Hi! could a newbie get some advice?
Hi! I have been checking this site out on and off for the last month. Tonight, I finally got the urge to become a member, and start working on my weight loss journey. I am the type of person that says "oh, i can start my diet tomorrow..." but lately I am starting to feel like I might be running out of time and excuses to lose some poundage.
Heres the thing. I just started college in the fall, and swore I wouldn't gain the freshman 15...and I did! Not all 15, but about 10 anyway. And not from drinking (since I just choose not to), but from eating unhealthy food and an excessive amount too. I am feeling lousy about myself, and summer is coming around the corner. I have been trying to lose this weight, and a few more to boot, but I just keep eating and eating.
Today, I started looking at "******" thinking that would help--but when I started reading some of the things these girls/boys were saying, I had to ask myself "what are you doing girl!! this isn't you!!". I don't want it to come to that.
So, I joined this in hopes to get advice from real women who are struggling to get healthy the same way I am.
I am going to a family reunion in mid July, and would like to be about 10-15 lbs lighter then I am now. I figured if I started cutting back to 1,200 calories a day and burning 500...then I could accomplish this goal.
But because I have a hard tome saying no to sweets and candy--I am afraid this wont happen! Of course I know these treats are okay once in a while, but my "once in a while" is everyday haha.
What are some tips to help me say no to sugar, and yes to motivation and losing weight!?
I am going to start working harder then ever, in hopes to get into even better shape then I was last fall! Heres to summer, and a long journey a head!!
Thanks for any advice, tips, and comments to get me motivated.
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