Hi everyone, my name is Cindy and I live in the high desert of California. I am married to a wonderful man who has grown with me over the last 12+ years. We both are once again on the road to a much needed lifestyle change. I am a first time grandma and at this point that is a huge motivation. I fear that if I continue I will not be able to be active in his life.

I could really could use your help. I have struggled with my weight since childhood. Once again I have had enough and have gone on "plan" (I'm so sick of that word). I've been here so many times before and decided I cannot do this on my own.

My plan is to eat two well balanced meals along with three mini meals or snacks per day. Keeping my calorie intake under 1300. I will use the treadmill daily and bowflex every other day.

I look forward to being an active member and hope that you will help me stay true to myself.
__________________
186/181/125

It sounds like you have a good plan, I would plan on starting the day with a healthy , low calorie breakfast. Good luck!

Welcome

Come join us in the WW forum under Health Focused Friends. We love to have you pop in.

Congratulations on wanting to exercise every day & eat healthier.

If you're counting calories, you may be interested in the Calorie Counters section under Diet Central. Make sure you take your time in looking around the site & posting wherever you're comfortable.

Best of success!

Hey there!

Yes, please do check out the "Calorie Counters" forum...it's an awesome spot!

You might also want to pay a visit to any of our forums by age range or amount to lose...bottom line, look around, find a spot, and settle in.

Can't wait to get to know you better!

Glad you joined us! I am looking forward to getting to know you! You CAN do this! Really! And 3FC is an awesome place for support, encouragement, and advice!

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I am finding the site very informative; maybe even a tad bit overwhelming. There are so many different sections to explore but think I have found a few that will really help me on my journey.

I am a firm believer that you get out of something what you put into it so I will apologize now if I over post. What can I say I have way too much time on my hands. I have also made it very easy to incorporate exercise with reading/posting here on the boards. I have set up my treadmill as a "walkstation". I put the leaf from my dining room table across the arms so I can have my laptop. As I type I am on the treadmill. Takes a bit longer to type (correction of errors) but a good use of time.

Here is a pic of my set-up.



Thanks again for the welcome. I look forward to getting to know each of you also.

That set up is brilliant!

Just wanted to say Hi and from another CA chick.

Thanks Gina, that is where I am now. It really does make the hour go by fast. Won't be able to do this when I increase my speed but for now it is the perfect motivator.