I'm so determined this time

rebeccam279
rebeccam279 Posts: 13 Member
edited November 21 in Introduce Yourself
Hello,

I'm on day two of my quest to lose weight. I've been on diets before but have never stuck to them but this time I know I need to do something. I started university three years ago at a healthy weight but a poor lifestyle has left me leaving two stone overweight. My goal is to lose 2 stone (or 28lbs seeing as I think this a predominantly an American site) by the end of January. Ideally, I'd like to lose more in the area of 35lbs but don't want to stress myself out too much so hopefully I'll lose at least 28 by the end of Jan and if I need to lose more to get to the 35 I'll do it then.

It's only been a couple of days but so far so good the difference this time is I'm excited to do it. I'm looking forward to fitting into my old dresses, being able to run more than down the street without getting tires and being able to eat a sensible portion of lunch without my brain nagging me for more. I've brushed off the old wii fit, been jogging and done some cardio exercises I've found online. In terms of food I've swapped most of my white carbs for brown ones, drastically cut down on sugar, eating smaller portions at meal times and snacking on fruit instead of junk food.

So yeah lets do this!

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  • Noodle797
    Noodle797 Posts: 366 Member
    Good luck! :)
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Good luck! You can totally do it--the mindset and will is the first thing you need. :smile: So long as you accurately count calories (weighing everything solid and measuring everything liquid that doesn't have a weight) and LOG EVERYTHING, you will lose weight.
  • mrsjas2000
    mrsjas2000 Posts: 908 Member
    sounds like you have a great start, I couldn't swap out the white for brown carbs just because I don't like the taste, that is my of my biggest problems is I am very fussy and don't like a lot of veggies. So good for you
  • Winterlover123
    Winterlover123 Posts: 352 Member
    Hey! I'm on every day and am an active support for my friends by liking and commenting on statuses. If you are willing to do the same, please add me with a little note! Thanks :)
  • Mangsney
    Mangsney Posts: 249 Member
    Looks like you're in the right frame of mind for this. You can do it!!
  • havs23
    havs23 Posts: 68 Member
    Yay! Good for you! Feel free to add me if you want someone to be on your case about sticking to your plan - I definitely need that :D
  • rebeccam279
    rebeccam279 Posts: 13 Member
    mrsjas2000 wrote: »
    sounds like you have a great start, I couldn't swap out the white for brown carbs just because I don't like the taste, that is my of my biggest problems is I am very fussy and don't like a lot of veggies. So good for you
    Thanks! I've discovered a love for wholemeal Bagels, quite like wholemeal bread and can live with brown rice, brown pasta though .:s

    Winterlover123 wrote: »
    Hey! I'm on every day and am an active support for my friends by liking and commenting on statuses. If you are willing to do the same, please add me with a little note! Thanks :)
    havs23 wrote: »
    Yay! Good for you! Feel free to add me if you want someone to be on your case about sticking to your plan - I definitely need that :D

    Added both of you with a little note.

    Thanks for all the other messages of support. Feel free to add me if you want someone to help through it.
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