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rebeccacleary

Hello,
My name is Rebecca. I just found myfitnesspal today and I am thrilled to be here!
I am a 42 year old mother of four kids ages 9-20 and the wife of a Naval officer. We are currently stationed in Annapolis, MD.
I had about 70 pounds to lose to reach my goal. I have lost 15 of those over the past 6 weeks through a local "Biggest Loser" challenge. So now I have only 55 pounds to go to meet my goal! We are exactly half way through the challenge and I hope to lose another 15-20 pounds in the remaining 6 weeks and be the big winner at the end.
I am a professional photographer so my job is a mix of activity when I am shooting followed by long periods of sitting on my butt editing all of those images.
Six weeks ago my husband and I started running in our neighborhood at least 5 times a week. Well, he runs....I do run/walk intervals. I hadn't actually ran in 12 years prior to starting this. I still can only run about a half mile total of my 1.5 mile course, and I am a gasping, uncoordinated, red faced mess after each running interval. It definitely isn't pretty but it's something.
Aside from that, I do free weights and stretching at home as well as our weekly biggest loser challenge activity which usually involves doing a certain number of push ups or jumping jacks or other similar excercise per day for the week.
I am also keeping my calories right at 1200 a day. I am expecting this fitness pal to really help me track that more acurately.
The tape measure says I am down 10.5 total inches in 5 weeks, so I am definitely seeing results!
I'm thrilled to be here and hope to gain supportive friends and lots of knowlege about this new healthy lifestyle.

phinphanbill26

Welcome aboard Rebecca. You'll find lots of supportive types on here. Fee free to add me for support!

Seminolegirl97

Welcome to MFP! This is everything you make of it. Lots of support, recipes, fitness tips and a little laughter! Good Luck on your journey!