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True to my word
Hi, I had my second child nearly 14 weeks ago and swore when I was done having children that I would eventually lose the weight. So I started when she was 6 weeks old and have lost to date 21lbs. I want to lose another 33 and search the net every night for sites like these. I love hearing other peoples stories and seeing…
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Hello fitness pals.
Hi to all , My name is gary and i'm new to this site and hope to use it as much to my advantage as possible. My goal is to get fit and lose a few kilo's. I have started using this site today but have been running for a few years now but with a terrible diet. In september 2007 i weighed 19 stone and got down to 11st 5 , but…
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I can do this!
I am new to MFP and really trying to get motivated! I am so glad to see so many positive messages toward getting healthy and achieving goals. Its really tough getting started but I can do this!!! =)
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Trying to lose 30lbs
Hello everyone, I'm trying to lose 30lbs by my birthday November 23rd. I work out 3 to 4 times a week and i drink 64oz of water per day, even more sometimes. I need suggestions on weight loss. I over did it today with my eating, i've already eaten 1192 calories today and it says i should eat no more than 1200 calories to…
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Hello
My name is Cheryl and I am new to this..it is my goal to lose 30 lbs and am encouraged by seeing so many people on this site who are choosing to better their health and weight by logging their progress...it make you more accountable...thanks
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New to myfitnesspal
Hello, I just decided recently that I am sick of looking at how much weight I have gained in the mirror. I need to make a change. It's been a hard couple of days so far, but I did get rid of all the bad food in my apartment. Although the other day I did order a small stuffed pizza and have been feeling bad about it ever…
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Trying to lose baby weight....and then some! :-)
Hello all. I found this site on my new phone...what an amazing site! I am a new Mommy of baby #3. I am trying to lose 40 pounds. I am still nursing and trying to stay within the daily caloric intake. So far, I have lost a pound, and this morning found out that I regained it. I know I need to get moving.....just so hard…
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Fresh start!
A friend recommended this site to me this morning. I'm just getting started on the road to losing 50 pounds. First weight loss goal is 10 pounds. I'm 5 ft. 2 and weigh 164.
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New to Pals
Hi - I found you on someones post on Facebook and thought I would give it a try. I know what I should be doing, as we all do, but for some reason the wrong thing gets in my mouth. I am hoping having this site available to me that I can be honest with myself and with you and it will help me fight the battle of the bulge! I…
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Hello Everyone!
Just wanted to drop a line and tell everyone that uses this site HELLO! I'm still trying to navigate myself around this site.
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23 yrs old with 28 pounds to lose!
Hi there! :) My name's Rachel and I'm new to this place. I'm just about 23 (on the 18th!), and I want to lose about 28 more pounds to reach my goal. I started losing weight in May of 2009, starting at 190 lbs, and now I'm about 148 lbs. I'm finding it's so much more difficult to lose the weight than it used to be now that…
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Jumping rope
Hello, I just started MFP almost a week ago and trying to figure out foods I love that are less calories and excercises I love so I know I will stick with this. So this brings me to my question, has anyone tried jump rope for their excercise? It burns alot of calories for less time. It also works every muscle in your body.…
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Hello all
Hello all Well I am overweight and I think it's time to do something about it. This site works wonders...now I have to work on the exercise part of things. Take care and eat healthy
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1st step again and hopfully the last
Hi my name is Karen and I am new to Myfitnesspal, bought and android phone and will be able to use it where ever I go (witch is nice) log in food and exercise right away. I hope that this will be my last attment at taking off the unwanted pounds. this is only 2day number too and still having a hard time, but when I track…
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Hi
I have been using the my fitness pal app on my iphone and I was surpised by how easy it is to use. I have lost a few pounds and hope to continue on.
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Hello Everyone
Hello Everyone, My name is Katie and I'm 29 years old. I just had my second child about a month ago and I am wanting to develop a healthier lifestyle. I figured that tracking my diet and exercise would be a great place to start.
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Low Calorie Wraps
Hi Gals! I was wondering if anyone has some great low cal wrap idea's?
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I'm 42 today! But starting a brand new me!
So, I am going to do this this time. This time it's for ME! I'm (almost) divorced, getting my life in order, and trying to undo what the past 4 years have done to me. A short list: miscarriage, lost my parents 7 weeks apart, moved - twice, broke my shoulder, tore up a hip in a car acccident and a knee at work, had surgery…
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Hello!
My name is Tonya. I am a single mom of two girls. When their dad left I fell apart and did not take care of myself. This year both girls are in school all day and I decided it is time to start taking care of me. I work from home so I am able to and have the time to exercise and eat healthy. So I joined here to help count…
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Bringing Sexy Back
I lost my sexy and picked up all this weight when I lost my job. Now I've moved back to my home town of Indianapolis and got a fresh start. Now I'm giving this healthy lifestyle a fresh start. Decided to post on the message board to talk to others trying to do what I'm doing. :wink: I have nothing left to do but do it so…
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hi
hello I just joined a few days ago and just wanted to say that im super excited
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Taking the first step again
I am there again... Where I have been times before.. Fed up with not being able to strap myself into an airline seat without the help of the extension buckle. Having problems breathing, cant make steps without an inhaler, living my life wishing I was younger so that I wasnt almost done waisting my life. I have alot, but am…
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from yo yo to...
From yo yo dieter to what? I've been wondering. Hello, my name is Julie. New to the site and excited about getting started! J
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Good Morning, I'm new to the site
Good Morning everyone, hope everyone is well. Well I'm new to the site and I'm loving it! Feeling really motivated at present (don't know how long it will last but at least I'm feeling good at the minute). I'm hoping to receive lots of support to keep me on track, feel free to send me a message for support to, we're all in…
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Hello Everybody
My name is Chicken and I'm 35 years old. I've struggled with my weight now for about 19 years. Tried it all, now just tired!!! I started doing the low carb thing about 2 weeks ago. Being the emotional eater that I am, I quit about 1 1/2 week into it. Did gain about a lb. or 2 back. I started the SMD on yesterday. It wasn't…
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Journey to 70
Hi! I am new to MyFitnessPal, but have been working on my journey since July 3rd. About me: Workaholic, mother of 3 (18, 15, 13), live quite a sedentary lifestyle -- am hoping to change that. I am looking to network, share stories/tips and basically....keep the enthusiasm up. Shoot me a reply...
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Help me, please. I can't stop eating!
I really need help! I'm a 42-year-old woman. I dance, hike and jog. 3 years ago I lost 40 pounds and got down to a perfect size for me. Size 4 at 5'1". But 3 months ago I left my husband of many years and got an apartment of my own. The loneliness has driven me back to the comfort of food! I put 10 pounds back on in just 3…
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new to this
Hello all! My name is Becca. I just purchased my first home and kind of let myself go between the house and working two jobs. I'm trying to lose about 50 lbs. Any help and support would be wonderful. I'm hoping this time around, I can drop it and keep it off. :happy:
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New person
Hi Im new to this site and looking to lose about 50 pounds. Would welcome any support, encouragement or tips :) Emma x
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newbe
Hi All, I was looking for a "free" calorie counter for my iPad and found this site. We'll give this a whirl and see if entering the data helps me to control how much food I put in my mouth. I'm looking to loose 100 pounds. No one can believe it, most of all me. How do you add 100 extra pounds? Well, I know it will be…