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JessicaJoy723
JessicaJoy723 Posts: 13 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi fellow fitness people! I'm Jessica I'm 28 ( soon to be 29) and I'm sick of looking back at pictures from 2 or3 years ago when I was depressed but looking good at 140 lbs. I'm a happy eater, a sad eater, I eat out of Borden...the list goes on...the only time I can't seem to eat is when I'm at the end of my rope which luckily isn't very often : ) My manager at work told me about this app...she has inspired me! I will be much more AWARE and feel a lot more accountable now everytime I feed my face! I have two amazing children who keep me on my toes and in my spare time which is every other weekend I love to sleep, clean, shop, read, tan, and be social oh and work.

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  • Slendermike
    Slendermike Posts: 1,776 Member
    Feel free to add me, this site is a BLESSING - it has changed my life.
  • Tink_889
    Tink_889 Posts: 244 Member
    Hey Jessica,

    We sound similar in the reasons why we eat!

    Welcome to MFP =] Hope you find it helpful and will add you as a friend.

    Lottie x
  • 1stladygigi
    1stladygigi Posts: 17 Member
    Welcome I'm new just joined 10 days ago. You can add me as a friend
  • valeriehope
    valeriehope Posts: 19
    Hi Jessica!
    Sounds like we are in the same boat. I'm 28, 29 in September. I'm sick of looking at pics from months ago and not recognizing who I am. I don't feel like I'm in such a big body, yet here I am. MFP app has definitely helped, and after 8 weeks I've lost 9 pounds.
    Recognizing you are an emotional eater is the hugest step in my eyes. Now you know you are an emotional eater - time to fix it!

    What I've been doing:
    While at home: every time I went to eat something that wasn't part of my meals/snacks - I literally found something else to do. Read a book, go on a walk, do anything else. Play a game with your kids, just anything not to eat.
    Celebrating: We used to celebrate everything through food. Now, I take the money I would have spent and put it aside in my exercise fund. New shoes, new shorts, it's all going to last longer than 1 meal.

    Welcome again to MFP, and feel free to add me!
  • PShep17
    PShep17 Posts: 221 Member
    Welcome. I'm looking for new friends too. Feel free to add :)
  • toothfairy79
    toothfairy79 Posts: 70 Member
    Hi, I understand completly how you find yourself eating for all those reasons. Welcome to MFP and feel free to add me as a friend. I am looking to lose 25lbs( my goal weight 135 lbs) and to feel great.. This site is great because you get lots of support and motivation.
  • Cyngen
    Cyngen Posts: 557 Member
    Hi, welcome aboard.

    I only have two bad eating patterns. I eat too much when stressed and when not stressed :) The journal here has show me how much I graze when i cook meals. I love to cook.
  • Reecebullet
    Reecebullet Posts: 141 Member
    Welcome! I'm rather sick of looking at pictures of myself from years and years ago, and wondering how I got to the weight I am now. Anyways, add me if you please! Good luck. :)
  • BibiFit03
    BibiFit03 Posts: 38 Member
    Hello Jessica and everyone else,

    I am new here too. Just started a week ago, but already lost 2 lbs - yay! I am 30-yr-old mom of one and I eat when I'm bored, stressed, happy, sad. It's gotten a bit out of control. But I am excited to get back to being healthy.

    Looking for friends in my demographic. Add me if you'd like :)
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