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Hello from a down south

Slm517
Slm517 Posts: 2
edited February 1 in Introduce Yourself
I've finally decided to introduce myself, after 6 months of using MFP.

My name is Sheena. I'm a 29 year old southern girl married to my best friend. When I met my husband in 2005 I was lively energetic size 6 (approx 160's -170's). Over the past 8 years I have suffered the dreaded "marital spread". My husband and I had indulged in way too much of my home cooking, too many lazy weekends having Netflix marathons, and little to no exercise. My husband went from a down right boney 165lbs (at 6') to a still slim 185lbs. I on the other hand, went from the 160-170s to my highest weight 230lb. A whopping 70lbs. Because I am extremely tall at 6'1", I carried the weight well. People always underestimated both my weight and size. But no matter what the world saw, inside I hated my appearance and was losing confidence by the day. And at a tight size 16, clothes shopping, had become a nightmare.

So on Thursday, March 21st 2013, after countless failed attempts and losing the same 10lbs for the past 8 years, I got serious and started tracking with MFP. And in less than 5 months I've lost 39lbs and am wearing juniors size 10s and 12s. I feel comfortable in my own skin again and I am NEVER going back.

My goal for now is size 8 and improved overall fitness. I am starting to train for a 5K today!

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  • Shesaid_destroy
    Shesaid_destroy Posts: 128
    Wow! I wish i were you :flowerforyou:
    I'm 5'11 and 202lbs and i would so wish to be able to slim down in 5 months... We'll see, right? Sending a friend request...
  • phillrn
    phillrn Posts: 338 Member
    Congrats on your success! That is awesome:)
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