JenniK!
Oh, you are here and we are glad to share with you, and have you share with us. You know, I notice the ever charming Jacqui_D, who was one of the first to welcome me to 3FC a little over a month ago, has made some great suggestions already. Yup- sounds good to me! She's a wealth of info and inspiration. Too, as a matter of fact, I noticed that all three of us (you, me and Jacqui_D) all are starting appx the same weight and ending up at about the same place too! Very interesting.
Too, just a side note: I am about 2 hours west of you, in Rock Falls, IL (near Dixon, IL, if you know where that is).
MrsKevin
New to the site & looking for tips on how to start!
It sounds like simple counting calories might work best for you. I've seen on here where you can download an app on your computer and phone that helps you keep track. If I remember correctly, one app is fitnesspal and another is fitday. Maybe someone here will be able to verify that and tell you more about them. The good thing about counting calories with your busy schedule is that there are no restrictions on what or when you can eat as long as you stay within your calorie range (most people do 1200-1500 calories a day). Of course, eating healthy foods is ideal for the vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, etc. There is a Calorie Counters forum under the Diet Central section here. Weight Watchers might also be a good choice. WW assigns points to foods and all you have to do is count the points. I believe there is a WW online so you wouldn't have to go to meetings. Plus there is a WW forum here at 3FC. Counting calories, however, is free. WW has a membership fee. Whichever plan you choose, whether it's one of these or another, good luck!
