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sjmjacobs56

My name is Shirley. I am 56yrs old. I'm a diabetic type 2 and have other health issues. I'm very obese. I weigh 385.6lbs. I just got out of the hospital a couple of months ago. I want and need to lose weight to improve my health and to feel better about myself and myself esteem. I want to live a longer healthier happier life. I'm disabled and want to get out and do more things then I do now. I'm happy I found this app. I've tried several other diets but nothing worked so I'd thought I would give this a try.

Nova

Hello and welcome to the community!!

There are some great threads created by our members, stickied to the top of each category that may be helpful. Just look for "Most Helpful Posts - whatever the category name is”.

For example:

• Most Helpful Posts - Getting Started (Must Reads)
• Most Helpful Posts - Health and Weight Loss (Must Reads)
  
• Most Helpful Posts - Success Stories (Must Reads)
  

You can also ask your questions in any category that interests you, read posts or questions made by other members, join a group, or add some friends.

Here are some frequently asked questions that may also be helpful: FAQ's

Adventurista

@sjmjacobs56 - Hi Shirley, welcome. Finding your way around ok? Think one of the best parts of the app are connecting with other people who are too... Lots of groups and challenges to browse. It can be a lot to explore, but there are lots of people here doing things, cheers

MargaretYakoda

@adventurista mentioned groups.

Here’s three groups, and one challenge that you might want to have a look at.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1772-type-2-diabetes-support-group

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/141248-disability-chronic-illness-fitness-and-weight-management-we-are-here-we-can-do-this

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/146034-disabled-and-inspired

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/133315-larger-losers


https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10912375/looking-to-get-fit-for-summer-consider-joining-the-blc-challenge-register-today#latest