Thank you all. I appreciate the words of support. :)

Hello everyone,

I am 22 and have about 130 more pounds to lose, I start back in May by counting calories I was not exercising unit recently. I started working out on my elliptical machine five to six days a week for 45-60 minutes, I also started doing Pilates once a week for about 50 minutes. And now I am not sure how many calories I should be eating a day? Before I was working out I would eat about 800-1000 calories a day (20% Fat, 40% Carbs and Protein), but know since is started exercising I have been trying to eat about 900-1200 (30% Fat, 30% Protein, 40% Carbs). I am not sure how calories I should be eating?

Go LoveGoddess Go LoveGoddess!

Welcome Amanda!

Welcome Schwally! I have NO idea about calories. I suck at math. Big numbers scare me. LOL That's why I do Weight Watchers.

Just did a improptu WI and see that I've lost 1 lb!

Originally Posted by lovegoddess1977:
Great Job JasonsLea!! Every pound is a victory! By the way... I LOVE Brangelina.. LOL I am NOT an Aniston fan at all!! I think I am the only one around here who isn't! LOL

I thought I was the only one! LMAO! I've been an Angie fan since before I can remember and nothing is going to change that. She would have to be a baby killer or something for me to hate her. I support Brangelina but I'm an Angie fan first and Brad better hold on to the best thing that has ever happened to him for dear life! JMO of course. :D

Amen!

I'm there too
 

Originally Posted by Megan2006:
ME TOO!! ... 5 months, 50 months.. it can be done with sheer determination. Problem? THE DETERMINATION PART *lol* I'm still finding it.. HELP!!

Hi Megan2006 and everyone else! I'm 25, I've struggled with my weight since I graduated highschool in '99. I was about 138 then and I thought I was a cow! I ballooned up to 180 with in a few years and then within a few more I was in the 220's. I've been strugglin in the low 240's the past year and I just got on the scale this morning and it said 249.4lbs!!! This is just ridiculous.:mad: The last 4 years I've been trying to lose weight and now I've gained about 70 more instead! WTF! So my goal is to not see 250 and to get down to 150. So I've got 99.6lbs to lose! I don't want to spend the last 4 1/2yrs of my twenties this fat anymore! I too hope to lose some weight before Christmas/New Year's time. That's 20 weeks. I could lose 30-40lbs if I put my mind too it and get my *** in gear. I would like to start using my treadmill again and I need some advice on eating. I don't know where to start or what to do. Well that's not true, I know exactly what I need to do I need to stop eating out nearly everyday and incorporate exercise into my life. I need some of this will power dust!!! I hope to find some here on this forum and in all of you!

I love Brangelina too! Angelina Jolie is my favorite actress, I love all her movies from Hackers to Mr. & Mrs. Smith! And everything in between! Brad Pitt is hot as well and I love that they got together. They are way better than when he was with that stuffy Aniston. Don't get me wrong though I loved her as Rachel on friends and hope she's happy with Vince Vaughn, but Brad and Angie are the hottest couple on earth!

Welcome Platinum!

Hi everyone - I'm Mary, 27 with 150 lbs to lose.
I've been overweight for as long as I can remember and it really gets me down - especially when I think about how many times over I could have lost this weight. I always start diets well - but if I have a bad day and eat something I shouldn't have, I drift back to all my bad habits.

I am hoping that talking to all the great people on this site will keep me motivated this time to stick with it!

Hi Mary! Welcome to our lil clique. :)

Originally Posted by mary27:
.......it really gets me down - especially when I think about how many times over I could have lost this weight. I always start diets well - but if I have a bad day and eat something I shouldn't have, I drift back to all my bad habits.

i wish i had a dime everytime i think about this!! heck, if had stuck to my diet plan 8 months ago, i'd be at goal by now!!

just keep at it!! i check this board several times a day and everyone here is so supportive and inspiring!! you can do it!! and welcome!!:carrot:

I love lollypops! I had the most horrific craving for sugar today. I was THIS close to eating a Twinky or some ice cream but I resisted. The craving went away then came back several times. Finally I went and begged my mama for one of her coveted suckers. She gave me one thank god and the craving FINALLY went away (for only 1 pt)! YES!