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Hello!

I recently found this site - what a great place! I've had 3 kids in about a 4 1/2 year span and I am tired of all the extra weight.  At 5'10" I got sick of weighing between 242 and 236. - In January, my husband and I both decided to change our lifestyle - eat healthier and incorporate daily exercise in our lives.

I started at 240, I am now 232 - so 8 pounds in a month wasn't too bad but I must admit, I didn't really step it up until around the last 2 weeks of January.  Motivation was tough to find

My husband, on the other hand, started at around 260 and weighed in yesterday at 238!!! We are going on a family vacation to Disney World in April - we both want to weigh 200 pounds by the time of our trip.  Nothing like healthy competition, right? LOL

I have become a bit obsessed with exercise and counting calories though. I am on the treadmill (which is brand new - we love it) usually 2 times a day for about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes.  I walk about 5 miles and burn 1,000 calories each time.  I started just using the treadmill once a day for almost an hour and would burn 700 - 800 calories.  I also go to the gym 2 times a week and do some light lifting.

Here's to weight loss and health!

Welcome! This really is a great sight huh? I found this sight about two years ago. Decided I would try the "counting calories" thing, googled "calories in an apple" and it led me to this. Ever since I found this site I have learned so much about healthy eating. I have fallen off the wagon a few times, but have successfully managed to loose 50 pounds. Only 15 more to go! I wish you success!

Hi, thanks for the welcome!

Wow - 50 pounds!!!  Congrats!

Welcome!!!!