triciaelkins's Journal, 02 September 2014

Welcome! 

You can do this Tricia! My sister started at 306 and she is now in the 270s. She lost about 20, kind of hung in the same spot for a couple weeks, then started losing again. She is following the Atkins plan. I too am on the Atkins plan, but have done them all. You find what works for you. And I have found that ANY exercise is good. (I think I dislike the word exercise more than the word diet!) My sister started with just lifting her legs off the floor (while sitting in her chair) for 5 times each leg. She was so impressed with how soon she could feel the difference that she bought herself a "stepper" from walmart. Now each time she gets up from her chair she steps on and off the stepper a few times. Doesn't sound like much, but each little bit is a step closer to where you want to be. I am so happy you are taking your first step with Fat Secret. I have learned the more time I spend here, the more aware I am of what I need to do to make myself become more of who I want to be. I'll keep you in my prayers. You just think positive and don't forget to log everything!!!! That is a lesson I am just now learning myself. I am down 30 pounds with only 57 to go. But I will get there, just like you will!!!! Congratulations on your positive decision.