New to MFP (3 weeks) & LOVING it!

NoelleLou

I have recently started MFP & I love it! I have lost 14.5 lbs in 3 weeks.. I have changed my eating habits bc I am held accountable on my daily journaling.. I know that I want ALL my numbers in green.. And I have been for the entire 3 weeks.. I had a baby 16 months ago (and gained 70+ lbs during....) on top of what I already weighed post-baby.. So I need to lose 100+ lbs... but Im focusing on 100 for now. I speed walk 2 miles a night & its my favorite ME time. I leave my SAHM mentality, husband, baby & pretty much my life at the door the minute I get out there.. It clears my head- And Im a happier, more fun Mom. And thats what means the world to me. I KNOW I can do this. I have done it before (lost 114 lbs back in 2002). I KNOW I am ready again. I have to be. Im not getting any younger (33!) and Im on 2 HBP medications. Its scary.. I was also abt 3 months away from going through with gastric bypass surgery but I just cannot do it. I love food too much. I dont want to have surgery. I just have to learn that moderation is key & knowledge in picking the right kind of foods is power. I hope to one day be able to JOG & maybe even some day.. Run a 1/2 marathon. Those are my goals but I know that its ONE day at a time.. For now Id like to keep up with my one year old, wear my seatbelt comfortably & maybe even one day getting into an actual bathing suit! Please friend me if you want to support, strengethen & commit to each other on this amazing journey!

CocoFire

I was also pretty close to getting gastric surgery. I started the process for the band. I decided that I'm not willing to risk death to do this. I figured that either way I will have to drastically change my lifestyle, so I decided to get a personal trainer instead. He's been teaching me how to get my sweat on, and enjoy it. So far it's all been about going at my own pace. I just do my thing, and yeah it does clear my head too. I LOVE THAT!

I also have over 100 pounds to lose. You are very inspiring. I've been at this for a couple months and my whole life is changing because of it.

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4lafz

Talk about inspiring - both of you!

14.5 lbs in such a short time. I have only lost 15.8 in 7 weeks! You go girl! You can do it!

missjo113

wow! I love your enthusiasum! You are doing this for ALL the right reasons!

Kindergirl77

What a positive post! You are going to do it! Great job on losing the 14.5 pounds already! That is awesome! Very cute baby btw!

NoelleLou

BIG thanks to everyone who has offered their encouragement! It is such a challenging endevor but I know I MUST do it.. And with help with friends like you- I know we all can! BTW Therese- TY- My baby boy is my life- as I can see are yours- And sometimes being a SAHM is HARDER to lose weight bc we ARE HOME ALL DAY! But I do the shopping so now I dont bring ANY junk into the house.. better for myself, my husband & my baby! And I also need to lose weight before I have another.. My pregnancy was a nightmare bc of the extra weight I carried.. We really want more kids but I will never do it again if I dont drop this weight!! We can all do it TOGETHER!! :flowerforyou:

NoelleLou

BIG thanks to everyone who has offered their encouragement! It is such a challenging endevor but I know I MUST do it.. And with help with friends like you- I know we all can! BTW Therese- TY- My baby boy is my life- as I can see are yours- And sometimes being a SAHM is HARDER to lose weight bc we ARE HOME ALL DAY! But I do the shopping so now I dont bring ANY junk into the house.. better for myself, my husband & my baby! And I also need to lose weight before I have another.. My pregnancy was a nightmare bc of the extra weight I carried.. We really want more kids but I will never do it again if I dont drop this weight!! We can all do it TOGETHER!! :flowerforyou: