My official Hello!

Yearoftherabbit
Yearoftherabbit Posts: 20
edited September 22 in Introduce Yourself
Hi! I've been active on MFP for a week now and I am so happy to have found a proactive social networking site such as this one. Everyone, thus far, has been so motivating, inspiring and NICE! It's nice to be able to talk about dieting with people who get it and aren't going to influence my decision making otherwise.
I've got a goal of 30 pounds by April, when I'll turn 36 and hit Vegas for the first time.
I was ill for 2ish years and gained an unhealthy amount of weight and lost a lot of muscle. I'm ready for my hourglass shape to be back and to be as active as I was before I got sick. Through my illness, my adrenal glands and thyroid were thrashed, so it takes time and a half to see results of my determination and hard work.
But I'm determined and can't wait to help motivate others as so many on MFP have already motivated me.
I'm an artist, student, beagle owner, hopeless romantic, music nerd and electronic music maker who is ready to get my groove back. (cheesy, but true!)
A belated Happy New Year and be well.

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  • jparson714
    jparson714 Posts: 171 Member
    From one beagle owner to another... welcome!
  • marisol7649
    marisol7649 Posts: 484 Member
    congrats on the new journey. It is not easy but we all here to help. I live in Las Vegas! you will love it here and Vegas too.
  • corey_e
    corey_e Posts: 162
    Wow! 30lbs in 4 months! It can be done, (just not by me) I am giving myself 6 months to lose 40. I know I'm too weak to try to lose more quicker. Vegas is my favorite place to vacation. I too have gained weight the last 2 years, due to depression. My Father was ill and I took care of him and then he passed away and I gave up on me. But now I'm ready and excited to have my old body back! Stay strong and don't beat yourself up when you're weak, it takes time!
  • Yearoftherabbit
    Yearoftherabbit Posts: 20
    I may not get to the 30, but I'm going to try my best, without depleting myself or running myself into the ground.
    More importantly, is feeling good in my skin and my clothes. If I can do that by April, then woot woot woot! :)

    Thanks everyone! I'm jazzed!
    *gives out hi-fives*
  • scrappymel
    scrappymel Posts: 107 Member
    good luck and have fun in vegas!!!
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