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CEOqueen
CEOqueen Posts: 12
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Hi everyone. I have been told by friends who are doing this that joining and chatting helps along the way. I have finally decided to get healthy and change my life style....not just "diet". I need to do this for my health, my kids but most importantly because I want to! I haven't been happy for a long time and I am hoping this lifestyle change will increase the way I feel about myself. This is a huge step for me (putting it all out there to people I don't know) so hopefully I will be a success story someday. My goal is to stick with this as I have never followed through on a journey like this before. Thanks for listening!

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  • BrittanyFordham
    BrittanyFordham Posts: 81
    WELCOME :) This site has really helped me and there was such sweet and encouraging people on here that really motivate you to keep going! You can do this, don't give up on yourself :) Feel free to add me and I will encourage you as much as I can :) feel free to message me if you need someone to talk to
  • twestcoat
    twestcoat Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I, too, just made the very same decision. I have been following my new routine (don't want to call it a diet) for two weeks now and have already seen the benefits. 7 lbs gone in that time! WOO HOO! I have also obtained a personal trainer to get me started, as I know myself well enough to know I am not self motivated for exercise. She is working with me on building up my core (which at this point doesn't exist after years of back issues and a lazy lifestyle). I don't know how long I will continue with her as it's expensive, but right now it's what I need. I have found this website to be the perfect thing to keep me on track with the foods I'm eating...IT has been my best tool. I had no idea I was eating as much as I was before I started this adventure. You have taken the first and most important step! Good luck to you!
  • denajohnson2010
    denajohnson2010 Posts: 1
    Welcome!

    I am new at this site as well. I am really looking forward to meeting people that have the same motivation as me.. and well, keep me motivated.

    Although I don't know everything on this site yet.. but I am really liking it. I just hope to acquire some friends and support each other along the way... I have a pretty long journey ahead of me.. :)
  • BIGJIMMYU
    BIGJIMMYU Posts: 1,221 Member
    Way to go! It sure does help! So glad to meet you! Please add me as a friend if you wish. The total "LIFE CHANGE" is the way to do it if you want lasting results.
  • CRenaeB
    CRenaeB Posts: 66
    Your are right on, this is not a diet. This is a lifestyle change for the better. I love MFP. Ive only been here for one month, but it is what i needed. feel free to add me. MFP friends and info are outstanding!
  • jesa708
    jesa708 Posts: 2
    This website has been so helpful for me to actually see the nutrition--or lack of--I am fueling my body with. And I wondered why I was always do tired, and sick, and sick and tired of being sick and tired. Now I see Im fueling my body with the wrong stuff! I have vowed to change my thought on what I eat and the reason why I am eating it. ITS TIME TO REV UP MY BODY AND ENERGIZE! New lifestyle and Im luvin it!!
  • CEOqueen
    CEOqueen Posts: 12
    Thanks everyone! I have been doing this for 2 weeks and am loving the results I see. Everyone is so encouraging and helpful!! This is exactly what I need! Cheers to us being successful TOGETHER!!

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