Nanawendy--
I'm in the same boat, gained 15 pounds like the first 3 months! I knew if I didn't do something I might never get it off. So, the main thing is to watch how many calories you're putting in the tummy everyday. That was an eyeopener for me. I began 3 weeks ago to measure calories, there are a bunch of different places that are free to join, but I joined FitDay.
So, I'm learning, with Shawn's help how to prepare foods using substitutions for sugar, cooking oil and eating no fast food, NONE. No sodas, lots of water, veggies, tiny portions of lean meat, no larger than the palm of my hand.
I have set a goal to lose 1 pound per week for 15 weeks. That's not too agressive, but I do have to make myself stick to eating healthier or I'd be off on a potato chip frenzy. So far after 3 weeks, I've lost 4 pounds. I think by setting a reasonable goal, especially for people who have never had a weight issue before, like us, we can see results steady as she goes.
We have a page for Sunday Weigh in where we chat about how much we lost, how we're feeling, what's working for us, what's not and so forth. If you have a chance look at all the discussion topics. I know one thing, if we can quit smoking, we can lose the extra pounds we all want to lose. 🙂
