I'm New to myfitnesspal.

Hey everyone...just started this past week...loving this so far...am finding myself motivated AGAIN...it's been a long time. My daughter introduced this site too me and now I'm hooked...would love to add just a few women my age to help with support. I am turning 43 this June and have gained a lot of weight this past 2 years...STRESS will do it to you!! Have always been in shape...have always lifted weights and eaten good but after loosing everything we had 3 years ago I have turned to food for "comfort"...NOT GOOD!! My weight as of this past week was topping 200 lbs...NEVER in my life did I think I would weight that much! I have a goal of 56 lbs...PRAYING I REACH IT!! I want to feel pretty again and enjoy myself in my 40's...right now UGH!! LOL...would love to hear from a few of you women who understand were i'm coming from...THANKS!!!

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  • Nano1360
    Nano1360 Posts: 101 Member
    Hey ! Welcome! Feel free to add me!
  • wowsrz
    wowsrz Posts: 50 Member
    Welcome and good luck! I'm new and this too, just started here a couple days ago but trying to stay motivated for the last couple months.
    Feel free to add me!
  • cmcmommy
    cmcmommy Posts: 197 Member
    hi you can add me if you'd like
  • smallmuscleathelete
    smallmuscleathelete Posts: 186 Member
    Welcome, I'm also a newbie here with myfitnesspal :-p I've tried this website since last Thursday, and just discovered the Message Boards... oops!
    Feel free to add me :-)
  • dll2013
    dll2013 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi! I'm new to MFP too. My daughter in law got me to join. I am really liking the food diary. It helps to keep me on track. Good luck to everyone. We got this.
  • i am new to start this week dont have much friends but i will get there
  • elliev30
    elliev30 Posts: 20 Member
    Welcome... I think you will find the support here just incredible. We are all on the same team and hoping to win the fight! Good luck and keep logging. Feel free to add me if you'd like
  • msmith3518
    msmith3518 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi - you can add me too! I too need to stay motivated and need support. Good luck on your journey!
  • suz2411
    suz2411 Posts: 33
    Hi..Im new here too (my first week) Im 44 and have let myself go over the past 6 years resulting in 25kg weight gain, Im a stress head so I like a wine or 4 to destress me after work! Eeeek bad move :-(
    Feel free to add me and we can go on this journey together! I have 63 pounds to lose
  • Feel free to add me as a friend as well!! I have been using MFP on and off for the past year, and decided I need to really stay with it this time! I too am over 200 lbs - never in my life did I think I would ever be this heavy! I was always thin growing up, even after having 2 children I worked out all the time and was a size 6/8. Now I am an 18. I do NOT want to get any bigger so am determined to stick with eating clean and exercising!
  • tigtigs
    tigtigs Posts: 52
    Welcome to MFP!! Feel free to add me as well!! :-)
  • BreCq
    BreCq Posts: 1
    Welcome to MFP :) wow 2lb down already!! keep it up, slow but steady :)!!
  • foxymama73
    foxymama73 Posts: 60 Member
    I'm new to MFP too...a friend of mine was raving about it on FB..I'm still learning all of the features. I know what it's like to need support. I'll be 40 in June, so I'm on a mission. Feel free to add me, too.:smile: Good luck with your goals
  • foxymama73
    foxymama73 Posts: 60 Member
    Good job!! Every pound counts!!:smile:
  • Hi, I am new to this also myself. I enjoy the food dairy, but having a hard time with my fat intake and exercising. Feel free to add me if you would like. I can use the support also.
  • kdub67
    kdub67 Posts: 181 Member
    Feel free to add me! I'm 45 and just reached my goal weight last week (lost 19 pounds). This is my first week on maintenance so we'll see how that goes. So far I've had great success on MFP and met lots of wonderful people. Welcome!!
  • Ravin714
    Ravin714 Posts: 38 Member
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  • WandaWoman41
    WandaWoman41 Posts: 153 Member
    Welcome. No worries. You can reach your goals. When I stepped on the scale at 188 lbs I had a wake up call. MFP has helped a great deal in my journey to burn the fat and limit my intake.
  • KayakAngel
    KayakAngel Posts: 397 Member
    Glad you found the site! I'm turning 45 next week and am determined that this year I WILL get to my goal weight. I started about where you are - weighed 196 in April 2011 when I joined. I've had success on MFP and made lots of friends. I'm pretty hardcore on exercise and food right now. Feel free to peek at my profile, and add me if you want. Good luck in meeting your goals!
  • Iansmommy123011
    Iansmommy123011 Posts: 872 Member
    Feel free to add me if you like :)
  • missi72
    missi72 Posts: 12 Member
    Feel free to add me! :)
  • http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    This is a must read for any newbie! Congrats on the first step sometimes its the biggest one! This read is essential to make sure you are eating enough. Also LIFT HEAVY STUFF! You will not be bulky (its impossible unless you're on steroids) and its the most efficient way to lose fat and inches and ensure you are not losing lean muscle mass!

    You'll get there in no time!
  • Hi,
    I also am new to this, I am in my mid 40's and would love to talk back and forth. Get ideas and tips to help each other.
  • Could you tell me how to post? I just started yesterday.
  • HI,
    I am new to this, I am mid 40's. Am tired of looking like I look. I know it is no ones fault but my own, so it is up too me to change it..After looking around on here I think I am in the right place. I am hoping to lose and tone up. Don't care to be my high school weight, but 120 would be great. A 40 lb. goal. I do beleive it is attainable.
  • Im new also please add me need motivation and support will return the favor :)