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SuzieQT
SuzieQT Posts: 188 Member
I'm 21 and I'm in my first week of dieting and exercising. I haven't felt this good in a long time. I've been over weight most of my life. I once lost 30 lbs but due to school, work, stress, and no time I gained most of it back. This time I'm making a plan to change my eating habits for good. I know I can diet and loose the weight. What I have a hard time with is keeping it off. My boyfriend and I are starting to cook at home more often and we're trying new healthier recipes too! Let me know if you have any tips on making that complete change.

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  • SuzieQT
    SuzieQT Posts: 188 Member
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    I'm 21 and I'm in my first week of dieting and exercising. I haven't felt this good in a long time. I've been over weight most of my life. I once lost 30 lbs but due to school, work, stress, and no time I gained most of it back. This time I'm making a plan to change my eating habits for good. I know I can diet and loose the weight. What I have a hard time with is keeping it off. My boyfriend and I are starting to cook at home more often and we're trying new healthier recipes too! Let me know if you have any tips on making that complete change.

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    Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

    :heart: Its all downhill after the first few weeks... :heart:
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
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    Hello and welcome! :flowerforyou:
  • tacoman
    tacoman Posts: 40
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    Just wanted to add my welcome as well.

    Sounds like you are on the right cource. Good luck.


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  • mknipp
    mknipp Posts: 106
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    WELCOME! You've definitely made the right choice. MyFitnessPal is truly a "pal". I know, I've lost 13 pounds since July 1, with about 20 more to go! Since I started MFP, I've had less than three days that my calories have been over my limit (1,200/day). As for cooking at home, great idea; but I prefer Lean Cuisine meals. Fast, easy, inexpensive, delicious, and lots to choose from. I also buy the salad mix and just add some fat-free dressing. Salads always take my appetite away for hours! Drink the water, too (8 glass a day). That helps keep your digestive system working. I drink a lot of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea with Splenda, hot or cold, it's still a great drink to keep on hand. And I love those 50-cal. Skinny Cow chocolate ice cream bars! Take lots of walks, even if it's only through the house for ten or fifteen minutes. I like walking outside to music, or on the treadmill if the weather isn't right. Stick with it and enjoy your success.

    Good luck!
    mknipp
  • PrincessLaundry
    PrincessLaundry Posts: 2,758 Member
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    Welcome to you and your boyfriend! It is going to be so great to have someone help you along the way! HOORAY! That can make such a difference! YOU CAN DO IT!:flowerforyou: Hooray to both of you!!!