Reston, VA - NEWBIE!

Hi All,

I turned the BIG 5-0 at the end of August, and am really trying hard to drop about 40 lbs or so that I've carried with me since my mid- to late-30s.

I've started a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and am working hard to do some exercise at least 5-6 days a week.

Just came across this great calorie-count website and am looking forward to using it to guide and motivate me.

Thanks!

Chuck in Reston 

Holy Moly, you live where I'm moving to (I live in Chantilly at the moment).

Welcome to CC. :) I highly suggest you check out the Washington and Surrounding Area group as there's a number of us living in the DC Metro area and we get together occasionally. :)

Hi HK, thanks for your message. I've joined the DC area group as you suggested, and I'm looking forward to participating.

Thanks!

Chuck

Fellow Restonian here! Well, I'm away at UVA right now... but I grew up in Reston and love it to death :-)

Welcome to CC!

Thanks for your welcome, redviolin! Yes, I've started biking on the W&OD Trail, and it's a great way to get in some exercise!

HAHA WELCOME! I'm new too...and I also live in the area...Centreville!  Looking to lose at lease 30 lbs if not more...but I'm sorta stuck at the moment!

I lost about 8 or 9 pounds right away, but have been plateauing for the last week or so. Trying to increase my level of activity while continuing to keep an eye on my calaories. CC has been a big help so far.

Chuck

Me too! I added a 5th day of workout...and watching the calories. I am thinking I have NOT been eating enough!! In the past few days since I've started recording I have not eaten my alloted calories! Wondering if that could be what's going on. hoping adding a workout and keeping track will push me over this hump!