We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Hi!

MissbusyLizzie
MissbusyLizzie Posts: 326 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi! :)

I have used my fitness pal before on my phone, but never logged on the website, I have been missing out on all the other awesome aspects of this site. After my old phone locked me out last december, I had to get a new one and just today added the application back. I have always struggled with my weight. Two years ago, during my senior year of undergraduate school, I lost about 22 pounds (Highest weight 172 and dropped to 150 at the lowest). I then immediately went into an 11-month masters and credential program and gained the majority back. As of weighing myself yesterday I am 166.4 pounds. Oh and I'm 5'3". I have always been curvaceous, and I don't expect that to change, nor would I want it to! I just want to be at a healthy weight and feel in shape and toned! :)

I am an elementary school teacher who is working 3 jobs (couldn't get a full time teaching position this school year so I am working hard in hopes of getting one this coming year) and go to a community college at night to defer my student loans. I am a busy gal, and it is hard to find time to prep healthful foods and get my butt in motion and to the gym. I work all morning/early afternoon and go to school at night and I usually have a couple of hours of downtime in between. It isn't enough time to legitimize heading all the way home and back with gas prices the way they are! So I solved my problem, I got a gym membership at LA Fitness which is close to where I work (and I got a discount through my school district... YAY!)

I just went to Costco today and restocked my fridge with healthful foods. So that being said, I am looking forward to healthy eating, exercising, and getting fit! I am looking forward to hearing about your journey and your success story! :)

Ps... sorry for blabbing so much! haha

Liz

Replies

  • lisaking869
    lisaking869 Posts: 43 Member
    Take it one choice at a time- one meal at a time, one day at a time!
    Oh- and the phone app has a bar code scanner now- have you used that yet? Its so cool!
    Love you sis!
  • oreyna49
    oreyna49 Posts: 152
    Yes, you do sound very busy... Keep focused and take it one day at a time. I run an home health company with over 1000 employes, I'm a proud daddy to a 6yo and 4yo that make me run to (coach) baseball practice and games during the week...lol. I really try to eat well and squeeze in as much exercise as I can. It has been a challenge but also a pleasant experience utilizing this site to make friends who can relate to what you are experiencing. Feel free to add me as a friend :happy:
This discussion has been closed.

Categories