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[Ganbatte]

Hi, everyone.

I keep telling myself that tomorrow I'm going to take control and get back to a healthy lifestyle/weight, but tomorrow never comes. I think I need to be accountable.

The timing of starting a weight loss plan (again!) is not good - I am stressed and under deadline - but by now I think I've figured out there's never going to be a perfect time.

Writing is a sedentary job. I've put on at least 40 pounds the past couple of years, and I was overweight to begin with. Now I'm looking at 80 pounds to go before seeing my goal weight again.

My husband and I started working out several months ago. The weight fell off him. Me, not so much. It's frustrating and humiliating, but I guess it means I just have to up my game.

And I can't put it off any longer. I have a big event in May and I want to be able to attend feeling confident and comfortable, not self-conscious and embarrassed to be seen like I am now.

So... I'm making the commitment. This time I'm going to do it.

 

[KaraCooks]

Hi and welcome.

I think you've discovered what a lot of us had to discover: That the "perfect time" never happens. There is always somethign going on in your life and part of building a healthy lifestyle is learning to deal with all the roadblocks and bumps that life puts in the way. Tomorrow is never the best day to start being healthy - it's all about what you do TODAY.

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.