Kind of new and a fresh start

eyecandyrayce

I created my profile on this site a long time ago and didn't use it because I ended up using another page. However, I found their food database lacking and the support community was pretty quiet.

I started my journey at 196 pounds after quitting smoking. I had always promised myself that I would never let myself get over 200 pounds so hitting 196 was a wake up call for me.

I started out pretty suddenly and I think that was the mistake I made. I cut out soda entirely after drinking 6+ sodas per day for as long as I could remember. I stopped eating sweets when I have a love for chocolate and I started working out 5 days a week. I don't even know how long I lasted on that but I lost 16 pounds before I got sick and stopped caring about any of it at all. I went back to drinking soda and eating out every day. I also stopped walking every day or going to the gym. I ended up gaining 10 pounds back.

So here I am, ready to start again. I am doing it a little slower this time by cutting my soda down each day (I'm down to 1-2 a day currently and my goal is to be off soda by Monday).

I wanted to say hi and see if anyone who is serious about this process would like to be my friend. I'd rather not have a bunch of friends that never update or provide encouragement. I'd like to have that encouragement and give it as well. Both help me stay focused.

ChristinaK69

Hey, you can add me as a friend. I'm here every day. I'll support you in any way I can.

Yes, going cold turkey on something's will come back to bite you or taking on too much can back fire and burn you out. I'm glad you didn't give up