Hi Colleen,

I find that trying to focus on both getting steady and building a solid foundation (food program) along with having my mind in weight loss mode tends to keep my energy scattered and less effective. I end up feeling like a hamster just spinning a wheel and usually getting frustrated.

You'll probably read from others as well that in the beginning you'll find it easier focusing on each step and going the pace your body needs you to go, not the pace that your brain would like. Weight loss comes later, although there are things you can do now like taking a gentle 15-30 minute walk 4-6 times a week.

--yvonne

: I'm just curious...I know it's not
: the goal. Have any of you found
: that you lost weight while working
: on step 1 or should I put that far
: out of my mind for now? I don't
: want to get too far ahead of
: myself but I would of course love
: to see weight loss, too.