Intro Yourself
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Hi Everyone! I'm Lisa. I am 43 mother of 4 kids and Grandma to 3 soon to be 4 ! I was at 245 my weight is 216 today my goal is 150. I have been going to the Gym for about a month and my 11 yr old son goes with me .. we have been really enjoying it !! A friend that just stared going with me this week sent me to this site (Thanks)
I love how it makes it so easy to track everything ... I'm a diabetic my goal is to get off meds, I want to be a healthy mom and grandma for my babies .. I would anyone to add me as a friend and help each other with sharing information hits ideas ext..
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Hi everyone. My name is Linda. Was looking for the "over 300 club" forum and can't find it...but i found this group while searching. I have been enrolled in a class at the local Y and we have been using MFP to help track food. I was doing well and losing weight, but got off track with my entries...and then the holidays happened and as of last night I had gained back a lot of the wt I had lost previously. I'm back up over 300 again, and thats not the direction I'm trying to go in. I have found that just by tracking and frankly not doing much else that I was able to have a consistant wt loss. I have gimpy knees which limits some of the exercise I can do, however, most of my exercise limitations have been of the mental and not physical variety. (ie its too hot, its too cold, i don't have time, etc etc etc.) So, I've committed to start tracking again and am hopeful that this will get me back on track. BLessings, Linda0
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Hi my name is Carly. I'm looking to lose 100+ pounds. I'm new to MFP0
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:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Welcome!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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HI. I am new to this group. I am on a journey to living better without all this extra weight. Very committed! Have over 100 pounds to lose but setting weekly goals instead of looking at that daunting number. My name is Rita.0
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Hi, I'm maggie. I'm a 45 single mom, vegetarian, non profit exc dir. I have about 115lbs to lose still and am down 23lbs from when I started. I've lost and gained weight before, wanting to learn how to do this in my current environment and know I need to make some friends trying to do the same that I can support and that I can look to for inspiration and support when needed. Wishing us all success and the ability to get where we are going one pound at a time0
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Hi, I'm Pam. I'm new at this, so not sure what to do to be part of this group but I'd like to give it a try. I'm a mom/grand mom/widow, who just turned 59. My goal is to lose 100 pounds. I didn't gain it all at once so I have to keep remembering I won't lose it all at once. My hope is to at least see a significant difference this time next year. I lost my husband, a disabled vet who hadn't been in good health for several years, almost 5 years ago. When he died, I went to work, came home an plopped on the couch. I forgot to take care of myself somewhere along the way. Almost all of my family is out of state so I need a support group to motivate me. As a widow, my resources are slim so I won't be using a personal trainer or going to a gym or buying special products. Plus, I work full time so my fitness regime will be taking place when I get off work in the evening, when my energy level won't be at it's peak. As you can see, I need lots of suggestions and tips to overcome this challenge. If anyone would be kind enough to tell me how this group thing works, I'd sure appreciate it. Looking forward to your support and the chance to maybe make a difference to someone else who just might need my support in return.0
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Hi, I'm Holly. 33yo mother of 3 boys (13,10,7). I work in accounting and so don't do much moving during the day. I joined MFP Jan. 2013, lost 20 lbs fell off the wagon and gained 10 lbs back. my current weight is 300 lbs (I am not happy with this nor do I see it when I look in the mirror). My first major goal is to get down to 200 lbs and then reset. I know it won't be easy and I know it will take time. I didn't find all the groups last year and so did not find all the support that is here. Here's to getting healthy, being happy and making new friends.0
