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New to MFP - 67lb to go!

LucyMummyOfTwo
LucyMummyOfTwo Posts: 14 Member
edited March 5 in Introduce Yourself
Hey..
Um. I hate starting new threads.. I never know what to say.
I'm Lucy. I currently weigh 18st 11lb (last thursday I was over 19st, so I guess its working so far!). I've got two beautiful children, both boys, aged 6 and 2.
I have been bullied my whole life about my weight, and I ballooned after having my children. Now I am at that point where I don't want my kids to be bullied because of my weight, and, despite trying and failing at several diets over the years, am attempting to do something about it.
I am glad I discovered MFP, as it showing me just how many calories were in the junk food I kept munching during the day during boredom. I've made an effort not to snack now, or to limit it to a small snack in an evening, and it's really showing in my calorie count.
I want to be a maximum of 14st, so I have a long way to go yet, though I think with the help of MFP and the support of my friends and family I will get there!

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  • Ameenah2014
    Ameenah2014 Posts: 18
    Welcome to MPF and its awesome that you are taking the first step to get to a point where you are happy with yourself. I am always looking for motivational buddies as well. Friend request sent. :-)
  • LucyMummyOfTwo
    LucyMummyOfTwo Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks. I've accepted the request :)
    Motivation is one thing I always struggle with!
  • LucyMummyOfTwo
    LucyMummyOfTwo Posts: 14 Member
    So, my workout buddy and I decided to leave out our jog today because its raining, but I still took my boy to nursery and then came home and did the workout I'd normally do with her anyway.
    I've already burnt my calorie goal for the day, and I am proud of myself for having the motivation to do that without my workout buddy!
  • lizzie14115
    lizzie14115 Posts: 77 Member
    Hello, and welcome:smile:
    my name is Catrina, and i have just come back last week. I am determined to lose it this time and have been seeking friends to go the journey with....we could support each other if you like?
  • LucyMummyOfTwo
    LucyMummyOfTwo Posts: 14 Member
    Any motivation buddy is a good motivation buddy, right :)

    I'm still about 300 calories under the max for the day, without everything I earned back from exercise :) Day 7, so I am proud I am sticking to this x
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,289 Member
    The first thing I did too, was take a long hard look at my snacking. Turns out that just by cutting that out, I stopped gaining. Added some exercise, a little less on my plate, and then the losing started. You got this. It won't be as hard as you think :heart:
  • runeatrunlive
    runeatrunlive Posts: 79 Member
    Welcome! I'll add you as a friend as you can never have too many friends! If you ever need any support feel free to message me!
  • sagefae
    sagefae Posts: 27
    Welcome! I'm also a mommy wanting to lose weight. It's fantastic that you're already seeing progress!

    I've sent a friend request. Anyone else is free to add me as well. We can do this!
  • LucyMummyOfTwo
    LucyMummyOfTwo Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks for all the positive comments guys, helps my motivation a lot!

    @Girlwithcurls - I didn't realise how much my snacking monster was getting me down, tbh. I had my first snack in a week this afternoon, and I've found myself checking the calories on things before I decide if I will buy them or not.

    @sagefae - love the name, for a start ;) I'm glad that I am seeing progress so soon too, I literally cut out snacking and started exercising more on the same day. The nursery run monday - friday really helps too :)

    @yeahimemma - Hi, Emma ;) Thanks :) You can always message me too. As I said in an earlier post, any motivation buddy is a good motivation buddy :)
  • LucyMummyOfTwo
    LucyMummyOfTwo Posts: 14 Member
    If every day were like today... You'd weigh 17 st 4 lbs in 5 weeks

    Seeing things like this really help, at the end of the day, too :) Said 17st 5lb yesterday ;)
  • LucyMummyOfTwo
    LucyMummyOfTwo Posts: 14 Member
    Wow
    Today it said 16st 10lb :)
    200 calories under the max, WITH chocolate and an energy drink, and homemade cottage pie (with LOADS of carrots and peas!)
    I'm feeling pretty good, considering I had lunch out, too :)
  • LucyMummyOfTwo
    LucyMummyOfTwo Posts: 14 Member
    If every day were like today... You'd weigh 16 st 12 lbs in 5 weeks

    Its gone up today, but I did have some pringles.. Just fancied a little snack :) I bought myself some "healthy" cookies today, low fat and low calorie, in individually wrapped packs of 2 biscuits :) 87 calories in 2 biscuits if I remember right!

    Either way, I should have at least a couple of pound lost when I weigh myself Monday morning :)
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