Hello...

shrtncute
shrtncute Posts: 6 Member
edited October 1 in Introduce Yourself
Well here goes. I keep telling myself..."I can do this, I can do this". I'm 42 and single with no children. I am 4 foot 7 (yes very short but not a midget).:laugh: I weigh 150lbs..which is too big for my height. My goal is to weigh 115lbs by Thanksgiving. I have a full time job and a part time. The part time is only EVERY OTHER weekend. When I get home in the evenings I usually just "plop" right on my couch and watch TV (shows that I've recorded). This time should be spent at the gym but I'm just so tired. I'm not a morning person..so going too the gym in the mornings is not in the equation. I have GOT to start packing my gym clothes and go RIGHT after work. I have a membership at a gym...$10/month...and don't even go. Call me LAZY! That's so embarrasing to say. LOL! I'm a very picky eater and I HATE water. There are some veggies I JUST CAN NOT eat and makes me 'gag'. I eat out most of the time..but that's coming too an end (partially). I can do this..I know I can.

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  • mfastdriver123
    mfastdriver123 Posts: 143
    Hi, yes you can do this. I am 5'0 and 180 lbs so i know the feeling about being to big for your height. Have you tried flavoring your water with Crystal Light or something like that? I am like you and don't like straight water. For awhile I couldnt' drink water because it actually gave me heart burn. I have found that with adding the Crystal Light I am able to drink it and they have all kinds of flavors.
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    Oh, you most certainly can :) ... those first few weeks are critical ... cuz by then you'll usually have seen some progress and that is motivation in itself! But it is work :) ... but the payout is priceless!
  • Bijee
    Bijee Posts: 28 Member
    You can!! Start making gradual changes and be realistic. I hate water too, but I add propel packets to it which adds some flavor. Eating out kills you on the calories and weight gain, I am trying to stay away from eating out as best I can until I can control myself. You can do this!!
  • Natley
    Natley Posts: 58 Member
    you can do it!! im not sure if its realistic to lose all that weight before thanksgiving, but u can definitely lose weight before then. make small changes, like walking for 30mins a day. and if u stay within you calorie budget, you are sure to lose weight effortlessly! i know the feeling of sitting in front of the tv after a long day. i used to watch my shows and eat chips or ice cream...that transition was really hard for me!! but after u workout, you are more aware of the calories you burn and that motivates me to eat right. u can definitely lose weight with myfitnesspal! we will keep each other motivated lol ;)
  • shrtncute
    shrtncute Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks to all of you. I am going to try using the Crystal Light for my water.
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