Somewhat new...

peariel

Hi everyone!

I've been on MFP for about a month now, and figured it was about time for me to make an intro post! :blushing:

Hoping this isn't too long-winded: I've been out of shape my entire life, as a child with a heart condition to an adult with bad habits. Back in 2008, I hit my high of 218 pounds and started making healthy changes in my life. I lost about 60 pounds and have maintained that for the last year and a half, with a few pounds of fluctuation.

At the end of 2010, in my post-Christmas pudgy days, I was worried that I was slipping back into old, unhealthy habits, and decided it was time to hold myself more accountable, so here I am! Though I would like to lose weight, I am also really focused on getting into shape. Now that my heart allows for it, I'd like to be able to do the things I know my body is capable of. Every day I am more amazed at what I can do.

I'm really enjoying this community so far, and I'd love to make friends. :flowerforyou:

tinana_RN

Hi :-) I've only been here for a few weeks but it's keeping me very accountable :-) Congrats on your weight loss and desire to maintain it!

peariel

Aw, thanks! I'm really liking it here so far.