Here we go...

ejsmith7

So, I have always been on the bigger side. My whole family is big. I know that I will never be a stick, I'm just not made that way. I just want to be more active and fit and eat a little healthier and if the weight drops, that is a plus. I'm married, but it's a little rocky right now, so I'm going to try to stress exercise rather than stress eat. I don't really know what else to say right now, but I'm looking forward to this journey...

~E

wyld4eva

Welcome and good luck. I have found this site (once I started taking my need to be healthier seriously) to be fabulous. You can read so many inspirational things, read posts that you say omg that sounds like what I am going through, and just ask questions and read all of the replies. I have really found a love of blogging, never did it before this and when I need to work through something, some how it makes more sense in words.

Enjoy this site befriend those who you find helpful or inspirational. It sounds like you got the right idea, it is about being healthier and not so much about weight, although it is great to see the pounds come off. Feel free to friend me, and we can help each other on the journey

platoon

Welcome to MFP! The folks on here are awesome and supportive... you can do this! We'll cheer you on to success! :-)

grammaluvsu

Hi...I just started on here a couple of days ago. My daughter uses this all the time and thought it might be a big help to me. I am 61, and just like ejsmith7, come from a large boned family. I know, i know, I can't and don't blame my weight on that, there is a lot of fat hanging on those bones. My husband died a few years ago and last year, my oldest of two daughters. There's been a lot of stress and depression, and I have let myself go into a vicious downward spiral. But slowly, I have been coming back. I find myself wanting to walk, paint, do yardwork, quilt...all the things I used to do. I'm so tired because of this weight, and so out of shape physically, that its hard to get much exercise in. So...I have started walking 20 min at least 3X a week until my legs strengthen some. I get winded easily, so have to stop every so often to let my lungs and heart catch up. But, when I'm done, i feel much better. I have had a complete physical at my physician's, including tests on my heart...everything is fine. No diabetes, bp in good control, liver, kidneys and other bloodwork are fine. So...except for the fat, I should be good to go. Well, I weigh 372 lbs., and need to get down to at least 225, but for now...350 is my first goal, and then by then, if I'm serious, I should be able to walk longer and when I reach 300, I'll be able to enjoy the walks more. I have lost 82 lbs before, but haven't done anything but eat since. I know what to do...I just need to do it. So if you all would encourage me, I'd appreciate it so much. We can all go down this road together and you can hold me accountable. grammaluvsu