[Christyne]

Hi everyone, I live in Virginia and just joined our local Y through a free membership from work. Well, actually, I didn't just join, I've been going off and on (as much as I can) for about 3 weeks now. Well, I started in weighing in at I believe 172 (I'm 5'3") and now I'm down to 172. My thing is that I start getting aggravated because I think I should be losing more than I am. I eat well and all but I just don't know....

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and get some tips from all you experts!

Christyne

[Ellen]

Hi Christyne! Welcome! I am not much of an expert, but I can give you one good bit of advice...NEVER give up! I have a lot of metabolic issues that make losing extremely difficult. I may stay the same for weeks and weeks, but I keep telling myself it is better than gaining. If you are eating well, getting exercise, you are at least getting healthier even if the scale doesn't show a loss. That is worth all the effort!