New to these boards

dietflyer

I am new to these boards, but not to dieting. I followed Protein Power, and came close to goal, about 7 years ago, but have put it all back on and then some. A few weeks ago, I married a wonderful man. I am overjoyed by the marriage, but not by the wedding pics. I had been in denial about how I looked. In the mirror, I thought I was "chubby" or "kind of heavy," but the pics don't lie. :noway:

So, I got over my little didn't-lose-it-before-the-wedding pity party and have gotten back on track. My DH and I have plans to start a family in the next year or 2. I know that being overweight or obese will make fertility a challenge, and the pregnancy hard. It isn't healthy for the baby, either, and I could be setting him or her up for a lifetime of weight struggles. That is the motivation I needed. Not fitting into a dress. Sadly, not even "my better general health." I know that trying to lose during pregnancy is not generally recommended, so I have to get control now, before it happens...establish the habits now. Who knows, maybe I'll be beaming over how I look in family portraits one day!

dietflyer

Wanted to add that I would love some friends on here as well!

Hope502012

Hi!

I felt the same when I looked at the photos of my son's wedding.

I'll send a friend request.

All the best

deetroitwhat

Good luck to you

dietflyer

Thanks for the responses and making me feel welcome!

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. 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!


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VitaBailey

Welcome! MFP is full of very helpful and supportive people. I'll send you a friend request... If you have any questioned, I'm happy to help.

majikmiker

Welcome!! :drinker:

LiliamG

Welcomee!!