my name is leandra, i started at 268 , am now 258, i am only 5'2 so hope for a goal of 120 lbs, taking it 5 little lbs at a time. currently i am just counting calories and watching portion sizes and trying to exercise 30 mins 5 times or more a week but excercise is my biggest issue. Well if anyone thinks we are a match please post or PM or find me in yahoo.

thanks
lea

I think that you are off to a great start!
I have done the same as you, I do small goals (5-10lbs) a month. I try not to focus on my main goal because that to me is so discouraging..Like something that I will never make. So by doing it in pieces gives you a joy knowing that you DID IT!
I started the tredmill about the same as you (its so boring) so I started buying books on cd's to listen to and before I knew it I was up to 45 min and so on.
If you wanna chat anytime just IM me.
Good Luck and once again it sounds like you are doing a great job already!!

Hi leandra! I'm 2 inches taller with about 20 pounds more. This losing thing is tough, I don't feel like I've lost a pound this week. My pants were tight (I was hoping it was menstrual bloating) when just last week they weren't. *Sigh* And I have my 5 year old son home on Spring Break (so there is more of a tendency to eat with him and snack throughout the day).

Just wanted to say that you can do it! We'll be here to support you all the way!

Angela

Hey Lea,
Im 5'6 and 278 lbs, wanting to lose 130 lbs. I am ok with working out once I start, kicking and screaming to get me to start that is.
Food is my problem,,,sometimes forget Im on a diet and eat the carbs.
Would like to have a buddy to have to be accountable with...do the support each other,,,kick each others butt when needed,,,lol