This year I will lose this 100lbs. I have a great start, I am working out 7 days a week and I have way cut back on the amount of food I am eating. This last week I lost 6 lbs(yea I know a bit much for one week and I am not going to try to do it again.) and to treat myself I went out and bought a bracletts with silver beads that go on it.(Like troll beads but way cheaper!) For every 5lbs I lose I will buy my self a new bead. Right now I have the first bead that is a "B". Its the first letter in the word believe. I believe in my self and I will do this. I hope this will be a place that I can share my trip this year and get some support along the way.
Thank you,
Shelly

Shelly - Welcome to 3FC and the 300+ forum!

I work out every day too and so far it has been fine. I asked my trainer and he said it was OK as long as it's cardio (weight training is a different story). I set a goal of a minimum of 10 minutes a day, but most days now I am up to 30 - 40 minutes. Definitely join us in the ongoing tread.

Shelly: I've sent you a Private Message with a quick tutorial about the 300+ area. Glad to have you joining us.

Hey, that bead thing is a good idea. I wish you strings and strings of beads

Congrats on all that exercise

I think your bracelet idea is a great one! Wishing you luck on your endeavor!

LOL The bracelet is starting a new fad. A lady in our gym came into day with one on her wrist. When some one asked where she got it she told them about my plan and that she had just lost her first 5 lbs so she went out and got her one.!

good luck on your journey

All of the very best for your journey Shelly. It is a very exciting one and I know that you will receive the best of advice and support here.

The bracelet idea sounds perfect. I would have a bracelet AND a necklace by now I think... hey... good idea!

I exercise every day too. In fact, I exercise TWICE every day. I haven't had a problem so far, although sometimes I am a little too tired and still do it anyway. I'm not sure if I should be resting more.

It was interesting to hear Nancy mention about it not being good to do weight training every day. I may have to look into that more now as I just bought a home gym and don't want to overdo things. I will have the benefit of a trainer for one free session, so hopefully I can ask about that.

Your goal seems pretty realistic, which is a good move. Last year I lost almost 9 lbs a month every month, with lots of healthy eating and exercise, so your goal should be achievable I would say. I'm not sure about the 100 lbs exactly, but you should be able to get close to target I would imagine.

I look forward to reading many more posts from you.

Take care,

Zelma

Shelly, welcome!

You have set a formidable goal, and we will be here for all kinds of support!

I would only caution you not to get down on yourself if you are not hitting the goals you want -- sometimes our bodies don't behave as we would like -- and remember that you are doing great things to get healthy, and that's the ultimate goal!

I'm with you!! I think the bracelet is a great idea, I actually bought myself a charm bracelet with the intention of adding a charm for every goal!! Great minds think alike!!

Great idea with the bracelet thing. I am thinking of what I would like to reward myself with when I loss my first 10#. Maybe a book or something. I love jewlery but never remember to wear it.

ive put aside 10 bucks for every pound ive lost. when i hit my target, then i can buy new clothes. beyond that, it accrues interest, so i will have a nice wardrobe one day