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This is my first go at this. I've never been on a site like this before, it was recommended to me by a friend. You see, in the past few years I've just ballooned in weight. I always said I would never get up to 200lbs and now here I am so close to my dreaded weight, I just can't believe I've let it get this bad. It all started after I got sobbered and broke up with my ex a number of years ago. I've just never looked the same. I realize that I'm looking to food to comfort me and "make me happy". I'll go to the shops and I won't be craving anything really, not even sure why I'm there. But I'll come home with chocolate and any other crap that I think I want. Every time I do this I swear it will be the LAST!!!! I use to go to the gym all the time, even for a while twice a day...and I would LOVE it. They closed that gym (it use to be open 24 hours) and now I feel stick. I started going to a curcit training fecility, and have recently put a month hold on it, because I'm just not doing it. I feel like I need to get my eating habits under control before I go back. Yesturday when I went to shops I was so happy with myself because I didn't pick up anything "bad". Instead I got myself a few healthier choices and I'm really hopeing that I'll continue like this. I know it's only one day, but I have to start somewhere right? I'm very embarrassed by myself, and NEVER want to see anyone who hasn't seen me for a couple years, even family, it's shameful. If anyone has any advice or tips for me, I'd REALLY LOVE to hear it!!
 
Hi hun! Another one from Aussie huh? we have a few members from Austrailla, you should get to know them...rosered is one..can't remember the others....

ANYWAYS....I know exactly how you feel hun! I was there too...I kinda still am. I lost 30 pds, but really have been gaining and loosing the same 5-7 for MONTHS now, and I"m sick of it.

Whats important is you decided to take a stand and do something about your weight. It doesn't matter what happend in the past, dont' kill yourself with "why's" just accept that this is where you are now and move forward!

Have you figured out the type of diet you want to be on?? I personally am a BIG fan of the 1200 cal diet. But if you dont' like cal counting, you can just make small goals. Like say, this week, i'm giving up pop. Next week, give up pop and one more thing....or even decide that instead of giving up pop all together, say "this week i'm going to eat a healthy breakfast" then the next have a healthy breakfast and lunch, ect. Sorry, I Know i'm rambling.

Anyways, if I can help you, let me know!!
 
Just want to say welcome, yo will get lots of great help and motivation here on the forum to help keep you moving in the right direction.
 
Calorie Counting

Thanks so much for the idea, you know, Calorie Counting is probably a real good idea. I'm just not to sure how to go about it. This probably sounds real stupid, but how would I go about it? How do you know how many calories are in what? I mean I know if you eat prepackaged, it's there, but if you just throw something together, how does that work? Then also, I reckon if you make a recipe and calorie information is included-do you weigh, or measure your portion? How do you go about it? I really appreciate the feed back. Thanks!

I should also mention that I'm not really from Australia, I just lived there for 2 years, and miss it heaps.
 
hey Aussie Girl!
Just wanted to say hi and tell you that I just went out and bought a book that has all the calorie counts in it....there are lots to choose from. Whenever I eat something I just look it up (they even have restaurant food in there) and if I can't find it - I go online! Get a journal and keep track! YOU CAN DO IT!! My book is called The Complete Book Of Food Counts by Corinne Netzer. Start a diary if you haven't already - it helps logging in to the forum when you need a boost!
 
Ok, a lesson in calorie counting, lol

Ok, with what was already said, yes that is an option. Online sites list TONS of food like fruit and such that does not have a label. Fitday is another one you can try. If you are making a sand. or something, list everything thats on your san. and add up the cals.

Remember when reading the labels on boxes to check out the serving size! That will get ya! There are some things listed for like 100 cal's (like some soups) but when you look at the serving size the can has 2 servings, so its 200 cals,not 100.

Also, pop and juice contain alot of cals and really dont' do alot for you, you'll want to advoid as much liquid calories as you can.
 
Welcome and Good Luck! Once you get started in calorie counting it becomes very easy as time progresses...you'll find yourself remember the calories of certain foods. :) and
Those are the websites that I used most when counting calories. Like Newbride said, just keep an eye on your serving sizes...that is the most difficult part.
 
Great Advice!!

Thank you all for the great advice, and super warm welcomes!!!:D It's really something to feel all these people cheering you on!! I had big idea's of starting my calorie counting today, but I didn't. Now at the end of the day, the idea to get a book and write down what I've eaten doesn't seem as daunting as I though it was yesturday...don't ask how on earth I was gonna calorie count w/o writing it down!! :confused: I have to say, even though I didn't count the cal's I did manage another day w/o chocolate, cookies or anything like that. I believe this is day 3...maybe even 4!!!:D Thanks again to EVERYONE!!!!!!!!! I can't tell you how excited I am about this and how great it makes me feel!!!!!
Thanks again,
AussieGirl
 
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Welcome AussieGirl! This is a fantastic site for motivation. I haven't been a member that long and haven't posted a whole lot, but I check it out every day and other peoples advice for other people does help me; though, I will admit, this past week I was off work and the true test for how well I've done will be Monday morning when I weight in at work.

I honestly don't have the patience for counting ANYTHING! when it comes to food. I just cut back my portions and just have half of what I would normally have and stick to breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, supper, and sometimes snack (but never past 8:30ish). I found that the first week I was a member here I was at work and even cut out the 2 snacks during the day, but since I've been home, I've been having those snacks.

Best of luck. You'll do awesome.
Tornado Days :)
 
You will find a way

Welcome to the site. It is amazing and sometimes a bit overwhelming since there is so much to read. I hope you enjoy this site as much as me. Calorie counting is a very easy thing. When you make a recipe just write down every calorie in the meal. Basically you can tell how much is in that meal once you see the calories adding up!!
 
Hi Everyone!!
I really appreciate hearing from you both Tornado Days and Cherylhop, I can really see how even just reading peoples comments and seeing pictures is HEAPS inspiring. Have you seen SkinnyAnnie's before and after pic's? They are truly amazing:eek: That was a real inspiration for me. I had my first day of calorie counting today, and it wasn't as tough as I thought, except that I went and got a pita from Pita Pit, and when I looked up the calories for it, the calories differed from one site to the other. I'm not really sure what to think about it. I guess though, as compared to last week this time, my calories are way down. I still haven't had a chocolate or baked good...it's starting to not feel so hard. I really think a lot of that has to do with this site...having to take responsibility for what I do. Thanks again!!!! :D
 
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