First time ever for fitness website

bmellow227

I've been trying to loose 10+ pounds for several years with no success. And I've just had back surgery so I am not at my usual active level of exercise or activity in general for awhile. I am new to a fitness website and thought I would give it a try. Any words of wisdom or suggestions will be welcomed and appreciated. Thank you
And FYI..... I do not eat meat or poultry - occasionally seafood so getting 60 grams of protein is challenging. I do use a good quality whey protein powder, eggs, beans, and LOVE peanut butter!

teachmath33

Welcome! I think the diary is the most important part. Just be sure to log every little thing you eat, even if it's just one M&M. Seeing what I'm eating each day as well as how many calories, fat grams, sodium, etc really makes me step back and see which things I need to be cutting back on even more. Also, adding friends or allowing them to add you is a great support system. Everyone I have had contact with so far has been really positive and helpful.

A_Shoe_In

I totally agree with teachmath33 about the food diary. I had no idea I wasn't eating enough. Who would have believed that. I have also been trying to lose at minimum of 10lbs and had been busting my butt working out with no results. I am trying to eat more protein and see how it goes.

Good Luck!

zapit12

You can do it! Its really about what you eat. Watch and write down everything you put in your mouth. I had hip surgery several years ago and it laid me up for a good 6 months. The only thing you can do at that point is to be really good at eating. I'm a little laid up myself right now too, since I fell on the ice several days ago and smacked my head on the cement. So with a concussion its hard to do much off the sofa. i'm just watching my eating and drinking plenty of water. Don't let yourself get down, take it one day at a time. You can do it!!

bmellow227

Thanks so much for your quick reply!

bmellow227

Great words of inspiration - thank you