Hi everyone!
I am a stay at home mom of two boys ages one and six. I have been married for seven years . . . but we have been living apart since 2/05 because the military has sent him to Monterey, California for school. I was doing great losing weight slowly but surely after my son was born, but this last month with my oldest in kindergarten and me left with so much free time. . .I have gained 15#'s!!! I have done ediets many times, and it has great results. . . but I am really tired of spending all that money. I have the tools to lose weight; I just need the motivation and support. So, my starting weight today is 197 and my first goal is to lose 15# by Thanksgiving when my husband comes home for a visit.

Glad to be here and ready to meet some other great people who are looking to change all those bad habits.

Welcome to the family! You came to the right place! Start a diary and feel free to join clubs and challenges!

hello and welcome aboard

Hi everyone,
I started in this thread before I really looked around all the sites. I just want to say that there are so many great words of wisdom in everyone’s posts, and I love all the positive reinforcement. This week I have done really well making sure I am drinking enough water. I have done a good job of writing all the foods down and figuring out my calorie intake . . . my downfall is coffee with creamer. I am a mocha addict, yet I have almost gone two weeks without buying one. But, when I am at home, I drink at least a pot of coffee a day. I try to cut back, but then I get the most horrible headaches . . . I must say, that unless I am pregnant I have a hard time giving anything up.

Welcome to the forum family! If you're looking for support & motivation - then you at the right place. I am a white chocolate mocha addict during the winter months so I know how you feel. This is going to be my first winter where I really need to watch that. Maleficent gave some great advice - when you want a little splurge - just ask for a 'short' (at Starbucks anyway) it's smaller than a tall and cheaper too. As for the pot o' coffee a day - just cut it back slowly. No one says you can't have it just pull it back a bit to one or two cups in the morning and that's it for the day. As successful diet doesn't cut out the things you love - just keeps them in moderation and within calories.

Good Luck & you CAN do this!!!!!

Thank you!!! I know I love white mocha's and I had one yesterday, only a 12oz!!!! Better than my regular 24oz. Today I only filled my coffee pot with enough for two cups. I know it is all about moderation, and I have done fairly well this last week. Thank you for the encouragement!

Great job putting a limiting factor on your coffe intake. Taking that first step of portion control is one of the best things to do first. Great job! keep up the good work!