MFP Newbie - Can I do it? I think so!

MightyMom4

Hey everyone! I am a 32 yr old (soon to be 33) mother of 4. I just started MFP two weeks ago after ringing in the New Year at 184 lbs. (5' - 6") Yikes! I tried going it alone for a couple weeks only to lose 1 lb. Then debated on joining a health club but...working full time and having 4 kids doesn't leave a lot of time for that. That's when I found MFP. I had my husband move my elliptical machine from the basement to right beside my bed, now I have to look at it every morning and every night. (Yes, it taunts me!) Surprisingly, I have been on that thing almost everyday since I've started here. I've lost 6 lbs. in the last two weeks, and the phone app has been awesome for tracking calories and making me SEE what I actually eat in a day. I've read so many encouraging posts on here and am excited to be a part of this community...I just hope I have an awesome SUCCESS story to post someday too! CW is 177 - Goal one is to be to 170 by my 33rd birthday (almost 4 wks away). Goal two is to be down to 140 by 07/04/11. I'm gonna give it my best!

millesun

Welcome to MFP :flowerforyou:
I am 31 with 4 kids too! I love this site and all the wonderful people here. Take a look around and use the great tools this site has to offer. You can do it!!! Trust me if I could you can to! lol :laugh:

missmmaynes

Welcome! This site is awesome! Everyone is here for the same reason and the support is amazing! Good luck! I'll be rooting for you!

Vicky14174

Welcome and glad your here. And yes you can do it. I have faith.

clahut

Hi!

Good luck - I'm sure you can do it!

I joined here when I tipped the scales at 185 and had pretty much the same reaction you describe. Have lost 20lbs so far and I can honestly say that without the help and support on here, I'd have given up ages ago.

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Suzeesmu

Great start - you can do it and the support here on MFP is Great!!