Newbie!!

[kirtandabigail]

Hi everyone! i am new to the boards and new to the diet! Well actually i am not starting until next saturday as we are going away for 5 days on monday, so starting as soon as i get back! I am currently 219 lbs and my goal is 155! so a total loss of 64lbs! I would love to have it lost by the summer, but do you think this is a realistic time? Or am i being too optimistic?

Looking forward to chatting to you all and getting to know you! xx

Kirstie xxx

[Richt]

Re: Newbie!!

Welcome to the board Kirstie. Its always nice to see new people.

64lbs in 6 months isnt impossible, but dont get to concerned about setting "timed goals", as it will come off eventually. Keep strong, stay focussed and I know you will be ok.

Welcome again.

Rich

[kirtandabigail]

Re: Newbie!!

Hi Rich! thanks for your reply! I see what you mean about the time goal, though it would be so nice to be able to actually spend a summer without covering up!! lol!! I see you are from Wiltshire! I am from Gloucestershire! Love you piccies! you have done soooo well!

Kirstie x

[higgies]

Re: Newbie!!

Welcome to !! You've definitely come to the right place for information and support. Your goal is not unattainable if you work hard at it, but as Rich said, don't be disappointed if you don't make it as everyone is different and loses differently. I think I made my goal in like 6 months.

If you need anything let us know. Best of luck!

[Richt]

Re: Newbie!!

Hi Rich! thanks for your reply! I see what you mean about the time goal, though it would be so nice to be able to actually spend a summer without covering up!! lol!! I see you are from Wiltshire! I am from Gloucestershire! Love you piccies! you have done soooo well!

Kirstie x

Wow we are near neighbours. I dont live far from the Cotswolds at all. My family originate from near there.

[sillygirl]

Re: Newbie!!

Hey Kirstie, neighbor to Richt! Welcome to the board! You can lose the 64 pounds and you will. The weight didn't come on overnight, and it won't come off overnight. But, with diligence and the support you will find on thee board it will happen! Have a safe trip.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Newbie!!

Hello Kirstie... nice to have you with us.
Your goal is do-able... but I wouldn't stress about a rigorous time frame for weight loss. There are so many factors that can influence things, it's hard to predict where any of us will be by summer. Think direction rather than speed and I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised by your 'shrinkage'.
Happy losing!

[4ME]

Re: Newbie!!

Good luck with your goal.

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