Time to get back on the saddle

Curtism1234

Hello

I need a little bit more motivation (since I'm starting to relapse) so I joined this site. It looks like there's a lot of good information here. I really like the reports and diary. That's what I need.


I'm 27. In March of 2008, I was 215 pounds (5'9''). By Fall of 2008, I got down to 175.
However, this spring not only did I buy a house which keeps me busy but I came down with a nasty ear infection that took me out for 4-5 months. I couldn't hardly sit muchless go to the gym. I believe I'm starting to get over that and the last month I've slowly started testing myself again and seeing what I can and can't do. I think I'm pretty close to getting back to normal so it's time to get on this thing again. I am back up to 180-182.

My goal is 170 by Thanksgiving


I look forward to talking to everyone
Curtis

ittybittybadonkadonk

Hello

I need a little bit more motivation (since I'm starting to relapse) so I joined this site. It looks like there's a lot of good information here. I really like the reports and diary. That's what I need.


I'm 27. In March of 2008, I was 215 pounds (5'9''). By Fall of 2008, I got down to 175.
However, this spring not only did I buy a house which keeps me busy but I came down with a nasty ear infection that took me out for 4-5 months. I couldn't hardly sit muchless go to the gym. I believe I'm starting to get over that and the last month I've slowly started testing myself again and seeing what I can and can't do. I think I'm pretty close to getting back to normal so it's time to get on this thing again. I am back up to 180-182.

My goal is 170 by Thanksgiving


I look forward to talking to everyone
Curtis

Welcome aboard and yes this site is awesome..........good luck on your weight loss journey

BrenNew

Hello

I need a little bit more motivation (since I'm starting to relapse) so I joined this site. It looks like there's a lot of good information here. I really like the reports and diary. That's what I need.


I'm 27. In March of 2008, I was 215 pounds (5'9''). By Fall of 2008, I got down to 175.
However, this spring not only did I buy a house which keeps me busy but I came down with a nasty ear infection that took me out for 4-5 months. I couldn't hardly sit muchless go to the gym. I believe I'm starting to get over that and the last month I've slowly started testing myself again and seeing what I can and can't do. I think I'm pretty close to getting back to normal so it's time to get on this thing again. I am back up to 180-182.

My goal is 170 by Thanksgiving


I look forward to talking to everyone
Curtis

Hi Curtis, and welcome to THE best site on the web! :flowerforyou:
Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:
Don't go making the mistake that if you have LOTS of numbers left at the end of the day that you'll lose even faster, because that DOESN'T happen. Feel free to read any info about the site in the "help" section at the top of the home page. And also, under "all topics", then "general", and check out the first few threads. They'll really help you understand how MFP works.
Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP!
Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:
As for exercise, it doesn't always have to be awful. For my exercise, I walk almost every day, (weather permitting!) I also dance to a fast oldies CD that my husband made up of all my favorite old songs. (Like "Love Shack", Wild, Wild West", "Mony, Mony", "Footloose", and "Gloria")
It's free, (unlike a gym!) fun, and I can even watch tv at the same time, so I never get bored! :happy:
I also recently aquired the Wii Fit, and jog to that, which is a lot of fun, and easy too!
So, to make a LONG story short, make good food choices, eat in moderation, get some exercise, and you WILL lose the weight that you want to!

MOMOFTWO29

Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever!!!! You will love it here if you don't already. I love it here. This site is so supportive, motivational, helpful, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to wish you much success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Curtism1234

Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:

I'm not sure I like the food counter program. It seems like it takes some time to create the charts. I may do an EXCEL document myself; I think it would be faster.

Thanks all