Hi everyone!

LettyM62

Okay, I haven't really participated in the message boards...my initial intentions were to do this on my own, I was looking for a site where I could log in my calories and exercises and keep the information to myself, but after exploring all that MFP has to offer I have decided that it's a lot more fun to join the MFP community! Everyone is so nice and it really makes a difference to know that there are people out there with the same goals and inspirations. So here's my introduction: My name is Letty, I'm 47 years old and have lived in CA since I was 10. I joined about six weeks ago and was doing really good until Labor Day when I hurt my back and couldn't walk, let alone exercise on a daily basis, so I had to take a couple of weeks off (didn't log in any of my food intake during that time..didn't want be feel more depressed than I already was). Anyway, I was feeling better I came back..and have lost 6 pounds since then. I cannot even begin to tell you how I feel about MFP... joining is one of the best things I have ever done! I'm ready to be involved and looking for some friends and support.

nikki91950

Hi there! First things first: let me start off by congratulating you on your six pound loss! I've been dieting seriously since well before summer came, and it's taken me this long to get that far. You should definitely be proud of yourself! Secondly, I just wanted to let you know just how great of a community you have found while joining this site. I've been a member here for less than a month now, and I've already made so many friends and have been able to get so much support and motivation from others. I wish I would've found this site sooner, and I can seriously see myself sticking to it for years to come. I have always been an avid believer in making a strong support system a major part of your weight loss journey, and you should definitely be successful in finding one of those here. You just have to reach out to others (which you've already done) and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. We're all in this together! Please feel free to add me as a friend for support and encouragement, and let me know if you need anything!

genann

:flowerforyou: Welcome!:flowerforyou: This is one of the friendliest places you could join. Everyone here is helpfull and kind and will do their best to answer any questions you may have.