Slow on the uptake!

lumpy_spaceprincess

Wow, I only realised the other day that I haven't actually used the forums before, which is ridiculous because MFP has really helped me to lose weight over the past 8 months. So here's my little introduction!

I'm Lauren, I'm 22 and currently live in Edinburgh, Scotland. I've had trouble with my weight for years and this year FINALLY managed to get serious with it, my mum and I joined a Herbalife weight-loss club in our area but both disagreed with the premise when we were actually there, we felt pressured into buying the produce when really we just wanted to lose weight with a good diet and exercise programme, which is exactly what I did! I really changed my lifestyle- took up cycling and blogilates and joined a gym, which I go to every second day as much as possible.

I have tried to be careful with what I eat (i love to eat treats, but in moderation. I have a cheat day once a week!) which is where MFP comes in, it's been so good to have something i can use to monitor exactly what I eat and help me see what I can improve on and what's going well. I also made a fitblr, which you can find at http://keepcalm-and-getawesome.tumblr.com/. Being part of an online community like that has really helped me. I've lost 22 lb so far, and am almost halfway to my target. I have never felt more confident or happy in myself!

I'd love to make some new friends on MFP and support others on their journey!