This works!
1 - ASK your doc for sensible exercise & food plans.
2 - DRINK 64 oz of water every day.
3 - MOVE around every day, even if it's a 10 minute walk.
4 - VENT when things are tough. Don't eat.
5 - START your own food log in our Topics, above.
6 - PORTION control - use your cup and scale.

bjh012666 - you're very welcome. :)

Hello lawsmommy3! Welcome to Let's Lose Together! Congratulations on starting your new healthy lifestyle with exercise! Visit our new topic, How We Do It!, at http://family.go.com/community/groups/lets-lose-together-grp/how-we-do-it--7213/ to pick up some helpful hints. Let's get busy! :-)

Check out the delicious and nutritious recipes by clicking on the Healthy recipes link above. My favorite from the Scrumptious Salads category is the Strawberry, Melon & Avocado Salad at http://family.go.com/food/pkg-healthy-families/recipe-ew-504729-strawberry--melon---avocado-salad-t/! Refreshing!

How was your weigh in this week? Post it in our challenges (see Hot Topics above) and let us cheer you on! Also, don't forget about the 10 Week Challenge (http://family.go.com/community/groups/lets-lose-together-grp/10-week-challenge-6809/newest-first/). What have you given up? Time to sound off!

Hello iheartlv10! Welcome to Let's Lose Together! This is a very exciting time for you with parenthood on the horizon. Congratulations! Pull up a chair and tell us about yourself in our "Introduce Yourself" topic above. If you have any questions, just ask us. We're here to help. :)