Hi all

dsdhall

Hi there,

In an attempt to starve off any potential future waning of my enthusiasm for a healthy lifestyle, I thought I'd introduce myself and say hi.

Recently signed up here after getting a metaphorical slap in the face from the doctor when he diagnosed GERD and NASH and he said I need to drop about 60 lbs or look forward to the additional consequences of excess weight in the coming years.

Myfitnesspal was recommended to me, and I have found the first week surprisingly easy. It's quite a motivator to see just many calories I take in munching on a few cookies, and how long it takes to work them off!

I was very skinny in my 20's (150lbs at 6'1) but after managing to give up cigarettes and alcohol after many years, turned my attention to food. Now, I need to deal with the consequences of too much eating.

Reading through the posts in the success stories show some really amazing effort, and I hope to one day be able to do the same myself.

Cheers and best wishes to all!

P.S. excuse my terrible photo, it was a scanned in passport photo that I just happened to have spare when I signed up. Maybe I'll do a full body pic when I have results to compare it against

chrisdevany

Good luck with your journey..

kdoodlethug

It sounds like you're off to a great start! I think logging calories makes it a lot easier to remind myself that I'm not hungry, just bored. Hopefully it continues to work for you. Reach out here on the site if you ever need encouragement!

WandaMM1

Good luck. You'll find much support here!!

sbetts2229

Welcome, best of luck to you, you got this!!

skullshank

here is some great reading to help avoid some common pitfalls.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

cbills65

Welcome to MFP. You will find many folks on here are awesome motivators and supporters. Feel free to add me as a friend if you are interested in gathering up a support network. I'm always eager to cheer people on! Good luck!

Jen2Bfit

Welcome to MFP. I have found this to be a very encouraging and helpful site. I have strayed away in the past from it and then struggled, but when it is time for me to get serious again, such as now, I always come right back here. I have found I cannot do it alone, I need and love the support that I get here and it helps me to remain accountable. Good luck!

dsdhall

Thanks everyone for the support. I look forward to spending my time here.

The links are very helpful skullshank.