Helloooooo MFP!

LyssaPearl

Hi all! My name is Alyssa. I am 5 feet 8 inches tall, 24 years old, and I am fat. Well, my husband begs to differ, but I know it's true. I hate the feeling of my thighs rubbing together, I hate the double chins, I hate the "bingo wings", I hate the muffin top, and most of all...I hate the feeling of looking in the mirror and hating what I see.

That time is over!! My husband and I decided at the beginning of this year, we're going to eat healthier, exercise more, and try to lose weight. He really doesn't have much to lose, but I have gained over 40 lbs since we started dating. Ew!! So, I started my weight loss journey at 220 lbs (classified as stage 1 obese?!). I'm now at 205, and I'm hoping to get down to 160 by November/December. I kind of slacked off during the first few months, but now I am determined. I will not let myself make excuses, and I will not let myself go back to what I was! Even 15 lbs makes a difference, and I am energized!

I love eating healthy foods now, and exercise really keeps me in a great mood. I have made it my personal mission to go to the gym every day (except Sundays) for the next two weeks to do cardio, and then I am going to be starting P90X Lean with my friend Molly. I know it will be difficult, but it will be SOOOOO worth it!!

Thanks for the support and encouragement, MFP!

duke520

Good job! Welcome to the club! Do work!

mikalag

Welcome aboard! I am new to MFP too and I love it. At least you have a little height on me --I'm 4' 10" (how's that for vertically challenged? This place is great. The more you learn to use it the more addicted you get. Congrats on your new start ...

gcumpson

Sometimes its harder when the one you love the most sees you as their perfect I know how you feel my husband is the same way I love him for it but sometimes I wish he'd kick me in the but and say come on babe lol ! Good luck and If you want a new friend to travel along with feel free to add me!

david83ec

Welcome!! MFP really works! you will see