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Pleased to Meet You

fh1951
fh1951 Posts: 440 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, I started MFP last summer, lost my resolve over the winter, and started up again a month ago. Somebody else wrote they do better with fitness issues over the summer and that's me, too. I have good motivation to meet my goals right now, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to need support when it starts getting into autumn; and the holidays are my waistline's nemesis.

I'm chronologically 60, but I don't feel or think I'm old, so psychologically I'm not.

My final weight loss goal is to get back to my weight in college AND STAY THERE. It seemed like a big stretch to think about as a single goal, so I divided it mentally into stages and just entered the first stage for now to keep the positive feedback from my success at a high level. I've dropped 14 pounds from my absolute worst; the first few came off quickly and now I'm settled in to losing somewhere between one and two pounds a week. It seems like patience and persistence are the keys to healthy results.

I do strength training with free weights for about 45 minutes three days a week. I also walk the dog, climb the stairs in the parking garage instead of taking the elevator, spend a good bit of time working outdoors on the weekends (when the weather cooperates), play a round of golf or two a week (walking), among other cardio stuff. I don't record any of it because I'm trying to stay within my calorie allowance and seeing the exercise calories netted off is too much temptation.

Anyway, that's enough about me. Like I said in the subject line, "pleased to meet you!".

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  • cathys01
    cathys01 Posts: 221
    Welcome. I have only been here a few days but am enjoying it. I like this online site but have never tried it before. It is very easy to follow. Good luck.
  • lulu1962
    lulu1962 Posts: 210
    Pleased to meet you! Stick with the program this time - MFP is so much better than "going it alone." Sounds like you're doing a great job with the exercise, so just keep logging everything & reading what other people have to say - keeps me motivated & occasionally makes me laugh out loud!! Much luck on your journey!:flowerforyou:
  • sheBB
    sheBB Posts: 573 Member
    Hello, welcome. Peased to meet you too. I am in my third week for MFP & think the site is a great one. If it is support you need you've come to the right place. I have never felt more motivated. You will enjoy this site, You need friends, feel free to add me if you like. Again welcome & enjoy.
  • vsetter
    vsetter Posts: 558 Member
    pleased to meet you and welcome back!
  • Kappyoc
    Kappyoc Posts: 39 Member
    Pleased to meet you too! Welcome back. This is a great place for encouragement, that's for sure. Hope to see you here more often!:happy:
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