[Katrina B]

I am extremely nervous. I have tried other diets before, and I have failed at all of them. I want and will succeed at this one! My current weight is 252. My goal is to get to at least 170. I am 5' 11" tall, so I don't want to loose too much, and end up looking sick.:smt039

[dreamy039]

Hi Katrina
Girl you have come to the right place. You will get all the support and motivation you need here. We are all here to do the same thing. And
thats to lose weight and keep it off. Just remember to drink plenty of water, exercise and watch you portion size when you eat. Dont worry
we will be here to help you .....Good Luck....Dreamy

[yesimln]

Katrina, You can do it. Dreamy is right though - drink lots of water and include some form of exercise from day 1. I'm not sure how much of an exerciser you are by nature, but even adding a walk to your routine or picking up some weights and doing that will help you a ton in this process. Plus if you're anything like me at all, you'll have so much energy the first few days you'll be all over the exercise! Portions are easier with phen too... the biggest challenge many people here have had is eating enough at the beginning. That was NEVER my issue but I do find it much easier to just walk away from the table now than I did before.

The biggest help here has been the journaling. I hope you'll take advantage of this part of the forum. We love to hear stories as well as give advice and encouragement. Personally I've found posting in other people's journals more helpful than posting in my own. But it's whatever works for you that matters.

Take care, and welcome. Ellen

[Katrina B]

Originally Posted by Katrina B

I am extremely nervous. I have tried other diets before, and I have failed at all of them. I want and will succeed at this one! My current weight is 252. My goal is to get to at least 170. I am 5' 11" tall, so I don't want to loose too much, and end up looking sick.:smt039

[3Tsandme]

Welcome! You can do it I'm with the others drink water, exercise and remember to eat. I track what I eat at fitday.com I find it's a wonderful resource.