Ready to make big changes

jewely82

My best friend told me about this site and I'm so glad she did. I have been using it for the last few days and already feel so much more in control of my weight loss. About six years ago I lost 40 lbs, but then it started creeping back on over the last few years.

I really want to get back to the weight I was at. I am ready to stop making excuses that I can't find time to exercise and just do it. I'm doing good so far. I have exercised the last 4 days. I know that isn't much, but it's a good start. I'm sure this is the place to help me stick to it.

Shinemaria

Congratulations on your start! This site is really helping me KNOW what i eat, i know it's up to me to change it, lol but it is such a motivation to see everyone's successes and get advice here. Welcome to MFP!:flowerforyou:

kblu0816

I know how you feel..I was at my ideal weight almost three years ago and I've creeped back up to the weight I was heaviest at in high school!! Now I am also trying to get back there so good luck to the both of us :happy:

Brenna

Congrats on your new beginning! Good luck!

Brenna

Brenna

Congrats on your new beginning! Good luck!

Brenna

BrenNew

My best friend told me about this site and I'm so glad she did. I have been using it for the last few days and already feel so much more in control of my weight loss. About six years ago I lost 40 lbs, but then it started creeping back on over the last few years.

I really want to get back to the weight I was at. I am ready to stop making excuses that I can't find time to exercise and just do it. I'm doing good so far. I have exercised the last 4 days. I know that isn't much, but it's a good start. I'm sure this is the place to help me stick to it.

Hi, 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:
As for exercise, it doesn't always have to be awful. For my exercise, I walk almost every day, (weather permitting!) I also dance to a fast oldies CD that my husband made up of all my favorite old songs. (Like "Love Shack", Wild, Wild West", "Mony, Mony", "Footloose", and "Gloria")
It's free, (unlike a gym!) fun, and I can even watch tv at the same time, so I never get bored! :happy:
I also recently aquired the Wii Fit, and jog to that, which is a lot of fun, and easy too!
So, to make a LONG story short, make good food choices, eat in moderation, get some exercise, and you WILL lose the weight that you want to!

OneSweetEmmy

Hey Jewely!

I am with you girl! Stay in touch and let me know how everything is going! Looks like we are starting this together. I am going to count calories and exercise five days a week. What is your approach? Talk to you soon dear!

MOMOFTWO29

Hello and welcome to MFP. This site is awesome. You will love it here if you don't already. I love it here. It is so motivational, supportive, helpful, easy to use and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: