Chunky Monkey Got The Better Of Me

Lindashanks1
Lindashanks1 Posts: 1
edited November 8 in Introduce Yourself
Hey,

I'm Linda and I have 42lbs or 3st 4lb or 20.9kg to lose. No matter which way I write it down it's a lot. All put on since I stopped smoking a few months after my dad passed away. Sadness and cravings are a lethal mix.

It is time to lose this weight and get back to a healthy 10st 12lb. I'm tired of looking chunky in photos and clothes not fitting me.

I hope you are all happy with your progress thus far and I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Linda

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  • redfisher1974
    redfisher1974 Posts: 614 Member
    Welcome and good luck!
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    Congratulations for kicking the smoking habit! Seriously, if you can do that, you can do anything.

    You're in the right place to get back on track. Welcome to the party.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    edited November 2014
    Best. Flavour. Ever.
    ydk1x44ewup7.jpg


    ..wait, this wasn't about ice cream?
  • kamykraft
    kamykraft Posts: 5 Member
    Welcome to MFP -- You can totally do this. Yay you for deciding it is time. Feel free to reach out whenever you need.
  • Laurochka
    Laurochka Posts: 140 Member
    Quitting smoking is a HUGE achievement - well done!
    All the best on here too :)
  • Travis_2
    Travis_2 Posts: 1,445 Member
    Sad that this wasn't about ice cream. But happy to see some B&J's!
  • angieroo2
    angieroo2 Posts: 970 Member
    jkwolly wrote: »
    Best. Flavour. Ever.
    ydk1x44ewup7.jpg


    ..wait, this wasn't about ice cream?

    I thought so too! I love chunky monkey ice cream.
  • silentKayak
    silentKayak Posts: 658 Member
    Welcome back! Quitting smoking is way harder than cutting back food; but losing weight is harder than quitting smoking because it takes longer. To quit smoking you just ... stop smoking. To lose weight, you change your habits, and then you have to continue to make good choices for weeks, months, or years.

    You can totally do this. We've got your back.
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