a little bit about mary beth and why she wants to lose 80 lb

mbalaguer1

I saw My FitnessPal on my android phone and downloaded it. Its great to be able to log things in quickly when I'm on the go but I also love the extra options and such on the full site. I've always been a thick girl but I really started to pack on the lbs about a year after I had my son. 5 years later and here I am, 215 lbs and wondering what is the rest of my life going to be like if I dont get in control of this problem? I'm what I guess you could call an "emotional eater". I eat whenever I experience any negative feeling (sad, angry, embarassed, lonely). Therefore, my weight has always yo-yoed alot depending on the ups and downs of my moods, feelings, and life in general.

I want to be fit, active, and yes... I want to fit in my old jeans! I also need to set a better example for my son, who is a little bit on the heavier side himself. And of course body-image issues are another reason I want to get in shape. I'm tired of shopping in plus size stores because the clothes at the regular stores in the mall dont carry size 18.

I hope to make new friends here who can relate to what I'm going through and can give me that extra kick in the butt I need!

Barrettmomof3

I completely know where you are coming from. Good Luck!!

jessimacar

Hey, I started using this site around mid-November of last year weighing in at 215lbs. Since then I have lost over 30 lbs and weigh around 183-ish. My goal is to lose 85lbs total, so I think we're on a pretty similar journey!

Feel free to add me for support

lil_missfit

Good luck!!!

humglum

I'm brand new too and our stats are about the same! Feel free to add me for support. We can do this!

mbalaguer1

Thank you to everyone who responded...I appreciate it so much! I'm super excited, thought I was gonna have to do this alone but already so many of you have offered your support