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Hi, just joined and I want to lose 80 or so pounds. In the last couple of days I can't even stay in the range but at least I can see how much I am eating and how many calories over I am consuming. I have to get what I am eating under control. This is so hard but I will hopefully do this and not get discouraged.

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  • Schlackity
    Schlackity Posts: 268 Member
    you can do it! It takes a little time to get used to how many calories are in things but you'll have it down pat before you know it!
  • YellowNightingale
    YellowNightingale Posts: 440 Member
    You can do it! Just look at it as a challenge. It is what I do. every breakfast, lunch and dinner I challenge myself to eat the most wholesome form of foods and get enough calories and lots of protein. And several times a week I set myself an exercise goal ("Today I will walk a mile!" and tomorrow "I will walk a mile at 3mph!") GOOD LUCK!

    Love your screen name btw! ha!
  • cokefloatlover
    cokefloatlover Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you so much for the response. I truly hope this will work for me, I tend to be very negative and feel it is so unfair that I can't eat whatever I want. I know this is not how I should look at it. I think I will try to do as you do and look at it as a challenge because it is definitely a challenge. Congrats on the weight you have lost so far....way to go!!
  • cokefloatlover
    cokefloatlover Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you. I do hope this will work for me. It is amazing how many calories I have been consuming here lately. I think you are right that before too long I will have it down pat as long as I stick to it. Thanks again for the encouragement.
  • PriceK01
    PriceK01 Posts: 834 Member
    I really does get easier with time!! When a friend first talked me into joining, I didn't even manage a whole day of logging before I gave up. When I finally came back, it was almost exactly one year later and I hadn't lost a single pound. This time I stuck with it, and I'm down about 30lbs since October :)
  • Daciroo
    Daciroo Posts: 1
    Hello everyone.I just joined 2 days ago after seeing a pic of myself and I absolutely hated how I looked. I am mainly concerned about my health as I am begining to experience pains in my limbs.I starting at 211.I have set small goals. 1 pound per week. I'm scared but I intend to only have positive thoughts.My biggest problem is meal planning. Any suggestions would be much appreciated
  • cokefloatlover
    cokefloatlover Posts: 5 Member
    I'm new too so lets do this together. I know it will be hard but I believe reading other people's post will motivate us. Good Luch to you!