I'm Kristy. I'm new to this site, and I'm pretty excited about finding it.
I've always been heavy, since I was maybe 4 or 5 years old. By the time I hit middle school (age 11) I was wearing a womans size 22 in clothes. Sadly, because of that I've never thought much of my weight. However, recently I realized that something needed to change. So 3 weeks ago today I decided to start a jouney towards a healthier me.

When I began, I weighed 365lbs. I didn't exercise (although, I'm a semi-active person - a class of four year olds will do that for you!). I was a soda-addict & I never paid attention to what I was eating. I'm happy to say I have not had a single sip of soda in 3 weeks, I keep my calorie intake about 1700 calroies per day, and I'm eating healthier foods in general. Because of this I've lost 12 pounds (without exercising). Yay

The thing I seemed to be having the hardest time with was actual exercising, but last week I fixed that problem. I never knew a video game system could actually be good for you, but I love my Wii & the game "Walk It Out." It's made exercise a breeze for me!

I came to this site to find support & accountability. I figured if I met some people in the same boat as me then maybe it would be a little easier

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Hi Kristy,
The Wii is awesome isn't it? Welcome to 3FC, I look forward to getting to know you better. Sounds like your mind is in the right place to accomplish whatever you set out to do.

Learn

hi kristy!

i use 'walk it out' too! i love it i try to do at least 30 minutes a day on it. the little clock in the corner really helps.

Welcome :-) I'm pretty new here too, but I am loving these forums! You sound a LOT like me, and you also seem to really have your mind in the right place. I look forward to getting to know ya! :-)

Welcome! Sounds like you're off to a great start. Glad you found us. <3

Welcome and congrats on the not drinking soda anymore. I was a pepsi fanatic and about 1 year ago I stopped drinking pepsi as a need. So once in awhile I treat myself to a pepsi and it tastes so much better as a treat and not an every day thing. Keep up the good work with the exercising and being positive.

Lynn

Welcome! Just cutting out soda is huge. Yay for finding exercise you enjoy!

Thanks everyone!! The soda thing was a HUGE step for me & I'm really glad it wasn't nearly as difficult as I had anticipated. I think that was in part because I was finally ready, and determined, to start losing weight.

Hello Kristy!
I am new too, and I also think soda is going to be my biggest threat...great job on cutting it!
I wish you much luck on your journey!

Thanks! I was honestly surprised at how easy it was to actually give up the soda. I've tried so many times before, and always failed, so it was really great that I was able to give it up this time around! Good luck to you!!!!

I know it's been a while (I completely forgot about my own post, ), but I recently had the first drink of soda in the past 8 weeks, and it was disgusting! Lol.

YAYYY!!!! Great job staying away from the soda pop! I only drink diet when I do drink it but am trying to stick to water and crystal light only.

Thanks!!

I traded unsweet iced tea for soda. I tried diet soda and crystal light, but didn't care for either. They're both better (calorie/sugar-wise) than soda, so yay!