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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / May 2004New to list
Hi Everyone! My name is Leonie and I have been looking for a support group for a while. This list seems fairly active, so I'm glad to be here. Here's a bit of my story. I am "morbidly obese" by far, with more than 200 pounds to lose. I have never really dieted seriously before. Which might sound amazing, but truthfully I never have. I wish I could say that it was because I accepted myself and didn't feel the need to lose weight. The real reason is that I lacked confidence in myself and didn't feel that I could lose weight. I am taking on my weight now because after much soul-searching I now BELIEVE that I can do whatever I put my mind to. Weight loss is just one of many changes I have made to better my life. As for my plan--it's simple enough. I am giving up junk food and making other changes to reduce calories, working out three times a week and being accountable for my eating and activity by using a weigh loss journal. Well, that's me all summed up. I look forward to being actively involved with this group. Thanks Leonie Welcome Leonie. Congratulations on deciding to take the necessary steps to lose the weight. You'll find lots of support and information in the group. You didn't mention what you used to journal your food. Many in the group use www.fitday.com It's free but you do need to register. They also have a software version you can download for a few dollars. I look forward to your posts. Beverly > Hi Everyone! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Leonie Cool. Just make sure not to do anything too extreme, try to develop something you can stick with for life. As you get used to working out, try doing different activities different days. The more different activities you do, the better overall condition you will be in. > Hi Everyone! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Leonie > Hi Everyone! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Leonie Welcome to the group Leonie. You'll find most people here very encouraging and full of valuable info and opinions. Post with your progress, we love to hear it. You are welcome Leonie. Try not going on radical diets, but also, give "lowcarbing"a good look. It works for many people like you, especially if you have blood sugar control issues. i > Hi Everyone! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Leonie  Signature---------------------------------------------------------------------------- @ @ @ Please forgive my typos as my right hand is injured. @ @ @ char*p="char*p=%c%s%c;main(){printf(p,34,p,34);}";main(){printf(p,34,p,34);} "It's never too late to have a happy childhood." Welcome, Leonie! I really believe you can do this if you try. I didn't particularly think I could lose weight but it turns out I could :-). Just take it a day at a time. Remember, it's not a crash diet but a new way of life! Chris 262/152/ (145-150) {If you haven't figured out the code yet, this means I started out weighing 262, I now weigh 152, and my goal is to be in the 145-150 range.} Welcome, Leonie. >>I am "morbidly obese" by far, with more than 200 pounds to lose. << I started my healthy WOL on Oct. 13, 2003. I weighed 365 pounds, some 215 pounds over my "ideal" weight. Since then, I have lost nearly 100 pounds. I improved my health and my quality of life and you can, too. You've gotten some great suggestions. Mine is keep in close touch with your health care providers. At your weight, you probably have health issues. Make sure you don't harm yourself in the quest to lose weight. It's about improving your health. I look forward to your participation in the group. As always, YMMV. Kasey 365/266/??? Welcome to the group Leonie. I know the feeling...It took a long time for me to get the determination to get this excess weight off of me. You can do it. Franchesca > Hi Everyone! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Leonie > Hi Everyone! > > Well, that's me all summed up. I look forward to being actively involved > with this group. You picked a good time to start, since waiting just makes it worse! I started my diet regimen in February, and am down 20+ lbs. My basic plan is to just maintain a 1000 calorie deficit every day. This theoretically results in a 2 lb/week weight loss, which is exactly what I've been experiencing. I thought this huge deficit would result in massive hunger pains, but so far I've had absolutely none. I think it's because I: 1) drink a LOT of water 2) Eat small meals every 3-4 hrs. 3) Limit my sugar and starch intake when I'm not exercising 4) Never avoid filling protein and unsaturated fatty foods (like almonds) in reasonable quantities 5) Go on a nice bike ride 1 or 2 hr bike ride every day. 6) Only snack at most once between major meals. I'm 6' 1", so eating this way still gives me 1500-2000 calories a day, which is a lot when divided between 3-5 meals. Heywood 232/208/182 |
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