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Finding Out About This Site
Hello there fellow members! This site was introduced to me by one of my friends who is trying to lose a lot of weight. I fit in that category as well. Just wanted to introduce myself. I can't remember very well what it was like to be thin, although I used to be as a child. Much like some of you, I have struggled with…
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Just starting!
Hello everyone. I am just starting and am looking for encouragement.. Seems very easy so far. I am hoping this will work for me because everytime I start to try and lose again, I start off well, and then end up gaining more.:sad:
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1200 calories and FRIENDS
I was one of those people who thought that I couldn't do the 1200 calories a day. I thought that I would be starving if I did that. But as time went on I can do it, I just kept addingmore and more vegetable and fruit and make with every meal I stayed in portion sizewith meat and carbs. But if it wasn't for MFP I would have…
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Grandma trying to get herself back
Hi, I'm new to this site. Thought if I voice out my goal and daily struggles maybe this time I'll succeed. There is something about declaring a goal that helps me out. It has worked in other areas, why not weight. I have a total of 89 lbs. to lose to get to my wedding day weight. Its been 27 years since, so I'm cutting my…
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Hello! Showing some Vegas love!
I'm new and just wanted to say "hi!". Tomorrow starts my big weightloss challenge with...myself lol. I'm going to see what I can accomplish in 20 days. I'm hoping a good, solid 10 lbs but we'll see. I have to be pretty strict with myself....no self control lol. I'm doing a whole meal plan and work out regime. I go to 24hr…
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Important Info for New Members
Here's some important post topics that YOU REALLY NEED TO READ! They will help answer a lot of the questions you probably already have-- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions…
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Is there a place to find different food lists
I am looking to find a list of all types of foods I can eat. For instance a vegetable list, protein, dairy and fat etc. Someone said I would find one on here but maybe someone can help. Thanks a bunch, and good luck all.
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Recently quit smoking
I quit smoking over 6 months ago and since then have put on some weight. Trying to look good and be healthy all around, but sure seems more difficult to diet without smoking. Anyone ever had this problem before? How did you overcome it? THANKS to all, sheri steele
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New to the MFP family!!
I just started my account on here yesterday, and I'm really hoping I can finally stay on track!! I tend to be an emotional eater, or just eat when I get bored, then regret it later. My goal in this is not solely to LOSE WEIGHT. With heart disease running in my family, I just want to get healthy! ...and I'm hoping a little…
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Flight Attendant with busy schedule... any suggestions?
Hi All!! New to MFP! I am a mom of 2 a preteen and a TEEN! I lead a busy life as a flight attendant... I sometimes eat what I can when I can sometimes late and sometime nothing at all! I am trying to learn how to eat healthy and efficiently for my career. I could pack a lunch however I am gone for days at a time and ice…
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Hello
I am new and am trying to learn how to do this thing with My Fitness Pal Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
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Hi Name is Christine and I am overweight
Hi Name is Christine and I am overweight - *laughs* I feel as though I am in AA, but can not put into words how much I have needed a site such as this. In the last year and a half I have been come a workaholic and thus forgot to look after myself and slowly have been putting on the pounds, didn't help that an old injury…
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New to the site
Hey all, I'm new to the site, just stumbled on this on the web and it looks like a good site to keep on track. I dont need to lose tons, but I am really trying to get back in shape. I looked over the message boards and it looks like there are a variety of things talked about on here. Maybe I will get lucky and some of you…
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hi my name is bonnie and i am overweight
I am very excited to be new to this site. I have been to weightwatchers from here to tim buck two. I have been to overeatersanonomous, richard simmons, planet fittness club. curves. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING. My sister told me about this and I think this will work. You can eat what you want as long as you log it in. It sure…
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Howdy Ya'll!
And a lovely Memorial Day weekend to ya! First let me say how much our soldiers are appreciated,past, present, and future, for protecting, giving, and serving this country and it's people. My name is Barbara. I am 48 and frustrated. I want to lose weight but don't seem to care when it comes to eating. I am not a patient…
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Hi
I'm new,and trying to figure out everything on this sight,any helpful suggestions?
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hello!
i am samantha from conecticut... :laugh: i joined to keep track of my calories because i am enlisting in the army this friday.... have to drop 5 pounds by then at least! any tips would be greatly appreciated!
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Hello Everyone!
I was told about this site 2 weeks ago and never looked, now I wish I had. Its perfect and exactly what I need. I plan to let everyone I know who is trying to manage their weight know about it.
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Kia Ora from New Zealand
I've been a member for about 5 days now and think this site is great. Has helped me get back on track and as I love goals and challenges I think soon I can get to my target weight. Also happy to share my experiences and what I have learned along the way in case that can help anyone. We can do it!
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hello from the UK
Hi, I'm new to the site but it looks good so far. Just thought I would say hi. Moon
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Hiya, 6 dayz in and doing ok so far :D
so I'm 17, from the uk and at college live with my parents still been doing this since sunday doing ok really, not been craving macdonalds at all which is all I lived on a month ago. got pretty high hopes really, want to loose 100lbs by next year oh I forgot to say I'm 238 and want to be 133 I eat 5 fruit a day now and do…
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Nice to Meet you
Hi every one I just joined, and looking for any kind of encouragment or support. My name is Kate and this is the first time I've been really serious about losing weight.
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Hello!!
Hi, I am a SAHM with 3 kids. I will be 28 next month (June). My ultimate goal is to get to 135 pounds by the end of September. I am new to this site and hope to meet some people who I can relate to. :tongue:
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ALOHA!!!
My name's Vivian. I'm new here. My roomate actually told me about this site.. [Loulou if you're reading this you better finally add me as a friend!] *Tear* she actualy just left, and she was my work out buddy and would help me get motivated when I really didn't feel like going to the gym.. Anyways, umm. Well I live in…
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Hello Everyone!
Hey all! I'm new here, so I thought I'd drop in & say Hi to everyone! I LOVE this place!!! Can't wait to share it with my friends & family. Thanks!:heart:
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Hello from FL!!
Hello Everyone! I am new to the site and just wanted to say Hello. My name is Eymie (Amy) and I am 34, I have a beautiful little boy that is 9 months and a great hubbie. I used to be 265 pounds and lost a lot of wt with the placement of a lap band, but due to complication I had to have it removed 7 mo ago. I have gained…
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Hi everyone
I'm Denielle and new to this site....I have 3 kids and I'm ready to get back into shape! Hopefully I'll be able to do it with the help of everyone here and this cool site! Thanks everyone! :wink:
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I'm new and very impressed!
I was recommended this site by someone on a South Beach forum and I think it's great! Not only does it give me peace of mind that I'm not overeating, but I also find it a great way of motivating myself to exercise! By seeing how many extra calories I can eat every day, I feel inspired to get the exercise in (because my…
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Hello!
I'm new here. Trying to finally lose my baby weight from having my daughter ( a year ago...). Any other mom's out there?
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Hi, mom of a 3 year old here.
I'm new here. I've tried everything else and my friends who don't have children, well, don't know what it's like. I'm 5'2", 116lbs. I'm really small boned, so being 116 isn't overweight per se. I had a boy in Dec 04. I got up to 173. :cry: After, I was around 145, dropped down to 98 (little thin there) and shot up to 116…