Not new (but horrible lurker...)

emichele42

Hi! I'm not new here (I can not remember when I joined...), but I'm ready to actually participate and stay motivated. I think I may have joined last year sometime and then forgot about it (read: got very lazy...). I've always been thin (genetics/kids/more active), but after hitting the big 4-0 a while back the pounds (and inches) have been creeping on. I "only" have about 10-12 pounds to lose, but they are the MOST stubborn 10-12 pounds ever. And, I have been lazy with exercising and well beyond lazy with watching what I put in my mouth.

As I said in my subject line, I have been lurking and reading a lot of posts and I have learned a TON (so I thank everybody for that ~ even if I was being a bit stalkerish). I have 2 grown kids, 1 8-year-old Babylicious still at home and a super awesome 9 month old Mini-Babylicious grandson. My dad is (and has been as long as I remember) very overweight, my mom became overweight as she aged and I'm scared if I don't get myself in better shape now, I'll be on the same path.

If anyone would be willing to add me as their friend I'd really appreciate the motivation and support (and I'll be happy to cheer you on as well). I also promise (mostly) not to whine or complain much (but I may ask a ton of questions). Thank you!

gelar93

Just letting you know that you joined Jan of this year (2014)

emichele42

See ~ I'm not just lazy and have gained weight ~ I may be losing my memory as well (kidding...). For some reason I thought it'd been a lot longer than that...

emichele42

And now I see right under my post that it shows my join date. Hmmm... I *usually* am fairly intelligent.

_HeartsOnFire_

Welcome.

You've quite possibly already seen these links, but just in case.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

I would highly suggest looking into a strength training program like Stronglifts, Starting Strength, New Rules of Lifting for Women. With only 10-12 lbs to lose this will help you.

emichele42

I had not seen most of those, but am going to read them now. Thank you!

_HeartsOnFire_

I had not seen most of those, but am going to read them now. Thank you!

You're welcome!

Tminus18

I totally get it. 40 was the beginning of my "storage years" where it seemed like everything I ate was stored in my middle. The result is 20-25 pounds to lose. It is like I turned into a bear and just started storing up for the winter. I sent a friend request should you need support. It is a tough road but worth it.

Mainelyfood

I've been a lurker too. Thank you for inspiring me to join the conversation at last! Thank you Grace for the links. :happy:

gitnfit2

I am on here probably more than should be at work and also in my 40's but always glad to have motivated friends who are active.

Dugie86

Another long time lurker. I finally got my act together in April.