i guess this is the first step!
 

Hi all,,

Im new here! Don't know where to start!

I need to lose about 60 lbs... my first goal is 28 lbs.


Help. I have no idea how Im going to do it.

Every journey begins with the first step and you just took it.

what is working for me so far is calorie counting. I am also taking Alli. Alli keeps me in line and afraid to eat anything high fat if you know what I mean! LOL!

The best thing working for me is that I keep a food log. I write down everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) I eat. I make sure what I eat doesn't go over 1800 calories. Sometimes this means I have to plan some of my meals ahead of time.

good luck! :carrot:

Hi! I am also sorta new too (even though i joined in 06 i never posted much) and looking for a buddy. I want to lose 72 pounds and think I will try calorie counting. I did that a few years ago and lost 60 pounds in 4 months. Wanna give it a go?

I have been counting weight watchers points. I ve done it before so I have some of the points memorized by now. I also have to lose about 60 but short term is 20. for now.
good luck!

yay for you! You are here. I just joined, but I have been going at weight loss for years! And I study nutrition and am in school for nursing.

I think the absolute best and healthy plans are the calorie counting type..ww is a type of plan like this..but it's less time consuming if you know what you are doing..

I used to keep food journals, and I love that method too...I maintained my pre-pregnancy weight of 145 lbs very well with food journals...and kept my eating disorders in check by doing so...I still journal with ww. I think that is the only way to be completely honest with yourself...

As much as I love nutrition--I am cardio challenged. I love to lift weights--but could care less for cardio--especially BORING machines...and boring walks..

FOR ME: Dance Dance Revolution and a good mp3 player...music motivates me and I love to dance...

light weight lifting is also very beneficial for fat loss..so I definitely recommend it! Muscle burns fat.

this forum is VERY helpful..read the stickies...and enjoy your time here..