Hello!

FireMonkey

I'm 53, have just launched my children, and now want to do something for myself. For most of my life I've worked round-the-clock shifts but I've finally managed to get into a regular day job which helps a lot with meal planning and exercise. I've been practicing karate in our community club for the last four years; another year or two to go for my black belt. Six months ago I've joined the Taoist Tai Chi Association. Clearly, I prefer the social aspect of exercising. I even talk to my dog when I'm walking him - gets me some funny looks but nobody bothers me Of course it might help that he's 100lb+

My greatest weakness is sweets. I've never met a chocolate I didn't like. With this program, I can still get my chocolate, in moderation. I'm also learning to like rabbit food but it's a slow journey. Fortunately during the summer there are many fruit and veggies to choose from.

pcbta

welcome!!!

Fruit is a great way to substitute the sweets! fruit chopped up with redi whip (low cal) and maybe a little chocolate sauce is fabulous!!!
And I still eat my chocolate...just save it for the weekends, when I'm not counting.

good luck!!!!
Cindy

MOMOFTWO29

Hello and welcome to the best website ever. You will love it here, I do. This site is so helpful, supportive, motivational, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to tell you that I hope you have a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

FireMonkey

Thanks for the encouragement! I know I can do this; I quit smoking 20 years ago. It took about seven attempts but I finally made it stick.

trooper71

Hi there,

I LOVE CHOCOLATE as well. I go to Costco any buy a bag of assorted chocolate squares. Serving size is 8 squares of chocolate. So, what I do is spread out the 8 squares during the week when I need a chocolate fix. The cal. for the 8 squares is 200 which isn't bad at all if you spread out the serving size. I usually eat 2 squares every other day to satisfy my craving. It's works & I don't feel guilty. :-) Good Luck Love!

Chrissy

barbiecat

Welcome to MFP:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
This is a great site. Take the time to learn about all the great features and use them.
You will succeed if you work hard.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:


Take it one day at a time
Stay open minded to new ideas
Take baby steps
Drink lots of water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

It always helps me to log my food first before I eat so here are no surprises.

Find a group to be part of and check in with them every day.

This site has changed my life. I wish the same for you.:flowerforyou:

trooper71

Thanks for the advice

Chrissy