Hi all - this is Cherie

cterbogt

Well after so many years of complaining, crying, whining and all the rest I am finally doing something about it. Now I admit that this isnt the first time that I have said that, but I am sure hoping it will be the last. In the past I have made other efforts towards losing weight and I have become depressed when I don't see any results sooner rather than later. I'm definately one of those ppl who are in need of instant gratification.

Compared to some of you I don't have as much weight that I want to lose. Just between 10-15kgs, but I dont think it is the number that matters. We each have a number we want to get to and sometimes it is the smaller numbers that are harder to budge. Trust me I have been trying!!

So I came home from a family holiday a week ago and while we ate well, we had plenty of exercise on the trip. So imagine my dismay when the scales weighed 2kgs more than when I left. I was devestated.I know that may sound melodramatic, but self image is a real issue for me.

So I went online and found this app for my phone. I have tried cal counting before using an online site like this, but it was a pain logging in all the time. I wanted real time access to make decisions there and then when I was in a restaurant or out doing the shopping.

I am one week in and I have lost 2 kgs (5lbs). I am trying not to get to hyped up at this point, just trying to stay focused. I will admit that entering food to the diary has almost become a relgion for me. I have also noticed that I have been feeling a little hungry the past few days, but I think that is because I have stayed up later than usual and having reached my daily cal limit, there isnt room for a late night snack. My body needs to adjust and so do I to my way of thinking. I haven't got the regular excercise down yet, but baby steps.

Anyhow this is me. Nice to me you all. And kudos to all of us

ariellespiller

Welcome! This site is so helpful...good luck with your journey!