Finally on my way back down...

lissacamille

Hello everyone! I gained weight very suddenly after being put on anti-depressants. Within four months I had gained fifty pounds and proceeded to gain another 35 pounds or so over the next year. Talk about REALLY depressed!
Anyway, I was up to 250 pounds when I decided I wanted to make my fiftieth birthday fabulous by getting fit! I am about 16 months out from making landfall in the fifties so I figure I have plenty of time to do this right.
First thing is, I've stopped being scared of scales. Hiding my head in the sand does no good! Bought a scale.
Replaced my almost-daily soft drink intake with healthy, very low-cal smoothies which actually feed my body instead of all that useless sugar.
I try to do at least one fast-paced active thing per day: walking, etc. for thirty minutes. I hate exercising so I only do what I want to do. Sometimes it's gardening or cleaning house.
I've cut down on eating late-night snacks by having something healthy instead (cut-up apple with a few brown rice crackers, etc.).
Anyway I am very excited that I have already lost 8 pounds on my goal to 155.
Love this site and all the help it provides! Good luck everyone!

CharlzO

Welcome, and great start already! Gonna feel better each and every day your body is rewarding you for your choices!

JoanneLynn

Good luck. You can do this.

Hiker_Rob

Great stuff and welcome to MFP! Feel free to add me as a friend if you like (as can any one else). Transitioning to a healthy life style allows the best of both worlds I think and although it is not a 'fast' weightloss, it is much more maintainable in the long run. All the best in reaching your goals!!