Newbie from Ireland

markmeus

Hello! My name is Mark, I'm 23 and originally from County Down in NI. Currently living and working in Dublin though I go back to NI most weekends. I'm into cars, drive a red SEAT Ibiza and am a bit of a self confessed geek, love playing around with computers, and gadgets etc. (I've probably scared off all the female readers now lol)

I'm currently 110.8kg and would love to get down to 85-90kg.

Main reasons are to be healthier, and to be happier and more confident with my body. I'm currently single, and a big part of this is due to a lack of confidence with my weight, I tend to think if i dont like my body why would anyone else.

i've tried tracking calories before with MFP but I've always lost interest after a while, using excuses like stress of my job or family/personal issues at the time etc. This time I feel more determined than ever, I really want to change my life for the better and I'm hoping that joining the forums and sharing my progress with others will really help to motivate me.

The only other forum I'm on is a car forum, so this is a new experience, but I've been reading a few threads and everyone seems really friendly here.

Can't wait to share my progress, and hopefully gain a few friends along the way.

ericgAU

Welcome back Mark! Hopefully you'll stick it out this time round so you can achieve your goals

Feel free to add me.

yesthistime

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/search?phrase=ireland&order=1&include_mature=true

markmeus

Thanks ericgAU i've added you

Thanks for the link yesthistime - great to see some fellow countrymen and women i can talk too

RAF_Guy

Welcome and good luck. Feel free to add me.

Kazzybear78

Welcome to MFP and this new phase of your life. I wish you all the luck and success in the world and I look forward to hearing about all your wonderful weight loss!

Best wishes

LTGPSA

Hello Mark and welcome back! Use of this site and support of friends gained here has really helped me. Add me if you like. All the best to you! :flowerforyou:

myjourney2

Welcome Mark!

supernewyorkgirl10

Hi Mark,
I am from Belfast!
Good luck with everything!

keegannati

Welcome and good luck! MFP is a great community. Feel free to add me as well.

markmeus

Thanks everyone, first day done and I was under my calorie goal.