Gonna Be Thinner

wannabethinner

My name is Karen, and 5 years ago I lost close to 100 lbs. The last two I have spent gaining some back. While I have not gained it all back, (thank goodness), I am getting mad at myself. I have decided to start again, but the old way is not working. So last night I met with a personal trainer, and today I have started a new way of life, that includes a new way of eating and excercise. And away we go!!!!

BrenNew

My name is Karen, and 5 years ago I lost close to 100 lbs. The last two I have spent gaining some back. While I have not gained it all back, (thank goodness), I am getting mad at myself. I have decided to start again, but the old way is not working. So last night I met with a personal trainer, and today I have started a new way of life, that includes a new way of eating and excercise. And away we go!!!!

Hi Karen, and welcome to THE best site on the web! :flowerforyou:
Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:
Don't go making the mistake that if you have LOTS of numbers left at the end of the day that you'll lose even faster, because that DOESN'T happen. Feel free to read any info about the site in the "help" section at the top of the home page. And also, under "all topics", then "general", and check out the first few threads. They'll really help you understand how MFP works.
Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP!
Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:

Shanta1983

Welcome to MFP

junkgypsy

Wow, 100 pounds?! That must have taken a lot of work.

You're in the right place if you want a fresh start.
I've been here almost a month, and just wish I'd discovered it sooner!

Welcome! :bigsmile:

MOMOFTWO29

Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love this site if you don't already. I it here. This site is so motivational, helpful, supportive, easy to use, and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you that I hope you have a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: