Doing it right this time.

caroln3

Hello, I started back in March but I stopped and started on and off since then. Well, I am back again this time I want to do it right. I am introducing myself this time. I'm Carolina and I want to lose 50 lbs to be at my ideal weight which is 135-140. I'm not sure exactly how much I weigh because I don't have a reliable scale ( I don't have one at all) But I've weighed myself here and there and I usually weigh around 190.

KimbersNewLife

You can do it this time! We are here for you. As for the scale, I have done better since my batteries died on mine to tell you the truth and trust me you will know. Let me give you an example I recently went shopping for interview clothes I was a Macy's and the sales girl said what are you a 10? 12? I was like "oh come off it, I am a 16 at least in a suit, you are just trying to flatter me." She laughed and said "OK let's compromise, I will get you a 14 and I bet it will be way to big." I said "Yeah don't I wish!" Well guess what! I was a 12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's just say I spent most the day trying on clothes that day! So you will have tons of other ways to tell- IE> clothes falling off of you!! LOL Good luck! I am cheering for you. Friend me if you'd like!:flowerforyou:

Gojira74

Welcome back. It really does help to interact with other people who can share ideas and provide empathy!

CindiJ

Carolina, if you have a tape measure, measure your hips, waist, thighs, etc. Recheck after a month. The measurements will tell you more than the scale anyway. I strongly recommend including some consistent cardio, strength training and stretching into your journey. You will feel better, have more energy and more mobility. You don't have to be a gym rat to get the benefits either. At 57, I feel younger, stronger, more agile and healthier than I have since my teen years. Nothing "tastes" as good as being fit feels.

Rissa02

Hi Carolina! Welcome Back! You can do it! Feel free to add me. We all need encouragement

caroln3

@ KimbersNewlife -Thank you for the encouragement and Wow!! I am so happy for you! I haven't been shopping for clothes in ages! The last time tried on clothes was 2 years ago and I ended up not even wearing the pants because I gained weight after I bought them. I hate trying on clothes because nothing fits me right. I always leave the stores depressed. So I can understand why you were so excited, good for you! :flowerforyou: I think I definitely need support because I really want to do it this time!

caroln3

thanks everyone for the encouragement! Add me as well!