Starting... again

raviwong6
raviwong6 Posts: 8 Member
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Like most people I decided to start my 2012 with a resolution to lose weight and get healthy. And like most people, I stayed on my diet for a while only to succomb to the streses of life and and the temptations of pizza and wings. Now that it's the middle of summer and I'm done with graduation parties, birthday parties, baptismal parties, Memorial Day and 4th of July cookouts, I'm hoping and trying to get back to getting fitter and healthier.

The great news is that I'm going strong with the exercise part of getting fit. I've worked out a schedule that includes exercise while spending time with family. I even get some chores in from time to time! I've lost 30 pounds from January to June but have gained 5 pounds since June. I know the difference is what I've been eating and I hope to continue to use MFP to be accountable for my actions (both good and bad).

So I'm beginning my resolution again. I'm 34 years old and currently weight about 185 pounds. I'm healthier now than when I started but can still work to be even more so. Good luck to everyone on your journeys to being healthier versions of you current selves.

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  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
    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. Above all, 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!


    Add me as a friend and take part in my daily fitness discussions, tips, and commentary on MyFitnessPal!





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