Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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Hi, New, need help!!!!

m4ytb
m4ytb
Posts: 1
Joined: 2009/10/14
United States
2009/11/17, 03:02 PM
I am new at FT...I'm 40 yrs old and have been face this challenge to lose weight. I weigh about 170lbs and have gain this weight since Jan 09 from 145lbs. I am trying hard not to lose hope but I have been working out three to four times a week vigorously and have been limiting my intake with food, trying to eat vegetables, health bars and drink a lot of water but I have yet to lose at least one pound. Can anyone provide any suggestions for me take to lose at least five pounds to be give a little boost?
returnofplex
returnofplex
Posts: 801
Joined: 2007/10/26
United States
2009/11/18, 02:33 PM
Maybe your calories are too low? Maybe they're too high? Try eating around 1700-1900 a day and see what happens.
natedogg637
natedogg637
Posts: 1
Joined: 2009/11/15
United States
2009/11/19, 07:00 AM
I suggest not only weighing yourself but also taking measurements. If you're working out and eating right, there may be a slight chance that some of what used to be fat has been replaced by muscle (which weighs more).

Also, if you're taking any medication, you might want to check and see if side effects include weight gain (or difficulty losing weight).

Just a thought, and good luck!