This is my journey

Loganmmontgomery
Loganmmontgomery Posts: 47 Member
edited November 24 in Introduce Yourself
Hello, I'm Logan. I've struggled with my weight for years. 6 years ago I weighted 140 pounds and now I'm at 185. I am getting married in 10 months and know that I will regret not looking my best for my wedding day and I always want to have a healthy body for when I start a family. My fiancé and I are currently doing the low carb diet. My biggest weaknesses are carbs though.... Bread, pizza, pasta (oh my!) I'm just working on bettering myself and also conquering my depression

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  • KLangleydoula
    KLangleydoula Posts: 1,494 Member
    I hear ya on the carbs! You can do this though. You have great motivation! Feel free to add me as a friend if you would like!
  • tanyajean12
    tanyajean12 Posts: 3 Member
    Nice to meet you, and congrats!! I'm also getting married too- 7 months away☺️ my fiancé and I are taking a different approach however. Have you heard of flexible dieting? Carbs are not the enemy...fads and media are full of sh$t
  • Loganmmontgomery
    Loganmmontgomery Posts: 47 Member
    I haven't heard of it!
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    Do you have a food scale? Eat the foods you love and stay in a calorie deficit. The weight will come off. Good luck.
  • dragonfire12601
    dragonfire12601 Posts: 166 Member
    You don't need to do a certain diet. I've done almost every diet out there. I find it best to just eat healthy and exercise. Feel free to add me.
  • ChristinaOaks
    ChristinaOaks Posts: 14 Member
    Carbs = my biggest weakness also. What's a girl to do when she's obsessed with sandwiches and Italian food? I second what everyone has said in terms of calorie deficit. I haven't drastically changed what I've been eating, just been making sure that I've had a deficit. I've lost 7 pounds on my journey so far (my page says 3 since I started MFP after I lost some weight). Feel free to add! I love getting and giving motivation and encouragement. :)
  • Loganmmontgomery
    Loganmmontgomery Posts: 47 Member
    Debmal77 wrote: »
    Do you have a food scale? Eat the foods you love and stay in a calorie deficit. The weight will come off. Good luck.
    I don't have a food scale, I should probably get one though
  • Loganmmontgomery
    Loganmmontgomery Posts: 47 Member
    tanyajean12 wrote: »
    Nice to meet you, and congrats!! I'm also getting married too- 7 months away☺️ my fiancé and I are taking a different approach however. Have you heard of flexible dieting? Carbs are not the enemy...fads and media are full of sh$t
    What approaches are you taking?
  • Loganmmontgomery
    Loganmmontgomery Posts: 47 Member
    dragonfire12601 wrote: »
    You don't need to do a certain diet. I've done almost every diet out there. I find it best to just eat healthy and exercise. Feel free to add me.
    I'm bad about knowing what's healthy and not though....
  • Loganmmontgomery
    Loganmmontgomery Posts: 47 Member
    ChristinaOaks wrote: »
    Carbs = my biggest weakness also. What's a girl to do when she's obsessed with sandwiches and Italian food? I second what everyone has said in terms of calorie deficit. I haven't drastically changed what I've been eating, just been making sure that I've had a deficit. I've lost 7 pounds on my journey so far (my page says 3 since I started MFP after I lost some weight). Feel free to add! I love getting and giving motivation and encouragement. :)
    What types of things are you eating now?
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    Welcome! :) It's great to see you wanting to get back on track! You certainly can do this!

    I'm a HUGE fan of carbs. When I first started this whole process, I attempted a 'very low carb' approach and it made me thoroughly miserable because I was deprived of those foods that I love. I was basically setting myself up for failure. I stopped the 'very low carb' plan and concentrated on eating at a simple calorie deficit instead. I have to say, probably around 60-70% of my daily calories consist of carbs and I LOVE it! I'd also like to point out that I've lost over 30 lbs doing it this way..

    I'm not saying low carb doesn't work, I'm just saying that it isn't for everyone and it certainly isn't the only option available. Good luck!
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