Hello everyone my name is Kim. In the last year and a half I have tried a few diets and excersise programs only to find myself quiting after a couple of weeks. After reading many threads on 3fc's I was inspired to do everything possible to reach my goal. Two years ago I was 140lbs and very happy with my body but after giving birth to my son in Dec of 2008 I was 30lbs heavier. I excersised 3-5 times a week for 3 weeks and didn't lose a pound. Since I'm 5'8 I just looked thicker and luckily the weight was all over and not just in one place. After this I stopped excersising and didn't weight myself for over 6 months. Not realizing I was putting on another whopping 26lbs!!!! I was 196 and almost 200 pounds. This was 10 months ago and since then I have tried differnt things but only for short periods of time not truely motivated or dedicated. What can I say I love the taste of food. Ive successfully lost 6 pounds 6 months ago and have kept it off I'm now 190lb. I'm now ready to reach my goal to lose 50lbs. I am ready to change my lifestyle and eat healthier. But I am considering doing the Ideal Protein diet to start me off. Im motivated and ready to reach my Goal!!!!
Hi Kim = I have been on the ideal protein diet and I don't like it. The food has artificial sweeteners and this with the high protein has caused constipation and no weight loss to speak of - 2lbs in 3 weeks. I am SO disappointed, wish I could tell you something positive. I am too am new to this site and am finding it hard to get my way around so if I don't get back to you - I am lost, again!! Good Luck with your weight loss :-)
You can do it!!!!!!!!!! Make a conscious effort to swap out healthy foods when u can- for example instead of a hamburger, try a grilled turkey burger, out at restaraunts get H2o or unsweetened tea instead of soda, cut out alcohol- lots of empty calories, and if you must have soda try diet or "Zero" products as well as Fresca which tastes pretty good Good luck!!!!!!
New to the Site!!!!!
Thanks....
You can do it!!! 
Dhani 
