Introduce myself : )

Hello... Ill be your buddy too! Im a mom of 3, work full time, and im a hairstylist on the side... totally know the feeling of not having the time, but if you really think about it, you do have the time! Even 25 minutes is long enough for a great workout! Are you working out what type of excersice are you doing?

Please feel free to add me. Let's do it!

First of all, please don't diet. Really, it always fails. And don't focus on the 10 lbs./month, that may or may not happen. Start by changing some small things that would make your body healthier. Walk more, log your calories to see what your eating, drink more water if you don't now drink 8 glasses a day. Check out some friend's diaries who have lost weight and are maintaining and see how they manage it.

Making small changes helps you sustain the changes and as time passes (which is always will), you will see the difference and be encouraged to take things farther.

I just ran across this, it is worth the time to read it.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/55807-you-can-not-get-it-fast

My name is Eric and I too am 47 years old...I just recently hit the 300 lb marker and now I know this weight thing is serious. I am married with 2 great kids, both teenagers...God Help me!!! I have been married for 23 years this July to my beautiful wife Julie, who just happens to be a ICU nurse. So, whenever a 40 year old comes in with a heart attack I hear all about it and that I need to do something. Recently we have been having marital problems and a lot of it is due to my addiction to food. I am hoping this time, with the help of a local gym, MFP, and my own perseverance I can overcome this addiction and beat this once and for all. 2 years ago I attended the Biggest Looser ranch in Malibu, Ca for 1 month and lost 30 lbs...what a great experience but it is so easy to loose weight inside a vacuum with no outside stresses to deal with. This time I need to do it for myself and my family. I too am looking for a buddy that can help me stay on track. My wife is done with supporting me on this journey...she just needs to see results and I get that.

Hi Nancy! I'm just about 42 and 5'1 as well!! I KNOW what it's like to carry around 40-50 of extra weight while being so short!! There's not a lot of places for the extra weight to go. I'd love to be support buddies. I started last year, just trying to lose 1/2 lbs a week. It was slow, but very steady, and I lost 22lbs in roughly a year. A recent heath set back stalled my weight loss and I gained back about 6lbs. BUT, I am cleared to exercise again and have Re-started a "Couch-to5K" program. It's also very slow, but steady progress. Don't be too hard on yourself this first month. Slow and steady usually beats rapid weight loss followed by rapid regain. BUT, if you are set on a 10lbs loss, I will cheer you on all the way!!!
Feel free to count me in as a buddy.
Cheryl

Hi, I'm Nadine. I live in the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. I have tried many weight loss fad plans, and have had some success, but I always put the weight back on. I have decided to begin a lifestyle change. I am 34 years old, and am the proud mother of a beautiful 2 year old daughter. I think that this process will provide me with the support I need on this journey. I am a very sociable person, and would really appreciate being welcomed by the Community. I look forward to this exciting journey and hope to meet great friends.:flowerforyou:

Hello to you as well! :-) you sound very nice. I'm also a mother :-)