Hi all - 38 y-o Mom of 3, need help losing about 50 lbs :-/

I think I use the site a little differently but it is working for me better than anything else. I try to enter what I intend to eat tomorrow....then I look at the numbers and maybe make some changes. Then I check to see where my numbers are falling out. Once I am happy with it, I have plenty time to make sure that I eat what i planned to eat the previous day. I do have it a bit easier than others because the grocery up the street has a cafeteria type area with really healthy food and it's pretty cheap. So I know healthy food is available every day.

My problem has always been waiting til I was hungry to seek out some food. By planning tomorrow's food and sticking (as close as possible) to the plan, I have realized some good results. My weight is decreasing steadily and it's kinda fun doing it.

I found that just entering what you ate today and looking at the numbers at the end of the day....you will have trouble keeping on track.

So, anyhow, that's how I use it and it works. It sort of places controls on eating just like cost controls that I use with my business.

Also, remember not to give up. When you are close to your target, the last pounds are incredibly hard to lose.....but if you hang in there.....it can be done. Trust me....IF I CAN DO IT ......YOU CAN DEFINITELY DO IT !! Good Luck

Feel free to add me....motivation from others is great!

Just keep you chin up. You will make it. We are similar in that it sounds like you eat according to your emotions. I do the same. I too have had a hysterectomy 13 yrs ago this month and I have added and lost weight during that time. I feel like a yoyo. This time I am trying to do it the right way. By changing to a healthy lifestyle instead of dieting, I plan on keeping it off. My son gets married in May 2013 and I am using that as my goal. Hopefully I can drop most of my weight by then.
Try to stay focused on the big picture of living healthy and don't get bogged down by the day to day struggle...... I know it's sounds easier than it is sometimes.
Blessings,
Tonya

Hi there, I've been at this since 1/2/12 and have had great success. I started at 190ish (too afraid to weigh myself) I am currenlty hanging in there at 134.5. I decided to change my life because I was tired of being unconfortable and sad most of the time. I now run almost every day 2-5 miles and and loving life.
Just aim for small goals, a day at a time as they say and DONT beat yourself up when you have a bad one. It comes with the learning process. The main thing is to be honest with yourself and log what you really are doing daily. Even if you go way over your goals, you may be suprised at how that changes your way of thinking.


Good luck and if you want to add me for support feel free.

Dianne

Good luck on your weight loss journey. MFP is a great place for support and motivation, feel free to add me.

I too am new today. I got married last year, and since them put the weight back on that I had lost for the big day. I can't believe how easy this app is and why I haven't used it before! I'm hoping to loose 2lbs a week right up until my bday in June, and the carry on from there. It's going to be a long journey one which I'll need support with! I'm sure with everyone's help we can all get to the goal we want :-) xxx