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Hi, I am Annie. I am 31 years old. Lets see, I have one daughter-seven going on seventeen. She is the light in my life, she does have Autism. I am a stay at home mom currently, I am looking for part time work that fits into her busy therapy schedule. In 2001 after losing 50 pounds and still not regular at 19 I went to a doctor who put me on BCP, six months later I gained over 100, and was diagnosed with PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome.) My then dr told me to lay off the ice cream, which was hysterical because I don't even like ice cream. Since then I've been trying every weight loss gimmick I can find, including Weight Watchers, LA Weight :Lost, Adkins, IR Diet, Cabbage diet, everything, and nothing ever is clicking for me. I also have tried a boat load of infertility treatments, which none have worked at this point. Last summer I went to Disney World with my daughter, and was miserable the entire time. It was hot, walking around at 310 pounds was painful, and I was afraid to go on any rides. My daughter is extremely active and I realized I was missing out on so many things with her because of my weight. I also would love to shop in a normal store, wear clothes for a 30 year old, not a grandma, and just have confidence to get out from behind my camera and actually experience life rather than photograph it. I would also love a baby, I have baby fever bad right now, but I know that at my current weight my PCOS is just not going to allow that no matter how many shots I take. I know I have a really long journey a head of me, I'd like to get down to 135, currently I am at 284. So I have a long journey to getting healthy. Some things I struggle with... water intake. And getting in my calories. My goal (per dr) is 1650. I struggle eating that much, as well as eating breakfast. I am hoping the support I find on here will help me through this journey and I hope I can help others as well!0
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Hello Everyone,
I'm new to MFP and this is my first group....I'm a middle aged momma who's battled weight all my adult life...a few years ago, I 'flpped a switch' and began tracking food/exercise and manged to go from 300# to 200 in a year, then kept it off 2 years...in the last two years, I've stopped tracking/exercising regularly, so you can guess I've gained most of it back...SO, I know tracking works, and while it can be ugly, it's real and it works...baby steps for me-AGAIN...thanks for reading
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Hello, My name is Molly and I'm new to MFP. I am almost 23 yo and have an almost 20 month old daughter. I've always fought my weight as a child and watched my mom get gastic bypass to lose her life threatening amount of weight. Now I find myself in a similar situation, my body is showing signs of stress like my mom's did and I really need to lose over 100lbs. more like 200 since I weigh 344lbs right now. I've been trying off and on for the last four months to start this process, I bought a treadmill and it sits in my dinning room. I live a very inactive lifestyle and I don't have a lot of money to spare. I have a big problem with food, and carbonated drinks. I'm drinking a lot of water now and working on getting the treadmill in my regular routine. When spring hits I want to go walking with my family and doing a lot of things outside, but for now I need to work my stamina up and lose some weight. I need motivation and I need to be kept responsible for my actions. I am happy to be apart of this group and will help be supportive to anyone else who needs it.0
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Welcome to all you new folks!!0
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Hello all.
I'm Billie, a 41 year old doula, personal chef, mother and wife. I've struggled with weight issues most of my life, but recently weighed in at my heaviest since I was pregnant with my youngest son who is now 16. (I was already obese when I became pregnant and gained much more than I should have while pregnant.) I've lost weight (and regained) plenty of times, but have never managed to reach my final goal weight. I am determined to make it to my goal before my 45th birthday, but plan to lose that 109 pounds well before then and keep it off. I'm hoping joining this group will help motivate and inspire me to stick with it this time and finally be the fit and healthy woman I know I can be.0 -
Hello, my name is Bonnie. I am a stay at home mom. I have one son 18 months. I have over 100 lbs to loose. I am just sick of being over weight, its embarrassing. Even doing fun things with my son are so hard for me. I'm hoping MFP and all of you can help keep me motivated. I have a long journey ahead of me.0
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Hi everyone! So glad to be here and meet you all. I have about 102 lbs to lose. I come from a family of extremely obese people. My grandmother was about 450 when she died, and all of her children are between 300-400 lbs. scares me to death! I could lose control of it in a blink of an eye! Recently I've been watching "My 600 lb life" on TLC and wow, talk about motivation. I realize those people have all had weight loss surgery, but the fact that many of them do not succeed tells me that their diet and exercise is more important than the surgery. Even with surgery they have to work extremely hard! Just seeing how far some of them come is really inspiring. If someone can lose 300 plus pounds, then I can lose my 102. It's not impossible!
