Let's do this!

jihanem89

Hey guys,

So after a while lurking the message boards I decided to jump right in and introduce myself, this seems like a great supportive community that I'd love to be a part of!

My stats:
5'3'' , female, 27 y/o
Highest weight: 160lbs (probably higher, I stopped weighing myself when I saw that number on the scale)
Current weight: 139lbs
Goal weight: 130lbs

So yeah, I am looking to drop those last 9 pounds and then see how I feel there and whether I want to keep losing or maintain! Idk why but these last few pounds are the hardest for me. That's why I decided to join MFP since I have never tracked or logged, didn't know about calories, TDEE, BMR, macros, none o' that :P. I feel these tools will give me the extra help and knowledge I need to get to my goal.

I am a bit of a slower paced weight-loser since it has taken me a couple of years to drop those 20 pounds but oh well, I got tired of the crash diets and yo-yoing that never worked for me, so I'm happy to have found a more sustainable approach I aim to lose between 0.5-1 pound per week. Slow and steady wins the race.

Looking forward to interacting with all of you!

Mike_take2

Congrats on your loss and welcome to mfp!

Beav73

Congrats..welcome aboard

jihanem89

Thank you both!

quiltymom2002

You are doing great. Think you will be successful the way you are doing this. I too have about 9 lbs want to drop. Add me if u like.

jihanem89

Thanks! I am very satisfied with my slow paced approach so I'm determined I'm gonna make it this time! I added you

pestica02

I feel like I'm too tired from the kids and work to kill myself trying to quickly drop 2lbs a week so .5-1 sounds good to me! Feel free to add me. I'm 5 6" and looking to lose about 10lbs to get me to 140.

paulawriteslove

Welcome!!! I have been losing weight very slowly too! But slow progress is also very progress! Add me if you'd like!

jihanem89

Thank you! I've added you both

GrayRider61

You can add me.

lifeisahighway

Welcome!