Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 Welcome! in WI Time to get started! > Hello everyone I am brand new to the group and to BFL. I have done > low carb for quite some time but I have not been the best at working > out. Hopefully this will help me out. I think it's easier to do a > program when it is " spoon fed " to you like this. I don't have to plan > things to do really it is all laid out for me and I just something > from here or there. I can do this!! > > At this point in my life I am very unhappy with myself. I know a lot > of people here are just wanting to tone up but I am very obese. I am > 31, about 5'6 " and approaching 200 pounds if I am not already there > (will look this weekend so I don't cry before work! LOL)I am unfit > and it is really starting to interfere with my everyday life. I will > not go into long boring details but my quality of life and my > childrens are suffering just because of my weight. That I find so > unacceptable! > > Anyway, the point to this whole thing is that I wanted to say hello > and I am starting my challenge this Sunday (So I can have Saturday be > my free day)and I am glad to be on this list and all that good stuff! > > Thanks for listening to the rant. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 > > Anyway, the point to this whole thing is that I wanted to say hello and I am starting my challenge this Sunday (So I can have Saturday be my free day)and I am glad to be on this list and all that good stuff! > > Thanks for listening to the rant. > Welcome ! Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 MElissa - You have already taken a big step by accepting the 12 week challenge. If you stick with it, you can make a huge difference in the way you look and feel. I commend you for starting - just think of the powerful example you are setting for your children. My advice - take your before picture and post it on this board. I know it's hard, but it is really keeping me accountable because I want to put that final after picture next to the before! I would also ditch the whole low carb thing if you haven't already. When I tried it before BFL I was eating WAY too many calories and I just got bigger and flabbier! Even after only 11 weeks on BFL - I am already a very firm believer in regular exercise. It just makes you so much more confident and strong - inside and out (especially the weight lifting). You can do this! Take your picture and your measurements so you don't base your progress on the scale. Keep us posted and feel free to vent! > Hello everyone I am brand new to the group and to BFL. I have done > low carb for quite some time but I have not been the best at working > out. Hopefully this will help me out. I think it's easier to do a > program when it is " spoon fed " to you like this. I don't have to plan > things to do really it is all laid out for me and I just something > from here or there. I can do this!! > > At this point in my life I am very unhappy with myself. I know a lot > of people here are just wanting to tone up but I am very obese. I am > 31, about 5'6 " and approaching 200 pounds if I am not already there > (will look this weekend so I don't cry before work! LOL)I am unfit > and it is really starting to interfere with my everyday life. I will > not go into long boring details but my quality of life and my > childrens are suffering just because of my weight. That I find so > unacceptable! > > Anyway, the point to this whole thing is that I wanted to say hello > and I am starting my challenge this Sunday (So I can have Saturday be > my free day)and I am glad to be on this list and all that good stuff! > > Thanks for listening to the rant. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 Hey - Welcome. I'm pretty new here, too, and, like you, I'm not in such great shape. There are some people on here who have been doing this for ages and are great resources -- try to let their photos be inspirational not demoralizing (that one can be tricky for me). But there are also women on here who have a lot more work to do, so don't feel like you're the only one who's starting from the bottom. One of things I think is great about the BFL program is that you have to hit *your* tens. Not what the guy at the gym who's showing you how to used the machines figures you should do. So anyone can do it. I think quality of life and your kids quality of life are great motivators. Having a vision in my head of a situation where I missed out because of my fitness level, keeps me going sometimes. One thing I will say, is that I think the success of nearly any diet or fitness program has something to do with " planning. " I agree its easier to follow something that's laid out for you, but you still need to plan your grocery shopping so you have the right foods in the house, and plan your workouts (and take notes!) so you can keep progressing. Regan C1W1D5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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