hello and
I am currently doing calorie counting. I like it because no foods are officially "off limits". I can basically eat anything as long as i practice moderation and common sense. I try to choose healthy calories that give me the biggest bang for the buck, but it is nice to know, if someone has a birthday and i eat a peice of cake, it doesnt ruin my day or program. I just work it in to fit in the calories for the day.
I have lost weight before doing WW. I lost 115 pounds in about year and a half. Decided i didnt need WW anymore (because i missed two meetings, they wouldnt give me the dang 100 pound ribbon
...long story). Anyway. I liked WW a lot because their plan gives you a lot of flexability, like calorie counting. It just seems practical for a lifetime. Some diet plans dont allow pizza or subway. Is it really realistic to NEVER HAVE pizza or NEVER have to grab food on the run?
So i opt for plans where you can basically eat anywhere, as long as you watch your calories. I liked the weigh ins of WW, but then again i hated them. I knew the weeks i had been good and it was just water weight, but they would give me this look
...it just urked me. that is why i am going calorie counting this time around.
I had to start slow too with exercise. I was TERRIBLY and embarrasingly out of shape.
It got to where i was out of breath just changing out the wash. Crazy that i let myself get that way. So i started slow with walking, pilates, and yoga. Mixing it up, so i didnt get bored with either.
At this point, i can tell a HUGE difference in my endurance. I swim 5 days a week with my daughter (7 yo).
And i walk my dogs while my kids ride their bikes. Sometimes i ride mine, but my dogs pout if i dont walk them. And i still do the pilates and yoga. I like gardening and hiking too. Start with baby steps.
You will be amazed at how fast your body wants to get back in the game of being healthy.
The important thing is: find something that works for YOU for LIFE.