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It's been a long long time but...

LadyEm54
LadyEm54 Posts: 5 Member
in Introduce Yourself
:flowerforyou: ... I'm back.
Today is the first day of the rest of my life, or so they say. I am working on an 1800 calorie diet and 10 minutes of exercise 3 times a week. I plan on gradually building myself up to 30 minutes 3 times a week and then hopefully more. I have a lot of weight to lose... like at 'least' 100 pounds! *sigh* My health depends on it. I hope I don't give up again.

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  • aamtodd
    aamtodd Posts: 100 Member
    Good luck. I am just returning after a couple of years, too. Not got so much weight to lose as you but the journey is still as hard initially, I think! Just taken early retirement at 57 so no excuse for not exercising - difficult to resist eating snacks, though, as I am now at home much more. Good start to the exercise programme the past couple of days, not so good on the food side. I eat vast amounts of fruit, pretending that they count for nothing, but I know it is not fresh air. I want to lose 4-5 kilos over the next month which is maybe too ambitious, but we'll see. All the best - stick with it.
  • alittledove
    alittledove Posts: 65
    GOOD LUCK!

    If you're health depends on it, then you won't give up again! :) I hope you don't mind, I sent you a friend request.. friends are the best way to keep each other in check and on track! ♥
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Welcome back! You can and will do this!!
  • nobleleekendrick
    nobleleekendrick Posts: 1
    You can do it! One step at a time, even if there baby steps!
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Do yourself a favour and read this. Its some great info to get you started.

    Good luck, Cindy
  • joaniej75
    joaniej75 Posts: 136 Member
    In back too after being off for awhile. I need to lose about 40 pounds to be in my target weight range. I just find it so hard to get motivated.
  • brandeka
    brandeka Posts: 28 Member
    Hi, just getting back myself after being off for a while. I need to lose about 70 lbs and find it hard to exercise because breathing problems due to asthma and COPD. I would love to have a MFP friend for mutual motivation and encouragement.

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