Anyone from Ontario Canada?

I too am from Ontario Canada and am also a yo yo dieter. Like you I like to cook (and eat) and bake (and eat) and have fun with my family and friends. Sadly, I equate fun to food...afterall, a bbq isn't nearly as fun without the burger, potato salad, chips, cocktails, and smore's around the camp fire. Worst of all, I hate feeling like I'm no fun to be around. Drinking lemon water and veggies and dip while everyone else is on their 3rd beer and snacking on nacho dip makes me feel like I'm boring and not joining in the fun....does that make sense?

Essentially, I feel as though I have been "dieting" my whole life. I am now 33 and am still trying to lose those last few pounds and at last feel good about myself. I was heaviest in my teen years...where I was a good 30 pounds heavier then I am today. Yes, this is a good thing I suppose, I weigh ess at 33 then I did at 18 and my prom dress would be too big for me. Ha Ha. In all serious however, I lack discipline, willpower, and motivation to succseed. In my heart I know that I really just need to exercise...but I HATE exercising. I will do good for awhile and then I lose my momentum. Same goes with the diet. I had been doing so well these past few months and then on the weekend I completely gave into temptation and gained 4 pounds. YES 4 pounds in 3 days. Seriously? The frustrating part is I wasn't that bad...I just wasn't "in the zone". Sadly, it will take me about 3-4 weeks to lose this. (an no, I am not exaggerating). I have been using Weight Watchers in the past and yes, it does work for me. I am not a believer in cutting out food groups to lose weight as I don't believe this is something I could maintain in the long run. I recently heard about fitness pal and thought I would compare the two programs. Needless to say, they are very similar and I am enjoying myfitnesspal and can see how one could succeed with this.

I am trying to lose 13 pounds. 130 is my ultimate goal and I am currently at 143. I am "curvy"...and would like a little less cuve in the hip and thigh area and a little less jiggle in my *kitten*:) Like I said, I know it's in the exercise but I just can't get find the momentum to make it happen. I feel like all I do it whine but don't want to do anything to actually change it.

Anyway, my hope it that My Fitness Pal is a new program that I haven't used before and perhaps something fresh and different will inspire me to make it happen.

I do find that support groups make it easier to stay on track and build momentum. Best of luck to you. It really is a one week at a time process. I have learned that tracking is key!

I love to share tips on recipes, healthy food choices, etc. My latest "must have on hand at all time" foods are frozen grapes, summerfresh roasted red pepper dip, cheecha puffs, fold it bread, and greek feta and oregano dressing!

Good luck!

K

Nation's capital! (:

Toronto!)

Hi, I am from London, Ontario.

I am original from St. Catharines, live in North Tonawanda, NY now

From Leamington...home of H.J. Heinz Co. and the tomato capital of Canada.

I go to Point Pelee almost weekly.

Checking in from the T-dot!

I'm from Toronto. Good luck to everyone here. It's a great way to realise how much you're eating and learn about nutrition. Also a way to eat what you want, but not have to "diet" ( just watch portions, know where it fits into your overall calorie goal, macros, etc).

I weigh less now than I did as a teen and in my twenties.

<--- Toronto as well! West ender.

Mississauga. I'm struggling with the last few pounds.