Hello and Happy New Year!!

[CindyB]

Hi everyone, I'm sooooo glad I found this site!!
I have battled the bulge for the last 7 or eight years, with significant weight gain each year. I've decided to make a healthy lifestyle change rather than just "go on a diet", since the yo-yo dieting is what has gotten me to where I am now.
I am looking forward to being a part of this supportive forum community.

 

[yarmiah]

Welcome to the boards, and to your new commitment!

Are you following any particular eating and exercise plan?

As a recovering yo- yo-er myself, I can tell you that personal motivation and commitment is key and there are a multitude of tools here in the site to help ya. I rely on the diary I keep here, as well as joining in on the challanges.

Good Luck!

 

[eevee]

Hi,Welcome and Happy New Year!! Keep a diary on what you eat, how you feel, and drink plenty of water! Also keep positive and do something for yourself everyday!

 

[CindyB]

Thanks for the welcome Eevee and Yarmiah! I'm going to start a diary too.
My plan is to return to the gym at least 3 times a week, and participate in cardio classes. I have also started walking 1/2 hour per day.

As for my eating strategy, I will make whole, natural foods the majority of my daily intake. I'm giving myself a cheat day every 2 weeks.

This will most likely be modified as my weight loss continues and I learn more here on the forum.

Good luck and best wishes everyone.