Jiminy's June 2015 W.I.S.H. Weight Loss Challenge!! Any and All welcome to join!!

[pjlla]

My goal and plan:

First, I am leaving on vacation on Thurday for 10 days! So, that affects my whole month. I think my goal this month is going to be to maintain my current weight. But I am also going to set the goal of doing some serious exercise for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week.

How do I plan to get there: Well, the vacation is a huge big danger for me. I usually gain a lot during vacation and then have a hard time losing it. So, my plan is to try and watch my eating during the vacation. Make sensible choices. Stay away from the soda (we are going on a Disney cruise which has soda included in your cruise fare). Skip desserts (they are not that good on the ship anyway). I am also planning to be back on program the day after I return from vacation. I follow Weight Watchers online currently and I considering to sign up for the meetings once I am back from vacation. I think that that would help me to stay motivated throughout the summer.

Have a WONDERFUL, MAGICAL vacation! Enjoy a few things in moderation, keep moving, and you will come back in just the right place!

Just posting to grab my spot for now. I have to do a weigh in tomorrow so I can work on a definite goal and plan. Will check in later!

(Thank you to everyone for the support in May, it was a rough ending)

We will hold your seat until you have time to check in formally!!

This is what "healthier food choices" mean to me....

Not eating fast food
Not eating anything fried
Avoiding any kind of candy (pure sugar!)
Limiting bread...have a turkey roll up instead of a turkey sandwich.
Making good choices at restaurants...like choosing grilled chicken over fried, red sauces over white, not eating the bread that sometimes comes before or with the meal, etc.
Making dessert/sweets an occasional treat, not a daily thing!
Drinking water only!
Eating at home more
More salads/vegetables/fruits.

That's what healthy eating looks like to me! I'm not one for counting every calorie I put in my mouth or saying I can never have this or that again...it's all about moderation and balance!

Sounds great! Avoiding the sugar is a big thing.... i know that those carb cravings hit my HARD after a sweet splurge!

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, I am in NH, Conway, so a few hours from you. My DH is from Goffstown though, and my FIL still lives there.

I have gotten the running bug bad. I have three half marathons planned so far. Two in October here in NH and then WDW in Feb.

You aren't too far from me. If you head this way, let me know!!

Sign me up for 5 pounds. My plan to get there is 1. Log all calories using my Loseit app. 2. Run 150 miles this month.

A GOAL and a PLAN.... great job!!! Glad you are here!

Sign me up! My goal for this month is 5lbs. I have been diagnosed recently with acid reflux issues so it means changing my diet. (Though some things I already don't care for like soda and coffee )

My plan
1.Eating healthier (more fruits and veggies at least the ones I can have)
2.Walking every day for at least 30 mins
3.Strength training
I have a very active soon to be 5 yr DS. His my coach.

Tell your "coach" to be hard but positive!!

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Hey all! Not much time to chat right now. Got the men fed and out of the house for tonight's robotics meeting and I need to get ready for my busy work day tomorrow (both jobs). Need to iron my outfit, read my "prep" stuff, pull my inventory, etc. so I will dash for now... but I'll be back in the morning with the QOTD!..............P

 

[Belle0101]

Thanks for the welcome!

I don't have a food plan just yet. My doctor's food advice has always been to not limit myself on the kinds of food I eat but to instead choose low-fat, low-calorie foods and to not go over 1200 calories a day. Along with that is to do cardio or aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.

I've tried. The first time for 4 weeks and the second time for 2 weeks. I couldn't do it. I was miserable, had no energy, was cranky all the time and I was so hungry think I could have gnawed my arm off towards the end. Worst of it is, I didn't lose any weight.

I'll read through here and see what's worked for everyone else.

 

[Trith]

Thanks for the welcome!

I don't have a food plan just yet. My doctor's food advice has always been to not limit myself on the kinds of food I eat but to instead choose low-fat, low-calorie foods and to not go over 1200 calories a day. Along with that is to do cardio or aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.

I've tried. The first time for 4 weeks and the second time for 2 weeks. I couldn't do it. I was miserable, had no energy, was cranky all the time and I was so hungry think I could have gnawed my arm off towards the end. Worst of it is, I didn't lose any weight.

I'll read through here and see what's worked for everyone else.

