[lisabe11a]

Hey Everyone!!

I am lisa and just getting started on a message board. As far as the weight loss thing I guess you can say I am a lifer. Weight has always been an issue for me. I have had some temporary successes but have not been able to maintain any substantial loss and like many gain extra pounds to boot. I have tried what seems like every diet known to mankind. I could have got a degree in nutrition with what I have learned. For some reason it just doesnt seem like I can put what I know into action. I am 43 this year...when I was 39 I said my only goal in life is to not be fat and 40. I realized I was loosing the battle and changed that to fat and 45. My time is ticking and I dont want to let myself down. I have made one basic decisions as far as dieting goes...I am not into it. It doesnt work for me. I am not so much concerned about the weight issues as much as the health issues so here I am hoping that I can start by just making a few changes at a time and share it with some folks that understand. I am open to any suggestions and hope that I can lend some support to others as well.

[Onederchic]

Hi Lisa and welcome to 3FC!

You're at the right place for support, encouragement, tips and advice.


Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[Thighs Be Gone]

lisabe, welcome to 3FC.

Nutrition is key. You say you are just not into dieting. For me and many of us here, it really isn't a diet at all. It is about making changes in your eating habits and activity levels that you can sustain from now on. It sounds simplistic and it is. It isn't easy though--no one ever says it's easy.

Where are your weak spots? Are you a night time eater? Are you having fast food too frequently? Are you gorging yourself on bad carbs? I would pinpoint your problem areas first and address those. I had to start going to sleep earlier to keep myself from eating when my family was sleeping. I also went cold turkey on fast foods and junky treats.

Also, it sounds very trite but it is oh so true. FOOD JOURNAL! If you bite it, write it! Get a handle on what you are eating and have a look to see what needs to be increased and what needs to be decreased.

Lastly, we are all here for you. There is not one of us that cannot identify with every emotion you have regarding weight loss and the struggle it presents. Come here and post often. Surf the board and arm yourself w/ideas and knowledge.

Please keep us posted!

[lisabe11a]

First I want to thank 3fc for the welcome....I have read some of the post and see that I am completely sedentary as far as excersice. I had kept a food journal before and manage to drop thirty pounds....maybe thats where I can start. Increased activity and journaling. I have started slacking back on adding salt to my food and soda's. I think my weak points are not so much binge eating as just getting a grip on portions. Oh and eating only when I am hungry..thanks for the support.