Sick and Tired

Focus on one thing at a time. For example - no pop this month. Then next month no candy. Stay focused on the long term goal not the short term. Don't focus on weight. Focus on being healthier.

ONE DAY AT A TIME:happy:

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Hi..I joined here about 3 weeks ago and ive found it to be the best site ever....I do go swimming 3 times a week for 45 mins. but overall just logging on to here and reading all the info and message boards there is a huge amount of support here and its the best thing ive came across..Ive tried many things in the past also that cost money, but just by recording what i eat here it makes me more accountable to what i choose to eat and with a little exercising as well, im starting to lose weight slowly.....Just take one step at a time and there is always someone here to help and support you..

Sick and tired of being Sick and Tired!

I am a stay at home mom of three children. 14,13 and 9 years old. Over the past year, I've lost and gained the same 15 pounds! Trying to get back on track. I've always been active and exercised. I've tried Jenny, WW, LA weight loss, Adkins, etc. Just gave up the last three months. Need to get Back on the WAgon! And I want to do it without dumping a bunch of money into these companies pockets!!
Help!

Hi, and welcome to THE best site on the web! :flowerforyou:
Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:
Don't go making the mistake that if you have LOTS of numbers left at the end of the day that you'll lose even faster, because that DOESN'T happen. Feel free to read any info about the site in the "help" section at the top of the home page. And also, under "all topics", then "general", and check out the first few threads. They'll really help you understand how MFP works.
Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP!
Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:
As for exercise, it doesn't always have to be awful. For my exercise, I walk almost every day, (weather permitting!) I also dance to a fast oldies CD that my husband made up of all my favorite old songs. (Like "Love Shack", Wild, Wild West", "Mony, Mony", "Footloose", and "Gloria")
It's free, (unlike a gym!) fun, and I can even watch tv at the same time, so I never get bored! :happy:
I also recently aquired the Wii Fit, and jog to that, which is a lot of fun, and easy too!
So, to make a LONG story short, make good food choices, eat in moderation, get some exercise, and you WILL lose the weight that you want to!