hi all-

this is my first time ever trying to lose weight, eat healthy and my first time posting on a board.
until i was 21, i could eat anything i wanted and still stay thin.
i met my husband when i was 21 and with love came a sudden weight gain and it took me years to accept that i no longer could eat as much as i wanted.
we were binge eaters together but he could lose the weight with exercise.
even with lots of exercise, i couldn't stay thin.

i have a few questions for the veterans here:
1) how do you drink all the water necessary to lose weight - 8 cups a day, i believe.
i just hate water and always have.
is it really necessary?

2) has anyone lost weight w/o a ton of exercise?
i am overwhelmed and exhausted taking care of my infant son and running a small business and have little time to take a shower, less exercise.

i've been so inspired by the stories of weight loss and lifestyle change here - hope i can add my own success story someday.

thanks!
vera

forgot to mention i've already lost 5 pounds on weight watchers - finishing up my second week...

You are gonna find it so easy to learn this site , and everyone is so helpful!!! Glad to have you here with us!!!! good luck!

Hey Veracitarella!

Have you found our Weight Watchers forums yet? We have forums for those on both Flex and Core, so head on over and check it out.

Otherwise, jump in and post wherever. Can't wait to hear more from you soon!