Weight Loss. Week 3- Start 207 lbs - goal 157 lbs.

[masmdu]

Lost only 1 lbs this week. Now 197. Missed exercise and ate donuts.

week 1 http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018720371

week 2 http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018724148

[irisblue]

1. good on you

it didn't come on all at once, it doesn't leave all at once

[2theleft]

2. Yay You!!!

1 lbs less is 1lb less than the week before!! Keep on keeping on! Congrats to you!

[Nac Mac Feegle]

3. It's very important to get into the exercise habit

But sometimes "life" gets in the way. Weather, chores, commitments, etc...

Once a routine is established, you'll notice that the exercise feels good, and you miss it. The short term boost you get, and the long term physical benefits make you wonder why you didn't start sooner.

As for The Dreaded Donut: Taper off. One rather than two, then a half. Or frosted instead of filled. Stay away from the 'really bad ones' like Krispy Kreme, They use a huge amount more fat and sugar than others. Start with small steps,it makes the big ones easier, and they add up.

It's OK to fall off the wagon, as long as you get back on.


Been there, done that.


And also think of this: If you start an exercise regimen, you will gain muscle mass. Muscle is much more dense than fat. You may gain weight, but actually lose 'inches' when exchanging muscle for fat. This is common in the first stages of a change-over. You may not be in as bad a shape as you think, more muscle burns fat a lot faster.

[Arugula Latte]

4. "They" say losing one to two pounds a week is ideal.

If you go to Weight Watchers, that's what they'll tell you. Slow and steady wins the race. Good luck!

[mackerel]

5. You're in the Onedra club now!