[Dorie]

Truth be known - everyone is their own worst enemies!!! Fact of Life.

I am out of control and I have to change. I'm stepping on the scales tomorrow and resolve to eat healthier and be more active. I've gained over 30 pounds in the last couple of years and it has to stop.

I have already started with drinking more water and moving more. My husband wants to lose too so we are going to eat lean meat, vegetables, fruit and whole wheat products.

If I have the courage, I'll post my weight tomorrow. If not I'll have a pounds to lose scale up.

I could use some helpful hints to get me really started.

Thanks.

[JayEll]

Hey!

I'm sure you'll get more hints than you could have imagined!

First, drink plenty of water.

Second, get rid of the "junk food." Replace the snack foods that are full of calories with healthier, lower calorie alternatives. Vegetables are a great snack!

Third, think of ways to increase your physical activity. Go for walks, join a gym, purchase some workout videos, maybe even look into a machine for your home. Do you have health issues? Check with your doctor--and perhaps your dr. could refer you to a nutritionist or dietitian.

Fourth, look around for plans that you think might fit with your life. For example, if you like group support and structure, consider Weight Watchers or one of those programs. Do you eat a lot of sugar and carbohydrates? If so, you might want to look for a plan that limits those, but without being drastic. If you enjoy some fats and proteins and would hate to give up meat, consider a low-carb plan. Not much of a cook? Then perhaps one of the packaged-meal plans would work. Or, if you like keeping things simple, consider calorie counting.

Do some research! We have plenty of information here--forums for many plans and non-plans, reviews of books, and more!

Good luck!
Jay

[50lbs2go]

take it slow and don't expect the pounds to drop fast. we all have gone through this. when you are ready and sounds like you are, your body will be too. your plan sounds great and i'm glad your husband will join you. i have learned that if you mess up a meal it is not a big deal, just start over with the next meal. dance with your husband or walk as a form of exercise without it felling like it. you can do it and we are all here behind you.

[Dorie]

Well, I'm getting a head start on tomorrow. I've drank lots of water today and was much more active.

This might not be so hard with your support.

Thanks.

[Dorie]

Ok. I'm ready now. This is my first day of eating healthier, exercising more, drinking more water (I'm already doing that) and caring more about myself.

I did the dreaded deed this morning and it was not pretty. I groaned, held my shoulders back and looked forward. Then I stepped off the scales... I'm setting my goal at losing 30 pounds and then we'll see. I have a feeling that I'm holding a lot of water so the first week I should lose quite a bit of water weight.

I know it is going to be hard work, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm worth it. I'm going to take time to take care of me.

How 'bout you?

[lumifan4ever]

Good luck Dorie. You have come to a great place. Everyone here is very supportive and are all going thru the same thing...wanting to lose unwanted pounds. They all have great advice and there will be so much of it, you can definately choose what works for you. Good luck and keep coming back!! You can do this!!