Need all your help!

jnolen

Hello. I just joined My fitness pal and I want your help!. I would love to hear ideas of what you all do to stay committed to this program. I have dealt with weight issues my entire life-nothing life threatening, but not in a zone that i feel comfortable either. I want to turn 40 and look fabulous...and stay that way. What are some of your secrets..please help. I will check back often, and i will post my progress on a weekly basis...hopefully with anew pictuer in 30 days.

mimotomom

I think you look beautiful in your picture! I am about to turn 41 and just started this myself--although I'd like to lose weight. I need to monitor what and when I eat closer. Will help when I can!

aippolito1

What keeps me going on this new lifestyle is logging everyday and reading all the success stories of everyone. I've made a ton of friends on here already who are my age, have similar goals, and are just all around amazing ladies!! I love logging in, putting my food in, and knowing that ANYONE can see what I've been eating and they'll keep me accountable. Seeing other people's food diaries has helped me try to put different things in my diet. This week I'm working on more veggies! Already today I had a carrot & celery for snack and I plan on having some green beans with dinner.

ksully

I have been losing weight for almost a year. I have been successful but I am fast approaching my vacation and would like to get to my goal weight before I leave. I recently hired a personal trainer who told me the only dairy I can eat is PLAIN nonfat yogurt......I did this and I have lost 13 pounds of fat in 3 weeks!!! It really does work, I definately recommend staying away from any processed foods and try to stick to whole foods, like eggs and chicken. Good luck!

lonypony

I have been logging in since early in the year too. Don't forget to measure yourself and keep a record the same as for your weight. It is disheartning after all your hard work for the week to find you have either gained some weight or only lost a little bit. Although I have only lost 2.5kg (5lb 5oz) I have noticed my clothes are so loose, my waist and hips are shrinking!!!! I only measured myself for the first time officially last week, I have lost 2cm from my hips and 3 cms from my waist! Next measurement I will take is in 4 weeks (although I will still weigh in each week).