Very excited to be here and get to know you all. Hopefully we can help and support each other through this experience. Looking forward to it!0 -
Hello, I'm Patty. I decided to join mfp back in November, 2013. My starting weight was 265 lbs. I've managed to lose 27 lbs. so far-thanks to mfp. I think the turning point of my weight loss has been the reality of knowing I'm in this for the long haul. It's a life-time commitment. I turned 50 this year and know that my health will begin to deteriorate if I don't lose the weight. My goal is 133 lbs. This is because this was my old weight before I gained and I always felt my healthiest, even after having four children.I've had a recent set-back with a knee injury, but i'm continuing to lift weights every other day and staying within my calorie goals most days. Hoping to be able to get back to my exercise routine pretty soon.0
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Hello everyone! My name is Luann, I'm 46, single and my "child" is a dog named Barney. :-)
This is my first posting on MFP even though I've been on here for months.
I started out last June at 311 pounds and so far I have lost 34.6 pounds.
My doctor referred me last Spring to a nutrition counselor. I hemmed and hawed about going for a few months and last June I finally did it. They did a battery of tests and found out I was pre-diabetic just 1 point away from being diabetic as well as having extremely low vitamin D. So they put me on Metformin, Phentermine and a large vitamin D dosage as well as taking some classes they offer. I've been averaging a 1 pound a week weight loss which my doctor is very happy with, I wish it was more.
I'm an emotional eater and that I find really hard to control. I also have bad knees and feet which loosing weight will help but makes exercising more painful. I also HATE to exercise and have a hard time finding the get up and go to do it like I should.
I do have some hobbies, knitting, reading and I'm addicted to too many TV shows. I also spend a lot of time with friends and family.
Well I guess that's it about me for now. Feel free to add me as a friend.
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Hi Everyone!
My name is Karen, 33 years old, single, no kids (1 cat ), I used to weight 323 pounds on November 24, 2012 and as of today, January 29th, 2014 I have lost 113 pounds and I feel fabulous I'm back to being able to call myself an "athlete" again. I play volleyball and softball competitively and I work out, run, lift weights and whatever else I feel like I doing. I used to ride horses and I'm looking forward to getting back into that.
I"m always looking for more friends so feel free to add me.0 -
Hi everyone!
My name is Thera I am 36 years old and I have 3 kids all boys my oldest is about to turn 20! yes I know I had him at 16 worked went to high school met my husband and then went to college had 2 more children now about to be 12 and 4. I am an artist a jack of all trades master of none I do everything have sold painting and art and jewelry. I'm an amazing cook! hate to toot my own horn but I think I could be an amazing chef (part in parcel my problem with over eating lol)
I have a whack of health issues underactive thyroid, kidney stones, osteo, arthritis and degenerative disk disease was in a wheel chair when I left the house for 2 years until surgery. I'm not going to lie being lazy learning to drive! having 3 kids, eating without paying attention or even caring and wallowing in my disabilities have all contributed to my current state. I am 273lbs and I've had enough!
There is no I'm going to try and lose this. I WILL LOSE! I"m going to keep working and working at it does not matter the length of time (I lie I'd like to see results tomorrow i'm impatient) But I have to tell myself it took time to put this weight on its going to take some time to take it off.
I work out 5 days a week at average 48 min a day. I east aprox 1400 cal a day less than 60 grams of fat and under on most days 150 carbs. I started the first week doing atkins lol I gained 7lbs so I just recently lost the 7 that I gained so I"m now at 273.
I have however lost so far 10 inches in total!
I also quit smoking about 2 weeks before this I"m so obsessive with working out and what I am eating that the no smoking has not bothered me lol (I had been cutting down for 2 years I was down to 3 cigs a day)
So That is me so far! I love reading your stories and really can't wait to follow our successes! I don't know if you're like me but I need my ego stroked (When deserved) I don't believe in sugar coating things. But I will help others and take advice from others as well. Here's to changing our life and trust me change is good!
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Hi y'all! My name is Laura - middle aged, married, two teenage boys, special ed teacher - and I have struggled my whole life with my weight. I am needing to lose 100+ pounds and am looking for supportive people who understand the unique challenges of substantial weight loss. I enjoy reading, music, basketball, happy hours, and Netflix! :happy:0
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Hello, I just joined the group today. My friends call me Lulu. I am 29, and a single mom with a wonderful 5-year old son. I started out in September with a startling doctors visit and 177lbs to lose. I still have about 150 to go and am hoping to be under 225 by my 30th birthday next January. Good luck everyone and feel free to add me if you want some extra support!
