Hi MyFitnessPal people!! (:

Karahazen103

Hello my name is Kara and I've been here and done this before. (: I started my weight loss May 2011 at 263lbs and made it to 175 and then had a lot happen in my life and lost track of myfitnesspal and eating habits and got back to 195lb. I never ever want to see the 200's again and I want to make it finally to my original goal of 160lb! I'm back where I need to be in my life and plan to make it this time. I just need support and that is why I am here!! So please by all means friend me!
And a little bit more information about me is that I am 20 years old work and go to school and have now been married for two years. Would like to meet similar folks but I'm happy to friend anyone with positive thoughts!
Thank you and have a great day!

3foldchord

Awesome Job, Kara!!! You did great last time, I'm sure you'll step back into it !

ivan1964

Hello and welcome here. I hope you have a great day.

georgeinthecord

Look at how far you've already come, can't wait to see how far you go this time!

JamieMommy1985

Welcome back! Im fairly new too, on a mission to get my pre baby body back! 4 lbs down since I joined (9 lbs down total) and 13 more to my goal weight. Good luck to everyone, its nice to have some support.

mmreed

Hello! Welcome to MFP!

MFP is a really great resource to keep you focused and connect you with a wealth of fitness resources and like minded folks.


1. Log your foods every day - don't skip days, or parts of your day. log everything!
2. Analyze each day - see where it went good and where it went bad - too much fat? maybe too many carbs? over the calorie limit? Identify and plan how to correct it for tomorrow.
3. Reach out to the community with questions or advice needs.
4. Build a network of friends here!
5. Lastly, do not believe everything you read here. There is a lot of great advice, but also some misleading and hype type advice. Part of getting fit is educating yourself in aspects of health and fitness. Make sure any questionable advice is looked at with a scientific eye and look for facts, evidence, and most importantly real world proof.
6. You are more than a number. Sometimes the scale may not say what you hoped - thats fine. weight loss is not a straight line declination. Its a bumpy line that drops over time. Don't let single day numbers get your focus away from term based results.
7. Vary your exercises. Your body forms memories and can slow down how it burns fat and builds muscles. Keep it confused! Hit it hard with cardio styles. Build lean muscle to burn even more fat.
8. and above all - take your photo now! You will want to look back and have a starting BEFORE picture to proudly display along with your series of PRESENT or CURRENT photos during your transformation and continued lifestyle of fitness.

I welcome you, and anyone else out there to add me as a friend. I have made fitness and health my passion and love the idea of folks joining me in my new lifestyle of being fit, healthy, and most importantly - HAPPY!.

I'm here to support and motivate!!! I find my own success comes easier when I help and fuel other folks success.

and remember - most folks care more about the quality of fuel they put in their lawn mowers than the fuel they put in their bodies. Don't be one of those people. Whole foods. Natural foods. Intelligent choices.



Fit for life,
Mark M. Reed
aka Marc Mayhem - Fitness Blogger, and Motivator!


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