Finally getting serious....

cinezcollins
cinezcollins Posts: 5
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Hey everyone! I figured I'd introduce myself and see if I can get any advice/support.

I've been dieting/exercising on and off for well over 2 years now. I actually lost a fair amount of weight over 2 years ago but then I got pregnant. After having a c-section and becoming a stay at home mother...the pounds just kept building up!

I'm so ashamed to say that I'm 5'0 and I weight 200lbs. That is the biggest I have ever been. I'm tired of having no self confidence, I'm tired of feeling like crap, and I'm tired of worrying about not being around when my daughter gets older just because I refuse to live a healthy style. It's time for a chance! I'm determined to get serious about this.

All of the websites tell me that my goal weight should be 120 (based on my height) but I'm going for 150 at the moment. If I'm not satisfied and feeling good by the time I get there - I'll go for 120.

I'm eating 6 small meals a day, doing a 15 minute work out in the morning (Turbo Fire), and doing an hour long work out in the evening (P90X). The worst habit I have is sodas. I'm completely addicted to Mountain Dew. Caffiene withdrawal hits me hard if I don't get my fix so I'm trying to ween my self off of them. I usually drink 3 a day so I'm cutting it down to one a day until I can finally just stop drinking them altogether.

Any advice or support is welcome! I really hope I can do this....

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  • christimccarty
    christimccarty Posts: 81
    WOOOO TURBO!!! I'm a turbo girl myself :) You can do it girl!
  • DKrisAn
    DKrisAn Posts: 43 Member
    Hi, welcome to mfp!

    I used to have a coffee addiction myself. I would get terrible headaches from caffine withdrawl when I didn't have strong coffee in the mornings and afternoons.

    I am 5'1 and first started at about 195 before MFP.

    Feel free to add me as a friend if you would like.

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