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willirenefrazier
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I joined three days ago and am starting tomorrow in earnest. Over the weekend I just tracked my food to see how to do it, and I was amazed at the calories I can shovel in without even thinking. I think this site will be a good tool to help me learn the nutritional info of different foods. I also like it better than a restrictive diet because you can eat some good things every once in a while as long as you don't go over your calorie intake.
I have been very disappointed in myself lately...I gained about 15 lbs over the summer, and I don't even know how. I took up running over a year ago, which really helped take off some weight and tone up. But, I injured myself about a month ago and then, after that, got walking pneumonia. So, I haven't been exercising.
I am just looking for some motivation to log my food every day, as well as start some serious running again. Thanks.
Irene
I joined three days ago and am starting tomorrow in earnest. Over the weekend I just tracked my food to see how to do it, and I was amazed at the calories I can shovel in without even thinking. I think this site will be a good tool to help me learn the nutritional info of different foods. I also like it better than a restrictive diet because you can eat some good things every once in a while as long as you don't go over your calorie intake.
I have been very disappointed in myself lately...I gained about 15 lbs over the summer, and I don't even know how. I took up running over a year ago, which really helped take off some weight and tone up. But, I injured myself about a month ago and then, after that, got walking pneumonia. So, I haven't been exercising.
I am just looking for some motivation to log my food every day, as well as start some serious running again. Thanks.
Irene
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this is the place, Irene......it really does work.........start tracking every morsel that goes into your mouth........I, too, was COMPLETELY SURPRISED how much food (CALORIES) was going down my me in a day..........friend me and we can lose together!0
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I know exactly what you mean about not realizing on how many calories you are actually eating. I alsways thought that I was doin pretty good, until I started tracking it on here. Also by tracking what I am eating I think twice about what I put in my mouth know. Good Luck with you weight loss hope it goes well fo you. This is an awesome tool to use.0
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Good for you! Your getting back in the swing of things! Good luck on your new adventure!!0
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