Okay so I don't really have time to reply to this but I'm going to do it anyways. =P Disclaimer that I'm not a doctor or dietitian, just someone who's done all the wrong things and plenty of research.

How tall are you? Unless you're very short, 1200 calories is not really a sustainable amount, especially if you're exercising on top of that. I did it for a while, and you have to be very strict with yourself and you really have to watch your nutrients. Admittedly, I lost a bunch of weight that way, however it was not healthy because I couldn't fit in all the healthy things I needed. I had migraines, my cycle was out of whack and my hair was falling out.

In estimating your daily caloric needs, there are two important terms to know: BMR and TDEE. These are based on your current height and weight. Your BMR is your Basal Metabolic Rate, which is the calories you would burn if you were totally sedentary to keep you body alive. TDEE is Total Daily Energy Expenditure. This takes into account things like how physical your job is and your activity level. IIFYM.com is pretty good for this, but apps like myfitnesspal will calculate something similar. They will give you a caloric requirement. From that number; in order to lose weight, they usually recommend you subtract 15-20%.

For me (5'6" and 135lbs), my BMR is 1370cal. My TDEE, which I calculated assuming I exercise 3x/wk is 1884cal. A 20% deficit puts me at ~1500cal per day to lose weight.

Now, assume I am back where I started a year ago. 5'6", 190lbs. BMR 1620cal. TDEE 2228cal. A 20% deficit is 1782cal per day, or ~500cal

So, now we have our deficit. How fast will we lose weight? 1lb is generally accepted to be 3500cal. So, at my original weight of 190lb, a 500 cal deficit per day=3500cal per week=1lb lost per week. At my current weight, a safe deficit would mean maybe a 1/2lb loss a week, which is acceptable.

Okay, so now you know how many calories you can eat a day to lose weight. How do you make yourself feel full? Your macros. Carbs, protein and fats are all important, and there are plenty of different diets that will limit one or the other. You need to find what works best for you. I aim high on my protein, a little less on the fats and as low as I can get on carbs. Protein keeps me way fuller and fats help with that too. When I go to high in my carbs I just start to binge. Fiber also will keep you fuller for longer.

Basically, you can cut calories as much as you want. This way may leave you a bit less hungry and grouchy. And keep it up with exercising, it's one of the best things you can do for yourself. If you can incorporate some kind of heavy lifting into your routine it will help you keep the muscle you have while you lose weight, which is important because it's much better to lose the fat tissue than the muscle tissue, but guess which usually will go first.

I think weight watchers has worked well for lots of people here as well, but I know diddly-squat about that kind of thing.

Sorry for the TL;DR, I think I have all my facts right but feel free to correct me. =)

 

[Rose&Mike]

Here is your QOTD for Monday, June 1, 2015:

Please share your GOAL (Steps? Pounds? Days on plan? Minutes of exercise?) and your PLAN to achieve that goal with us in as much detail as you would like!

My goal is 6.8 pounds for June (30.8 pounds by November 1st. I want to be down to a 'fighting weight' before my 6th W&D half in November.

My plan:
1500 minutes a month of exercise (run 3 days a week, elliptical 3 days a week, weights 3 days a week, walking or running at least a mile a day).
Tracking on mfp. I hate tracking. Hate it. I cook almost everything from scratch and tracking is sooooooo tedious. But I have found that this time around I have to do it.
And now for the no's: no coke (I LOVE coke <3 ), no m&ms, no hershey bars, no potato chips. It's going to be rough because I have (re)developed some nasty, nasty habits.
I would like to say that I am going to meal plan everyday, but I think that might be asking too much so I am sticking with the tracking because even if I make not so healthy choices, I can still strive to stay in my calorie range.

I actually walked an extra six tenths of a mile in order to finish out the day in my calorie range on mfp. So I consider today a success.

Thanks for hosting Pamela!

 

[OhMari]

Stepped on the scale this morning and wanted to cry, why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to loose.

The dog got a walk in this morning.

I went to the YMCA and did a 30 minute CRX class which is exercises for your core. When I first started this class, I couldn't hold a plank for even 5 seconds. I can hold a plank now for 2 minutes. The class isn"t all about planking, we do fun exercises to strengthen the core, which is key for good posture and a strong back. Then I did a half hour kick boxing class. Yesterday I did a weight class called body pump for 45 minutes and kick boxing for 45 minutes.

