Hey, Just signed up and hope to find some chatty people here. I have just started (again). I have had short term success with crash diets, etc and am NOT going that road again. I just got the book "Eat This Not That" and its really got some eye openning stuff. Anybody else find good resources to get going??

I think the Body-for-Life book is full of good information and inspiration. I read it when I just start to hate dieting.

I think that by finding this site we dont need to waist any more money on books any more, because there is so much information within this site its unbeliveable, and if you cant find a answer to a specific question you can ask people who have all ready had success.

rocks69 I agree . . . however I love to buy books. It is a weakness! I also love body for life and am starting p90x soon. I also like the Beck Diet Solution by Judith Beck which isn't a diet at all but the mental component you can use with any diet program. it helps people who have a lot to lose and who have dieted unsuccessfully in the past determine why they are not being successful.
Best wishes everyone.
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Hey guys, just joined too, been going strong since july, I'm 38, going for a total loss of 150, lost 26 already (8weeks). I wish you all success, it's a long journey so enjoy the ride, dont sweat the little stuff (those inexplicable gains, binges, hitting the wall, days you just dont feel like going to the gym, bad workouts), embrace those moments as a chance to learn. Good luck, dont ever give up.

I have just begun exercising since last 26/10/2009. I started with 89kgs and 42" waist...today (20/11/2009) i am 85 kgs and 40" waist...i am really trying hard to keep up with the 1kg (2.2 lbs) weight loss per month...but i am pleased with my progress...I am a beginner but my advice to everyone who have just started " it all starts in the kitchen, 80% of ur results are what you eat. Satrvation is not your answer" BB.com has loads of good info on nutrition research and use the knowledge well...good luck