New here and would like some help

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Registered: 01-25-2004
New here and would like some help
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Sun, 01-25-2004 - 5:35pm
I came across this board a few years ago and so I knew I could come here for support and advice. I have a little less than 100 pounds to lose and need motivation. And any advice to a starting out dieter would be great. Thanks!
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Registered: 04-02-2003
Sun, 01-25-2004 - 5:48pm
Welcome!

Motivation is something you find for yourself...no one can give it to you. WHY do you want to lose weight? It's okay to want to lose out of pure vanity, for health reasons, because you've got a reunion to go to, etc. But the reason has to be personal to you.

The men and women who post on this board are following different methods for weight loss. You'll need to follow one that works for you. I personally count calories and exercise. I keep my calorie intake between 1600-2000 calories a day (give or take a few), and workout 90 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week. Exercise is going to be crucial to your weight loss efforts.

I've lost 25 pounds since October, and 30-35 since August. I'm hitting a plateau, which isn't surprising considering how Thanksgiving, finals, Christmas, and New Year's disrupted my routine. I'm hoping the weight loss picks up again soon. My philosophy on this is that the changes I've made will have to carry me through my entire life, so an occasional "slip-up" isn't that devastating--it's minor in the grand scheme of things. I just resolve to do better the next day.

You definitely need a support person, someone who's knowledgeable on diet and exercise, and supports your efforts. I've found a really great doctor at the student health center. This board is a great place to start, but you'll need the support of your friends, family, and co-workers. Good luck!

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Registered: 05-19-2003
Sun, 01-25-2004 - 6:17pm
Hi and welcome to the board. The tips i would give is to drink water, exercise and watch what you eat and to do body measurements(i do bicep,waist,hips,thigh,chest)People here are doing different programs. That i can think of there's weight watchers, atkins and counting calories. I personally am counting calories 1300-1600, my average for the month is 1530 and exercising daily. If you'd like to keep track of foods and exercise you can do so on www.fitday.com it's free. You can also keep a journal there. This board is a great device for support and advice so any q's just post and hopefully someone will be able to annswer. For motivation i personally find it in the stories of others who have lost and i made a webpage to track my weight loss. I weigh and measure myself weekly so i can see how i how changing. The board has a weekly weigh in on fridays. Good luck =)




Edited 1/25/2004 6:25:38 PM ET by angelinoh
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 01-25-2004 - 6:41pm

Hi Heather =)

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