[DAYNSH]

I actually found this site by accident when I was searching for my new blog, which happens to be called "Fat Chick on the Beach" because I am doing the South Beach (type) diet. I started two days ago. I will be 45 this year and weigh in at a whopping 345. I have lost and gained weight over my entire lifespan, but never really devoted myself to a diet before.

I found it ironic to be eating a whole box of butterfinger bites while reading the weightloss edition of People Magazine (January 2013) I thought to myself, "Why am I doing this to myself? Wishing I was skinny." Needless to say I have made my decision and started my "DIE-it" journey on Monday 1-7-2013. I even started my blog, and am logging my intake on myfitnesspal. I am still learning the ways of South Beach or Low Carb eating, and fitness pal gave me a calorie intake of 1900 for now. so basically I have been eating low carb up to 1900 calories or less. Right now I am not doing any fitness plan.

My first goal is 50 pounds.

If anyone had some suggestions regarding SB or Low Carb or if it sounds like I am doing something wrong, please let me know.... My ultimate goal is to get down to 190. I am 5"11 and large framed so I think I would be comfortable at that weight....I guess we will see when I get there.

Thanks for reading!

Dana

[Mozzy]

Welcome and good luck on your journey!!!

[penmage]

[Hunskie]

Welcome Danysh
I also started my diet on Monday the 7th and made my first goal to be 50 pounds.
I figured with all the holiday treats still lurking around, why stress myself out trying to resist them. I decided to wait until the first Monday of the year, since Monday's will be my weigh in day.

Sounds like we have similar paths. I giggled a bit when I read about you eating the butterfinger bites while reading the weightloss edition of People Magazine, only because it reminded me of myself sitting in front of the TV eating a box of chocolates while watching the Biggest Loser wondering how I gained the weight back...lol

I'm not following any kind of diet... I've done it on my own before, so I know I can do it again. (Thinking Possitively) I just follow the food guide and stay away from junk food. As for exercise. I started The Biggest Loser 30 day jump start DVD. It's only a 10 minute work out every day for 30 days... but WOW, that first day felt like an hour... lol. Let me know how the South Beach Diet works for you.

I wish you much luck in your journey, and any time you want to chat, just give me a shout... You'll find me here