Newbie Needs A Wholelottahelp!
 

:^: Hi, I'm new to the site and the weight loss challenge. I don't own a scale and used one at my Grandma's the other day and OMYGOD! I was 180lbs. I'm 5'4"... I work with a bunch of sugaraholics who think it's OK to be big. I feel so unhealthy. I want to be able to keep up with my VERY active 5 year old. I feel like such a hypocrite when I sign her up for swimming, gymnastics and soccer and then don't do anything for myself. HELP ME PLEASE. I have a plan, sort of. I want to buy a bicycle but worry I won't use it. I need to set a walking goal that I can reward myself with this bike. Should I go for a weight goal or amount walked goal? I am on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Anyone near me? Hope to hear from someone soon. I need to know someone is on my side. Thanks. :)
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Hi!
 

I'm new as well, can't get on everyday but have been helped a lot just by reading other people's info. I used to live in Whidbey Island Washington. It's gorgeous up there, so at least if you walk you'll have beautiful surroundings. :) I completely understand about the work situation, it's one of my big battles too. I'm a nurse on the night shift and every shift there is a crazy amount of sugar/chips to be had. They get hard to resist once I'm tired. :dizzy: Good luck, and let me know if you hear any good ideas for learning to ignore not so nutritious food. ;)

I'd suggest just buying the bike now and getting out on it :) If you want to use it as a reward though, I'd suggest going by miles walked. I think it's always better to reward behavior rather than the capriciousness of the scale ;)

I'm in your general neighborhood btw, I'm over in Kitsap County :wave:

Hi Gals,
I too am here in Washington. I am 32, 5-4 and single and in the Fairwood area (South King County - also known as Renton/Maple Valley Kent border).. I am so unhappy that I have let myself get to the weight I have. I am slowly trying to get the energy to start exercising again. Right now just trying to get thru the day. Best wishes to us all.