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Originally Posted by mxwife
I agree with the above post. It is possible. I'm hypothryoid and loss 70lbs (which I've maintained). My stat's were very similar to yours. I think right now your diet is key....concentrate on making those life changes in your diet. Figure out what your eating calorically and try to figure out as best you can what you are burning and take it from there. I know tracking sucks, but honestly, that is how I maintain. Even when I cheat I just know where I am. If you don't want to track, figure out a system that works for you, ie make some people plans and exchanges where atleast you've got a better idea of what your consuming. Eliminate the tasting here and there and start introducing healthier options.
When I first started, I thought there where so many things I couldn't give up....If I had done it all at once, I would not have been successful. Plan it out and do it for the long haul....And then once you've reached one goal, plan your next etc.... My plan was to lose the weight and then embark on a good exercise program. It worked for me. I also can not stress enough the importance of just moving...things like parking further, or walking whenever you can. Every step adds up.
I also workout at home (I have three kids and a husband who's usually on extended travel due to work). I started slowly buying or finding things here and there. Now I've got everything I need to substitute exercises. I do like going to the gym but it's just too costly this year.
Anyway, best of luck to you! When you can, I'd definately second getting Leigh's book if not to follow the plan but for the information she provides. I think you'd get alot out of it.
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Thanks MXwife and congratulations on your weight loss! That is wonderful.
I will look into getting her books i just have to wait awhile. I do do the small things like parking farther away. I try to get up from my desk when I can. I think I am trying to find the ONE thing that I can do to get this weight off. It doesnt seem there is
so I'll just keep doing what i've been doing and try to again tweek my diet and see if that doesn't work.
Thank you.