Introducing myself... been here awhile...

atucker_mom

Hi, I have been here for a little bit but just wanted to introduce myself. I am 35 years old, married and have 4 children. I am a preschool teacher. I finally decided it was time to lose the weight and to change my lifestyle. My highest weight was 336. I started counting calories in mid January and then added exercise in mid February. I have also added at least 64oz of water and a multivitamin. I am a picky eater and don't eat many vegetables or fruits, so my diet is not great, but I am staying under the calories and trying to add new things. I am making healthier choices. I have lost 31 lbs so far and I am enjoying being able to see my clothes getting loose and seeing some muscles developing. I am walking 30+ minutes 5 - 6 times a week, plus doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. My first goal is to be under 300 lbs by Easter. I am only 6lbs away from that! My long term goal is is to lose 100 lbs. That would put me at 236. I haven't been that weight since I was 12!

I am looking for support and advice and encouragement. I have enjoyed reading all the words of wisdom that I have found here. I would like to find some friends on here who started out over 300lbs. I know this is going to be a long journey and I could use someone who has "been there, done that!"

atucker_mom

Any body out there?

kris1085

First off congrats on your weight loss so far ! I have lost 29 so far and have 80 more to go ! I am sending you a friends request !

LiL_MisS_C

Hey atucker_, you got my encouragement!

jenh1101

Great job on your weight loss so far! Keep it up!

Xandi

Sounds like you are doing great!!! Keep up the good work!!!

arg513

Sounds like you're doing great! Good idea to make a presence for yourself on MFP, I think. I'm doing the same, in hopes of staying motivated. Add me as a friend, if you like!

dhiggins8

I started out at 250 with my weight loss journey but not on here. I was about 230 when I started logging. I am down to 206 currently feel free to add m3e if you like.

atucker_mom

Thanks everyone. It really is nice to have others to talk to!

MichelleMcWain

I am trying to lose around 175, but I would be so happy with just being under 200lbs.. my first goal is to be under 300.. I have 15lbs to go. Have already lost 20.5 in the past 2 weeks.. This is a great site and the app on my phone is awesome! Good luck on your journey!