Brand New =)

crystal8208
crystal8208 Posts: 284 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi. I'm Crystal. I'm brand new. I'm married and 23 years old. I've been a member here for a while, but I just started keeping track truly in the last 3 weeks. When I was in High School, I was in Show Choir, so I was singing/dancing for 40 minutes 5 days per week. I didn't have a "dancer's body" per se, but I was decent, maybe 175 to 180. I signed up when I went to the doctor and she told me I needed to make a change. That was at 220. I hit 230 3 weeks ago, gaining a total of 50 pounds in less than 5 years. That night, I took my bum to the gym and signed a 1 year contract. That way, I'm committed for a year and that money will be taken out of my checking account whether I go or not, so that's my motivation to go. I started kickboxing and I lift weights twice a week with a friend at the gym. Tonight I'm trying Zumba. So, now I'm at 223. I've lost 7 pounds in the last 3 weeks. So, according to my ticker I haven't lost any weight yet, but in my heart, I've lost 7 pounds in 3 weeks! So, I'm going to make some friends and try to stay up on the message boards. That's me in a nutshell. =)

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  • Smokey19
    Smokey19 Posts: 796 Member
    My name is Kim, 48. I've been overweight all my life and started to get serious about losing weight in Sept. when I weighed 304 lbs. I now weigh 227 lbs but have another 77 lbs. to lose. Feel free to add me.
  • clintbritt3
    clintbritt3 Posts: 123
    Feel free to add me too :) I am a 27 year old mommy to four and I weigh the same, right at 222 lbs. Yikes! I don't think I've ever told anyone that! :) I know it's a long shot but I'm trying super hard, but I want to loose 60lbs by June (my 28th bday)....
  • crystal8208
    crystal8208 Posts: 284 Member
    I'm buying a bridesmaid dress on Monday for a cousin's wedding in June. My goal #1 is to have to have the dress taken in before the wedding. =)
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Hi! It's great to have a bridesmaid dress taken in! I did that last year for my sister's wedding. Great goal!

    Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • malcollins
    malcollins Posts: 10
    Feel free to add me too. I am 41 and weigh 203 right now. I have been doing this for 2 weeks and have lost 5 lbs so far. We all can use all the support we can get.
  • malcollins
    malcollins Posts: 10
    Would you mind if I added you was well. I need more support. You have done such a wonderful job so far. I feel your support may just help me.
  • msjenjenp
    msjenjenp Posts: 38
    Great work, Crystal!

    I'm new here, too. I'm doing the old Flex Points Weight Watchers at home which always works well for me, but I always quit when I lose 20 pounds and I need to lose 85 total. I've lost 5 pounds since starting back Monday before last., I like to think of that as I lost a 5 pound bag of potatoes. When I realize I've been carrying around 17 bags of potatoes everywhere It kind of puts it into perspective. I'd have a hard time carrying one actual bag of potatoes around all day, let alone 17. I like to use myfitnesspal to make sure my calories, carbs, fats and proteins are in range for my daily eating plan and find it helpful in planning what I will eat for the day in advance and I can make adjustments if I have too much or too little of something. I also like the weight tracking report as it really shows the progress you are making. I'm sure you've already noticed how much better you feel, how much more alert you are and all of the other benefits. And just think, you've already lost a 5 pound bag of potatoes + 2 pounds of butter! Stay motivated, girl, you're really on your way now.
  • crystal8208
    crystal8208 Posts: 284 Member
    Great work, Crystal!

    I'm new here, too. I'm doing the old Flex Points Weight Watchers at home which always works well for me, but I always quit when I lose 20 pounds and I need to lose 85 total. I've lost 5 pounds since starting back Monday before last., I like to think of that as I lost a 5 pound bag of potatoes. When I realize I've been carrying around 17 bags of potatoes everywhere It kind of puts it into perspective. I'd have a hard time carrying one actual bag of potatoes around all day, let alone 17. I like to use myfitnesspal to make sure my calories, carbs, fats and proteins are in range for my daily eating plan and find it helpful in planning what I will eat for the day in advance and I can make adjustments if I have too much or too little of something. I also like the weight tracking report as it really shows the progress you are making. I'm sure you've already noticed how much better you feel, how much more alert you are and all of the other benefits. And just think, you've already lost a 5 pound bag of potatoes + 2 pounds of butter! Stay motivated, girl, you're really on your way now.


    Yay!!!! Lost potatoes and butter! LOL. I love that
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