Just joined..excited to make some changes

TinaS70

Today I am starting a new life...I stopped smoking 5 years ago and then 2 years ago found that I have some heart issues...I have gained 70lbs since both....I beat the smoking but seem to have trouble with loosing the weight...Could use some advise and meal ideas

JaredBergeron

Lots of help here... what have you tried in the past, anything work or not work for you?

And welcome to your new life!

foolinme

Welcome! I have found that there is an amazing amount of support to be found on this site! I joined a while ago but really only started to use the site almost a month ago...so far so good!! Good luck and feel free to add me if you want more support!

MissMarthaGrace

Welcome! You've come to the right place. This is a great site and I've met so many amazing people! Fee free to add me - one can never have too many supportive people in their lives! Best of luck to you!!!

sammylc

Hey Tina, welcome to MFP. I've been on this site for 2 months, it's great everyone is so supportive. My progress has been slow only 4lbs so far and 4 inches off in total, but I am eating so much healthier than before and exercising is becoming an addiction. I'm an ex-smoker too, stopped 4 years ago which is when I started to gain weight.

It's best to get some friends on here first of all (I'll send you a request) and then the support starts to build, looking at each other's food diaries really helps and if you join in a group challenge that will keep you motivated.

Have fun, Sam