My weight loss Journey

[imamomfirst065]

I've been losing weight the last year. It all started when my size 18 jeans were so tight I couldn't breathe in them!

There was no way I was buying a 20!  So I decided to lose some weight. I've never been a person to do something like South Beach, or Atkins or Weight Watchers. I tried WW, and I lost some weight but I just couldn't get the hang of it.

So I count calories!  Simple, right? NOPE!  It's harder than you think. some people think cut back how much you eat and you'll lose. Not true. You have to eat to lose! So I joined CalorieCount.Com and learned how to lose weight safely and slowly.

I've lost about 65 lbs and 44 inches total in a year. I exercise and I have a Heart Rate Monitor to see how many calories I burn while walking or exercising at home. That tells me how many calories I can eat/day. It works and I love it!!!! 

I walk for 2 hours and burn about 600 calories. I just bought my first workout dvd (Jillian Michael's 30 day shred) and it's tough!

If I can lose weight with back and leg pain, anyone can!  It takes motivation, dedication and determination. The drs said I'd be in a wheelchair by now and I'm still walking on my own 2 feet!

So if you wanna lose weight, remember "slow and steady wins the race every time"!

[jennifer8055]

Oct. 9, 2008 at 6:28 AM

Hi, I used to be pretty obese and started putting on a lot of weight especially on my thighs and bottom in my late thirties. I started exercising as often as possible and also cut down on a lot of high calorie stuff. Unfortunately I hardly managed to lose any weight at all. I then recently read an article by a lady who claimed that she managed to lose nearly half of her weight using a particular weight loss product. I tried it out and it actually worked really well. Within 4 months I managed to shave off 65 pounds completely. The results were pretty amazing and I feel so much healthier and energetic now without having to carry all that extra weight around. You can read more about the lady's article at the link below http://www.obesityzapped.com

[krysy]

Oct. 9, 2008 at 5:10 PM

you should post a before/after picture!  i love to see those.

[imamomfirst065]

Oct. 9, 2008 at 6:55 PM

The printer is out of commission right now to scan a before pic! I'll do it when it gets fixed, or I buy a new one! lol

(Original Poster)

[momolicious]

Oct. 12, 2008 at 12:24 AM

Wow that is great u showed those doctors!!!!!

[mom-of-jlts]

Nov. 24, 2008 at 10:31 AM

 

Congratulations!!! Thanks for sharing!  What is a Heart Rate Monitor and where do I get one!?

Irene