Just joined....

spartidax

I've decided it's time to get serious about trying to lose weight. It's time to lose this extra 50+lbs I've been carrying around for close to 9 years. It's time to do this for my health, my self esteem, and for my family. I don't want to be the person who shies away from the camera. I knew I had pushed past 200lbs a few years ago, but I rationalized that I could lose it whenever I wanted. I just wasn't that motivated. I didn't realize that I am now at 230 and it just crept up on me. I've gained 15 pounds in the last 5 months. This is unacceptable. I hope that making myself accountable to someone other than myself will help me. My husband just tells me that he loves me for me and doesn't understand that I don't love me as I am. I can't let this go on.....so it's time.

TaraDenise

Welcome! You've made the decision to get healthy and that's a great start! Try to make yourself a priority for a while and really focus on committing yourself to healthy eating and exercise. You will begin to feel more energetic and feel so much better about yourself. Good luck!

jeanns

Congrats on making the first step! You can do it and MFP is here to help!

spartidax

Thanks for the encouragement..... I really think this site will help me reach my goals....

MOMOFTWO29

Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love it here. I do. This site is so supportive, motivational, helpful, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to wish you a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: