First post and first time with MFP

CallmeFrida
CallmeFrida Posts: 197 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone :) I'm really excited that i started to take my losing weight seriously this time! Im a first time mom and need to lose about 30lbs to be in my comfortable weight. It's been about a year now since i've been overweight for my body type/height. I would love to get feedback (and/or give possitive feedback) and make some new friends on here who understand how imporntant it is to me (us) to lose weight! One of my big problems is that after a while of doing well on my "diet" I get low on motivation than slowly do less and less untill I've given up on it completely. This time I want to make it a lifestyle change, its time already lol
Thanks for reading and if there's any advise or comments you'd like to give please do :)

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  • Cowboyzfan82288
    Cowboyzfan82288 Posts: 161 Member
    Hi. I'm Mark. Welcome to MFP! You will find alot of support here. I have around 63 pounds to go to reach my goal. If I can be of any help, let me know. Feel free to add me if you'd like.
  • CallmeFrida
    CallmeFrida Posts: 197 Member
    thanks mark!
  • evelina_anville
    evelina_anville Posts: 18
    Hi, I'm also losing 30lbs. Feel free to add me! I tend to be different - either I'm on a diet or off it (no middle ground!). With motivation, it's really about changing the behaviour and then motivation comes afterwards. It's not easy, but sometimes if you really want to (for example) have one too many cheat meals, or skip a workout, resisting that urge helps to build up inner strength to the point where you eventually feel really good about yourself and actually want to keep going with the weight loss efforts. Hope that makes sense, and good luck!
  • CallmeFrida
    CallmeFrida Posts: 197 Member
    thanks evelina, its pretty much the same for me "no middle ground" i either work out like crazy for a few weeks and eat healthy, take vitamins or i just slack off and eat anything i want without exercise for months at a time. i need some structure and its difficult to maintain it. my 2 year old daughter needs attention 24/7 she has so much energy so when i get a babysitter i feel like i could spend my free time doing nothing and thats what i need to change- to use my time wisely. i appriciate your wisdom
  • SpiritRockBernie
    SpiritRockBernie Posts: 135
    Hi there! Welcome to MFP! I totally know where you're coming from! I've been overweight and chubby most of my whole life and tried to do many diets, workouts and everything in between with some success only to go back to old ways. since joining MFP, I've had some success but am no way to my goal weight. What I love about MFP is the great friends you make on here and the motivation they provide and the motivation that you give to them also! You motivate yourself by motivating them also! It's like a great big positive cycle that works for me and the people who are in the same boat as you. Feel free to add me and anyone else that wants some encouragement!
  • TCondor
    TCondor Posts: 88
    Welcome aboard. I just passed my first 10lb loss and have about 45 more to go. Good luck and feel free to add me if you'd like.

    Peace -- TC
  • mrsjas2000
    mrsjas2000 Posts: 908 Member
    Hi this is also my first time with mfp you can add me and we can try this together, I have 80lbs to lose
  • CallmeFrida
    CallmeFrida Posts: 197 Member
    Welcome aboard. I just passed my first 10lb loss and have about 45 more to go. Good luck and feel free to add me if you'd like.

    Peace -- TC

    thats amazing congrats :) i cant wait till i get to 10 lbs
  • CallmeFrida
    CallmeFrida Posts: 197 Member
    Hi this is also my first time with mfp you can add me and we can try this together, I have 80lbs to lose

    im so happy for u for taking the first step like myself, it actually makes me feel good waking up in the morning with a NEW purpose....to lose weight and become healthier- we owe it ourselfs
  • CallmeFrida
    CallmeFrida Posts: 197 Member
    Hi there! Welcome to MFP! I totally know where you're coming from! I've been overweight and chubby most of my whole life and tried to do many diets, workouts and everything in between with some success only to go back to old ways. since joining MFP, I've had some success but am no way to my goal weight. What I love about MFP is the great friends you make on here and the motivation they provide and the motivation that you give to them also! You motivate yourself by motivating them also! It's like a great big positive cycle that works for me and the people who are in the same boat as you. Feel free to add me and anyone else that wants some encouragement!

    thx bernard! we r practially neighbors lol i USED to live in sterling heights mi too lol good luck to u

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