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started two weeks ago and am down 6 pounds...

RoRoYourBoat
RoRoYourBoat Posts: 5
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello all,

As many of you have decided to lose weight the right way (no crash diets or gimmicks) I have made the same choice to change my lifestyle by simply eating in moderation and adding daily exercise to my routine. So far this is the EASIEST "diet" I have ever been on. For most of my teens and adult life I have been over weight and have tried everything from the cabbage soup diet to the master cleanse, and guess what here I am at 24 and still over weight. I decided to wise up and lose the weight by what I thought would be the "hard" way which is simple change of diet and adding exercise. So far I have lost 6 pounds in 14 days, and I am happy to say that I am in no rush to get to my goal weight. I want to lose it right this time and for good and if that means taking a year or more to do it then I'm in!

I am doing a 1200 calorie a day limit and exercising 3-5 times per week (running, spin class, yoga and swimming). I have to say swimming and spin class have really helped burn well over 400 calories per 45 minute session, and they have kept me from getting bored!

I am very excited to read all of your posts and share tips!

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  • CGade
    CGade Posts: 46 Member
    Glad you found us! You are right this is much better than any "diet". Way to go with all the exercise!!! Keep it up :)
  • neelia
    neelia Posts: 750 Member
    Congrats! I, too, have lost 6 lbs in two weeks. We're basically twins =) LOL
  • carolww
    carolww Posts: 143 Member
    Good for you. And very nice to get a quick win in the first two weeks to keep you motivated. I am happy for you.
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