New Here... Need All The Support I Can Get...

mickeygirliegirl
mickeygirliegirl Posts: 302 Member
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Hi everyone. My name is Michelle (nickname Mickey) and I am new to MFP. I have been on here for almost a week and in that time in just following my diet plan as far as calories go have lost almost 5 pounds. Which is great, but I definitely will need support in the coming weeks when the weight doesn't fall off so quickly. Any adds are appreciated.

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  • hdg1822
    hdg1822 Posts: 75 Member
    Hi! I am Heather. That is an awesome job on the weight loss! I try and comment daily and provide support and motivation on a daily basis as I know motivation helps me out a lot. Sending a friend request.
  • mickeygirliegirl
    mickeygirliegirl Posts: 302 Member
    Thanks Heather! I'm pretty excited about the weight loss so far myself. I have not "starved" myself either. I get to my caloric goal (1200 right now) every day and it's (obviously) not through fast food or junk. Amazing what just a change in diet does.
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Hello! Friends are always welcome!
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    Hello!! and welcome!! :) You'll love MFP -- I do. I have been here for a long time (well since like last june or something. I started my journey on 1/1/11 -- I've lost 109.6lbs since then. and I'm now a gym rat! LOL :) I eat 1600-2000 calories a day on average, and exercise 6-7days a week (strength training 2-3 days a week and cardio min 2-3hours a week)

    feel free to add me! :)

    Start weight 303.4 (1/1/11)
    Current weight 193.8 (down 109.6lbs)
    Goal weight 160
    29 y/o (until april 7 - eek!), 5'6''
  • mickeygirliegirl
    mickeygirliegirl Posts: 302 Member
    I am hoping to soon get to the "gym rat" phase myself. I first wanted to start eating healthier and get my body used to that before diving in head first with everything. When I have done that in the past, I have become frustrated because in my mind I kept thinking that the weight should just fall off, and when I would go a few days without any change, I'd quit. I've made up my mind that on April 1st is when I will start a regular exercise routine along with eating healthy and TRY not to be so obsessive about what the numbers say on the scale. It's hard walking past it on my way to the shower to not hop on and see what my weight is.
  • michelle850
    michelle850 Posts: 65 Member
    Hi Michelle! Another Michelle here, I'm in that "the weight is coming off VERY slowly" phase and know how important support is, it's so easy to get discouraged and want to give up!! I'm finding the support here is great and I stay motivated trying to keep up with my MFP friends!! Sending you a friend request!
  • mici0427
    mici0427 Posts: 54
    Another Michelle here too! I also go by Mickey except I spell it Mici;-) my hubby's doing:-) I'm looking for friends to help with my motivation and to help others. Since I've started my diet before MFP I've lost 10lbs and 10" Anyone feel free to add me! Every little bit helps!!!!
  • mickeygirliegirl
    mickeygirliegirl Posts: 302 Member
    Thanks everyone :)
  • mickeygirliegirl
    mickeygirliegirl Posts: 302 Member
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  • geniagrier
    geniagrier Posts: 5
    sounds like you are on your way!!!! GO YOU!!!!
  • mickeygirliegirl
    mickeygirliegirl Posts: 302 Member
    Thanks, I hope so! I know I will need help in staying motivated and not giving up like I have in the past...
  • DAMNCHARLIE
    DAMNCHARLIE Posts: 569
    Hey Mickey, I have been motivated on here so far than anywhere else. Hopefully I can be of some help w/ your weightloss here. Goodluck.
  • mireyita44
    mireyita44 Posts: 31
    Way to go! you can do it... I am just start my training 3 times per week and I love it. wish you the best. :bigsmile:

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