Hi! im new here and not exactly sure how things work just yet, came across the site and thought it was pretty great! Annnyways My names Dana, im 23 and in 2011 i lost 50 lbs between May and September (starting weight was 294, went down to 244) and now after the winter i would like to start losing again (i plateaud at 50 lbs lost), idealy another 50-60 lbs (keep in mind im allmost 6' feet and naturaly curvy) so my goal weight is about 190 ill be fine with that.
I do 1 hour of zumba class, 1 hour of kickboxing class and 2 hours or belly dancing class every week. With the weather getting nicer im going to start walking and hiking again.
I eat healthy, mostly chicken and natural peanut butter for protien, lots of fruit and veggies, minimal dairy and carbs, when i do eat carbs there whole grains and if i have a hankering for a potatoe i eat a small portion with salsa apose to sourcream or butter, i dont eat salt, i try to get my daily intake of fiber. My downfall is sweets! I looooove my chocolate! So instead of an ohenry or carimilk bar i go for a nice dark chocolate. I also let myself cheat every now and again so I dont deprive myself and induldge.
I could go on forever about my habbits but my real reason for posting is; last year when I had lost the 50lbs I was in a weight loss group and it really gave me that extra kick in the butt to do something about it. Stepping on a scale infront of someone every week is a real motivator! So the group is over and Im looking for suport from another place and that how i found this site! Was wondering if anyone (possibly around my size) would be willing to do a friendly competition? I know personally Im competitive and having to tell someone how much iv lost each week would help me. Does anyone feel the same way? or would be interested in this???
I do 1 hour of zumba class, 1 hour of kickboxing class and 2 hours or belly dancing class every week. With the weather getting nicer im going to start walking and hiking again.
I eat healthy, mostly chicken and natural peanut butter for protien, lots of fruit and veggies, minimal dairy and carbs, when i do eat carbs there whole grains and if i have a hankering for a potatoe i eat a small portion with salsa apose to sourcream or butter, i dont eat salt, i try to get my daily intake of fiber. My downfall is sweets! I looooove my chocolate! So instead of an ohenry or carimilk bar i go for a nice dark chocolate. I also let myself cheat every now and again so I dont deprive myself and induldge.
I could go on forever about my habbits but my real reason for posting is; last year when I had lost the 50lbs I was in a weight loss group and it really gave me that extra kick in the butt to do something about it. Stepping on a scale infront of someone every week is a real motivator! So the group is over and Im looking for suport from another place and that how i found this site! Was wondering if anyone (possibly around my size) would be willing to do a friendly competition? I know personally Im competitive and having to tell someone how much iv lost each week would help me. Does anyone feel the same way? or would be interested in this???
it helps motivate me. Dont -hope- you can do it -know- you can do it. its not a diet its a lifestyle change as well as a mind set. Im also new to this forum and it seams to be a very friendly encouraging bunch, im really enjoying it so far if you want any tips or a motivation buddy pm me 