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sammeliaprice

Hello everyone, I am new to the group and really glad to know about this app and group. I have always been a very thick girl. It is time for me to make a change. I want to be able to live a healthy life. I am new to this change. So everyone I'm going to need a lot of help. Nice to meet everyone.

NeshiaChanel

Nice to meet you too! I love this app but I've been slipping on my meal log. I'm new to this group, any specifics on workouts or what you plan to change?

Adc7225

Welcome! I know how you feel - - I have always been thick as well.

I just started slow, logging what I was eating and realizing where my calories were coming from, making changes I could live with. I never gave up fried foods, ice cream, chocolate, coffee - whatever works in your life, just learn how to manage quantities (serving sizes). I admit it was hard at times and even then I would wonder if I would look back and think what was all the drama about and I do, but I believe it needed to happen - we are reestablishing our relationship with food.

I really wanted to be healthy, strong and active! At 47 it is not exactly what I envisioned it to be, I wanted a thick firm body like Serena but I look more like a short version of Venus - but I went from @ 5'2", 244 size 20/22 to 150 size 2/4 a little smaller that I prefer but I got caught up on the scale. I would really suggest thinking long and hard about where you really want to be, either a size or a weight but keep in mind if you are going to workout the scale number may be harder to reach in line with a size idea ( I thought at 150 I would a size 10/12).

Read the forums, ask questions, build yourself a network of MFP friends and take one day at a time and believe it will happen.

sammeliaprice

I want to change the way I look. My main problem is my stomach. Also I am doing this for health reasons. I know i have to get on a regular work out schedule.

fit4life_73

@Adc7225 that's a very inspiring story. Do you mind sharing your workout plan? How long did it take you to reach your goal? Thank you

airikacapriceadams

Hey everyone! Just joined this group! Trying to loose 50 pounds. I hope this is a great community!

Shanel0916

@Adc7225 yes I would love to know what your workout plans were also. I'm 5'4 and my short term goal is 150 but ultimately I would love to be between 120-135lbs. Currently I weight 184.6 just had a baby in Jan. of this year. Hey feel free to friend me anyone!