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wendyjane

I'm Wendy. I started on myfitnesspal because a friend has had great success with it. I pu t on a lot of weight during pregnancy and didn't ever lose it. Currently, I'm participating in a contest at the gym for the person who loses the most weight within nine weeks. I'm not winning and there's only two weeks left.

snibbins

hi wendy, this is my first day with Myfitnesspal.. I was at work the other day, helping a customer, and she mentioned that she had lost quite a bit of weight because of this website, over 80 pounds..i was intrigued, so she gave me some info... i hope that by having this message board, we can help eachother reach the goals that we want.. it's going to be a great tool in helping us..good luck

BrenNew

I'm Wendy. I started on myfitnesspal because a friend has had great success with it. I pu t on a lot of weight during pregnancy and didn't ever lose it. Currently, I'm participating in a contest at the gym for the person who loses the most weight within nine weeks. I'm not winning and there's only two weeks left.

Hi, Wendy AND Snibbins. 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!

MOMOFTWO29

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

wendyjane

Thanks for all the encouragement ! You've done really well ! Your children are adorable. Wendy

wendyjane

I'm Wendy. I started on myfitnesspal because a friend has had great success with it. I pu t on a lot of weight during pregnancy and didn't ever lose it. Currently, I'm participating in a contest at the gym for the person who loses the most weight within nine weeks. I'm not winning and there's only two weeks left.

Hi, Wendy AND Snibbins. 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!

wendyjane

Thanks for all the good advice. I like the gym. I just don't get there as often as I'd like because I feel guilty if I'm not doing housework in my spare time. I guess it can be good exercise too. Thanks for the encouragement.

wendyjane

hi wendy, this is my first day with Myfitnesspal.. I was at work the other day, helping a customer, and she mentioned that she had lost quite a bit of weight because of this website, over 80 pounds..i was intrigued, so she gave me some info... i hope that by having this message board, we can help eachother reach the goals that we want.. it's going to be a great tool in helping us..good luck

wendyjane

Hi ! thanks for the encouragement. I think losing weight is more difficult to do on your own. All the best to you !