New to MFP ... Have a Loooong Way to Go! =)

pcollins77

Hi everyone!

My name is Paula and I'm 34 years old from Chicago, IL. After having two kids and getting a job that I pretty much sit all day, I've ballooned to my heaviest at 297 lbs. I am only 5'4" so the weight is REALLY "weighing" me down. I want to be able to play with my 5 and 2 yr old kids and be able to have the energy that I need and feel great in anything I happen to wear during the day!

I recently started dieting (just watching my calorie intake) and I formed a buddy system at work with 3 other friends where we go work out after work 3x a week. We're doing Walk Away the Pounds. When I went to the dr on Oct 13th, I was 297 lbs. I just went to the Dr again on November 10th and I was down to 288 lbs! I know something is working!

Hopefully I can receive as well as give awesome support from this website and I'm looking forward to meeting lots of people on here!

Let's all get this weight off so we can be happy and healthy!!

XoXo
Paula

Kimmer2011

Welcome! Congrats on doing great things for yourself and your family! Feel free to add me.

Jaymefirst

Welcome to MFP!! This is the best place to find motivation, tips and support!! Feel free to add me if you would like more support!

Fatbuster205

Well it is a long journey but together we will make it. Love to be a friend!

huskygrrl16

Hi!!! I also have a long way to go and would love the support too if you would like to add me as a friend.

MariaL93

Hi Paula! Congrats on your hardwork and weight loss! We have the same weight loss goal. We can do this!!! Feel free to add me if you would like.

Maria

JOANIE69

hya i be happy to be your friend im in same boat as you :flowerforyou:

PBJunky

Hey Paula welcome to the site and good luck on your journey and remember to keep us posted on your progress

Sidesteal

Welcome aboard. I think your work-buddy system is great.

Congrats on your first 10lb loss and good luck!