Welcome to the New Kids ; Don't get discouraged!

JuneyCleaves
JuneyCleaves Posts: 92 Member
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The onslaught of new people must be here, for it is a New Year!

Most people think this is ridiculous (like they complain about an influx of people at the gym this time of year) ... but I think it's lovely and should be embraced.

GOOD FOR YOU FOR WANTING TO BETTER YOURSELF!

Having been here since 2012, I just wanted to welcome you all and encourage you to NOT get discouraged.
So, welcome! :)

It'll be tough, but it will be so, so, SO rewarding. This site is a great resource ; spend some time playing around with your settings and figuring out what works for you.

In my time here since my pregnancy, I have lost over 57lbs over 60".
I'm wanting to lose the last 20-30 this year.
And I will succeed.
:)

So, welcome to the rest of your life.
It won't be a quick fix, but find yourself some MFP friends who challenge you, encourage you, and make no excuses for you .. and if you're consistent and accountable to yourself, you're sure to go far.

Happy New Year!
You've already decided that you want this, so know that you can do it.

JC xo

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  • sdreed25
    sdreed25 Posts: 208 Member
    Nice post :)
  • JuneyCleaves
    JuneyCleaves Posts: 92 Member
    Everyone should know that they can find a keeper with a wealth of knowledge like you, Steve :)
  • HeatherScottTN
    HeatherScottTN Posts: 65 Member
    That was a very sweet post! Thank you for your encouragement! I've been "here" on and off, some success and then slip but I DO NOT GIVE UP! CONGRATS on your weight loss and on improving your HEALTH and let's not forget about the added years of LIFE you have added. YAY for you!!! One step at a time... I'm ready to do it!
  • heymrsun
    heymrsun Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you for the word of encouragement.

    As a new face around here (I actually created an account a few years back) I am very excited to begin sifting through the site, and finding what new tools are now available for me to achieve my goals.

    I am actually glad to say that back in 2011 I had entered my weight in as 180, and I now stand here a girl who hasn't thought about my weight in six months a surprising 160. So I guess I still have some work to do (GW: 135) but I am going to start holding myself more accountable for keeping up with my goals. :)

    Thank you again, and best of luck on your weight loss/healthy living journey!

    - Heather
  • _Calypso_
    _Calypso_ Posts: 1,074 Member
    Bump - great words!!! I've been here since 2011 and there is a lot of truth to this post. There will be lots of ups and there will be downs..... gotta keep going. Just imagine where you'll be a year from now!!! Its worth every bit of sweat to get there!!
  • curlytoes79
    curlytoes79 Posts: 95 Member
    Hey, thanks! I've never made new year's resolutions before but felt inspired this year. And weight loss is the most popular resolution. I've heard only about 8-10% of people actually achieve NY resolutions...I'm hoping I'll be in that 8%!

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