Journey to 70

Lose4Good2

Hi! I am new to MyFitnessPal, but have been working on my journey since July 3rd.

About me: Workaholic, mother of 3 (18, 15, 13), live quite a sedentary lifestyle -- am hoping to change that.

I am looking to network, share stories/tips and basically....keep the enthusiasm up.

Shoot me a reply...

lissakay

Welcome! and congrats for the 27 lbs lost already!

I just started my journey on Monday and really like this site.

Lose4Good2

Seems like a pretty comprehensive site. I am looking forward to using it.
How is your journey fairing so far? Are you feeling good?

ymccoyedu

Wow that is great! 27 pounds since July? Please share what you are doing to lose the weight. I have lost inches but the weight loss has been up and down. Give me some tips on keeping off. I go up and down.

lissakay

This site is really fun....I like all the motivation from everyone, keeps me going...I just started this week, but so far so good. I'm already in a better mood all the time and have more energy just from eating better and working out....

I've already realized that it helps to add a lot of people as friends because they are very motivating....the more friends the more motivation you have....and I'm curious like ymccoyedu, how did you lose the 27 pounds?

Lose4Good2

I have been going to a nutritionist. Changing eating habits goes a long way. I was never a big eater and not a snacker. Rather, I would skip breakfast work through lunch and have a big dinner (and just before bed after kids sports). Further, Starbucks was a norm and soda/diet soda throughout the day. Twice a week keeps me motivated (as I am weighed regularly and thus held accountable).

I have not had any coffee (not sure how white chocolate mocha is really coffee anyway) and soda is few and far between. Lots, and lots and lots of water. I try to eat five meals a day, targeting portions smaller than my fist. Lots of veggies and fruit and again, lots and lots of water. Watching calories - 1200/day, low-fat, low-carbs. I do not count any more, as I have a pretty good idea of what I can/can't eat but definitely watch the intake

I am then getting up from my desk and trying to walk. Making the effort to personally visit co-workers (even in other buildings) instead of email or phone, walking during my daughter's soccer practice. Not sure I would categorize it as exercise - just getting active.

That's about it - changing my eating habits. You both are on the right track -- keep it going.

[Remember, the larger you are the easier it is to lose weight. I was a lot bigger than you so it is a bit easier. The more I lose the less progression between weigh-ins that I see.]