"Drop some weight" lecture still ringing in my ears

Welcome!

None of us are here because we got it right first time around. This site is great - no crash diets, no starvation, but support and education about living a healthier slimmer lifestyle.

You have taken the first step - well done! :happy:

YOu have taken the first steps. Like everyone else has said, record everything and I would like to add, record your steps. I bought a FItBit and wear it all day. Just start walking at least 30 minutes a day.10, 000 steps at day =5 miles. Dont buy or keep your food weaknesses in your house. If you want to indulge in a cookie here and there...do it while you socialize or go out. Use this website or the app on your phone to record, once you actually see the numbers, you will see where you need to cut back. As you were an athlete, you already know or have an idea of what you are to do. I have always know what to do, I just lacked the focus to do it. 31 days ago, I made the decison to love myself more than I loved my food. I started with the 24 Day challenge and I am going strong. I decided to go with the Paleo diet which means that I try to eat clean 90% of the time(clean means no processed food) I have lost 17 pounds and 6 1/2 inches.30 minutes of exercise a day. I even bought a bike.(hadnt ridden in 15 yrs.) If I can do it, you can do it. Choose to love yourself and get an accountability partner who will give you the words you need to hear when you want to throw in the towel. IT makes all the difference in the world. Connect with us online if you wish. I am a stress eater. I had to learn to exerices when I am stressed and change my thinking that food is fuel for my body not pleasure for my taste buds. Be Blessed!

PS. I bought the FitBIt because I could sync it with my fitness pal.

Welcome:flowerforyou:
I have been here a couple of times,but I guess practice makes perfect If you could use a friend I'm almost the same age, and have to get rid of over 100 pounds ( don't know where I could hide them:noway: ) You could always buy a Suv... easier to get into and out of > Just kidding
I know where your coming from, the reason I'm here is that my knees and back are getting angry at all the weight they have to carry. It doesn't help much to worry about how we got here, it's time to take the information we can find and put our effort into becoming a better , healthier us. I love to cook and have a few very good and healthy recipes. My problem is more on the exercise and portion control front :sad:
Hope your having a great weekend anyway
Gabi

Let's all help lift each other up. Just joined today and what great posts I am reading. Some very inspiring and encouraging people.

You can do it and coming here is a step in the right direction! You look like you have a great sense of humor and there's a lot of fun people on MFP to help keep you going.

Welcome to one of the best online communities around!

You have an advantage, and it is one that helped me quite a bit -- you're a former athlete. You, then, know exactly what needs to be done. That muscle memory and self-awareness never goes away -- it's what allowed me to lose 100 lbs. in 6 months.

My advice to you is simple: stay at a slight calorie deficit and begin by walking every day for up to an hour. Before long, you'll be pushing yourself and having flashbacks to 30 years ago. When that starts happening, you're back.

I'd be happy to count you as an MFP friend.

Good luck making a healthier, stronger you. It's all for the best in the end even if it seems tough

Hi Rho!

Boy, did you come to the right place!! This is the best way to track exactly what your eating & track your exercise. Your Dr has pointed you in a direction where you can succeed! She sounds like one smart cookie!! Sending you a friend request!! Good luck with this new journey!!

Cynde

Hi Rho, and welcome! Please add me as a friend. We're on the same journey with similar weight loss goals.