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iheartmarshall

Hey everyone! I've been active on MFP for two days now and I am already finding strength and motiviation on the boards. The energy here is amazing! To join that energy, I wanted to share a bit about myself:

I originally started MFP the summer of 2012 and lost 10 pounds. Unfortunately, I gained it back (and then some). In May 2013, I stepped on the scale and saw the numbers 2-4-0 staring back at me. WHAT?! Right then, I decided to change my lifestyle FOR GOOD and shed some of the weight. I told myself I would start with 40 pounds and see if I could do it. From there, I would decide how (and if) I was going to proceed.

Fast forward nearly a year: I've lost 43 pounds and kept it off. The bulk was lost last summer and since September, I have maintained at 197ish. It's become my new normal, even without proper eating and exercise. I went from a size 18 to a size 14/16 and I feel and look so much better! However, I'm not done. My next goal is 180 and that's what I'm working toward now. Beyond that, I'm not sure -- I may stay there and I may keep going. Baby steps, right? I've never been a skinny girl and I have no desire to be... I just want to be healthy!

I don't believe in dieting; I believe in lifestyle changes. And I am SO ready for the second leg of my journey!

prplebth

Hi,

Good luck on all your goals, feel free to add me. You said it best baby steps this is my 8th day on here and still learning but looking forward to journey.