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kendraleigh88

First off, I'm new here. Hi!

I downloaded the myfitnesspal onto my phone July 30th, so I guess that's when I started this journey to lose weight & be healthy!
I'm 5'7" and right now weigh 242lbs. I was around 250lbs, give or take a pound, in the middle of July.
Here's what I'm doing to lose weight:
-Eat 1500 calories a day.
-Cut out pop, junk food.
-30 mins of cardio in the am, and 30 minutes of cardio after work (on days that I work)
-An hour of cardio and 30 mins of weights at the gym (on days I don't work)
-Eat way more fruits & veggies.

So, I'm down a few pounds but I've been stuck at 242 for a few days now which is frustrating. I thought because I was so heavy, that the pounds would really drop off like, 1 every 4 days or so. I am trying really hard..(and am finding myself starving some days..) I tried measuring myself but have a hard time doing it myself. I don't think it's accurate at all.
I should also mention that before I started this journey, I ate whatever I wanted. McDonalds several times a week. Couple 2L of pop a week. Chips. Everything!

Anyone have any tips they can throw my way? What worked for you? I need some success stories! Hopefully from some people that can relate!

Crosbinium

Hi! I am relatively new here too - just finished my first month. I've lost 10 pounds and have gone from a size 24 to a 20. I attribute some of that to walking daily and doing Pilates videos a few times a week. I feel much more energized. I am using a fitbit and find myself actually looking for opportunities to walk up extra stairs and extra steps.

Some things I learned along the way so far is that I really need to measure my ingredients when cooking. A very difficult transition for a person who has eyeballed it for most of her cooking. It's a learning adventure.

My biggest food challenge has been dealing with the carb and chocolate cravings during my cycle!

kendraleigh88

First off, congratulations on your loss!
I've never tried pilates but am thinking of looking into it.

My biggest food challenge has to be the fact that I just never cared! My favourite thing to do in the evening was stretch out on the couch in front of my TV with chips and pop. I loved it. I miss it a lot but I just FEEL so much better now. I wake up with energy. I sleep better. My overall mood is better. Would I trade that for a bag of chips and pop? Maybe...;) I'm so new to this that I have to talk to myself everyday and tell myself it's all worth it.

I also need to learn how to cook. I'm absolutely awful at it, and with my occupation and working hours, I don't have too much time. That may sound like an excuse but it's the truth. And when I DO have time, I do try to learn and cook, fiddle around. I work 12:30pm to 9pm almost every day. I get days off here and there. I wake up at 9am, do my cardio, eat breakfast, get ready for the day, throw together my lunch and supper (salads, lean cuisines) run personal errands, then work. When I get home, I do cardio again and off to bed I go.

Mellie289

Stuck for a few days? The best tip I can give you is to have a little patience. I sometimes see the scale stick for days or a week and then Whoosh! the weight comes off. All that working out makes you retain water. Take a day off from exercise if you aren't doing so either. Let your muscles recover.

I would keep doing what you're doing and see what happens in a week or two. Then, change things up if you are still stalled.

Crosbinium

I understand the no time thing! One of my most helpful things for cooking has been a good non-stick grill pan. When I go shopping I often buy chicken and freeze it in a ziploc with some italian dressing. Then I take a bag out and put it in the fridge the night before. Microwave some sweet potatoes and veggies while I do the chicken on the grill pan.