Never had to deal with excess weight before!

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7/1/12 6:12 P

Hi and Welcome to Sparks!

Set small goals for yourself weekly and monthly to keep yourself on track. This really helps b/c you aren't looking at the big picture of how much weight you have to lose and then end up getting overwhelmed by it.

Make sure that you are keeping track of your food intake. You don't have to stay away from foods that you love just because you are on a healthier lifestyle. If we deny ourselves the foods that we love it turns into a craving and that craving may turn into a huge over eating. So enjoy the foods you love in moderation and smaller portions.

Best wishes to you on your weight loss journey.

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7/1/12 5:56 P

Welcome to Sparkpeople.
try to use the food and exercise trackers.
they are very helpful in letting us know where we are and which directin we are goint.
I particularly enjoy using the consept of small changes done consistently.
Here is a link to the article
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_ar
ticles.asp?id=759&page=4

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7/1/12 4:26 P

I'm 55, mother of 6 grown children, grandmother of 14, always thin until I hit "50." Thyroid issues and gravity have taken their toll, and I need to lose 20-30 lbs. to be able to function well again! My trust is in Christ Jesus and His payment on the cross for all my sin - I desire most of all to bring Him glory in everything I say and do. My husband of 37 years is also an encouragement to me!