Big plans for a little loss

BirdieGene · 02-09-07, 04:55 PM

Hello
I introduced myself in a previous post, I'm 24 and have been obese since I was a young child. I've re-gained some weight I lost earlier and so am once again tackling my excess size. I've been tracking my food and calories and have kept my cals between 1700-2400 for 12 days. I know, quite a range but I've been averaging 2100 and on most days I end up right about there.
After 12 days I can say I'm feeling hopeful and confident I'll be able to keep tracking my food. It really isn't that much of a bother and alot less expensive then diabetes care. (my ultimate fear and motivation)
In my last weight loss atempt (about 2 months ago) I had reduced my cals to average about 1700 a day and was walking an hour a day. It lasted for 23 days and I lost 12 lbs. Sounds good but I put all the weight back on. Now I'm back where I started. But, I am ready to start again.
I finally got on the scale today. 299.5 Ouch. That's not the number I was hoping for but then I rembered the last time I saw that number was after I had lost 30lbs from my heaviest.

SOOOOoooo....My new goal is to look like I did 2 summers ago (like the picture in the photo album) By that I mean I can wear that awesome maroon t-shirt that is just sitting in my dresser. I seem to recall I was around 275-280 in that picture.

Wish me luck!

Obesity Discussion · 02-09-07, 10:19 PM

Let me welcome you again to the site; we're glad to have you as a part of the community!

Tracking your calories is a great idea for many reasons. It helps keep yourself from overeating because you keep reminding yourself throughout the day of what you've eaten so far, and it gives you a goal to shoot for each day. You will also be able to compare how your calorie intake affects your weight loss through this process

I guarantee you'll hit your target weight, I know you have it in you

Make sure you post pics in your maroon shirt ASAP

Merle · 02-09-07, 11:18 PM

You can do it no sweat! Discipline+Desire=whatever you want in life I always say.

Cute picture! Who is the little boy?

I agree, good job tracking the caloric intake.

BirdieGene · 02-11-07, 01:18 PM

Thanks for your supportive thoughts guys

The little boy is my nephew, my sister's son. I get to meet his new little brother on Monday, I'm so excited!

William Wallace · 02-11-07, 02:06 PM

Consider it in the bag! You have the motivation or else you wouldn't be here in the first place!!! Glad to have you here.

Irving · 02-11-07, 09:58 PM

hello birdie!

welcome!

there is no reason why you cannot achieve your goals. there is a lot of great information here to help you along on your quest. i also think it is good to set a small achievable goal for yourself like you have done. i wish you the best luck, and we are all here to support you along the way! you should start a thread in the blog forum like MTXPERT has done to keep us updated and help track progress!