New to FitnessPal

sheri555

Hi, my name is Sheri and I am (as the title states) new to myfitnesspal. I downloaded the app to my phone on a whim, then spent the last hour or so browsing through some before and after pics, and I'm really really hoping that I can make this work for me. I am a 32 y/o stay at home mom. My starting weight is 245lbs, I am 5'11". My goal weight is around 155lbs. My activity levels are pretty awful, my life has turned very sedentary. As a result my knees are hurting me all the time, my back is always hurting, so my main reason for trying this (beyond just losing weight) is I want to feel better in my body. I have been overweight since I had my first daughter in 2003. I gained like 80 lbs while I was pregnant. My daughter passed away shortly after birth, and I had no desire at all to exercise or watch what I was eating, I was too depressed. Sooo, long story short, I gained more weight. Then I lost some weight. Then I gained it all back and then some. When I got pregnant with my second daughter in 2008, same story (happier ending) I gained like 80 lbs. Then I lost it all doing the Atkins diet. Then I slowly gained it all back, and now here I am. I found the before and after pics very inspirational, so I am starting my diet and fitness journey today! Cross your fingers for me!

julesw734

Welcome to the site Sherri.. There is alot of helpful tips from the people on this site.. Good luck on your journey..

giantsr1

Hi Sheri! Welcome!! I have been on MFP for just over five weeks and have lost 10 lbs. I have a small group of friends and find the support very helpful. Feel free to add me as a friend and good luck on your weight loss journey!!