Hi:
Today is my new beginning!
I have been looking at various weight-loss forums and this is by far the easiest one to use -- I am grateful I found it. I am frustrated with my current weight. I am 215 and it is the most I have weighed in years. I gained it over the past two years while undergoing surgery and having to be still while healing from spine surgeries. I have now been cleared by my doctors to begin walking on my treadmill a half hour a day to start. I also am on a healthy sane diet that is actually sustainable. Many years ago I think I hurt my metabolism by crash dieting. I was able to keep my weight down, but I always went up and down ten pounds.
I am here to get down to 180 lbs. That is the goal I have set for myself. I would like to lose more after I reach my goal of 180, but for now I know that if I were to write 160, I would freak and get scared I might never make it. I want to support others who are also devoted to healthy weight-loss and fitness. I can hardly wait to get to know you all -- I am sure that numbers have more power than going it alone.
So, best to all and I will be posting daily!
Gillian
Today is my new beginning!
I have been looking at various weight-loss forums and this is by far the easiest one to use -- I am grateful I found it. I am frustrated with my current weight. I am 215 and it is the most I have weighed in years. I gained it over the past two years while undergoing surgery and having to be still while healing from spine surgeries. I have now been cleared by my doctors to begin walking on my treadmill a half hour a day to start. I also am on a healthy sane diet that is actually sustainable. Many years ago I think I hurt my metabolism by crash dieting. I was able to keep my weight down, but I always went up and down ten pounds.
I am here to get down to 180 lbs. That is the goal I have set for myself. I would like to lose more after I reach my goal of 180, but for now I know that if I were to write 160, I would freak and get scared I might never make it. I want to support others who are also devoted to healthy weight-loss and fitness. I can hardly wait to get to know you all -- I am sure that numbers have more power than going it alone.
So, best to all and I will be posting daily!
Gillian
I always recommend starting a thread in the diary section of the forum or checking out the challenges. There is a lot of support here, so you've come to the right place. Welcome to the forum!