My eating was a little bit better today, had a few bad choices like cheese. I tend to eat cheese more when I cut out breads and sugar, I wish I I could change that.

 

[Statefan17]

OhMari,

You are so right. I stepped on the scale this morning too and it was painful.

Today, I walked two miles and packed my lunch in the bento box that I purchased at Mitsukoshi when I was at EPCOT last year. I am ashamed to admit that this is the first time I used it.

I have been eating too many lunches out and, starting today, I am bringing healthy lunches in my bento box and walking to WDW.

 

[Belle0101]

Okay so I don't really have time to reply to this but I'm going to do it anyways. =P Disclaimer that I'm not a doctor or dietitian, just someone who's done all the wrong things and plenty of research.

How tall are you? Unless you're very short, 1200 calories is not really a sustainable amount, especially if you're exercising on top of that. I did it for a while, and you have to be very strict with yourself and you really have to watch your nutrients. Admittedly, I lost a bunch of weight that way, however it was not healthy because I couldn't fit in all the healthy things I needed. I had migraines, my cycle was out of whack and my hair was falling out.

In estimating your daily caloric needs, there are two important terms to know: BMR and TDEE. These are based on your current height and weight. Your BMR is your Basal Metabolic Rate, which is the calories you would burn if you were totally sedentary to keep you body alive. TDEE is Total Daily Energy Expenditure. This takes into account things like how physical your job is and your activity level. IIFYM.com is pretty good for this, but apps like myfitnesspal will calculate something similar. They will give you a caloric requirement. From that number; in order to lose weight, they usually recommend you subtract 15-20%.

For me (5'6" and 135lbs), my BMR is 1370cal. My TDEE, which I calculated assuming I exercise 3x/wk is 1884cal. A 20% deficit puts me at ~1500cal per day to lose weight.

Now, assume I am back where I started a year ago. 5'6", 190lbs. BMR 1620cal. TDEE 2228cal. A 20% deficit is 1782cal per day, or ~500cal

So, now we have our deficit. How fast will we lose weight? 1lb is generally accepted to be 3500cal. So, at my original weight of 190lb, a 500 cal deficit per day=3500cal per week=1lb lost per week. At my current weight, a safe deficit would mean maybe a 1/2lb loss a week, which is acceptable.

Okay, so now you know how many calories you can eat a day to lose weight. How do you make yourself feel full? Your macros. Carbs, protein and fats are all important, and there are plenty of different diets that will limit one or the other. You need to find what works best for you. I aim high on my protein, a little less on the fats and as low as I can get on carbs. Protein keeps me way fuller and fats help with that too. When I go to high in my carbs I just start to binge. Fiber also will keep you fuller for longer.

Basically, you can cut calories as much as you want. This way may leave you a bit less hungry and grouchy. And keep it up with exercising, it's one of the best things you can do for yourself. If you can incorporate some kind of heavy lifting into your routine it will help you keep the muscle you have while you lose weight, which is important because it's much better to lose the fat tissue than the muscle tissue, but guess which usually will go first.

I think weight watchers has worked well for lots of people here as well, but I know diddly-squat about that kind of thing.

Sorry for the TL;DR, I think I have all my facts right but feel free to correct me. =)

I'm 6'0" so definitely not short. Thanks for the information, it helps and I'm going to look at the calculators to find out what I should more realistically be aiming for.

Stepped on the scale this morning and wanted to cry, why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to loose.

The dog got a walk in this morning.

I went to the YMCA and did a 30 minute CRX class which is exercises for your core. When I first started this class, I couldn't hold a plank for even 5 seconds. I can hold a plank now for 2 minutes. The class isn"t all about planking, we do fun exercises to strengthen the core, which is key for good posture and a strong back. Then I did a half hour kick boxing class. Yesterday I did a weight class called body pump for 45 minutes and kick boxing for 45 minutes.

My eating was a little bit better today, had a few bad choices like cheese. I tend to eat cheese more when I cut out breads and sugar, I wish I I could change that.

Uh oh, string cheese is my go to snack. I thought it was a good choice because it's only 50 calories. What makes it bad?

 

[OhMari]

I'm 6'0" so definitely not short. Thanks for the information, it helps and I'm going to look at the calculators to find out what I should more realistically be aiming for.



