WELCOME DANY!!!
First off, congrats on the new job! Hope it's a good fit for you, that you are successful & enjoy what you do.
I know about the dear ole doctor advising you to drop the lbs. Mine did the same about a month ago. He didn't put me on any restrictions, just to eat healthier, move more & swap out the sodas I love for water/tea. So far I'm down 13 lbs. I do look at carbs, but what I do more of is making sure I get plenty of fruits/veggies, cut way back on things that are fried/starchy, look for things that are lean (chicken/turkey), watch my sodium (I have HBP) & make sure that I drink plenty of H2O.
Getting into a routine of exercising is spot on! Start out with what is comfortable, even if it's just walking 10-15 mins. a day & then build on it from there. Remember you didn't get to your current weight overnight, so it's not going to come off that way. Sad to say. Also maybe plan to exercise every other day or what ever works into your schedule, because some days are crazier than others. You can also "work out" through out the day: Like if you need to talk to someone, walk to where they are (if you can) & talk instead of calling them. Take a short walk on your breaks. It all adds up.
You didn't say when you see your doctor, but your goal is definitely do-able! I think with some simple changes you can loose that 10 & probably more. Won't it be nice to show the doctor? I know that is one thing I'm looking forward to in Nov.!!!
GOOD LUCK!! I'm right there with you!!
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