I would like a weight loss partner
 

I am a 26 y/o female living in northern Virginia. I am looking to lose around 70-80lbs and would love to have someone to track progress with that may be looking to lose as much as me. I plan on hitting the gym 5 days a week (I just joined last week though). I am unsure of how to eat. Perhaps someone can guide me, or give me advice! :)

Hey Sneeks! It may be that you'll find some folks in your area--and some buddies looking to lose the same amount.--but in any case, you have lots of weight loss partners here on the forums of 3FC. :) In addition to the discussion threads, we have regular accountability threads for both food plans and weigh-ins.

Good luck with reaching your goals!

Jay

Hi sneeks! Yup, like Jayell says, we're all partners in weight loss around here.

As far as the eating goes, well I found tracking my calories very useful. That was a start. It helps me to keep my portions at bay. Fitday.com is very helpful in that aspect. By wanting to get the most food/nutrients and fullness for my caloire allotment, I chose/choose foods with low calories. Lots and lots and LOTS of veggies, some fruits and low fat proteins - such as egg white omlettes, chicken and turkey breast, tuna fish and salmon and talipia, fat free yogurt and some veggie burger type products. Take a look around. There's lots of great ideas here at 3FC.

Good luck to you. :)

I was totally against calorie counting because I didn't think i had the time. But I have been counting calories (and seriously cutting them out) for 4 days and I've lost a pound so far. I'm looking to lose about 60lbs to start with, maybe more depending on how I look and feel once I hit that goal. I would try calorie counting for a week or so and see how you feel about it. It's amazing how you don't realize how many calories things have until you start paying attention. Good luck!