Newbie here!

linzie30
linzie30 Posts: 4
edited September 18 in Introduce Yourself
Hi all,

So I'm new to the site - have been trying to lose a bit of weight since the birth of my little girl 10 months ago, and it's kind of hard! Yesterday my doctor asked me bluntly ' so how long have you been overweight?' and it kind of threw me - his insensitivity however has got me motivated to finally shift the last 15/20 pounds and get back to feeling good about myself!

Hopefully I'll do it this time - I plan on plenty of visits to the gym (I've been sick with the cold lately and haven't done ANY exercise for about 3 weeks - eek) and cutting out the junk snacks.

Any diet and exercise advice you guys have to offer will be greatly appreciated!

thanks!

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  • linzie30
    linzie30 Posts: 4
    Hi all,

    So I'm new to the site - have been trying to lose a bit of weight since the birth of my little girl 10 months ago, and it's kind of hard! Yesterday my doctor asked me bluntly ' so how long have you been overweight?' and it kind of threw me - his insensitivity however has got me motivated to finally shift the last 15/20 pounds and get back to feeling good about myself!

    Hopefully I'll do it this time - I plan on plenty of visits to the gym (I've been sick with the cold lately and haven't done ANY exercise for about 3 weeks - eek) and cutting out the junk snacks.

    Any diet and exercise advice you guys have to offer will be greatly appreciated!

    thanks!
  • cellorocker
    cellorocker Posts: 290
    Hey, welcome. I've been overweight since, I was, like, 9 I think. I'm almost 21 now, and I just want everything of. If you really want it, you will work for it. Just remember, everyday is a new day, and if you mess up one day, just forget about it and move on.
  • Razboo
    Razboo Posts: 439 Member
    Hey, welcome. I've been overweight since, I was, like, 9 I think. I'm almost 21 now, and I just want everything of. If you really want it, you will work for it. Just remember, everyday is a new day, and if you mess up one day, just forget about it and move on.

    Good philosophy!

    Welcome to the site, linzie!
  • linzie30
    linzie30 Posts: 4
    thanks for the welcomes!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,412 Member
    linzie30,

    Welcome! We are all here because we either are overweight or believe we are. Was your doctor's comment legitimate? You sound like maybe you think he was wrong? Is it only 15-20 pounds? How tall are you?

    Good luck, you can do it! Just use the guidelines here and ask for help if you ever need it. We are all right in it with you.

    ~Cheryl :flowerforyou:
  • linzie30
    linzie30 Posts: 4
    Oh, yes, his comment was legitimate! I was just a bit taken aback... I thought he could have been a bit more gentle in his approach!

    I'm 5'3" and weight about 150lbs. So I do have quite a bit to lose. Have been counting my calories all day - I've been pretty hungry trying to stick to 1200!
  • junaleon
    junaleon Posts: 1
    Hi! I have been trying to lose weight since 2001 since my little boy was born. Have had some luck but not much. I have a very hard time getting back on the wagon. But once on it I'm good to go. I've been off since May 2007 any advice on how to get back on it.

    trying
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,412 Member
    Hi! I have been trying to lose weight since 2001 since my little boy was born. Have had some luck but not much. I have a very hard time getting back on the wagon. But once on it I'm good to go. I've been off since May 2007 any advice on how to get back on it.

    trying

    junaleon,

    This is the first time in my life I've made an attempt at losing any significant amount of weight. I am giving myself a HUGE reward at the end of this and fulfilling a lifetime dream of a live encounter with wild dolphins in Bimini in May.

    I don't use food as a reward: though I used to....thanks, Mom & Grandma! It is a hard habit to break -using food as an emotional crutch.

    As soon as I get back from Bimini, I'm going to start planning another trip to warm climes to inspire me to stay slim. Nothing like beautiful gin-clear water to make me put on a swimsuit for the first time in 15 years!

    Good luck! Read through past posts, you will find much to inspire you.

    Cheryl
  • brie4337
    brie4337 Posts: 1
    hi im a newbie here. well i've been over weight like since i was small and i just want to change that becasue im almost 21. im trying to get a new life style so i hope i can get suport from you guys. any advice.
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