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Hi everyone!

I just had my routine physical this week, and I've had it. I weighed in at 243 pounds, and it's time to do something about this. My blood pressure and cholesterol were fine...which makes me feel guilty :/ My body is doing its part, but the conscious decisions I make to over-eat and not exercise, are eventually going to catch up to me.

I'm 32 years old and have a wonderful boyfriend. We are saving for marriage/a home, and hope to have all of this in place within 12 months. At that time, I would like to stop preventing pregnancy, and begin letting nature take its course. I imagine I'm pretty fertile because I got pregnant last year while faithfully taking birth control (ended up in miscarriage), but only time will tell. It is my goal to be in a healthy weight range while trying to get pregnant.

My biggest issue is that I feel as if I'm depriving myself if I don't eat everything I want/everything in sight. And I don't like to cheat myself. I'm going to journal and try to get a lot of these unhealthy feelings and emotions about food out in the open. So here's to a better, healthier head space and lifestyle!

Hello and welcome to 3FC!

I know what you mean about feeling like you're depriving yourself. I'm calorie counting and what works for me is nothing is off limits, its just all about portion control. Eating cake every so often when I want it may not be the fastest way to weight loss, but it is the most sustainable for me.

Good luck on your journey and congratulations for taking the first step!

Best of luck to you on your journey! I really find that journalling my food REALLY really helps keep me on plan. I'm about 5 weeks in and I can actually say I'm looking forward to exercising now. Never thought that would happen! :D

Welcome!

thanks everyone! I'm feeling really good about what I'm attempting to accomplish, but I know there will be days when I just want to stop my efforts and revert back. I'm hoping to call on this site for inspiration.

portion control is my first goal. so here's to trying to get this under control!

good luck everyone :)

Welcome, pumpkinheads!