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Hi there. Well, you have made a great start by joining my fitness pal, just logging your food everyday conistently and accurately is a great tool to keep you on track. It is definitely possible to lose 50-70 pounds in one year - I lost 60 pounds in 7 months. I was very committed, walked nearly everyday, and was very strict on keeping junk food out of my diet. One thing I found helpful is climbing the stadium stairs during my lunch break. I work at a University and they had a field stadium that was used by many people for working out. I started out slowly and built myself up because it is actually a difficult workout. Being a single mom with a full-time job and going to school can make my schedule quite hectic, but I proved to msyelf that it is still possible to make healthy choices and stay committed to taking care of myself. I also have co-workers who I partner with and we have discussions about how we did, how we stayed motivated, and what we have overcome. Finding a weightloss buddy can be really helpful. I wish you lots of luck and commitment on your journey because the rewards are amazing and you know you deserve it!

Getting rid of the junk food makes such a differece, doesn't it? That is the biggest struggle for me, but I know I have to do it to make this happen. And thanks for the idea about stair-climbing at a stadium. I live in a college town, so that's a really great workout idea!