Newbee in need of buddy's Help!!!!!!! - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Deb3677 · 06-22-2005, 07:23 PM

Hi

I am new to this forum and am looking for a buddy to help with my weight loss. I am currently at 180lbs and need to get down to 140. I haven't really exercised in about 4 years. I rode a bike the other day for 2 miles...boy was I winded!

I have swelling in my left foot....nothing serious...but I have a tendency to retain fluid. I have lost 8 lbs and feeling much better, but I have a ways to go to reach my goal

. To be honest I never really dieted much and I really don't know where to start. The 8lbs I lost was from this fad diet I tried for a week. I hear that you will gain all that back when you go off the diet.

Menu's, tips, recipies, anything that would help would be appreciated!

Thanks
Deb

etalboy · 06-22-2005, 07:56 PM

Sorry about your fluid problem. Sounds uncomfortable. When I retain I feel like a sausage wanting to burst out of my skin. I have not dont to well with my diet plans either. I have 30 lbs to lose, but would love to lose 35. I guess 1 would be a good start.

Would be nice to have someone to keep tabs with. I work from home a lot and eating is VERY available.

Deb3677 · 06-22-2005, 08:33 PM

Good to hear from you etalboy...Yes sure would be nice to keep tabs with someone in the same boat! I also work from home alot and I know what you mean about food availability! I joke alot about the sea food diet I have been on for the past four years.........I see food......I eat it!

aerodawn · 06-22-2005, 09:41 PM

Hi, I too need to lose, about 50 lbs. I'm doing WW from home. A friend copied her material and gave it to me to get started. There is also a fantastic WW cookbook that tells you how to prepare meals and how many points they are. This will help you get a feel for portion control. I've lost 8 pounds so far. Hope this helps. Good luck and I'm here for you if you want a buddy!!! Dawn

Deb3677 · 06-23-2005, 10:38 AM

Hi Dawn
It would be wonderful to have a buddy. I am looking to lose around 35 lbs. I don't know anything about WW except that it is a point system, however I don't know how many points I would be allowed in order to lose the weight I need to. I really don't have the time to go to meetings and or to join. Do you know how their point system works?
Good luck to you also !
Deb

Deb3677 · 06-23-2005, 11:15 AM

jaymek · 06-23-2005, 11:29 AM

welcome to this site. I have also just started my diet last Saturday, I feel this webiste very encouraging and helpful. Once you get into a routine of working out it will get much easier. Good luck to you.