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tinalayne

Hi everyone!

My name is Tina, and I'm new to the site and boards. I read many of the posts before deciding to post my own hello. The journey we're all on and the kind words everyone has for each other are very inspiring!

I admit to not having a lot of weight to lose, and I tend to not tell people I want to lose because they give me an eye roll and "tsk". It's hard to explain that I may not *look* like I need to lose weight, but my body *feels* like I do. I tend to think most think I'm a bit touched in the head or have an eating disorder.

I have some medical issues, and so it's not even the weight loss as much as the healthy eating and the daily movement that I need more than anything, but eaiting right and moving tends to make ya lose a few unwanted pounds, too!

If I can keep up with the daily menu and excercise plan- even on the days when I hurt from my Fibromyalgia and I'm worn out because of the Chronic Fatigue- then eventually I'll have the energy I need to combat the illness I suffer from. It's a vicious cycle where exercising helps ward off Fibro flares and length of time they last, but I'm so tired and in so much pain that I don't want to exercise!

So anyhoo, here I am working very hard not to fall back into the slump I've been in for the last few years. I want to get back to my old life when I had energy, felt good more often than not, looked good in my clothing, and was strong enough to do simple things like lift a 40 lb bag of dog food without having to ask the Petsmart employee for help!!

I'm looking forward to making friends here along our journeys!

tinalayne

Hi everyone!

My name is Tina, and I'm new to the site and boards. I read many of the posts before deciding to post my own hello. The journey we're all on and the kind words everyone has for each other are very inspiring!

I admit to not having a lot of weight to lose, and I tend to not tell people I want to lose because they give me an eye roll and "tsk". It's hard to explain that I may not *look* like I need to lose weight, but my body *feels* like I do. I tend to think most think I'm a bit touched in the head or have an eating disorder.

I have some medical issues, and so it's not even the weight loss as much as the healthy eating and the daily movement that I need more than anything, but eaiting right and moving tends to make ya lose a few unwanted pounds, too!

If I can keep up with the daily menu and excercise plan- even on the days when I hurt from my Fibromyalgia and I'm worn out because of the Chronic Fatigue- then eventually I'll have the energy I need to combat the illness I suffer from. It's a vicious cycle where exercising helps ward off Fibro flares and length of time they last, but I'm so tired and in so much pain that I don't want to exercise!

So anyhoo, here I am working very hard not to fall back into the slump I've been in for the last few years. I want to get back to my old life when I had energy, felt good more often than not, looked good in my clothing, and was strong enough to do simple things like lift a 40 lb bag of dog food without having to ask the Petsmart employee for help!!

I'm looking forward to making friends here along our journeys!

MOMOFTWO29

Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love it here. I this site. It is so motivational, supportive, helpful, and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Barbina32

Hello Tina, I hope you enjoy this website, the forums give you a lot of valuable information and you realize that your not the only one feeling the way you do!!!!!!! Goodluck with your journey

pipinana

Welcome Tina!! :flowerforyou: