New to MFP and ready to get serious

chelmck

Hi All,

I'm Michelle, 36, 5'4 and I just hit 157 pounds...the most I've ever weighed. I was a pretty steady 135-140 for most of my adult life, eating whatever I liked and working out sporadically. The day I turned 35 and my body started to do it's own thing.

I downloaded the MFP app a few months ago and used it every so often, but I've decided to start really getting serious about my weight, health and overall lifestyle.

I like weight lifting but am slowly letting my boyfriend turn me into a runner...I don't really like running, but he swears it will change my life. My last 2 workouts I ran a little over 1 mile straight through with no walking breaks...I consider that a big coup! I don't mind my weight but I really want to tone and firm up. I have big legs and thighs and hope the running will help me get them in proportion with the rest of my body.

I love good tasting food which doesn't always equal healthy, throw in a sweet tooth and a dislike of water and I'm pretty much doomed from the start. The food diary is a serious wake-up call. I don't plan on become a health nut...but I think I can make much smarter choices and still enjoy food.

Glad to be here and looking to learn lots! Wish me luck!

Gary6030

Come join our group challenge

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/317595-september-tribal-challenge-1000-people-5000-pounds

We will keep you motivated and provide some challenging daily exercises. I hope you'll join. I'd love to have you on my team.

To hear what others have said about the current august challenge check out the blog:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Gary6030/view/september-challenge-going-tribal-137312#comments

watcherII

welcome!! i agree with the good tasting food, and the sweet tooth. but i love water, with lots of ice! try adding some lemon or lime juice, it helps. as for running, i admire you. i only run for 2 reasons, to save one of my kids from harm, and, y'know, zombies.

feel free to add me!

lgwmab

Welcome! gary is right the challanges are awesome, they also post daily challanges you can do! I am in a similar boat with you. I am 5'2", and curently 159! I'm looking to hit 120, all thru High School, and up until 21 I was 140, then I learned baout sweet yummy adult beverage! went up to 170. STarted dating my fiancee and went to 140, then a new birth control pill, up to 173, I had a friend tell me about MFP, and I love it, I can, and my finacee can tell my body is starting to look better everyday.
I hear you with the sweet tooth, and love of food, and hatred of water. I have gotten better with the water, The sweets, 100 calorie packs, and skinny cow, and I leave it for the end of the day, and make sure I have the calories for it, as a reward for doing well.

jaci34

Welcome!!! Good luck!