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InMyJeans
InMyJeans Posts: 87 Member
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Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. Im on my 2nd weight loss journey and this time Im hoping to keep it off. Back in 2008 I lost an amazing 67 pounds (from 235-168)! How? Lots of exercising but my eating was so far off track that when I stopped exercising, I start gaining. Which is what happened towards the end of 2008 when I was in a car accident that left me immobile for a few months and required foot surgery that took just about a year to recover from. Now that Im more stable, I decided to get back the 'old me' and get back into my old jeans (because Im down to one pair that I can actually fit in =( right about now). My starting weight is 239, which I am completely embarassed to type but thats where Im at and my goal weight is 140. I am also 5'3 (?). So far I've been using this site for the past few days to track my food and it has been a lifesaver when I thought about overindulging then I check the nutritional facts and decided not too. I plan to do weigh-in's every Monday and this week I plan to start exercising regularly at least 3x per week and pick it up from there. Thanks everyone for your support!

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  • mommyfirst77
    mommyfirst77 Posts: 119
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    Welcome! We are here to support you!!!!!!!!!
  • Jasmine_Moonstone
    Jasmine_Moonstone Posts: 80 Member
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    Welcome! I am also new here. I started at a little higher than you. I started 2 weeks ago at 239.8lbs. I seen a picture of myself on Christmas & cringed at the way I looked. I want to loose about 60-70lbs. I am 5'5" tall, so a little taller. I am now down to 233.8! WOOT! I am very happy with my weight loss these last 2 weeks. My goal is to make it to 160-170.

    Good Luck! You CAN do this!
  • mishmash73
    mishmash73 Posts: 166 Member
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    take it slow.... i would start w/small goals that are easily achievable to build up motivation... ie: exercising every other day... or cutting out small items in your diets...ie: bread, sugar, pop, etc...

    one thing i've noticed when i've tried to do the exercise AND food is that it's just too much of a shock to my lifestyle for me to maintain. last year, my goal was to exercise more & if i lost weight, great... so now i have exercising into my lifestyle that it's not 'abnormal'... and although i'm aware of everything i eat that isn't good... i didn't really give it 100%.

    i've had this extra pounds on for almost 10 years (since i had my first daughter).. this year is MY year & I really need to figure this food thing out so that it's a LIFESTYLE change not a temporary diet. To make it work for you, I would give the following advice... it's not temporary, it's forever. and everytime i am struggling with food...i tell myself "if it was easy to lose weight, everyone would do it"..

    good luck
  • shirley_1984
    shirley_1984 Posts: 31
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    Welcome and the very best of luck.... I am LOVING MFP soo much, the people on here are sooo encouraging and uber supportive...
    You can do it!
  • jessbrown1010
    jessbrown1010 Posts: 3
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    I know how you feel. Im a fatty.. I will admit that now. Before I decided to do my "Life Change" I really didnt see any issues with my weight. But as a New Years resolution I decided that I needed to make changes in my life. I have lost 15 lbs so far and I have never felt better. I know that if you look at my profile it will say I only lost 1 pound but that is because I did not find this site until the other day after the weight loss has started. I started out slow with short walks and such. I am gradually adding more and more into the routine,,,I am up to walking 2 miles every other day then doing stregth training and cardio and toning on the other days.. Congrats on taking the first step to a new you!! I find this site so helpful and it is good to know that we are all here for the same reason and that is to have a healthier lifestyle and just be healthier. Feel free to add me as a friend, The more support you have the better off you are!!

    Once again congratuations on taking the first step!!
  • ElsieMae
    ElsieMae Posts: 10
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    I know what you mean , I lost 50lbs 2 yrs ago , then our mom passed and acouple months befor her our uncle , I was doing really well then when this happen I kinda forget about alot and started to eat and not exercise , but know I am ready to move forward , I want to feel better and have more energy , Our mom and uncle both had heart problems and wore diabetics , and they were both over weight , So I want to make myself better , and hopefully this will help me . :smile:
  • InMyJeans
    InMyJeans Posts: 87 Member
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    Thank you for the welcome!
  • InMyJeans
    InMyJeans Posts: 87 Member
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    take it slow.... i would start w/small goals that are easily achievable to build up motivation... ie: exercising every other day... or cutting out small items in your diets...ie: bread, sugar, pop, etc...

    Good tip! I went cold turkey on the soda January 3rd (well with one slip up last week...diet soda) but I haven't craved it. I've only started working out today (which was super hard). I plan to take it as slow as possible because this is the last time Im losing this weight. This is hard work. Thanks for the tips!
  • Ghyllfoot
    Ghyllfoot Posts: 29
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    Good morning and welcome to MyFitnessPal - we are all on our own journey but we meeting others as we go along, I wish you all the very best
  • InMyJeans
    InMyJeans Posts: 87 Member
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    Thank you!

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