sruthbrooks

My 30 day challenge is going to be to get 8 hours of sleep each night between 9 pm and 6 am. It is 5:30 am and I am just about to go to bed. But I don't work overnight. Having a consistent sleep - wake cycle is very important to over all health and I ultimately want to be Healthy for Life.

My name is Ruth. I am 37 years young, 5'8" and currently weight 201.4. My goal weight at this time is 165 lbs, but I want to eventually lose more than that. My current diet plan: I am using FitBit to track my steps, MFP to log my calorie intake, and I work out 2-3 times a week at a boot camp style fitness center. If anyone…

I am trying to figure out the best way to track my food daily and to balance my ratio of carbs:protein:fat. I love the pie chart with the percentages. What I am trying to do this week is plan at least a day in advance what I am going to eat and then go from there. Thinking about what I am going to eat ahead of time makes…

I have been on and off the weight loss rollercoaster all my adult life. I am also looking for friends who will support, encourage, and push me to do more. My family is wonderful, but they all think that going from 350 lbs to 208 lbs with gastric bypass surgery was enough, but I want more. I want to be thin or at least…