CMechange's Journal, 18 September 2017

I am starting fatsecret today and this site looks very supportive. I am looking forward to the social part of this site as I have avoided people while being overweight. Currently I have terrible self esteem, I am dressing like a slob because I had given up. So here I am starting to crawl out of my bottom. today I will be walking my dog for the first time in weeks as my fitness start. I don't want to pressure myself with distance goals, maybe later, I just want to remember how to enjoy the outdoors and all the beautiful homes and yards in my neighborhood. I am from Minnesota originally and am a navy veteran. The VA has been helping me with the liver disease I have developed from poor eating habits all my life. I do have a chance to improve my health and so I look forward the all the support from my new friends here at fatsecret. My goal is to feel self confident again by meeting my goals and starting to take care of myself with make up clothes and activities that I gave up from being overweight. I know my husband will be thrilled if he sees me feeling happier again. Hello, to all of you! Glad to be here.

Diet Calendar Entries for 18 September 2017:
2151 kcal Fat: 83.98g | Prot: 110.00g | Carb: 256.66g.   Breakfast: 2% Fat Milk, Pure Protein 100% Whey Protein - Vanilla Cream, Coffee with Skim Milk. Lunch: Trail Mix with Chocolate Chips, Salted Nuts and Seeds. Dinner: Tap Water, Ketchup, Great Value Hamburger Dill Chips Pickles, Baked Beans with Pork and Sweet Sauce (Canned), Hamburger on Bun. Snacks/Other: Orange Juice. more...
3403 kcal Activities & Exercise: Washing Dishes - 2 hours, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 36 minutes, Resting - 13 hours and 24 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

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Love and support to all our newbies!! ❤️❤️ 
18 Sep 17 by member: Jenibeann
Welcome! I'm in Minnesota! Enjoy your walk and take it day by day. 
18 Sep 17 by member: NTech
We're here for you! 
18 Sep 17 by member: EFudd
You can do this! I was diagnosed with type two diabetes last March. I am 78 years old. I was not active and ate whatever appealed to me. I began walking using a Walkingstick to stay balanced. It took me an hour and a half to walk a mile and a half. I kept going, walking every day. Today I am Powerwalking to music, covering a mile and a half and 27 minutes. I have lost 27 pounds. All my blood work is now in a pre-diabetic range. My motivation and goal is to avoid the horrible complications of diabetes. If I can do this you can to. Keep your goals in mind. Be patient. Let your progress be your motivation. All of us on Fat secret will support your efforts. I am so proud of you for beginning to change the things in your life that make you unhappy. Keep going and soon you will feel the joy. Congratulations! Let us know how you are doing. 
18 Sep 17 by member: ophoebe
Welcome and glad you are here. This is the best site I have ever used. I love the food tracker log.  
18 Sep 17 by member: Fire Ball
Welcome. We can do this. :) 
18 Sep 17 by member: emilygu
I set a daily goal of 1500 cal and measured my food amounts. Got myself some bright colored measuring cups and spoons. Followed a diabetic diet - low-carb high-protein lowfat balanced meals. I kept a journal of what I ate each meal and how I felt after each meal. It can be time-consuming, but it helped to be able to look back as I lost weight and see what it was that I was eating. It also helped to journal proposed meals and that way I shopped for the right foods and kept them on hand. Then I discovered Fat Secret to help with journaling. I found that I could eat almost anything, just not a lot of anything. My salvation was sugar-free chocolate pudding and low cal, fat free whipped topping as well as sugar-free Jell-O. Chocolate ice Popsicles also helped with my sweet tooth, but did not damage my weight loss. Fat Secret has been a BIG help with keeping track of calorie and nutritional intake. Best "app" ever... And great support from members. Thank you one and all. 
18 Sep 17 by member: ophoebe
Welcome! You have definitely come to the right place to get all the support you need in your weight loss journey. Affirmations are a great way to help build up your self-esteem. Maybe look up some great one's online that will give you the encouragement you need and say them out loud while looking in the mirror, trust me you will feel better each day once you do these continously. Good luck to you and make it a GREAT day!  
18 Sep 17 by member: redapple81
Welcome. I am fairly new. I have been here after regaining about 15 pounds. I find it helps to keep a cute hairstyle, apply makeup and a bit of jewelry. That way when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror at least you feel groomed and lovely. Good luck! Be patient with yourself. Often we are too hard on ourselves. I read posts a few weeks ago of several women who could of had my mother. It seems most of us got very negative comments when we were no longer a "little" Princess due to teenage growth, pregnancy, or whatever. Oh and menopause really messes up things for most of us. The doctors call it the menopot. The beta blockers, for your heart, etc. put on weight. Be vigilant - - drink your water, walk the dog, take a bubble bath when you want to eat junk. It helps chase the pounds away. 
18 Sep 17 by member: Tyaki
welcome! I am very new to FS as well. I have just been diagnosed as a T2D and find logging my food helps. This is one of he best sites to log your food whether You're Keto or counting carbs, calories, or nutrients. Sounds like you have great attitude.  
18 Sep 17 by member: Elvrya623
Welcome aboard and congrats on taking the first big steps - now it's just a bunch of small steps to weight loss and success. We are a pretty good group representing all walks of life, trial and stories 
18 Sep 17 by member: perks54
Welcome to FS!!! I used this app last year and its great! It really holds you accountable because if you are being true to your weign ins and food diary you will see what is hurting and helping you. Good luck!💃 
18 Sep 17 by member: thick2thin17
We are glad that you are taking a journey with us.!!!Welcome 
18 Sep 17 by member: DO N OK
hi, :) you have support here.. I've suffered fr agrophobia too 
18 Sep 17 by member: kateZ25
Welcome to the FS family 😜 
18 Sep 17 by member: thsiun
Good luck to you. Today is also my first day. I decided to start because I'm a diabetic with severe nerve pain, and 5 herniated discs in my back. I have a hard time exercising because of the pain. 
18 Sep 17 by member: Htaylor42676
Me too just starting back and I'm excited to get back on track. 
18 Sep 17 by member: Lvn2B100
Welcome! I also tend to avoid people while being overweight. I have found that the outdoors are the most comforting place for me to exercise. My gym membership is going to waste because I choose to walk the canal vs. a treadmill now. You are starting on the right foot now keep on going!  
18 Sep 17 by member: peacetokengy
One of my favorite TV shows was "What Not To Wear" and what their motto is: Dress the body you are in. Today is the start of a better you! Congratulations! feel good about yourself and what you are doing for yourself and your family.  
18 Sep 17 by member: Little Red Fox
Good luck 
18 Sep 17 by member: blue105

     
 

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