Hi ya'll, I'm new here

Jenn728

I'm new to MFP but not new to weight loss attempts. I was a member of another online weight loss community for a while but was introduced to MFP by a health educator at work. I have been using the app on my phone to track foods when I am away from a computer and logging everything I eat and all exercises.

When I turned 30, I quit smoking. I started to gain weight but thought it was only because I was no longer smoking. Then last summer, I started to eat right and exercise (not 100% committed). Later in the year, I found out my thyroid is underactive. I started meds for that and continued trying to build good habits but slipped back into old ways. I have gained about 70-75 pounds total.

So starting last week, Feb 7, I am tracking everything, staying within my goal calorie intake and exercising daily. I have attempted and failed so many times over the past year. At this point, it is not even a matter of what I want, this is a change that needs to happen!

I am currently working with a health educator provided at my work. I weigh in daily and bring her my food and exercise logs, to review with her. I am finding it much easier to make the right choices when I am laying it out there for others to see.

Anyway, I have lurked the boards but I am ready to make friends and lend support here. Friend me and let's do this together!!!!

MelissaE27

Hi and welcome.. this is the place to be.. I have met so many nice ppl here that motivate me daily... feel free to add me

LaDiablesse

Welcome! You'll find lots of support and encouragement here. Feel free to add me, and good luck!

xander395

Welcome! I'm new here too and have found that everyone is very encouraging. Sounds like you've got it together to make it happen this time around. Good luck with your goals.

HarmonyD

Welcome. I agree, writing down my meals keeps me honest. Good luck and free feel to add me.

OBX1985

New here too, good luck!!