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Offline WestCoastJTF

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OK, here I go on my diet...
« on: November 11, 2007, 11:41:12 PM »
I'm at 251#, though most people would guess 220# (I have the brawny shoulders of a linebacker).  I've decided I'm going to finally get rid of my extra weight and get down to below 200# to start.

I started Friday...been dieting off and on for a few months but last week I started tracking everything I eat.  I'm trying both WeightWatchers and MyFoodDiary.com.  They're both basically the same plan - you count up your calories and stay below what you burn.

I'm also doing 45 mins of cardio 4-5x a week.  Started that a couple weeks ago and I'm surprised how much I like it and how much better I feel.  I'm probably the only one in the gym listening to AskJTF in my iPod though ;-)

So I read that if you go on a diet, you should tell the world, because then the world will hold you accountable.  So I'm telling the world!  I'll report my progress...

BTW, I had a doctor tell me that I probalby wouldn't need most of the medication I take (2 for diabetes, 1 for cholesterol, 1 for blood pressure, 1 for acid reflux) if I just dropped my weight.  Considering the cost, this could be a double benefit...

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Offline Lisa

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Re: OK, here I go on my diet...
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2007, 12:14:58 AM »
Good for you, WestcoastJTF!

I don't know about telling everybody though.  Some people might be threatened by the new you, and will try and sabotage your diet.  They'll say stuff like "what's the big deal?  It's only one slice of cake."  So be careful who you tell. 
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Re: OK, here I go on my diet...
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2007, 01:10:02 AM »
Good luck and best wishes on your start to a new life.
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Offline Yisrael

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Re: OK, here I go on my diet...
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2007, 07:54:14 AM »
Take a look at sparkpeople.com and good luck!
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Re: OK, here I go on my diet...
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2007, 07:59:54 AM »
Good Luck and keep us updated.
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Re: OK, here I go on my diet...
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2007, 07:14:49 AM »
Good luck! O0
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