I'm really excited!! I stumbled on this site last night, and was relieved to see such a site exists, as I'm very close to starting a calorie controlled diet with regular exercise.
I've tried this diet once before about 3 years ago, just to keep the girls at work quiet because they were all doing it just before xmas. So, I gave it a go and actually lost 7lbs in 4 weeks which I was quite impressed with.
Anyway, about 2 weeks ago, I had to go to the doc to sort out an ear infection, and while I was there she popped me on the scales... Needless to say I was HORRIFIED!!
I've never been a skinny minnie. As a kid/teen I would play rugby and do a lot of swimming and horse riding. I was always fairly well built. Then, as I hit my 20's and after a serious relationship breakdown, the weight seemed to pile on without me really giving two hoots.
Anyway, long story short.
My partner and I have been trying to get pregnant now for about 2 years, and I have a few issues which is stopping us at the moment. My hope is that if I shift some of this weight that has been with me all these years it might happen let alone change other parts of my life.
So, here goes. Thursday 19th April 2012 is the day it all begins. Only because I'm unemployed and shopping can't be done until I get my money.
Strange how I'm excited about this... other people hate the idea of going on a diet. I suppose I'm excited because I know what the real goal is at the end of this long road... Hopefully the pitta patta of little feet...