[pioneeringOwl]

Hello, I am new to this website and am a bit nervous, both to be meeting new people and to start my weight loss. I'm at 211 lbs and want to get down to 150 within the year, so 61 lbs in 12 months. It's not my ultimate goal, but it just seemed more feasible to think I could lose five pounds a month.

In the meantime I have mini goals like fitting into a certain pair of jeans by Christmas or a special dress to a wedding this upcoming April. I'd like to be healthy enough to go backpacking with my husband next Spring.

That's about it for me. I'm glad to be here, and hope I can get to my goal with the accountability a site like this provides.

[Raisin5Cookies]

Welcome!

[merowi2]

Welcome aboard Owl,best wishes

[SocialWorkMama]

Welcome and good luck!!!

[dees_fitdreams]

Hi fellow newbie. Welcome and hope we can both reach our goals

[rosestara]

Welcome! I think you have a very reasonable goal!

[Chunkychick99]

Welcome & good luck!

[miniDoodles]

Hi pioneering

You can do this My goal was to lose about -25#. That was about 8 years ago & I did it in about 4 months. That might not seem like much to lose, but it's the same struggle to not Regain those fat pounds as it is for ppl that lose -50# & keeping that off.

I tried W.Watchers & TOPS diet groups. I think that we can use bits/tips from many diet plans, but ultimately they are exactly the same. Count our calorie intake & limit: saturated fat, sodium & increase our protein & fiber. That's how I got to my goal weight & also lost a extra -5#. I'm content w my weight & size & I haven't used any diets. I've eaten anything I want for +7 years by eating only 1-2 serving size of whatever I want, no counting calories, etc after I got to my size medium goal. I simply use measuring cups or small bowls/plates for the 1-2 serving size routine that became my eating lifestyle. I ate my favorite ice cream for my snack tonight, I put it in a cute mug that holds about 10-12 ounces of coffee. I only eat more than 2 servings of veggies.

I just got a Fitbit Charge 2 months ago to stay toned during the winter months & I love it I have friends here on 3FC on my buddy list & we support & challenge each other.

I hope that I was encouraging to you, by sharing my story. You can make your dreams & goals happen

Best Wishes Dee