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Anyone have more than 50 pounds to lose, 60, 70, 100! I do and we all need to suport each other to lose this weight! So join to get fit! Every single person here is an inspiration, and don't forget how strong and brave you are for taking control of your health. Keep up the good work, you WILL make it and all your focus and commitment will be worth it in the end!
I'm starting my journey this week, trying to change the way I eat and add exercise to my
life. I joined the YMCA as my 30th birthday present to myself, and it's been going
well... but now I have to work on changing my diet to be healthy. I'm really
not into calorie counting or strictly portioned diets... So far, my strategy is to change
meals in my household from "meat and starch" to more "veggies and
fiber". I'm only using portion control for the meat and starch part, and
allowing myself to eat vegetables until I'm full. This is only day 2... but I hope
it's a strategy I can stick with. My starting weight is 215 lbs, and my goal is to
get to 150. Wish me luck! ;)
xoxo,
cricket416
good luck. i wasn't a big calorie counter either, but tracking my food on here has been very helpful. you could always do it for a week or two to get an idea of just how much you're eating and then adjust from there. whichever you choose, you're making a great choice. good luck to you and welcome to the group! :)
I actually took your recommendation to heart and looked at the food tracker here... it's a lot easier than I thought it would be, so I'll give it a try. I'll probably find a ton of hidden calories that I never thought of. Thanks!
I always swore I'd never be a calorie counter. Now I'm practically obsessive about it. I like going to the stores and searching for the lowest calorie brands and such. :) Never say never!
Good luck on your journey! You're definitely moving in the right direction!
The YMCA has so many fun classes, take advantage of it! I got my membership when I turned 30 too. I spent a lot of time on the treadmill and elliptical at first just because I was shy and thought I couldn't keep up in the classes. I started out with a Zumba class and now I'm addicted to that and several others. I've been amazed at how my stamina and strength have impoved, not to mention how many calories each class burns!
Edited by pepin909, on March 20th, 2010 at 6:11 am.
I haven't done a class yet... same thing - I'm a little shy. My Y has a swimfit class that I'd like to take, maybe I'll take it this week. :)
On the subject of calorie counting... how low is too low? On day one, I can't seem to eat enough to keep up with my recommended net intake of 1660.
Calorie goal: 1,664 Consumed: 1,868 Burned: 842 Net calories: 1,026
It's 11:30pm now, and I don't think I'll be eating anything else today. Is that bad?
Edited by cricket416, on March 19th, 2010 at 8:28 pm.
I ignore the net calories and just focus on my total before it subtracts the workout calories burned.
Edited by pepin909, on March 20th, 2010 at 9:06 pm.
Sounds good. I'll try that. Thanks!
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