Uh oh, string cheese is my go to snack. I thought it was a good choice because it's only 50 calories. What makes it bad?

It wasn't string cheese it was Brick Cheese. It is my downfall. It is best if I just don't have it in the house. I actually saw the cheese on the Buffet in Germany EPCOT at Germanfest restaurant. It haunted me even on vacation.

 

[Minnie-Mickey]

My goals are
1. Drink 5 glasses of fluid per day, I am lucky do drink 2 cups a day headache anyone?
2. Walk 13000 steps a day. I work in therapy so I walk at least 5000 just at work.
3. Attend 6 gym classes in June
4. Want to loose 5 pounds
5. Eat junk food 1 time a week
6. My Dd and I are going to WDW July 4th. It is a surprise. I would like to zip my shorts TMI?
I want the spectrum magic, wishes and other uplifting tunes.
I am not tech savvy, my kids say I am a techno phobe, I still have my 2001 flip phone. I may need help

 

[goofy4prez]

I do not have any goals to lose weight or change anything I am currently doing presently. I made a decision 4 years ago at the age of 47 after my younger brother suddenly died of a heart attack to lose 110 lbs, change the foods I eat and the amounts of what I ate and to exercise with one of those goals also being to run a marathon. Today I have maintained my weight loss, I am committed to exercising and have become an avid runner and to date I have now run 3 marathons and have plans to run one more. I don't say this to brag, I just want to reach out and encourage you to believe that you can, and no matter how many times you may have a set back, to get back up and go at it again. Failing is not stumbling or falling down, failing is when you fall down, decide not to get back up and quit. I'm believing every single one of you will reach your goals.

( I can't believe after all these years on the DIS I discovered W.I.S.H for the first time just a few moments ago).

 

[natashag76]

I'd like to make exercise a more regular part of my daily routine. I have 4 children who attend a virtual charter school, so my days are filled with their academics. I'd like to go to bed earlier so that I can wake up and get to the gym and back before DH leaves for work. Of course, that means I need to rejoin the gym! No sneaking snacks in the kitchen! I will sit down like a normal person when I eat, which will either force me to stop snacking on the go, or I'll end up sharing everything I have with one child or another. Either way it'll cut down my grazing.

 

[pjlla]

Morning all! Welcome to your QOTD for Tuesday, June 2, 2015:

Well.... one day done for the June challenge!! How did it go? Hopefully it was a great day for everyone. And sometimes that "honeymoon" phase of a new challenge, new eating pattern, new workout schedule is FUN and it seems EASY! But sooner or later, this happens...........



OR THIS..........



It seems like life throw EVERY POSSIBLE distraction, detour, or roadblock in the way of your healthy eating and exercise!

What do YOU plan to DO when this happens? A string of meals that just MUST be eaten away from home (think weddings, work trips)..........an injury (large or small) that derails your workout schedule....... a cocktail party that is on the boss's MUST ATTEND list.... a super stressful week that has you routing through the cupboard for Oreos...........a vacation or even a STAYcation. DO YOU HAVE A PLAN to handle these things WITHOUT throwing in the towel and giving up entirely??

Share your plan or ask about getting help CREATING a plan! ...............P

 

[pjlla]

I'm dashing off to double jobs today, so no promises about being here to chat! But if I get some time during the school day and can get my hands on a computer, I'll come say hello! Gotta dash!...................P

 

[Ellie Badge]

These boards worked for me last year so I'm back again to try to shed some stubborn pounds that crept on over the winter. I want to lose 6 pounds this month and get back on track with exercise 5 times a week

 

[ohMom]

again to Pamela for hosting this month!!

I'm here to check-in, it's a crazy countdown to grad party week but after Sunday, I should be able to be in full swing. at least until I leave for Cancun on 6/26. Magdalene, I like you have big time struggles on vaca!

my goal is to get under a specific number before vaca, with is about 4 lbs loss! whew! the change in climate has affected my health and medication regimen, so I'm hoping I've got a couple water pounds off that will shed easily. my biggest factor in the plan is to be faithful to my journaling on MFP, which I have not been for a few weeks. and hence, I did not make my grad part weight goal...totally on me and makes me sad. I need to get back to alcohol as a treat and night a few nights a week

to all the newbs!!!! great to see many new faces!

