This Is It!!

LoriLynn51

Well, today is Day 1 and I'm ready to lose this extra poundage and feel better. I guess my "rock bottom" was when I couldn't fit into my jeans this weekend and had to resort to sweats! How did this happen?! I have never had a weight problem before now. I'll soon be 50 and feel like this is the perfect time to get in shape...just not sure why I waited so long! Well...here goes. Wish me luck!!

nursegirl79

Good Luck!! You can do this!!:flowerforyou:

BrenNew

Well, today is Day 1 and I'm ready to lose this extra poundage and feel better. I guess my "rock bottom" was when I couldn't fit into my jeans this weekend and had to resort to sweats! How did this happen?! I have never had a weight problem before now. I'll soon be 50 and feel like this is the perfect time to get in shape...just not sure why I waited so long! Well...here goes. Wish me luck!!

Hi LoriLynn, 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 far as exercise goes, 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 have 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!

olgawill

Good luck and you can do it... I myself had to wear sweat pants this weeking because my jeans didnt fit . I have been up and down. there is weeks that I am so good and then something happens and I go off track. but today is the day that I am going to work hard to say on track.
yesterday I ran 1/2mile and walked 3 miles it was great. Hope to rake lots of leaves today.
anyone know how much calories you burn raking leaves?

olgawill

Thanks BrenNew!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa0711

Welcome!! You've found the best site out there to help you reach your goals. I wish you lots of luck!!

ali258

LoriLynn, welcome to MFP! There are a ton of great groups under the "Community" tab to support and motivate you along your journey. Good luck!

-Alison

BrenNew

Good luck and you can do it... I myself had to wear sweat pants this weeking because my jeans didnt fit . I have been up and down. there is weeks that I am so good and then something happens and I go off track. but today is the day that I am going to work hard to say on track.
yesterday I ran 1/2mile and walked 3 miles it was great. Hope to rake lots of leaves today.
anyone know how much calories you burn raking leaves?

check out this site to find out calories burned. (course, having a HRM is the best if possible!)
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.php

LoriLynn51

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and encouraging words...I really appreciate it!! Exercise is my weak point..but today before lunch, I walked 1/2 mile and it actually felt pretty good to do that. I guess the first step IS the hardest!!
I agree with keeping the food journal and writing down foods BEFORE I eat them...great idea!!
Thanks again!!