Just wanted to say thank you!

jan_andrea

I only just started MFP 12 days ago, so while I've lost 8 lbs (don't even ask how bad my diet was before I started keeping track -- I think I've cut my calories by at least half, if not more), I haven't had my own NSV yet. However, seeing the before/after pictures and stories you guys have posted is so amazingly inspirational! I have about 80 lbs to lose to get to the high range of "healthy" for BMI (I'm 5'11", so 179lbs is a BMI of 25 for me), and while I would have previously settled for 200 lbs, seeing how much people have been able to lose has been a real eye-opener. It's make me realize that if you all can do it, I can, too, and I am looking forward to a year from now, when I'll (hopefully!) have achieved my goal weight. My brother and sister have been doing MFP for a couple of months now, and their results have been fantastic, too; I used to scoff at the idea that counting calories would make any difference, but I am sold now I already have more energy, and I can't even begin to tell you how exciting it is to think that I can really do this if I try... and I am trying.

So, thank you so much for posting all your pictures and stories... I am determined to be posting my own in a few weeks/months

Spedden

So glad you are here! MFP has been a huge help to me, also. I know you'll get to a healthy BMI, and look forward to seeing your post when you do!

KatyE213

You have definitely come to the right place, and what an amazing start!! Good luck on the rest of your journey

graysmom2005

That's GREAT! you can totally bypass 200. There are no limits. You can do this!!