Hi lovelies!

StephanieDJL
StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
edited September 29 in Introduce Yourself
Although I joined MyFitnessPal at some point last year, I haven't really been using it (oops!) but as I've been stuck in a rut as of late I figured it's time to get back on the wagon & what better way than to get involved?

As a little bit about me/my 'story', I've been over weight all of my life. Not excessively so as a child but due to my height I was always noticeably bigger than the other children. It wasn't until I was 12 or so that the weight started to pile on, I've tried many 'diets' & things over the years but I'm finally at a point in my life where I have control of what I eat & what I do & I'm ready to get this weight off. I have a long way to go (hoping to lose another 100 or so pounds) and I'm determined to get there eventually.

I won't ramble on too much & bore you to death, just wanted to introduce myself really. I can't wait to get stuck in & I'd love to hear some tips on how you stay motivated! xx

"Believe you can and you're halfway there."
-Theodore Roosevelt

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  • rnroadrunner
    rnroadrunner Posts: 402 Member
    welcome back and friend me if you like. You sound like you got a plan and that is half the battle. good luck.:drinker:
  • Jeepinmom4
    Jeepinmom4 Posts: 298 Member
    It's sad but MY motivation is my scale! When I see the #'s getting smaller I get gitty and want to do as much as possible to keep it going down! Oh and it's nice to see the look on ppl's faces when they see I've lost 60+ lbs! Good luck and stick with mfp,it really does help :)
  • trapitt
    trapitt Posts: 93 Member
    Sounds like you are a tall girl. There are a couple of good discussion groups for tall women (5'9" and up). Come join us.
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    Thank you, I have a half-assed plan at least LOL! I've added you x
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    60lbs? Oh wow, that's amazing! I hope you're proud of yourself lovely. The scale was a motivator at first but as I'd weigh myself everyday whenever it fluctuated up, rather than getting more determined, eventually I started to get miffed & dejected! I'm feeling rejuvenated today & I my head's back on straight x
  • deesjourney2fit
    deesjourney2fit Posts: 118
    Stephanie,

    I recommend taking measurements right away (before you work out as your muscles will swell during a workout!). That way if you track you measurements monthly or so, if the scale doesn't move- the tape measure probably is. That will keep you going during bad weigh in's. Welcome back to the site! Today is only my second day here :O) The people here are so supportive and amazing, they can help keep you going when you want to quit. Also, write down your goals and dreams. Reviewing these off and on will help keep you going as well. Or post a picture of yourself that you don't like to remind yourself to keep going until you reach your goal!

    Good luck!
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    Tall? Just a bit, I'm 6'2! I'll definitely check them out x
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    oo well welcome to you too! I've only been on the boards 5 minutes & everyone is amazingly nice & supportive already! Love the tip about writing my dreams down as a reminder, I have a tendency to get overwhelmed & lose hope now again. In the beginning I was more diligent with my measuring but more recently I'd forgotten about it. Definitely something I'll be doing in the morning. Thank you for the advice chica & I wish you the best of luck with your journey! x
  • SunnyDispo619
    SunnyDispo619 Posts: 154
    Good luck to you! Once you get in the habit of using the site and/or the app, it's addictive...in good way! :smile:
  • CaWaterBug8
    CaWaterBug8 Posts: 1,040 Member
    Why hello there and welcome back! :smile:
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    Hi, thank you!
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    It's addictive already! Thank you x
  • ritafay2011
    ritafay2011 Posts: 85
    Good evening!!!!! I totally agree with you!!!!!...You can do this!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    Welcome! Glad youre here!
  • lyndsmer
    lyndsmer Posts: 13 Member
    Hi Stephanie! Glad you're here!
    What motivates me is knowing that a handful of people that I've never actually met before can see everything I do. :) If I don't log my food one day, they will know, and that can't happen!! And I see them all eating within their limits and exercising everyday, so I feel like I have to keep up! Can't wait to see your progress. xx

    I will send you a request.
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    Thank you for the encouragement!
  • StephanieDJL
    StephanieDJL Posts: 130 Member
    That sounds like as good a motivation as any! Thank you x
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