Here I Go Again!

JourneyToWonderWoman

Hi everyone! My name is Ashley. I have been with MyFitnessPal for quite sometime, but I am ready to take control of my weight once and for all. I have done it all, and I have been successful only just to relapse and be worse off than I was before. I am hoping to find support as well as support others on their journey because I know it isn't easy.
A little more about me, I'm 31. I started working at a bank, and I am currently at the heaviest I have been. I am 5'11, weighing 374 pounds, wearing pant sizes 26/28, and shirt sizes 2X-3X. Flashback to around this time last year I weighed 270 (After losing 50 pounds), wearing pant sizes 22/24, and shirt sizes XL-XXL. It's easy to say the reasons why I let myself go was because I was in a new relationship, work had me busy 24/7 so cooking was out of the question, but the reality is, I did this. I put the unhealthy food in my mouth, I chose to sleep in instead of working out, and I chose to just cry about instead of doing something about it. Well, it's now time I do something about it!
There are many reasons why I want to do this, but the most important thing is I'm doing this for me. I am not looking to get skinny or be a model, but just to be healthy. I don't have any kids yet, but when I decide to have children, I want to be there for them. I want to be able to play with them and not watch them wishing I could keep up. I want to feel good about myself inside and out, and being healthy has been the best way to go.
I look forward to getting to know people Have a great day!

Ashley

125by125again

Hey Ashley,

I've been on and off MFP for a while and like you, have had super success and some relapse. I just restarted my account to shake things up a bit so I'm looking for a new group of motivated friends to help with the new journey. I sent a friend request, hopefully we can help each other!

Sara

ankdworak

If you're looking for accountability partners, I'm happy to help. Feel free to add me. ankdworak

JourneyToWonderWoman

Thank you ladies! Sara, I accepted your friend request, and ankdworak, I sent you a request. The bigger the support system, the better

tiffanylacourse

Same here. On again, off again relationship with MFP over the last few years. Turned 30 this year and want to [finally] take control of my weight/size/fitness. I'm sending you a FR - always looking for more friends!

jeanners98

Can we be friends!! Ah I keep relapsing too. I don't know why, but it doesn't seem to stick. I am committed to sticking to my lifestyle from here on out.

JZ_Evolution_Mark2

Well I admire your commitment to yourself. I also was in that situation and the loss of the relationship helped push me to get into the best shape I could... Kudos!!!