New to the boards, MFP user for 40ish days

ldyvelvet

Forty-five days ago I started my final attempt to lose weight. I say final because I am not going to fail this time and won't need to try again.

A week (and 3 lbs so my ticker is slightly off) into my weight loss a co-worker told me about MFP and I have fallen in love. I find myself checking everything I eat and figuring out what is best for me nutrition wise and feel so lost if I don't. My daughter laughs at me because even with a reward "cheat" meal, I still figure out what would be a bonus meal without completely and totally blowing my daily calories.

I have been skimming the boards and finding so much inspiration with posts and pictures I thought it was time I stop lurking and say howdy.

I do weekly weigh ins and as of my last one, I have lost 20 lbs, (again, my weight here is a little off because I didn't log it at first) and I have many more to go to reach my goal but for the first time in a long time I am feeling confident I can do it. I told my daughter this morning that more than the number on the scale right now, what makes me the happiest is two things: One, I can get my old favorite pair of jeans up over my hips and almost to the point of buttoning again. And the second, probably the best for me...I notice a difference in how my stomach is looking and I can't be more excited about it.

Thanks for all the inspiring posts I have read so far and hope to talk with people along our journeys to self happiness.

Venturin

Well it's about time you poked your head up and said hello! Congrats on your success so far and keep it up!

-V-

Carlene958

I am so happy you decided to come out and join us. Losing weight on my own was difficult to say the least. I needed friendship and people who knew what I was going through. I found that here and I am thankful I found this site. You will find lots of support and friendship here. Welcome, if you want to add me as a friend I will accept! Happy weight loss journey to you!