[ArmyGirl]

Hi there,

I've never been a memeber of a Forum before, but I have read lots of them

Just like everyone else here, I joined for the support to lose weight...for me it's my 'baby weight'. Even though my youngest baby is 8 years old!

I guess I can't even call it my 'baby weight' anymore since I now weigh more than when I was 9 months pregnant with her.

I know I didn't gain all this weight over night...it was a process...the same as it will be a process to take it back off.

Well, here's hoping that the recent changes I have made in my life (diet and exercise) will work for me. As you can tell, I am not very confident in my ability to acomplish my goal...and this is where all of you come in! I have spent the last couple hours reading through the many different threads and am thanking you all already! So many success stories out there...

Thanks for reading...

[Clumsy]

Hi ArmyGirl!

I'm new here too and an totally relate. My 'baby weight' is pushing 7 .

Do you have a strategy? Is there a certain diet or calorie limit you are following? Do you have a short term goal?

[Lakilaulea]

Welcome, ArmyGirl! I'm with Clumsy---do you have a plan or a certain diet your following? And what's made my weightloss easier for me this time around is not thinking of the "big picture." I have a total of 70ish pounds I need to lose, but my problem was concentrating too much on that high number. I found that if I break it up into smaller chunks, it seems much more doable. I'm setting my weightloss goals at 5 pounds. Each time I drop 5, I shoot for another 5. Much easier to stomach that way Goodluck!!

[penmage]

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[ArmyGirl]

I have completely changed the way I eat...cutting down on sugar intake and not eating out anymore as the 'quick fix' on busy nights. I go to the grocery store more often to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies I am more prepared now with healthy snacks 'ready to eat' (I get them ready a few days at a time - wash fruits and seperate into portions in baggies in the fridge)
I am also starting to exercise more often - my daughter and I are now taking a family Zumba class every Friday evening! It's fun and it makes me sweat! And I feel so good afterwards!
I also have set rewards for myself for every 5 lbs I lose starting with the first 10 lbs I loose! It's small little things like: buy a new workout shirt, a new pair of workout shorts...etc. - yes, I know it's kind of a waste of money cause hopefully within a few months they will be too big for me...but it will help keep me motivated in the meantime!
I am the type of person who needs to "see results", so I have also taken measurements (in case the scale doesn't drop like I think it should lol).
If anyone has any other tips or tricks that worked for them, please share!

[ArmyGirl]

I am also keeping a food journal - forgot to mention that in my last post. lol

[RVAscreenwriter]

Welcome, ArmyGirl! The first step to weight loss is committing. This forum has been helpful and inspiring to me. I hope that it is to you, too!

Making the lifestyle changes necessary in order to lose and keep the weight off isn't easy. I've been making changes incrementally, so that I wouldn't be too discouraged and give up. For example, when I started in April, I was 200 pounds. I started out with brisk walking five times a week, and then added in a light weights routine after I got my stamina up. There are plenty of ways to fit workouts into your busy schedule.

Stick with your decision!

[SunnySide99]

Hi ArmyGirl and welcome! Sounds like you are on your way!

I have to say that logging in here almost everyday has really helped me to stay on track. May I suggest finding a challenge or a support group to join? You will be able to check in often and get some support from others (whether you are doing great for the moment or not so great.)

I was going to also suggest new workout clothes, but you have already done that.

Keep us updated and I wish you the best of luck!