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tecallahan

I've been using Myfitnesspal to log my food for a month or two, but just started tracking my exercise and weight and joining the message boards. I am currently weighing in at 146 pounds, which may not seem like much, but it's 30 pounds more than I should be and it's all in my gut! I am seriously a potato on toothpicks. I love to ride my bike and I walked the 3-Day 60 mile walk for a Cure in October, but after 6 months of training for the walk, I realized I had not lost a single pound!!

I had to face the fact that Nutrition is 90% of weight loss and Exercise is 10%. You need them both, but what you eat is more important. So, I am eating differently and doing a lot of strength training and Pilates to improve my core strength and put on some muscle. I am losing INCHES - YAY -- and a few pounds - KINDA YAY? I have to learn not to rely just on the scale and to find joy in pulling up my jeans all day!!

I have tried WW, Quick Weight Loss Center, low call, vegan and a variety of other eating plans for the past 10 years and have not had any lasting or significant weight loss. I will be 60 next year and I am attacking this with a vengeance -- personal trainer, dietician, and no excuses! My goal is to lose 17 more pounds in 4-5 months.

Sexi4eva

Welcome......

jennifer418

Welcome and congratulations. I agree it is kind of hard to not rely on the scale. I've lost a few inches and a little bit of weight, but I have to admit not seeing the number on the scale go down is sometime disappointing. However like you I need to remember that when my jeans fit better that is a good thing even if the number isn't going down quickly! Good luck, you will be amazing!!

Puffins1958

Welcome to this fabulous group. I've found it very helpful just keeping track of my food. I hope that you have a wonderful experience here. ENJOY!!!! Feel free to add me. if you'd like.....

MarlaChandlerBarton

Me too .............welcome!