I Set Sail in 45 days!!!

Blueyz82

Hello all!

I am new to MFP. Joined in January 2012 sometime. I have lost 9 lbs so far. My goal is to lose 85 lbs, which would make me 140 lbs at 5'7". I will be 30 this month and have always struggled with my weight and I have yo-yo a lot over the years. I was in the best shape during college. Just recently, a little bit over a month ago, my Dad had a heart attack, and that was a huge eye opener for myself and my family! He is doing really well now, thankfully! Everyone is being a lot more health conscious more than ever now, myself included. It really hit me when my Dad's nurse turned to us and said "you now have a history of heart disease". Scary. I am an emotional eater, so with all the stress, I still slacked for the last month, but this past Saturday, I started to get back into gear! So, I am eating a lot better now and exercising a lot more. I would like to lose as much weight as possible (in a healthy way) before I go on vacation in April! So, that is another motivator for me!

So, in 45 days, I am going on a Carribean Cruise with one of my best friends! I decided today that I need to step up my game! So, I have decided to increase my exercise to 4 days a week minimum! Here are other things I am going to do:

-Continue and be more consistent with drinking my 8 glasses of water a day (I already do most days, til recently)

-no eating after 9 pm (according to Jillian Michael's)

-stay at or under my calorie goal, no excuses!!!

-NO chocolate or goodies at work!!! I can only eat what is in my lunch bag! (I work in a chocolate store)

-when I go places, I will park far away, except for at home.

-more fruits and veggies (I eat a good amount I think, but I am upping it)



-Any other suggestions? Or advice for crusing?

I am also wanting more support. So, anyone who wants to add me?

blacksti

Hmm quit your job?? Jk seriously follow the counter every day and add everything you eat. Don't estimate either, I would literally count out the amount of pretzels,peanuts, etc. I was eating and even bought a scale to weight my food. Little things you don't add make a huge difference and slow your progress. Good luck to you!

Blueyz82

thank you! Great job to you on such awesome progress!

sheri02r

It seems you are on the right track! Keep up the good work!

Blueyz82

thank you!

hooligansmom

I work in a tasty burger joint, but I don't know if I could handle it. I guess you would get used to it like I got used to making burgers without eating them?