I've been aware of 3 Fat Chicks for several years now, and always found it a great resource for recipes and information. Don't know why I never thought to join before now.
I've been trying all my adult life, as well as most of my later childhood, to get a grip on myself and beat this weight thing, once and for all. Never have. I've done it all.....extreme measures and not so extreme. Once I see how things go here, maybe I'll have an opportunity to share some of my experiences.
Like many of you, I know a LOT about what healthy nutrition is. I study and read constantly. I know HOW ...... I just have never successfully put into practice all that knowledge long enough to get to goal and KEEP myself there. Never really have come close. As I get older, I find in myself a lot more understanding of the barriers I have placed in my OWN path. I'm sure many of you here on this forum have experienced the scourge of self-sabotage. For whatever reason, we do our own selves in much of the time.
KNOWING what you are doing to yourself, I think, is the first step necessary to overcoming it all. So, a couple of months ago, I drew up for myself a plan of attack, and am having at it with a gusto. I feel quite optimistic..... really enthusiastic. What I haven't had is a group of friends to share it all with. Today, I hope I've found it, here with all of you. You guys have experienced all that I have, and I'm sure, even more.
So, I've put all of my acquired knowledge together, and have become a Calorie Counter. I do have a structure, a pattern that I follow, but those calories do count..... so I count them. I just make sure I consistently make healthy choices. TASTY healthy choices. You gotta like your food, or you will never make it work, long term. And I'm in it for the long term. A pattern of eating that should work for the rest of my life.
Ok, I've rattled on for long enough. I DO tend to be a tad long-winded at times.
I'm going to spend some time this evening just reading through the posts here, looking for a spot to place myself. I really hope that in the days, weeks and months to come I can learn a lot more about all of YOU. pattyjo
