Hi, I'm Shannen

slparsaca

I'm new to the group and thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Shannen and I'm from Grand Rapids, MI. I'm married, a mother to 6 daughters, and a grandmother to 3 grandsons. I have 140 pounds to lose before I'm at a healthy weight.

I really want this weightloss effort to stick. This needs to be the last YO in my yo-yo diet/weightloss attempts. I believe I'm ready and motivated. I'm tired of being sick and tired, in pain with no energy. It's time for a change.

My husband isn't against my weight loss but really is in a different place concerning getting fit and losing weight. My friends are verbally supportive (I hear, "good for you" and "I'm proud of you" often) but not interested in going for a walk or doing something physical instead of going out for coffee or for lunch/dinner/breakfast. I know I need support which is why I'm joining groups on here and looking for exercise buddies.

I'm hoping we can encourage each other and maybe hold each other accountable. I look forward to getting to know everyone as we go through this health journey together.

Blessings,
Shannen

heavenlyhazel

Welcome Shannen! I am Karen, Mom to 4 children (3 boys, 1 girl). I started out having 106 pounds to lose. I started this journey on January 30 and I am down 8.5 pounds already. I am formerly from Saginaw, Michigan (with many relatives on the SW side of the state) but now live in Georgia. This group is amazing and is the only reason that I am staying motivated.

Good luck and feel free to add me as a friend.

themommie

welcome
I can relate with being sick and tired of being sick and tired. this is why I decided to try and get healthy. I started in july 2010 and have lost 95 lbs only 5 more to go to reach my original goal. I am a mom of 7, 5 girls , 2 boys, have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and hypothyroid. My health is so much better after losing the weight. I am still in pain but it comes and goes before it was constant. You can do this, just hang in there and dont give up. If you need help just ask

kriggs1976

Hi Shannen. I just registered on MFP not to long ago. The support and ideas on here are outstanding. I have around 150 pounds to lose, but I am taking it in 5 pound increments. I walk everyday with my dog and am deciding whether or not to join a gym. I have been diagnosed with diabetes, big surprise. Ad so of course I need to get the food together so I can get my sugar under control. Feel free to add me, as a matter of fact I am going to send you an add request

heavenlyhazel

Welcome Shannen. I am Karen...mom of 4 with just under 100 pounds to lose now...started out with 105, but down 11.5 pounds so now at 93.5 to lose. I do Walk Away the Pounds 1 mile, cleaning, Zumba for Wii, or play tag with my kids for exercise. So far, so good...and no gym needed.