Back to MFP - Ready to get healthy

Walk4Fit

Hi Everyone - I am back to MFP, after a long break, and serious about getting fit and healthy. Looking for some MFP friends.
I'm a 54 year old woman and my favorite exercise is fitness walking/walking with my dog and hikes in nature. Lots of computer desk time, slowing metabolism, lack of exercise and a love of chocolate/sweets :-) have packed on the weight over the years. I want to get healthy and fit to enjoy an active life and spend more active time with my family. Current fitness goal is to prepare to complete a walking marathon in June.

alexandreariddle

Welcome back! Feel free to add me, I can always use motivation myself! I'm glad you found your way back and have a goal already set. That will help a whole lot!

zoeysasha37

Welcome back and congratulations on starting your new journey! :-)

GoMilner

Welcome back. Please feel free to add me. I am always looking for new friends. I just recommitted this past week, myself. We can do this.

JenCHG

Welcome! Feel free to friend me the more the merrier and more chances we are likely to stay on track! I am on everyday, But I do not log food on sundays. :drinker: #Behealthy

beachbebe

I'm 55 years old and looking to drop 20 lbs by summer 2014 while dealing with MAJOR life stress events - Moving across country, changing careers, sandwich-generation issues.... Just changed my ticker from pounds dropped to pounds to go.

AbsolutelyAnnie

Welcome back! I am back for a second time and really want to encourage you to look at this journey as one good decision at a time. Count your victories and learn from the things that don't go as well.

A couple of things that have helped me considerably. First is to use the food/exercise diary like a boss! Seriously, log everything. In fact, I always try to pre-log my food so I don't have to make decisions through out the day or try to remember what I've eaten. I will often do this a couple of days in advance, which also helps with my grocery shopping. Bonus!

Second, friends. This is my second time around here and I cannot tell you the difference having MFP friends has made in my experience and in my results. I have managed to create a network of wonderfully supportive people who offer encouragement, advice, and truth telling. Sending you a friend request. As you read your news feed and forums and see comments from people who seem to have similar goals and values, send them a friend request. Accept every request you receive. I went super stealth underground my first time around and I believe it was to my detriment. This time my motto is , "The more the merrier!"

Welcome, welcome, welcome. Best of luck to you.