[flowingair]

Hi, I'm having trouble getting started. I'm keeping a diary, drinking water, and hope to begin exercising. I just had surgery on my leg and the doctor just cleared me to start exercising again. Any suggestions would be appreciated. :broc

[Lekhika]

Just get moving. I know it sounds simpler than it seems right now but really, just do it, as the Nike ad goes....

[Decade]

The biggest thing that helped me the very first time back a couple years ago was to pick a parking spot far away from the door to places I was going to...made me walk more

[flowingair]

Thanks for your suggestions. The scale hasn't moved and I'm somewhat frustrated. I decided to go back on week 1 of the South Beach diet, hopefully to jump start my efforts. I've exerciesed four times a week the last few weeks, so I'm hoping the scale starts moving. Thanks Flow

[Lekhika]

I know how frustrating it can be for the scale to not move. I am there with you right now and have decided to bump up my calorie intake a bit to see if I can get things moving. I've also just been doing more healthful things...walking everywhere...but I digress..

I think it's improtant that you are thinking of solutions and hope that we can be here to support you in any way you need!

[Decade]

Maybe you're not eating enough calories. Take a look at what you're eating and go from there. I know when I started (one of my many times) last year, I ate too few and my body hoarded everything I gave it. I've finally found a balance that's helping me lose...slowly but it is coming off. Good luck and keep your chin up. If you don't lose, then adjust a little...it's a fine line and only you can find exactly what the best combination is for yourself.

[flowingair]

Thanks for your suggestions Decade and Lekhika, I have fantastic news. I finally lost 4 pounds. I think I needed the jump start that South Beach gave me. I have a few more days on the induction, and then I'll move on to phase 2 or go back to counting weight watcher points. Flow