[FilmGeekUK]

Hi,

I joined the forums last year, but never visited more than a few times and surprise, surprise I didn't stick to any kind of diet and started eating rubbish again!

Before I wanted to lose weight because I felt uncomfortable with the way I looked and had aches and pains that could be helped by being smaller. I now have another reason - my Grandmother.

She has had agoraphobia for most of her adult life and has more or less wasted the time she has. She is at a stage now where she can't leave the house alone even if she wanted to.

Last year I realised I was going to end up going the same way if I wasn't careful and needed to change the way I was. I've done that and am still working on it, but her health problems (which includes arthritis) have caused problems which are making her life a misery.

I don't want to end up like that (as much as I love her). I want to be fit and healthy for the rest of my life and I'm still young so I need to do it now.

I really need support because I find it very hard to stick to a healthy diet and exercise.

Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings.

[Onederchic]

Hi and welcome to 3FC!

A few years back, I was diagnosed with mild agoraphobia but today, I am much better with getting out and around people without being panicked.

This is the best place to come for support and encouragement. You can do this and you have us to cheer ya on

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[FilmGeekUK]

Ah thanks I should point out that I don't have agoraphobia, but I just saw myself becoming worried about going out etc and put a stop to it! Sorry to hear you have had to deal with it, but glad to hear you're dealing with it well.

Perhaps I should employ a cheerleading squad to stand outside my house and keep cheering me on so I don't lose faith

Thanks for the support - it's just what I need!

xxx

[Onederchic]

To me, this site can be a huge weight loss tool if a person chooses to utilize all that's offered up here. I have never been part of a forum with so much support and advice. No matter if you are having a good day or a bad day, everyone is here to "listen" and support you. I love it and I take every chance I can to recommend this site to any and everyone .

What sort of plan are you on or thinking of doing?

[FilmGeekUK]

I've been looking around and see some very intresting topics - not only about dieting, but about all sorts so there's loads of things to keep me coming back...hopefully.

Just a healthy eating and exercise plan - I can never stick to anything more complicated and I find set diets boring after a while. I did the You Are What You Eat diet a few years a go. It worked, but it was too dull for me. I still want to be able to eat normally, but just more sensibly.

What are you doing? Looks like you're doing well by looking at your tracker!

[Onederchic]

I am a calorie counter .

I believe no matter how a person decides to tackle the whole weight loss issue, as long as they stay focused and committed and going about it in a healthy way, then they are doing something right .

I am glad you joined up here and am looking forward to seeing you become an active member here

[FilmGeekUK]

I've set up a spread sheet (yes I'm an organized person!) to count my calories - do you know any good websites for calorie counting?

Thanks - I'm looking forward to getting to know people.

[Onederchic]

sparkpeople.com
fitday.com
thedailyplate.com

Those seem to be pretty popular around here. I just recently started using sparkpeople again and I have used fitday in the past.

[newfette]

Welcome!!

I hate diets myself. I hate the word, i hate the food, i hate the whole idea. and in the back of my mind i always think that diets end, so when its finished you ga back to the way you were before and i sure and heck dont wnat that.

so for me I'm not on a diet. I'm changing my lifestyle. I'm choosing to be a fit healthy person. and I gotta say that making this change is harder than quitting smoking cold turkey (two years next month.. woot woot)

this is a great site. the people are friendly and tell you just what you NEED to hear (even if its not what you WANT to hear) but for me thats the best kind of motivation.

best of luck to you and we're always here to cheer you on!!

[FilmGeekUK]

newfette that's kinda what I'm going for-I want to change the way I am permanently.

thanks for the welcome and support