New members - tell us about yourself
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hi folks, I'm Cliff, I only just found this group, nice to be here & to meet you all.
I'm 55yo from London, England. I've been doing the MFP thing for 2 1/2 years; it's the best thing I ever found, I did the deficit thing & lost 52lb in 52 weeks having been overweight for just about all my adult life.
I've since been maintaining & generally getting fitter, I split my exercise time between walking & hitting the gym.
I log every day & like to support & be supported by my friends.0 -
Welcome, Cliff. you have done really well! You will find people at all points of the journey here. I think you will find the solid support and camaraderie you are seeking.0
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Welcome Cliff. This is a great group. You will find all kinds of support.0
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Nice work on your weight loss, Cliff
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welcome Cliff, excellent progress, keep up the great work, good group here0
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So lovely to have so many new members
A huge welcome to you all
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Hi, I'm Pat. I'm 56, live in the Washington, DC suburbs, and have lost 50 pounds in 16 months. Still 20+ pounds from my goal.
I took the first 30 pounds off fairly quickly, but am now going slowly by plan-about 2 pounds a month at 2200 calories a day. I think I can eat at this level permanently if need be. As long as I track it, it doesn't feel like deprivation.
I've always been a walker and hiker and am averaging 12K steps a day on my Fitbit since I got it in June. It took me a while to learn not to add as many exercise calories as it allows.
Glad to be here and hope to learn some things about maintenance, since I had a large weight loss about 6 years ago and gained it back.0 -
Welcome Cliff & Pat! You will find lots of help and info here
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Welcome Pat! You have come to the right place. Smart group in various stages from beginning, middle to maintenance. Feel free to post any questions.0
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Hi, i am the mom to 2 wonderful dogs! I just recently rejoined MFP, and i hope to stay on track this time. Until i was 40 i never weighed over 140, but a new desk job (stressful) has changed all of that. I bought a treadmill and a jawbone up2, so i hope this is the beginning of a great new way of life for me.0
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Welcome, Pat and magicsd! Hope you find this group helpful!0
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Hey all....so glad to find this group. Im a 53 year old grandma from Washington state. I was trim and fit when I worked for one of our local sawmills for 15 years, but a back injury and fusion kept me sidelined for a couple of years and I put on 100+ pounds. So now that Im physically stronger Ive started eating healthier and running some and bike riding. The weights coming off slowly. I have 70 more pounds to go. Looking forward to meeting some new people and changing my relationship with food.0
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Welcome, Paulina. I think you will find the support and camaraderie here to your liking.0
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Hello, Paulina. Great people here working towards change 0
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Welcome Paulina. This is a great group, you will find tons of support. I am also from WA, about an hour north of Seattle. GO HAWKS.0
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magic and Paulina, welcome to our group! Nice bunch not snarkiness like on the forums. Feel free to post topics or questions!0
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I'm 65 - hope I'm not TOO old! From London, England. Mother of 3, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, a bookkeeper, still working, keen gardener, love theatre, art galleries and generally sightseeing. Was widowed 9 years ago, lucky enough to meet a widower and re-marry 3 years ago. Having had some joint problems and serious sciatica I've resolved to drop about 70 pounds to keep further problems at bay.0
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Welcome Clironka! From personal experience, I can tell you losing that extra poundage, lessens back and knee pain. You can do this.0
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Welcome Clironka! I can tell you this. I have lose 43 pounds and my back problems have decreased dramatically. in fact, it's almost a shock to me when it flares up. Also, I am doing the stairs, etc much more easily. I have knee issues as well and the pain there has decreased some as well. I never would have guessed just how much improvement there can be with various issues just by losing some weight.0
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Hello all. I'm 52 years old and live near Gainesville Florida. I was a very active member of another online tracking program and managed to lose 40 pounds in six months by tracking calories, Doctor supervision, and walking. Then my weight loss stopped. I changed to My Fitness Pal several months ago, but haven't participated in the community aspect of the program. I've lost a few more pounds, but am frustrated with the snail's pace. I was very inspired by the stories of friends' weight loss on the other site, and decided I needed the camaraderie on My Fitness Pal. So, thanks for this group! It's nice to join you in this effort. 0
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Welcome, evinston. There are a lot of good people here at every level of the journey with good advice and support to share. Like you I am feeling a tad frustrated about the snail's pace! I am sure we will both pick up the pace soon!0
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Welcome evinston! Ditto what Nikki said. Good support and suggestions on here. feel free to post a topic. The last bit is painfully slow, very frustrating. It is like your body is working against you instead of with you.0
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a huge welcome to all our new members. 0
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Thank you nikkib and marek! Glad to find an active and positive group. Blessings on the journey.0
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Hi, I'm 54, female and an Australian. Started using MFP seriously at the beginning of October and have found it really useful. I've lost 8kg lost so far - another 35kg to go so I'll probably be here for the next year or 2.0
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QoLmatters wrote: »Hi, I'm 54, female and an Australian. Started using MFP seriously at the beginning of October and have found it really useful. I've lost 8kg lost so far - another 35kg to go so I'll probably be here for the next year or 2.
Welcome to the group. Absolutely adore the cute kitty picture!0 -
Welcome Qol.matters. This is a useful site and some knowledgeable people here in all stages of this process. Feel free to ask questions and make comments. Where in Australia are you? My daughter spent 2 years in Perth getting her masters, lovely place.0
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Thank you for your warm welcomes.
@marekdds I'm from Canberra ACT. I've never actually been to Perth though I have friends who came from there. 0 -
"HI" Newbie here, I live in Washington State. I am 56 yrs. young.
The only time in my life I was overweight was in my 30's. My heaviest was 155lbs.
U see ,,, When I was 27 I became a widow, W/Two beautiful children ages 4 & 5. SOooo not fair!!!
After 10 very hard years, I meet my loving Hubby and this year we will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary
" Life is good"
I am finding out that with each year as I age. It takes a LOT loooonger to be and look "NATURALLY" Beautiful / Healthy!!!
LOL
My latest challenge is learning how to use this thing called the computer
I am not a strong speller and I have never had a typing class. SOooo this is quit challenge for me. 
Life has thought me that I am a LOT stronger then I could have EVER imagined. Having a healthy mind and body is a must for me. I am proud of myself and who I have become!!!
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Welcome Mrs.Maui! I find it harder to lose weight, the older I get. I think my metabolism has retired. You are a strong woman, you can do it.0
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