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maybebaby40

Hi All

I have been doing MFP for alittle over a month and so far so good- I do feel alittle change in the way my clothes fit and the exercise/elipitical bike is not a clothes rack any more. I have 2 toddler grandchildren that live with me and one teenager- and a husband. So I do try to cook healthy now for all of us.

I am not the best cook- but love the skinny taste recipes I have tried. My diary is open and I love to look at others to get new ideas.-

ALHicks

Hi everyone! I'm new and have never joined any kind of group, and perhaps that is part of my problem. It's great to see everyone so positive and supportive and I feel very encouraged to see my journey through to the end.

I've always enjoyed food a bit too much and fitness activities too little. I am at a time in my life now where this weight has to come off or I can look forward to all kinds of health problems. All along I've been saying, "I'll start my diet tomorrow..." and tomorrow never comes. Well this is tomorrow.

Please feel free to add me.

Well welcome to the group and I hope you learn to love your tomorrow.

ALHicks

Howdy All, I am also new to the group and mfp. I have been on mfp for almost a month and find it very helpful. I am 29 and started at 285 now 271 i am also 5'8. After 2 kids i had excuse after excuse on why i couldnt workout, but i have come to the point in my life that i need a change. I want to lose 100 or more pounds by july of next year.

Welcome to the group we are happy to have you. And I have faith that if you give it your all you WILL LOSE the weight.

tonyaf78

Hi, I've been on MFP for about 2 months. I have lost 20lbs so far and have a long way to go (106lbs). I have only 10 active friends and I am looking for more.

linda768

Hi everyone. I've been lurking for quite a while. I want to lose 100 pounds, give or take. I'm 5' 11", large frame and 294. Any advise or encouragement would be great.

lissa0040

Hello Everyone! My name is Melissa and I am new to the group! I have been on MFP for a few months and I have lost 18lbs so far. I need to lose another 120lbs! I don't have any friends "in real life" who need to lose 100lbs or more so I thought it would be nice to join a group with people experiencing some of the same challenges. Feel free to add me as a friend I am here to support and cheer you on and hopefully vice versa!

lissa0040

Hi everyone. I've been lurking for quite a while. I want to lose 100 pounds, give or take. I'm 5' 11", large frame and 294. Any advise or encouragement would be great.

^^ I think this is the best way to start ~ surrounding yourself with people who have similar goals. I have always tried to do this on my own and I can tell you it doesn't work as well. When you surround yourself with others it helps because if you fall off you have people around to ask how you are doing or where you've been and it helps you get up a little faster. Feel free to add me as a friend!

linda768

Thank you Lissa.

ALHicks

Hi everyone. I've been lurking for quite a while. I want to lose 100 pounds, give or take. I'm 5' 11", large frame and 294. Any advise or encouragement would be great.

Hello Linda I am about the same make up. I am 5' 11" and 305 when I started. I agree with what Lissa said MFP is a great way to start. It gives you support and keeps you accountable. I can always tell when I have had a not so good day eating/exercising wise and a factor is usually that I didn't get on MFP all day. Find an activity you love doing so it doesn't feel like "exercise" and just know that as long as you are doing something you are passing the person sitting on the couch.

ALHicks

Hello Everyone! My name is Melissa and I am new to the group! I have been on MFP for a few months and I have lost 18lbs so far. I need to lose another 120lbs! I don't have any friends "in real life" who need to lose 100lbs or more so I thought it would be nice to join a group with people experiencing some of the same challenges. Feel free to add me as a friend I am here to support and cheer you on and hopefully vice versa!

Welcome to the group Melissa and way to go on your success already.

_Bob_

Just Joined this group. it's time for me to loose an entire backstreet boy

Tabata_C

HI everyone!! I'm new to the group to! I'm really excited!

ALHicks

Just Joined this group. it's time for me to loose an entire backstreet boy

Welcome to the group and I just have to say that your post made me chuckle. I think it is good to keep your sense of humor while going on this journey

ALHicks

HI everyone!! I'm new to the group to! I'm really excited!

Well welcome to the group Tabata. We are excited to have you here

Karren188

Hi - just found this group -- I've used MFP on and off for the last year, but this time, something has clicked and I'm excited and ready to lose some weight. Looking forward to getting to know everyone! I'm karen - I live in Florida - I'm 50 years old and I need to lose at least 100 pounds. Which ironically, is the combined weight of my two boys I had in my 40's (ages 5 & 6).

ALHicks

Hi - just found this group -- I've used MFP on and off for the last year, but this time, something has clicked and I'm excited and ready to lose some weight. Looking forward to getting to know everyone! I'm karen - I live in Florida - I'm 50 years old and I need to lose at least 100 pounds. Which ironically, is the combined weight of my two boys I had in my 40's (ages 5 & 6).

Well welcome to the group and I hope you find us motivational and supportive

Jensaystoyou

Hi everyone! I'm Jen, 27 and I have about 100-110 pounds to lose to be at my ideal weight. I am blogging my progress at jubilantjenzen.wordpress.com and using this site to help keep myself accountable. Excited to be here and to see some progress! Woo!

cristacoyote

Hello everyone. I am also new to the group and semi new to mfp. I Post everyday and my diary is viewable (it keeps me more accountable). If anyone would like to friend request me feel free to. You can never have too much support.