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Chaz 01/08/13
Hello everyone. I am trying to lose ~50 lbs to get healthier after a trying year of health related issues. Hopefully, this will help. Looking forward to the experience.

Dietitian 01/09/13
Hi Chaz - welcome to our team! 50 lb loss in 1-year is about a 1 lb wt loss per week average - that is a safe goal.

I think you will tracking helpful, especially in connection to weight counseling or classes if you have that available too in your area. It helped me finally reach my goal and for maintenance as well.

Best,
Kathy

Ravdi 01/09/13
Hi Everyone, I'm new to MND and also new to forums, this is my very first post! I'm hoping that being part of a new group will help me achieve my first modest goal and hope I can help othere along the way! Looking forward to the ride...

Dietitian 01/09/13 replied to Ravdi
Hi Ravdi, welcome to MND! What is your first goal? Right now, mine is maintenance.
Best,
Kathy

Chaz 01/10/13
Thanks Kathy. I am looking forward to the journey, and am glad for the support. Its good to know I have somewhere to let my thoughts out. It seems to be a great deal more therapeutic for me than I thought it would. Anyways, thanks again and good luck in your endeavors.

Dietitian 01/11/13 replied to Chaz
Hi Chaz, even though I am a nutrition professional, I also need accountability and connection. I love the connection I get from MND's forum. It helps me stay accountable and maintain my hard won weight loss. I lost weight in midlife while I was training to become an RD. Although I did not have a lot to lose (20 lbs), it was enough to help me avoid BP meds and progressing to Type 2 diabetes. So, I stick with it, just as I encourage my clients and forum mates!

Best,
Kathy

WendyGr8 01/12/13 replied to Dietitian
I like logging some thoughts every few days too (whether on a public forum or in my own blog). It helps me identify what my thoughts really are & whether they are helpful or sabotaging my efforts. Once, identified its much easier to convert negative ideas into a more constructive concept. For instance, in our weigh & measure for or starting point my DD & I found ourselves making negative comments about our bodies & our feelings about ourselves. We made a deal that day that we would make no more negative comments. So far, we've kept that deal & it really helps.

Dietitian 01/14/13 replied to WendyGr8
Yes, it is incredibly important to identify negative thought patterns that sabotage our efforts. Reforming those thoughts to more positive, proactive thoughts to help us meet our goals. Now that is worth our time!

Chaz 01/15/13
well said. its good to know others are cognizant of the benefit of this forum and the realization of the benefits of placing your thoughts where you can reread them and self evaluate.

MtnDog 01/14/14
i definitely have benefited from the sharing that takes place in this forum; best practices, lessons learned, even good thoughts and behaviours to focus on: each tidbit helps us in the journey!

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