Glad to be here!

LisaCFSF

I am generally very active and routinely enjoy activities such as CrossFit (for the last 10 months), running/walking, swimming, hunting, fishing, biking (did a 20 mile ride recently for a well-known charity), camping, and even water skiing on occasion. I even took Taekwondo for 10 yrs previously. Since quitting martial arts after an unrelated back injury, I gained about 45-50 lbs in 5-6 yrs. I have encountered a great deal of difficulty in achieving my weight loss & fitness goals due partially to some metabolic/health issues, increasing age, and less activity than I previously performed as well as some poor (either too little or inappropriate foods-such as the Southern cooking that I grew up with and the fact that I love to cook) eating habits. I recently (3 weeks ago) had rotator cuff surgery & my activity level has decreased as a result, so I am struggling to lose weight even more. I generally eat very healthy foods but have a tendency to occasionally skip meals which only slows my metabolism more. I have high hopes that the food & ex diary with be very beneficial with monitoring my progress & finding the pitfalls! I am optimistic!

WifeMomDVM

My mom had rotator cuff surgery a few years back. She found it helpful to run on the elliptical without using her arms. Just an idea.

msnewbootie

The food and exercise diaries are great, but the community support is awesome. Welcome and good luck to u!

LisaCFSF

@WifeMom: Good idea, I have worked in physical therapy as an LPTA for the past 17 yrs and did 20 min on the semi-recumbent (seated) bike yesterday after doing my own therapy where I work. I'll try the elliptical next week when I go! Hope your mom is doing well these days!

@msnewbootie: Thanks, and I really am looking forward to the community support too; nothing sucks more than feeling like you're all alone. Congrats on your 6# loss!

vscott913

Welcome! I joined this site just a little over 3 weeks ago. I've lost 10 lbs as of today and I'm LOVING this site. I find it motivates me to exercise and I'm a MUCH more mindful eater. I've had weight issues almost my whole life, so this is such a blessing for me. Good luck and really work hard not to go over your allotted calories every day and you'll do fine! Make yourself a ticker. It's fun to check it and see your progress. Have fun with it! By the way, I'm planning to posting a new profile pic soon...I didn't realize how fat I looked in this picture, but now that I'm seeing a slimmer face in the mirror... it really makes me want to take a picture. I still can't believe I'm down 10 lbs....feels like I'm seeing the wrong number on the scale! HA!! LOVE THIS SITE SOOOO MUCH!!

Veronica
Palm Coast, FL

LisaCFSF

Thanks VS & congrats on the loss! I'm actually well under my allotted calories, probably too much... Getting around 700-900 a day out of 1400 or so allowed. Trying not to skip meals in order to jump start my metabolism. I guess that's what is most frustrating. I try to eat well with the exception of skipping breakfast occasionally which I know is bad; and I normally (not counting the last 3 weeks after rotator cuff surgery) exercise frequently and at a very vigorous level but the weight doesn't seem to want to go. I refuse to give up and hope that with support & more frequent monitoring of my ex & food; that I will finally see a difference.

vscott913

Way to go Lisa! Just keep it up and those pounds should fall right off! :-) I can't believe I've gone from 10 to 24 lbs since my last post to you! This site really works. Hang in there.:glasses: