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beckyi88
beckyi88 Posts: 604
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hi my name is Becky and I discovered this website through another site, Cathe.com
I've been fighting 40 pounds off and on for 14 years now. Even when I *lose* it, it seems to find me again.:frown: I've recently realized I need to revamp my lifestyle and mindset not just my diet.
I am hoping this is a place for positive encouragement and motivation.
Do those of you who are achieving success have any words of wisdom or recommendations?
Any books which have helped with diet overhaul.?
I hate to ask for fear someone will think I'm waiting for tomorrow to start as that is apparently not an acceptable attitude!:tongue: which I do understand, but, honestly, it kind of scared me! :embarassed:
Thanks for any advice!:happy:

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  • beckyi88
    beckyi88 Posts: 604
    Hi my name is Becky and I discovered this website through another site, Cathe.com
    I've been fighting 40 pounds off and on for 14 years now. Even when I *lose* it, it seems to find me again.:frown: I've recently realized I need to revamp my lifestyle and mindset not just my diet.
    I am hoping this is a place for positive encouragement and motivation.
    Do those of you who are achieving success have any words of wisdom or recommendations?
    Any books which have helped with diet overhaul.?
    I hate to ask for fear someone will think I'm waiting for tomorrow to start as that is apparently not an acceptable attitude!:tongue: which I do understand, but, honestly, it kind of scared me! :embarassed:
    Thanks for any advice!:happy:
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
    Hi Becky, and WELCOME! :flowerforyou:

    My advice? Be honest, track ALL calories, EAT you exercise calories and come play on the boards often. You can do this!! Believe in yourself, and you will go far! :heart: :flowerforyou:
  • jackiOmy
    jackiOmy Posts: 26
    Hey Becky !
    This site is great , you will be glad you found it ! I love finding new foods to make that are healthy and good for me . Hungrygirl.com is great ! And my advice as far as working out is find a lot of FUN things to do , I do Cardioke and Bob Harper(biggest loser) Boot camp ! They are on Demand on Comast is you have that . And my new fav is ZUMBA . Go to www.zumba.com to find classes in your area ! Great Workout !

    I try to switch it up everyday , walking the dog , cardio , dancing ZUMBA , and recently my bf and I got tennis rackets (no idea how to play) but its fun and a good workout :)

    Good Luck to you Chica :)
  • beckyi88
    beckyi88 Posts: 604
    Thank you! DIShonesty is probably a big reason of why I am overweight!
    I did a food journal last week when I thought I was being careful and I was still eating 2000 calories a day and on several days, no fruits or veggies. The scale doesn't lie though, does it?
    Thanks so much for the kind welcome!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love it here. I :heart: this site. It is so motivational, supportive, helpful, and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.:smile::flowerforyou: :drinker: :happy:
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