Welcome to Weight Loss and Dieting 2010

[Barb135]

Well, we are officially ending a year and beginning another.  Wishing everyone the best New Year ever.  

As we know a new year seems like the time to make new commitments, because we are making a "fresh start" or new beginning.  Now is the time to rethink options and make our resolutions  It's time to decide what we are going to do for the next year, regarding our weight loss efforts.  

I know there are a lot who are having health issues and of course, LIFE takes over sometimes and we don't seem to be able to follow through with our commitments.  

There are many different methods of losing weight -- a new diet comes along almost every day; new articles are printed in magazines with suggestions of all kinds, from diets to exercise routines and of course, they all profess to be the best.  

I still find that making small changes and taking baby steps is the safest way to go.  Lifestyle changes that we will stick to are by far the best........

If you want something badly enough, you can achieve it, whether it's for health reasons, self esteem or any other reason.

What are your plans?  Are you following a program that's working -- if so, maybe you'd be willing to tell us about it - whether it's a diet or exercise plan?  Are you looking for a program that will work for YOU?  Are you an emotional eater?  Do you have a body "image" problem (think you're fat, when the numbers say you aren't).  Have you lost the desired amount of weight and are now "maintaining"?  Whatever your issues or situation, we'd like to hear them.  

Whatever weight loss issues you might have, I'm challenging all our members (both old timers  and new comers) to make a commitment for their weight loss and to make every effort to follow through.  

HAPPIEST OF NEW YEARS.................
barb

[Barb135]

Welcome to the community.  Sorry I've been slow to respond.  

We have a post each Sunday in which we list our current weight and whether we are up or down.  Actually, we have 2 of them.  One is the "Challenge Post"; the other is the Sunday Weigh in.  Watch for them both; feel free to add your weight tracker to either or both.

[suzie1975]

I signed up for the challenge :)  Do I need to share my weight tracker or do I just share info here?

[Barb135]

Hi there -- welcome aboard.  As marryjane said, just post your questions, frustrations or whatever it is and we will do what we can to help you.

Would like to point out that we have a challenge going on right now that you are welcome to join. You can find it at the following link -- look forward to seeing you there......

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Weight-Loss--Dieting/THE-CHALLENGE-RAISING-THE-STAKES-/show/1294159

[marrygane]

No matter what the amount you need to lose, they are all here, prepared to help. feel free to post together with your particulars and they will do what they can to help, whether it is motivation, support, advice or whatever you need.
hgh

[suzie1975]

I was researching something for an online class I'm taking when I found medhelp. I've struggled with my weight on and off since the birth of my children. I look forward to any tips I can recieve.

[Barb135]

Hi Greg -- Welcome aboard.......

25 lbs in 8 weeks is a pretty hefty goal.  Usually the recommended weight loss is 1.5 - 2 lbs, but we can see what we do to help you get off as much as possible.

Maybe it would be good if you start a separate thread and give us an idea of your food intake and exercise habits.  We can then help you decide which foods you might need to but back on or increase, along with ideas for getting exercise to help burn calories.

Again, welcome aboard.