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justbeyou
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Hello,

I am new to this board but not new to weight loss or the struggles. I am 47 years old and have 53 lbs. to lose to get to my goal of 140. I am FED UP TOTALLY with always being on a diet and always failing. I have struggled with emotional and binge eating most of my life and I am doing my best to get a grip on it. I am discovering why I do the things I do.My plan is to follow a type of meal replacement and also do not go below 1200 calories or above 1600 and to exercise. I tell myself that this is not rocket science, but I sure act as if it is sometimes. Anyway, I just wanted to say hello.

Peace and Blessings,
Gwen:flowerforyou:
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  • DEBDOUGLAS
    DEBDOUGLAS Posts: 54
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    Hello. You can do it I know you can. It has taken me a very long time to decide if weight loss was for me or for my family and friends. I have decided it needs to be for me and since I found this web site and support I have lost 13 pounds since october.:smile: I now look at labels and read everything on a label. hahaha. I never use to do that. I wish you all the luck in the world on your journey. I know you will be able to do it.:flowerforyou:
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
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    Hello,

    I am new to this board but not new to weight loss or the struggles. I am 47 years old and have 53 lbs. to lose to get to my goal of 140. I am FED UP TOTALLY with always being on a diet and always failing. I have struggled with emotional and binge eating most of my life and I am doing my best to get a grip on it. I am discovering why I do the things I do.My plan is to follow a type of meal replacement and also do not go below 1200 calories or above 1600 and to exercise. I tell myself that this is not rocket science, but I sure act as if it is sometimes. Anyway, I just wanted to say hello.

    Peace and Blessings,
    Gwen:flowerforyou:
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    Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free



    Hi Gwen, and 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! :wink:
    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. :smile:
    Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP! :love:
    Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:
    As far as exercise goes, 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 have Wii Fit, and jog to that, which is a lot of fun, and easy too! :smile:
    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! :smile:

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