Hi all,

I am just getting started again. This has been really helpful to read and I am going to incorporate quite a few ideas. First of all, more veggies! Also, I am trying to break up my weight loss into smaller goals. This time around, I do not have a huge amount to lose (50 pounds - amazing that does not seem like a lot!!). So, I think breaking it into 5 pound increments really does make the task seem smaller. I mean, of course I can lose 5 pounds right?

Thanks for all the good info,
Pan

I haven't read all the posts but noticed that somone mentioned working out in a nursing home The home where I visit a friend each week has a nice exericise room on the first floor and lots of people using it. In fact, I don't think you have a choice. You have do therapy especially if you have just recovered from something. My friend says they are mean but she was just kidding.

Hi, Pan!
I'm so glad you are getting something worthwhile out of this thread! There are so many wonderful, successful people that we can all learn from. I think you are right about setting a small goal for yourself. Once you lose those first five pounds, you'll have something tangible to cheer about. And be sure to let the forum know when you achieve a goal, cause we love to cheer you on too!

Hey Pan! :wave:

:welcome:

Yeah, let us know your progress!

Jay

On top of eat less, move more, eating a better balance of foods like more veggies and lean protien, etc., I think the main thing I learned is this:

This is NOT a diet. This is a lifestyle. I'm in it for life, not until I lose x amount of pounds. There is no ending point. Yes, at some point I will switch from weight loss mode to maintenance, but that in itself is not the end, just a tweaking of the methods that I use every day. I will need to continue to exercise even after I've reached my goal. Again, these all must be lifestyle changes for me to be successful in the long term!