Hello Everybody, I am ready to lose 5 lbs first. I am ready to give it away. I am ready to eat breakfast with fiber in it. Drink lot of water. Move a lot.....a lot. i am starting it right now.I have a vision of myself where i made the journey as much fun as the destination. Way to Go JO:-)

Hi! It sounds like you've made some realistic goals to get healthy, way to go!!

What's your exercise plan like?

Great job!!! I think those are the basic steps everyone needs to take in order to lose weight. If you're anything like me though, don't get frustrated with #'s in the begining, remember this is all new to your body, introduce it at a comfortable pace.

Woohoo! Sounds like you're ready to go! Good luck - hope to see you 'round the boards!

I also think its easier to make small do-able changes and over time you will get great results. Great start!

Its Overwhelming to see i have people with me. I have started writing a food journal. I am making a note of each food that goes in to my stomach. I did observe that i was taking in food when i am not hungry. writing a journal really helped me to reduce the intake of unnecessary calories. In this journey each moments is becoming a life changing moment. A change for which i am ready to make in my life forever.

Writing on here helps me reduce unnecessary calories, too! Food journal is a wonderful idea! Don't forget to write it down BEFORE you eat it. Might I also suggest TheDailyPlate.com there you can research everything you eat (including most/all label foods) and and it will put down your calories, fat, sodium, sugar...etc. Using the dailyplate, 3fc and working out combined have wonderful tools in my weight-loss journey.

You are starting to workout? Have you taken a look at how many calories per day would work for you?

HI All, I have reduced 4 lbs in 13 days.I am eating whole wheat bread for breakfast , brown rice for lunch and progressive soup for dinner. I am excercising for 5 days a week. I joined boxing classes i really enjoy that class.And also all your support helps me a lot. Thank you gals.

Hi All ,Do really weight watchers, nutri system and Jenny craig work....is there any one tried any of these....whats your opinion???

Congrats on your new commitment! I think what you're doing is awesome but I do have a couple questions/comments:

Is what you described really what you're eating? I am a carb lover (addict) myself but you might want to add some veggies/protein to the mix to keep you more full and to get enough vitamins/nutrients. Also, that doesn't seem like enough food for kickboxing 5x a week, are you walking around hungry?

JO: Hey nice to see your comments. I don't believe in dieting or starving. I eat 5 small meals in a day. I eat from 1500 to 1800 calories per day. I eat veg dishes for example one cucumber + one tomato (dice them into small cubes) three tbsp of non fat yogurt mix them with 1/2 cup of water (can add salt optional). It keeps me full for four complete hours. And i eat fruit salads like One apple+ one pear thats a great snack if i am eating for dinner i put slim fast in it.so i discovered these two which work for my appetite. However i am big fan of progressive soups.They fit my busy lifestyle. I go to 3 cardio classes in which boxing is included and 2 days strengthening exercises.

I am also ready to lose this crazy weight. my goal is to lose 3 pounds by next monday. I'm starting with weekly goals, that way they seem more doable. and i know they will add up in the end
it's so nice to meet all of you. thank you all for being here for each other.

Hi All, Last week was awesome i went to yoga class, 2 strengthening classes 3 cardio. I even went to cycling class. I felt so good. I even tried DR. OZ's drink which oprah calls "a glass of fresh". It was good. I lost one more pound. I am good to go. I know i will reach my traget. I am more confident and strong.