 

[pjlla]

Thanks for the welcome!

I don't have a food plan just yet. My doctor's food advice has always been to not limit myself on the kinds of food I eat but to instead choose low-fat, low-calorie foods and to not go over 1200 calories a day. Along with that is to do cardio or aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.

I've tried. The first time for 4 weeks and the second time for 2 weeks. I couldn't do it. I was miserable, had no energy, was cranky all the time and I was so hungry think I could have gnawed my arm off towards the end. Worst of it is, I didn't lose any weight.

I'll read through here and see what's worked for everyone else.

I have to say thatif the food plan/eating plan is unmanageable for more than 4 weeks, you won't stick with it long term. Please consider finding some sort of healthy eating plan that is sustainable! Going super low cal or low carb for a short period of time to get yourself started in the right direction isn't a terrible or tragic choice, but you need to find something for the long term....otherwise you risk damaging your metabolism and giving up due to hunger and frustration. Please understand that I've "been there, done that" and while I'm not any kind of professional, I am the voice of experience.

Okay so I don't really have time to reply to this but I'm going to do it anyways. =P Disclaimer that I'm not a doctor or dietitian, just someone who's done all the wrong things and plenty of research.

How tall are you? Unless you're very short, 1200 calories is not really a sustainable amount, especially if you're exercising on top of that. I did it for a while, and you have to be very strict with yourself and you really have to watch your nutrients. Admittedly, I lost a bunch of weight that way, however it was not healthy because I couldn't fit in all the healthy things I needed. I had migraines, my cycle was out of whack and my hair was falling out.

In estimating your daily caloric needs, there are two important terms to know: BMR and TDEE. These are based on your current height and weight. Your BMR is your Basal Metabolic Rate, which is the calories you would burn if you were totally sedentary to keep you body alive. TDEE is Total Daily Energy Expenditure. This takes into account things like how physical your job is and your activity level. IIFYM.com is pretty good for this, but apps like myfitnesspal will calculate something similar. They will give you a caloric requirement. From that number; in order to lose weight, they usually recommend you subtract 15-20%.

For me (5'6" and 135lbs), my BMR is 1370cal. My TDEE, which I calculated assuming I exercise 3x/wk is 1884cal. A 20% deficit puts me at ~1500cal per day to lose weight.

Now, assume I am back where I started a year ago. 5'6", 190lbs. BMR 1620cal. TDEE 2228cal. A 20% deficit is 1782cal per day, or ~500cal

So, now we have our deficit. How fast will we lose weight? 1lb is generally accepted to be 3500cal. So, at my original weight of 190lb, a 500 cal deficit per day=3500cal per week=1lb lost per week. At my current weight, a safe deficit would mean maybe a 1/2lb loss a week, which is acceptable.

Okay, so now you know how many calories you can eat a day to lose weight. How do you make yourself feel full? Your macros. Carbs, protein and fats are all important, and there are plenty of different diets that will limit one or the other. You need to find what works best for you. I aim high on my protein, a little less on the fats and as low as I can get on carbs. Protein keeps me way fuller and fats help with that too. When I go to high in my carbs I just start to binge. Fiber also will keep you fuller for longer.

Basically, you can cut calories as much as you want. This way may leave you a bit less hungry and grouchy. And keep it up with exercising, it's one of the best things you can do for yourself. If you can incorporate some kind of heavy lifting into your routine it will help you keep the muscle you have while you lose weight, which is important because it's much better to lose the fat tissue than the muscle tissue, but guess which usually will go first.

I think weight watchers has worked well for lots of people here as well, but I know diddly-squat about that kind of thing.

Sorry for the TL;DR, I think I have all my facts right but feel free to correct me. =)

Great words of information and advice. Thanks for sharing with ALL of us!!

My goal is 6.8 pounds for June (30.8 pounds by November 1st. I want to be down to a 'fighting weight' before my 6th W&D half in November.

My plan:
1500 minutes a month of exercise (run 3 days a week, elliptical 3 days a week, weights 3 days a week, walking or running at least a mile a day).
Tracking on mfp. I hate tracking. Hate it. I cook almost everything from scratch and tracking is sooooooo tedious. But I have found that this time around I have to do it.
And now for the no's: no coke (I LOVE coke <3 ), no m&ms, no hershey bars, no potato chips. It's going to be rough because I have (re)developed some nasty, nasty habits.
I would like to say that I am going to meal plan everyday, but I think that might be asking too much so I am sticking with the tracking because even if I make not so healthy choices, I can still strive to stay in my calorie range.

