Hello Everyone

[CopperBoom]

My name's Amanda. I'm basically here because I'm back on the wagon and trying to lose weight. I'm not getting all that much support from friends/family so I thought joining a forum like this might help in that aspect as well as help with a little extra motivation and new tips, etc. Long term, my goal is to lose exactly 58lbs which will put me about at my "ideal weight" for my height and frame size. My plan is to do this through eating healthier and getting more exercise.

I've always been a little husky and started to thin out during adolescence until I found myself working and going to school full time. I just flat out didn't take care of myself properly, there wasn't room in my head for anything else. So, here I am with all you lovely people.

Wish me luck.

And bonus points if you recognized the Gilmore Girls reference in my username.

 

[wanttobealoser]

Good luck Copper, Im new here as well. I hope this sight works for both of us

 

[KaraCooks]

Hi and welcome.

The first thing I'd suggest is registering for a free account on FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal or Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate and starting to log your food. This will let you see how many calories you're eating and how your nutrition levels are breaking down. Once you know that, you'll be able to see more clearly where you can make adjustments, cut back, change your nutrition, etc.

The next thing I'd suggest is checking out the various sticky posts in the exercise area of the forum (Weight Loss Through Exercise - Weight Loss Forum). There are some very good posts on exercise, both cardio/aerobic and on incorporating weight lifting into your exercise plans.

I'd also suggest starting a diary in the weight loss diary area (Weight Loss Diary - Weight Loss Forum) as well as reading and participating in other diaries. This is a good way to make updates to your progress and to get support from others. It helps to find the diaries of people who have successfully lost weight (or are losing weight) and reading through them as well. Following the diaries of those who have been successful is both inspiring and informative.

Finally, I'd say you should read as much as you can of the posts on the board, especially anything that's marked "sticky". There is a ton of good information around here and a lot of times questions that new folks have has already been answered very thoroughly - so do take the time to look around and read.

Hope that helps you to get started.