[ShylahEQ]

I just wanted to introduce myself

I started my weight loss experience back in October 2009. I was nearing my 30th birthday and my scale read 292 pounds. I started with the Optifast diet at the local hospital through a weight management program. I talked with a lot of people and found that only around 5% of people were successful with the diet and the rest ended up with bariatric surgery. I decided that I wanted a lifestyle change and that would just take me owning up to my food choices and increasing my physical activity, so I decided to go along the road on my own.

I'm down to 270 pounds and have stalled completely. I'm hoping that I can kick myself back in gear and the motivation these forums (and everyone here) will provide will help me along.

My goal is to be 199 by the time I hit my 31st birthday in December. 10 months and 71lbs to go!

[Justwant2Bhealthy]

to 3FC's SHYLA ~ Congrats on the weight you have lost already. What plan are you on now? Are you doing calorie counting? Sometimes you have to shake things up a bit to get things moving again, ie vary how many calories you eat each day, say 1600/1800/1500/1700 ... and so forth (this is just an example). Take a look at the maintainers and the goal sections and read the stories of those who have lost weight for tips.

This is a very supportive place; and there are lots of great people here who will gladly help you with ideas too. We have age & weight related forums, food plan & exercise threads, tons of info, and so much more. Take a look around, read lots, then just jump right in wherever you feel comfortable ...

[ShylahEQ]

Thanks for the welcome. Counting calories, limiting carbs and adding exercise is all that I'm doing now. Trying to follow the gestational diabetes diet I was on when I was pregnant really. For some reason though, I don't stick to it as well when I'm not worrying about my baby. Though I should be worrying about me, sometimes we have strange priorities in regards to ourselves. So, I have it in my mind this is for me, but it helps that I want to be there for my son for a long time, so in the end, I use him for inspiration.

That's a great idea on changing up the calories. I try to stay around 1500, maybe I should change a few days that I know I won't be working out to 1200 to counter balance. Thanks for the suggestion!

[phojo]

Shyla,

I know that a stall in your progress is so frustrating but it is really a little bump in the road and we all have those in our way. Just mix things up a bit and see what happens. I applaude you for your acccomplishments this far .