Desperate

deleonshannon

My name is shannon and I had a massive hemmoaggic stroke 2-8-2015. I am still unable to move my left side of my body and over the last 4 years I have gained 80 pounds . I am desperate to get this weight off and have set a goal to lose 50 pounds by my 50th birthday in October of this year, my daughter recommended this app and I am just now starting to play around and explore it. I’m looking forward to keeping track of what I eat and get my life back! This stroke took a lot away and this weight is taking the rest and I don’t want to give up. I’m both lucky and happy to be alive and I’m ready to take control of my body in some way that I can!!

janstewart62

Glad you are here...best of luck to you....its a daily struggle but you are so worth it !!!!

tinkerbellang83

Well 50lbs in 8 months is certainly doable, set yourself to 1.5lb loss per week, log accurately and honestly and you'll get there. Check out the Most Helpful posts on Getting Started and General Health, Diet & Fitness for some great advice on how to log accurately and get the best from MFP without feeling like you are starving.

quiksylver296

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1