Just saying hello!

thatgirllesley
thatgirllesley Posts: 64
in Introduce Yourself
Hey guys!

I've been using MFP on my phone for a while now, and just recently I've logged on online and discovered that there is this whole lovely community!

So, hi! I'm Lesley. I'm 23 years old and I'm 5'8''. I have an apple-shaped body and I've always had a stomach which is my biggest insecurity. I'm hoping with lots of hard work I'll be able to get it relatively flat and not feel self conscious in everything I wear. :) And of course diabetes runs in my family (both parents) along with hyper-tension and other various nasty things so I think losing this extra weight will be really good for me as well as raising my self esteem!

I'm always up for making new friends, so if you want some support or a friendly chat I'm always here!

Stay awesome! <3

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  • MisterTEZ
    MisterTEZ Posts: 272 Member
    It's good you have already lost 8 kilograms and I think you can go all the way :smile:

    Looking at the health of family is often a a good motivator and losing weight hopefully will help to prevent diseases as diabetes and hypertension.
    Two of the health issues you have mentioned I have suffered over the years but losing weight has been a great help, my blood pressure is normal making the doctor very happy and a good healthy diet has kept my type 2 diabetes in control, the diabestes clinic are happy with my progress, but of course prevention is better than cure.

    There are other good factors to losing weight besides health issues and you have already mention it..raising your self esteem.
    I hope you enjoy the plan as I do and best wishes on your success
  • thatgirllesley
    thatgirllesley Posts: 64
    Thank you so much!

    I've been working out since November '11 and I feel a lot better already! I can't wait to see how I look/feel by the end of this year!

    Good luck with your journey as well, I'm wishing you all the best! :)

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