booty to get you going? I know I do! I am a 27 yr old single mother who just made a commitment to herself to get rid of the chubb & pudge that has taken over her thighs, hips, stomach, & arms.

I believe I am on the right path so far, cutting out all the Pepsi & Mt. Dew and replacing it with water... the occassional Diet Pepsi creeps in every so often though. I don't have any specific plan I am following, but have my eye on weight watchers. Not sure how to follow though because I definatly don't have time for weekly meeting, and I know they offer the online thing... just skeptical of paying out money if it doesn't work... been there, done that. Anyone with any advise or opinions, please let me know.

I also joined a local gym last Friday, and have been every day working on Cardio for an hour with the exception of Sunday... I think 4 out of 5 days is better than nothing. I don't plan on going every day of the week, but would like to see me there atleast 3-5 days a week. I plan on doing my regular Tae-Bo at home on the days I am not at the gym.

Doe anyone have any advise for me, because I sure do want to make this work for me. Please let me know. Also, if you are looking for a buddy, look no furthur as I am more than happy to join you on your journey!!!

Hi Alissa! Sounds like you are on your way! I don't follow a "diet plan". I just decided to count my calories and if I want a teaspoon of chocolate chip cookie dough, then I have it and I count it into my daily caloric intake. It is so tough to fit exercise into a daily routine. I went to our local hotel and did my own water aerobic exercises for about a month. But then we started some home remodeling projects(3 done, 3 to go)and I haven't been back. Hopefully the remodeling is having the same effects. At least it seems like it is. Keep me posted by either e mail or PM me. Hope to talk to you soon!
Ann

cut out the junk food. eat smaller portions,fiber (salad,fruit and veggies) and drink lots of water. exercise helps alot. good luck glen

Sounds like me!
I've been doing South Beach...sorta...since December. When I say sorta, well, I'm a SAHM on a budget & can't always afford to buy the "light" cheese when the generic stuff is on sale. Same with meat - I can't afford to make a whole chicken & only eat the white meat...so I'm doing a loose interpretation!
I have greatly increased my veggies & yogurt while cutting back on the processed foods (bye-bye Hamburger Helper!) & sweets (okay - still working on that one! ). I'm down about 21lbs but have quite a bit left to hit my ultimate goal...& if all goes well I might set an even lower goal in the future.
Exercise is not my friend. I'll find any excuse not to do it! I know I need to but the actual "doing" is a whole different ball game!

If you want to chat & buddy up - I'm ready to get the show on the road. I need to get past the cravings & start exercising on a regular basis.

Hey congrats on the better choices already. I have followed weight watchers and it fits my life well. I understand that it isn't for everyone but it sounds like you could really benefit from it! For the 2.5 years I have considered myself using the program, I didn't attending meetings for half of that. Meetings aren't necessary...if you find support here, the program can still be successful. In fact, when I lost 75 lbs, I did ALL of that without meetings!

Good luck and hope you are well.

PS, I need the kick in the *** way more