Introducing myself so I won't quit :)

emstaples

Hi everyone,

Don't you hate it when your metabolism screeches to a sudden halt? In the past, I was very active and stayed slim no matter how much I ate. Somehow, I've managed to put on about 50 lbs in 2 years, and I feel terrible both physically and emotionally. Recently, I attended a family reunion, took a good look at my big beautiful gene pool, and decided to fight mother nature via diet and exercise.

A few years ago I used a similar calorie-tracking system on my PC and lost about 15 lbs, but it was a PITA while working 12-hour shifts. I've put myfitnesspal onto my new android, and I'm ready to roll. So far I'm taking it slow, trying not to re-injure my knee or burn out... but I have an elliptical machine and some P90X DVDs.

I'm also trying to make permanent changes to my eating habits and routines, like taking a "nosy neighbor" walk/jog around the neighborhood a few times a week, and moving around as much as possible during lunch. I'm trying to keep some sort of nutritional bars on hand for quick breakfasts and non-existent lunch breaks so I don't binge later.

For now, my goal is to go from 180 to 145 lbs, wish me luck!

NH_1970

Goodluck! and my metabolism is sloth paced. Though I'm finding that I can kick it in the butt and it moves a bit faster sometimes.

Welcome to the site! and I hope your nutrition and fitness logs are helpful to you, I think they're great

vhcline

Good luck! I'm on this site, too, thinking that it will help keep me motivated. I'm looking forward to posting my first weight loss.

cazadora29

Good Luck! If you put your heart to it you will reach your goal!

hooah_mj

Welcome Newbie

keep posting and reading & this will all become second nature:)