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prez_beck

Hello everyone... I am new to this site and I have struggled with my weight for over 7 years. I have have high blood pressure and cholesterol...and that isn't a good mix for anyone...it's even worse that I am African American. I am here to seek motivational help and encouragement... I think a good support system can go a long way in changing my life. Soooo here is to consistancy, and a never give up attitude :drinker: ! God Bless!

prez_beck

Hello everyone... I am new to this site and I have struggled with my weight for over 7 years. I have have high blood pressure and cholesterol...and that isn't a good mix for anyone...it's even worse that I am African American. I am here to seek motivational help and encouragement... I think a good support system can go a long way in changing my life. Soooo here is to consistancy, and a never give up attitude :drinker: ! God Bless!

clewliss

Welcome! This site will help you fight the battle of weightloss; not to mention all the support and friends here:flowerforyou: Best wishes!

prez_beck

Thanks for the warm welcome clewliss!

ericadbeck

Hey! I'm here for you! I know you'll do it this time babe ;-) We're in it together!:flowerforyou:

prez_beck

Thanks sweety... I know I am not perfect and at times I struggle but I want to spend forever with you...so today is a new day... A day of new beginnings. Thanks for introducing me to this site.

together forever

ericadbeck

..and I want to spend forever with you You are most welcome

curlhair

awww you two are so cute. welcome, prez_beck! you'll love it here! :happy:

prez_beck

Thanks Curlhair! I can see why my wife love's this group so much. :happy:

gynuwyne

:drinker: To New beginnings! Welcome to the site.

prez_beck

Thanks gynuwyne! Yes to New Beginnings:drinker: !!!!!

ericadbeck

I told you there are so many supportive people on this site...and I've only be here for a few days.

tresa1234

There are so many new people that I may have missed welcoming you, Erica ... so WELCOME to you and your sweet hubby. I wish you lots of success & good health!!

A tip that was most helpful to me when I was starting out was to log everything before you eat it ... it's an eye-opener! I know you're both going to do great!!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

prez_beck

Wow- thanks tresa1234 for that warm welcome. I will take that tip and use it... log it before I eat it... GREAT!

ericadbeck

Thanks Tresa! I take that tip as well. I was actually reading someone's post last night and they mentioned doing that. It's very surprising to see things I used to call nothing have soo many calories! Thanks! Happy 10lbs lost to you!

Fitness_Chick

Welcome to MFP:drinker: :happy:

Fitness_Chick

I told you there are so many supportive people on this site...and I've only be here for a few days.

Welcome welcome:flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

marnieg51

Hi and Welcome,
What a sweet couple
You will both do well . This is such a great site,
Best of Luck to you both.

cmriverside

Welcome, Becks! There are so many things to do and so many nice people here. We'll keep you busy.

Logging is good for helping you see when you tend to have the most problems, and what types of foods are your go-to comfort foods. It also helps you know what to eat and how much when you are out to dinner or at a party. I found a food scale to be one of my best tools for portion-control. $30 and well worth it!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

tresa1234

Thanks Tresa! I take that tip as well. I was actually reading someone's post last night and they mentioned doing that. It's very surprising to see things I used to call nothing have soo many calories! Thanks! Happy 10lbs lost to you!

Thank you! I know what you mean about the things I used to think didn't amount to much ... wow! No wonder I kept gaining weight!

I know you and your husband will do great! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

jenifergotti

There are so many new people that I may have missed welcoming you, Erica ... so WELCOME to you and your sweet hubby. I wish you lots of success & good health!!

A tip that was most helpful to me when I was starting out was to log everything before you eat it ... it's an eye-opener! I know you're both going to do great!!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Welcome to both of you. What a great support system you have. You will both do amazing, especially if you are in it together! Most definately log before you eat! It's amazing how many calories are hiding in our food! :ohwell:

Best of luck! -Jen


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hollymommy

HI! im Holly im new today too. Im so excited, best of luck to you prez! we can do it we all can i know it :happy:

EvilPIB

Welcome to the both of you :flowerforyou:

I wish you much success in your new way of life and healthy living :bigsmile:

Gator4RTR

Welcome to the party you 2!! :drinker:

Fitness_Chick

:flowerforyou:

HI! im Holly im new today too. Im so excited, best of luck to you prez! we can do it we all can i know it :happy:

prez_beck

Just giving an update on.. well I did fall off the wagon and gained every bit of the weight back with a few extra pounds. I was over 330lbs as of March 10th. But I would like to report the victory, I have recorded the most weight loss ever.. Currently I am 265 and do not have high blood pressure anymore! :happy: . Also my wife has lost over 40 lbs and is such a motivation to me! Thanks everyone... all of your words carried me to the starting point and now I am running this race of life with a new meaning and purpose! God Bless all of you!