Hello, and welcome to the boards! We all have different diets and/or exercise programs, but I think almost everyone will agree that it is important to drink lots of water and get plenty of exercise.
Myself, I am not on a strict diet. Rather, I am cutting down on fast foods and junk and adding more fruits and vegetables to my eating. I do the Tae-Bo exercise videos, because, for me, they give me a great feeling of strength and I feel very proud after I complete one.
If you want to follow a specific diet, let us know a little bit about preferences. Do you have a bit of a budget that you can spend? Would you prefer to have prepackaged meals, count calories/points, or modify what you are usually eating?
The same for exercise. Would you prefer videos? Do you like something slow and controlled like yoga or pilates? Something aerobic? Would you be willing to visit a gym? Do you prefer to do outdoor things like biking or hiking? Would you feel comfortable at an exercise class? Do you have any equipment?
I would recommend adding a ticker to your signature if you get a moment. They are a nice little tool that shows you your progress and I think they help to encourage you to work harder. Also, I recommend taking a few "before" pictures. It is not a fun task, but just think while you are taking them that it will be the last time you are ever at that weight.
Last edited by Nadia; 09-20-2007 at 06:24 PM.
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