Hi not new but first time actually given MFP a true effort

Ydrgn

Hi MFP community, I decided i should finally introduce myself and expand my friends. I only joined MFP because my best friend pushed me to and why not, I knew I needed to lose weight. But it took me several months before I finally got serious about it. At the age of 25 I was 200 lbs and I had become extremely uncomfortable in my body but saw no way to lose the weight. I had tried before but didnt see progress so I would quit. Why try so hard with no results. What made me push forward again was a pic of me at a baptism. I loved to dress I bought; I felt pretty but when I saw the pic I was like OMG do I really look that fat!! Yes I knew I had gained weight since the last time I wore a dress (four years ago) but I did not realize how bad it had gotten. Four years ago I was a size 12 and in that pic the dress was ( I cant believe I'm admitting this) a size 16. So yeah I knew I needed a change. So I turned back to MFP which I had started but never really followed through. It all began when my wonderful and pushy friend (the same one who pushed me to get on here) began her wedding planning. I was to be a bridesmaid which meant I would be forced to wear a dress and take pictures, something I avoided as much as possible since I did not want to be reminded of my weight ( yeah I know I was delusional since I was reminded every day my clothes fit too tight). At the first dress fitting, again I was reminded I was a size 16. The next day I began to truly commit to MFP. I have recorded my food every day since and actually began working out. I am so happy to say that I have lost 12.6 lbs and am so close to dropping a dress size (I might actually be there already but too anxious to try). My friend's wedding is in 5 months so I will defintely continue to log in every day to this amazing site that has given me hope when I most needed it. I would love to make new friends so please feel free to add me. I see the great relationship and support my friend has with her extended communtiy and would like to build mine. For anyone who is new or has decided to give MFP a new try, I promise you that the results as worth the effort. BTW I love ya brisa for being your annoying pushy self and given me the motivation I needed to make this much needed change.

kris10surmeier

Hi my name is Kristen and I'll be your friend on here. You have taken the first and best step ever! I kinda did the same thing as you, I signed up but forgot and then had a 2 back surgeries within 6 months. This has been an awesome tool and it's free (can't beat that). When I log all my food, it's amazing how it adds up but you don't think it would. LOVE THIS!

BRISAjustAltered

Aww! Your annoying, pushy friend loves you too!!! I'm so glad you're are finally expanding your MFP friends list.