New to Fitness Pal

tartz66

Hi, my name is Terri. I am 45 years old and happily married for 16 years. We have five amazing children and live in the NW. I currently weigh 131 lbs and 5'0 tall. My goal is to lose 15 lbs and to get fit and healthy. I have tried many diets and exercise plans and can't seem to stick to any of them. So far this site is easy to use and I hope I can find my nitch. I am looking for a community that will help me be accountable and to motivate me to keep going. I am looking forward getting to know all of you. Terri:flowerforyou:

cragglecat

Hi, I'm new too - have been logging on for a couple of weeks. Feel free to add me if you want. Good luck!

CharlesK07

Terri, Welcome to MFP, You came to the right place for motivation, support and accountability. I would be more than happy to keep you on the right track to succeed. Feel free to add me if you like.

blakerickman

Hey im new to this.... jus got it yesterday... add me

tomomatic

Welcome to MFP. I've tried lots of fad diets, too. This site works and I'm learning a lot! I've lost more weight here and kept it off. Stick to it and stay positive.

algebravoodoo

Hi! I just joined today too!
I am 46 and have 5 amazing kids as well, although they are probably older than yours (28, 25, 23, 19, 16).

Try sticking with a fitness goal instead of just weight loss. I love my sweets, but have found strawberry protien powder with frozen banana smoothie is *almost* as good as a milkshake LOL. I say almost because my brain still knows the difference but my tongue is satisfied enough to walk away from the other stuff.

Best wishes and welcome to the crew!
Grace

SSRoche

Hi there,

I am new to this also, just started today with trying to write down everything that goes in my mouth. I am 23 years old and weigh 135lbs at 5"1". My problem has always been my height and I have tried different diets and exercise plans but can't seem to stick to any of them. I got engaged in January and we are going to Jamaica in March 2012 for our wedding. I want to do whatever it takes to feel comfortable in my dress and I want to be able to wear a bikini the entire time we are there. I would like to loose between 15 and 20 lbs.
This website looks like a great place to talk to people and to get the motivation we need. Good luck to you and I hope we all reach our goals!!!

Sarah

kristinmarie331

HI ALL!!!!!! I am new here too!!!! Just started today!!!!! Always looking for friends!!!!!! Everyone work hard and if you need support let me know!!!!!!!:happy:

eeebee

HELLO FELLOW WEIGHTLOSS WISHERS!!

I am new to this today, please be nice

Recently I used a website similar to this but they charged me after 5 days free trial, very cheeky.

So glad I joined this site and I am very excited to go from 168lb to 119lb by Christmas!

I've been going to the gym since April 2011 and weight wise, I have lost nothing, but my shape has changed slightly and I am more toned than before, so something must be going right.

I look forward to exchanging tips with everyone xx

eeebee

Forgot to mention I am only 5"3 (and a half - gotta add that!) so completely weight more than I should

Welcome to all the other new joiners in this forum!

shell13maye

Welcome to MFP! If you need encouragement you can add me as a friend and I will be part of that for you! I have been using MFP for over a year and it has helped me keep my weight lost, off!

_Ben

MFP is a great community with a ton of support and advice to help you achieve you goal

gsenriquez

Welcome to MFP. This site is great...many supportive members. You'll find this site helpful.

tartz66

It seems to be very supportive already. I just posted my first message and have already had a great response. I have belonged to Sparks People for awhile, but it seems like the message boards have become less active. I started out by using the app for this site on my phone, but just logged on to the full site first time today. I really like it so far. :happy:

algebravoodoo

Yeah, I have a facebook buddy that liked it as well as my husband so I decided to give it a go.
Our kids are not very far apart in age at all! It was harder to get in any kind of exercise, let alone go to a gym when they were younger. My hubby is absolutely the best tho and has always done all he could to help me in that area. Since exercise is where i regain my sanity (after my other 75 kids have sucked it dry LOL) I don't want to go to an actual gym. I prefer the solitude of earbuds and trails. I wait until like 8 or 9 at night and just go until I can't. Fortunately, I live in a large town where the police patrol that area pretty well. They use the high school as their running trail too.