I'm new here

jenstackpolemusic

Hi Everyone !

My name is Jennifer and I'm new to My fitness pal. I found this site/app through the acupuncturist I had when I lived in Florida. (I currently live in California now.) I've been dealing with a lot of swelling, inflammation and high blood pressure issues lately. Due to the fact that cardiovascular issues run very prevalently in my Dad's side of the family (his father died of hardening of the arteries when my Dad was 14 and my own father died of a massive heart attack at the young age of 56), I've grown concerned and now know that I need to get my health and weight back under control.

Back in 2014, I lost about 50 lbs by doing the Medifast diet. It was great for losing weight quickly, but needless to say, it did nothing to help break me of the unhealthy mental and physical habits that I had allowed to run my life for so long. Over the past 4 years, I have gained back every pound, and then some. I feel fat, sluggish, I have no energy at all and - more than anything - I feel disappointed in myself for allowing myself to get to this point.

I'm ready and committed to making a big change and I'm grateful to be part of this community now. Thanks so much! Looking forward to connecting with you all!

Nikki_Lee12

Hey! I am relatively new too and always looking for people to connect with. Good luck with the journey!