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Hi! *waves* I'm Mandie: 28 years old and living in SE Wisconsin. I work full time in the insurance field and am a full time college student working towards my bachelors in healthcare management.
Shortly after Christmas I decided that enough was enough. I was sick of being fat, I was sick of being winded just after walking up the stairs to my office, I was sick of my knees hurting, and everything else that is associated with being obese. Leading up to my decision to start a healthy lifestyle I did a LOT of research. I researched BMR, eating to lose weight, clean eating, and everything in between. Finally I took the plunge and decided to just do it already. I have switched everything to whole grain, am trying to incorporate more vegetables and fruits into my diet, am trying to be very conscious about portions, and I'm working on putting more activity into my life.
To celebrate the first 20lbs that I lost (starting weight: 313), I bought new sneakers to do Zumba in.
Last week I struggled. I didn't do Zumba at all, I slacked off on my portions, and I didn't log anything (former Lose It user). I want to get back on track before it's too late, and I have heard more good things about this website than any other one. I am always open to new friends, and can use motivation just like the rest of you so feel free to add me if you'd like.
I'm looking forward to going through this journey with all of you.0 -
Hi I am melodie. I have been with mfp since January though I joined briefly in 2012. I have been on this weight loss journey since June 2013. I did it mostly due to my high blood pressure and desire to ride my horses again. I work part time as a cardiovascular nurse. It can be slow and frustrating at times and with an occasional set back but know eventually I will reach goal. Since I have been losing my blood pressure is now normal with no meds thank you and hope this spring to start riding again.0
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Hey! I'm Leah and I'm 5'9", currently 243lbs and just turned 30. I've done a bit of yo-yoing over the last few years, having started at 300, gotten down to 215, and then recently back up again. I really want to get down to 170, and have just starting trying to move back in that direction. I'd been on mfp before, but this time I really want to be more social with it. I think support is what I was missing in the last year, and I'm really hoping this will help.
Great to meet all of you!
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Hey all my name's elly. I am 22 5'3 and weigh 306 pounds. It has been a battle losing weight since I was around the age of 16. losing between 20-25 pounds but gaining more and more each time. It has been way too long I have started back eating right since 3 days ago. At the moment i'm cleansing out my system this week with certain foods and walking 3 miles 6 days a week. I hope to stay on track and seeing so many people do the same shall put me forward. Please feel free to add me. I hope to one day be at my goal weight of 150 but for now i'm working to get to 250 by losing 10 pounds a month 0
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Hello everyone!
My name is Jenny, I am 29 years old and current weight is 276 lbs. I started on mfp January 2013 and have lost 30 lbs since then. I have a very active soon to be 3 year old son and plan to have one more to complete our family. We run an agricultural and livestock farm in northern Alberta and I am a nurse as well. We are a busy family and I thrive one day to keep up and one day be a healthy role model for my family!0 -
Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie on this site.
Basically, I've always been a "plus-sized" person and I'm just over it. Just today I stepped on the scale and saw an outrageous 326lbs! This is no longer working for me and I've decided it's time to get serious about weight loss once and for all. I'm hoping some community support and guidance will help along the way.
I look forward to chatting with all of you.0 -
hi, im 27 year old male former nfl player at 6'9 415lb currently, since i have started my diet 3 weeks ago, I have lost 30lbs, so thats awesome. I am looking forward to continuing to lose weight and get into the 275-280lb area. I just feel it was time to let this weight go, since no longer playing football and a father. carrying around the weight is not needed, im extremely healthy for my size and just ready to get it gone.
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Welcome to all the new and returning peeps! It's amazing how similar our feelings are when we start this journey! MFP has soooo much to offer. I've learned that there isn't one right way of travelling this journey. Find what works for YOU! And be gentle with yourself. Change takes time. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: 0
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Hey My name is Amy. I'm a single mom. my current goal is to lose 125 (then I'll see from there!) I was down at 215 a few years back (that's the lowest point I'd been at since before high school!) but got was off track so now I'm picking it back up and I can't wait!0
