU: On a Diet" but have determined that I'm getting nowhere fast with that plan, so I've decided to add calorie counting to see where that takes me.

I see this is a busy forum and look forward to meeting everyone. I consider myself a "tough case" because I have a hard time sticking to any diet for long and get really tired of counting calories, so I came to 3FC hoping it would keep me motivated. (So far it has! I've had a rough 3 weeks since joining, but I'm sure I'm better off being here than trying to go it alone). Everyone has been so encouraging and helpful! So I have hope this time around!!!

I'll be checking out the threads now. Take care!

[jimaterry]

Welcome to calorie counters No plan is going to be easy, and i know all about getting 'bored' with stuff lol... but i like calorie counting because NOTHING is off limits.. if its TOM and im dying for something sweet, i can have some but i know i just have to work it into my cals for the day... it's the 'least' restrictive plan i have found so that is a plus in my book lol... again, welcome and good luck hun

[chick_in_the_hat]

You can do this. I don't know if I ever "enjoyed" logging my foods....but it's habit now. Sometimes you've got to do stuff that's less than fun to get what you want.

I have learned to enjoy exercise....so at least part of it's fun.

[BuuBuu]

Hi Blue Serenity! WELCOME! i just started Calorie Counting this month and believe me... i like this ALOT better than ALOT of different diets i have tried and i have tried them all i mean THEM ALL... Calorie Counting seems to be effortless to me... i can have whatever i want really... i just have to keep myself in check! so i Plan My Day... you will have alot of fun here! everyone is So Kind and Knowledgeable! just ask anything and they jump right in! I LOVE THIS FORUM!!!

[Beverlyjoy]

Welcome~ and good luck on your journey to better health.

[Melly30]

Welcome and good luck!
Melly

[Quillie]

Hope it helps! I'd like you to stay around, maybe you should look for a buddy? It's harder to quit when somebody else is depending on you.

ETA I feel like Tinkerbell now

[cdiem4994]

Welcome and good luck!

[bargoo]

Welcome and good luck!

[sxulcmnky]

welcome to calorie counting... i have lost ~40lbs since i started doing it... i love it because i can have anything i want... i just have to account for it

[FB]

Hey! Welcome!

I never tolerated logging my food very well in the past. This time, with the help of my computer it's a breeze. Fitday and The Daily Plate are a godsend.

You can do it!

[Shawski]

I've had a lot of success with counting calories in the past. I's lost as much as 30 lbs in 4 months. I hope to loose that same by January.

FB - I agree that the Dialy Pate is a godsend. Calorie King has worked for me in the past, but it's no longer free. I was paying for it b/c I couldn't find a free forum that I was comfortable with until Daily plate.

[Blue Serenity]

Wow! Thanks so much for the warm welcome! It's so nice to meet you all.

It sounds like most everyone is doing great with counting. That's good to hear! I've had a good start to counting these last two days, I'm right on track. I think I was dreading having to count like a teenager dreads doing his homework. LOL (I just want to live my life and not be accountable to a calculator. hehehe) But I know it's what I've got to do.

I think I'll check out the Daily Plate. I have used Mypyramid.gov in the past but maybe a fresh start elsewhere will help.

Thanks again for all the welcomes!