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innocent_abandon
innocent_abandon Posts: 3
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi...my name is Ashley and I've been surfing this site for about two weeks. Mostly using it to keep track of my food intake and (minor) exercise. I thought that if I had the organizer I could do it on my own, but I'm realizing more and more that the more moral support I have the harder I'll try and (probably) better I'll do.

I joined this site because I'm overweight (obviously). Not majorly so, but enough that it detriments my self confidence. My normal attire is a baggy t-shirt and jeans. I rarely dress up and when I do I get so nervous it feels like I'll throw up. I thought that if I slimmed down a bit maybe that feeling would lessen and I could enjoy the clothes I want and be able to say yes I am beautiful. I'm here because I've always had thicker thighs than my friends and 'my bones were always denser' which is what my mom used to say. Maybe this is true, but it doesn't mean that the college 15lbs I put on need to be there or that I can't learn to motivate myself. To actually finish something...

I've always been the awkward kid. Never had the right haircut, glasses, make-up. But somewhere along the way I got discouraged. I want the right look for me. And this isn't it. Meh....blathering on again. So hi....want to be a friend?

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  • MaryTheIceCube
    MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
    Ashley:

    Hello and welcome to MFP! Congratulations on your decision to get fit -- that's great! You'll find everyone on this site to be very positive, encouraging and motivating. Feel free to friend request me if you'd like. :)

    Also, if you're on Facebook, please feel free to check out the group I created over there, called Motivation. Many positive, encouraging people and helpful posts over that way, too! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=268180696780&ref=ts

    Best wishes on your fitness journey!

    ~ Chandra
  • bucky17h
    bucky17h Posts: 120
    Welcome! I am sending you a friend request :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Neuroticwench
    Neuroticwench Posts: 115 Member
    Welcome to MFP! The support you'll find here is absolutely wonderful. Sending you a friend request! :smile:
  • StacLegg
    StacLegg Posts: 346 Member
    welcome!:flowerforyou:
    you've come to the right place for support!!! :happy:
    I'm sending you a friend request too!! :flowerforyou:
  • rori_74
    rori_74 Posts: 111 Member
    welcome to MFP, i hope you'll enjoy here , have fun and take one step at a time , be positive all the way .
    sending you a friend request too!!!!! :flowerforyou:
    good luck
  • marniehodges
    marniehodges Posts: 264
    Hi! Welcome! Just sent you a friend request. I'm new here too and love it so far. :flowerforyou:
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