I actually walked an extra six tenths of a mile in order to finish out the day in my calorie range on mfp. So I consider today a success.

Thanks for hosting Pamela!

SO glad you are back on with a SOLID plan. And in regards to the tedious nature of tracking homemade foods.... remember, once you've calculated a recipe once, you have the information forever! Try spending a few hours calculating the NI for a handful of your "go to" recipes and you will be well on your way! I find that I like to list the calculated NI of EACH individual ingredient on the recipe, so that if I make a substitution or change, I know exactly what that means to the NI.

You are my inspiration to KEEP MOVING and KEEP walking even when I want to sit!!

Find yourself a GF treat that you can manage and eat OP! No need to feel deprived!

Stepped on the scale this morning and wanted to cry, why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to loose.

The dog got a walk in this morning.

I went to the YMCA and did a 30 minute CRX class which is exercises for your core. When I first started this class, I couldn't hold a plank for even 5 seconds. I can hold a plank now for 2 minutes. The class isn"t all about planking, we do fun exercises to strengthen the core, which is key for good posture and a strong back. Then I did a half hour kick boxing class. Yesterday I did a weight class called body pump for 45 minutes and kick boxing for 45 minutes.

My eating was a little bit better today, had a few bad choices like cheese. I tend to eat cheese more when I cut out breads and sugar, I wish I I could change that.

Wowza.... a 2 minute plank is impressive!! Those classes actually sound like a lot of fun!!

MMM.... cheese. Do you have any lighter cheese choices you could enjoy??

OhMari,

You are so right. I stepped on the scale this morning too and it was painful.

Today, I walked two miles and packed my lunch in the bento box that I purchased at Mitsukoshi when I was at EPCOT last year. I am ashamed to admit that this is the first time I used it.

I have been eating too many lunches out and, starting today, I am bringing healthy lunches in my bento box and walking to WDW.

Having a new lunch kit sounds like fun! I got a bento box type thing in my WW starter kit but I haven't opened it yet (shame on me!). I've actually been "saving" it.... why????? I don't use plastic for warm/hot foods or for the microwave but I can use these boxes for cold stuff this summer! And your box is a Disney souvenir.... double bonus!!

These boards worked for me last year so I'm back again to try to shed some stubborn pounds that crept on over the winter. I want to lose 6 pounds this month and get back on track with exercise 5 times a week

And we are so glad you are back here and that you have had a positive experience with the WISH challenges in the past!!

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Okay..... I had a few minutes here at work and I am feeling caught up, but this will probably be it for the day! TTY tomorrow!....................P

 

[PTownGirls]

I would like to be involved in the challenge. I would like to lose 6 pounds in June . I am planning on doing the Mediterranean diet with low carbs for the first couple months. I will continue to try to walk everyday even if its around the block twice. Drink plenty of water ( I never drink any soda) and fight through the sweet cravings that crop up at night time. I lost 90 pounds many years ago and unfortunately have started creeping up again....its so scary . I gladly going to accept this challenge.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Trying desperately to clear my kitchen of junk so that I'm not tempted by it! Have even resorted to telling the kids its party night so they can eat it! No flaming me they're skinny mini bundles of energy who run about all day and were horrified when they saw me throwing a red velvet cake with one slice missing in the bin but the reality is they wouldn't be eating it anyway as I'd have chomped it down the way I feel today

 

[bigsis1970]

Hello, newbie here. I would love to join in. We leave for WDW on June 27th and I would love to be 5lb down by then.

I started running, using Couch to 5K last June, to train for the Princess 10K last Feb. Now I am training to run my first half marathon in October. My plan is to run 3 days a week and do a boot camp class 2 days a week. I am also focusing on eating healthy and watching my carbs.

I Love your cakes!!!!!! so cute!!

 

[Candy1971]

Hi! I'm new, and I'd love to join! I'd like to lose at least 5 pounds in June. I'll be doing my best to get as much walking in as possible...we're going to Disney World in Sept, so I gotta get ready I'll also be drinking more water and making healthier food choices