I am 33 years old (34 in just a few short weeks!) and I am about a hundred pounds overweight. I am basically just starting this journey so I need all of the support and accountability that you could provide.

My first and current goal is not actually a weight loss goal but a habitual gym routine. My job is such that I can usually sneak away for a couple of hours during the day to go to the gym so I have absolutely no excuses.

So far I have been to the gym 4 days in a row. My short term goal is to go 28 days in a row (because word on the street is that it takes 28 days to develop a habit). I am realistic about the fact that I can't go to the gym every day for the rest of my life but I also don't think that this particular 28 day goal is that much of a commitment in the big scheme of things.

Anyway, so it is nice to meet all of you and thank you you in advance for all of your help!

Good plan! I hope you go through with the whole 28 days!! =]

What kind of exercise are you getting at the gym??

Hello~I am 33 also...I started with 109 lbs to lose back in November 11th 2008 and a little over 9 months later I Just have 34 more to go So that is very Much in reach for you.
(If I can do it Anyone can) Anyways Counting calories is what I do and have had excellent results with.....And I walk ~I Am sooooo tired ~My son is in clogging and we just got home~So I just wanted to welcome you and let you know~ YOU CAN DO THIS~GOODLUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Message me anytime if you need a friend in your journey. Off to get some zzzzzzzzzzzz.

Nikeolie - I try to workout for an hour each day, randomly varying between the bike, the treadmill, the cross trainer, and weights. I am not at all familiar with weight training so I only use the weights when my husband comes with me. The bike hurts my butt, the treadmill gives me blisters on the bottom of my feet, and the cross trainer is just plain difficult so I try to pick between the lesser of the evils that day. I am actually starting to enjoy the challenge of the cross trainer (but don't tell anybody I said that!)

Lori259 - I am definitely going to start working on my diet soonbut I am afraid if I amke too many changes at once my body and mind will freak out. And, believe it or not,the gym is easier to wrap my mind around right now so I thought I would start with that and *hopefully* it will lead me to wanting to eat healthier as well.

Thank you both for the warm welcome!

Hi and welcome to 3FC!


Good luck with your goals

Hugs
Michelle

Hello and welcome!

Cheers,

J

good morning~I totally understand....Good luck with everyting.
So nice to meet you too.

Hi there and welcome

Good for you! Exercise is the key! Do you go to the gym every day?

Hello and welcome, I am new as well.