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HI. I am new here & I dont even know where to start... :( ..a little about myself. I am 26 yrs old. Currently reside in Georgia & am too heavy :o ..haha...I started out @ 115 until a badddd preg. in which I gained almost 100 lbs. & wasnt able to loose it..The sad thing,the gain wasnt due to eating..Then I got preg. again & didnt gain as much,but didnt loose much after the fact either..I was lucky w/my 3rd preg. to loose all the weight gained this go around BUTTT , i still carry aroung my weight from the other 2..I need to loose the weight...I am going NUTS! I dont know where to start ,so I thought i would start here.. Any hints of advice would be GREATLY appriciated.... i am now 210...I would LOVE to be 125..My 10 yr. class reunion is comming up in 05 & I would love to look like I did in h.s.
Jami

Hi Jami! Glad you found us, and welcome. Just wondering....how tall are you, and what sort of "build" do you have (i.e., apple, pear, etc).
Looking forward to knowing more about you!! (-;

Thank you...I am 5'3 &1/2...I honestly dont know what kind of build i am maybe upside down pear??lol...from my legs down i am still skinny... my face is a little chubby & my main prob. is mid section...(arms are ok)...Jami

Jami- we're glad to have you here.

Thank You Jenicra


Jami

Jami--sounds like you might be an "apple" body shape (I'm just guessing). Apples tend to carry more weight around their midsections/stomachs, while pears are heavier in the hips/thighs. Your weight goal sounds nice & reasonable for your height!

Jami, unfortunately, there is no one plan that works for everyone. You just have to kind of find it for yourself. Ask yourself these questions:

*How much time can I spend exercising a week? Then, schedule it! You may find that you think, say 30 min, seven days a week of cardio is going to be enough, but it may not be. That's what I thought at first, but I kept maintaining instead of loosing. If it doesn't work, up you time or exertion level. As you body changes, you'll have to make changes in your routine too. Don't be discouraged if you have to start out small...each expedition is started with a single step.

*What activities do I like to do? If it's walk, then walk, if it's biking, then bike, if you like to go to a guy, go. But if you keep doing things you really don't like, then you're not going to stick with them. Go to a library or video store and rent exercise tapes to try them out. Try new activities, you may be suprised!

*What type of diet can I maintain? The definition of "diet" is just what you eat, it's not necessarily things you eat or don't eat to lose weight. You can use certain plans (ie Weight Watchers, South Beach, Atkins, the list can go on...) but ask yourself, what foods am I willing to give up? If none, than Weight Watchers may be the route for you. Or even just plain trying to eat healthier. It's all about moderation!

Keep in mind that you're trying to make a lifestyle adjustment, not just a 12 month crash diet. Hang in there when you fall of the wagon, we've all been there! Keep coming back here, we love to hear updates & it's a great place to rant, sob, & definitely rejoice!

Welcome Aboard!

Hi Jami-- from another Jamie! Hope to see you around!