[NZ Rach]

:: Deep Breath::.......

Hi All,

I finally decided to introduce myself.

I'm Rachel, 31 and am hoping to lose just over 100lbs / 50kg

i'm in that group of people who get told " Oh, dont worry, you have big bones, dear". Except I decided to call them on it.
At my heaviest 258lb / 117kg I had my measurements taken. My wrist was 6 inches. That puts me in the small bones category..Hence my decision to lose weight for good.
Well, that and I want to fit into jeans for Winter !!!

Soooo... 12 days ago I started properly.
Exercising every day and simply keeping my calories under what I need to maintain my weight.
All going well so far but I'm a comfort eater (Big shock ) I just need to stay strong and hope this is the forum to keep my mind off the eating !!!

Bye for now,

Rachel.

[JayEll]

Hey there, kiwi!



Yeah, I know what you mean, I'm small boned and always have been, and that "big boned" stuff just never worked.

Are you using a calorie tracker? That's been helpful for me. I count calories in and calories out. Do you do any activities like walking, other exercise?

Browse around the forums--lots going on here.

Cheers,
Jay

[WindyCityChick]

Hi Rachel, greetings from another Rachel (glad to see you spell it the "correct" way )

Anyway, welcome to 3FC. I started at a higher weight than you, so I know your goal can be achieved if you keep yourself focused. My basic approach has been the same as yours - watch what I eat, and exercise regularly. Turns out it's a pretty simple formula after all. As Jay suggests, tracking calories is very helpful in making sure you keep things on track.

Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.

[MaryL]

Hi there, another Kiwi from Auckland. Welcome to the boards. My name is Mary, I am doing weight watchers at home, with the help of different sites I have found. They are right, counting and tracking your food intake really helps you know what you are eating. I find I have better days if I write it down. 258 down to 244, you are doing great, Well Done