Ermahgerd!! Heaviest I've EVER been!

KneeRescuer
KneeRescuer Posts: 5 Member
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Hi Everyone,

I weighed myself this morning and got a shock. I knew I was getting heavier. My clothes were getting tighter, levering myself off the couch was a Harlem Shake in itself and walking out to collect the mail has been the extent of my daily workout for a while now. However, after reaching the low that only those who have had the weigh in shock can reach, I've decided enough is enough. I saw the ad for 'Free' Weight Watchers for two weeks, went on to their website, realised it was a con (you still have to pay about $75 upfront) and then found the haven that is My Fitness Pal. And it's free!! Amazing!

Looking forward to getting stuck into my weight loss journey (well, I'm already at the starting point... I entered my breakfast into my food tracker already :ohwell: ) That, too, gave me a fright. But anyway, onwards I go. Also looking forward to meeting you all and following all your progresses!

Have a lovely day!
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  • Stutz77
    Stutz77 Posts: 113
    Welcome to MFP. Feel free to add me :0)
  • candymara
    candymara Posts: 49
    Welcome! Be sure and check out the app for your phone! Being able to log your food using a barcode scanner totally saved me from giving up. I'm lazy, obviously (hence being overweight) and typing in calories was getting annoying. Now I just *beep* my way through my day! Just about everything has a barcode and it encourages me to grocery shop for my food instead of drive thrus! No barcode on the mcDonald's box!

    Anyways, best of luck on your journey and Stick With It! You can do it :) This community is a wealth of support, motivation and knowledge. Enjoy your time on MFP!

    Candace
  • S0nsh1ne
    S0nsh1ne Posts: 218 Member
    I was the same place you are 3 months ago and just lost 20 lbs and below 200 for the first time in years. You can do it too. Good luck!
  • TT64
    TT64 Posts: 115 Member
    Hi! Welcome, I'm new too! Please feel free to add me as a friend! This site is really great, and I believe this time I will succeed, and you will too!
  • moodyshannon15
    moodyshannon15 Posts: 39 Member
    Elloo :)
  • eag264
    eag264 Posts: 116
    welcome! How much do you have to lose? Nevermind! none of my bizz lol but I have about 100 lbs to go. Feel free to add me!

    GOOD LUCK!
  • jalloggio
    jalloggio Posts: 141
    Welcome, mfp is a good way to stay on top of your nutrition.

    as far as working out goes pm me i have tons of workouts on my website :)
  • mittens6395
    mittens6395 Posts: 53
    Welcome :)
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :drinker: Hello and Welcome to MFP!! The Weigh In may have been a shock, but you are in the right place to make a Huge Lifestyle Change. All it costs is Patience, Persistence, and remembering to Enjoy The Journey!!
  • Wildflowerangel
    Wildflowerangel Posts: 52 Member
    levering myself off the couch was a Harlem Shake in itself

    Teehee. I literally lol'ed when I read that because I definitely know how that feels. Anyway, welcome to MFP, and I wish you success in your weight loss goals! Feel free to add me. :smile:
  • badtastebetty
    badtastebetty Posts: 326 Member
    Way to go! This site has been amazing for keeping me on track!
  • EHisCDN
    EHisCDN Posts: 480 Member
    Welcome to MFP, I'm pretty new too but MFP is a great way to keep yourself on track! Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • thefoursome
    thefoursome Posts: 1 Member
    Welcome!!! I know you're going to love it here!!!
  • nurse_beck
    nurse_beck Posts: 31 Member
    Hi and welcome!! You can do this! Just stay focused and determined. My mfp pals are my lifeline's some (most) days! :) Feel free to add me, if you'd like! \
    Becky :)
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Add me if you want,
  • lindaking47
    lindaking47 Posts: 7
    :smile: Good luck!! Here if you need me!! Add me
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    You have taken the first step by being here... It will have its ups and downs, but your profile pic says you have the right mindset! So welcome to a new you!
  • deadbeatsummer
    deadbeatsummer Posts: 537 Member
    Hello, you made the right choice! MFP is a great site and there are plenty on here that have lost 100lbs + without spending a penny.

    If you have a smartphone, download the app, it's a really easy way to log your food on the go. Make it part of your life and stay within your calories, eating back exercise calories and get involved with the message boards on here. There are a lot of people with great advice, some not so much - but the more you make this part of your life, the bigger the results are going to be.
  • mamashel
    mamashel Posts: 17 Member
    Other than when I was pregnant (both times), have not been this heavy. And, I can totally relate to getting off the couch (lol).

    This is a journey. I am learning new things every day about myself and living a healthier lifestyle.
  • xaniza
    xaniza Posts: 250 Member
    Love your use of ermahgerd <3 add if you'd like. I'm trying to get back into it. Oof!
  • tamrod2
    tamrod2 Posts: 83 Member
    Well you have come to the right place..great people and lots of support:flowerforyou: Please feel free to add me as a friend.
  • lrr33
    lrr33 Posts: 28 Member
    good luck on your new found journey. you are going to love it here. add me!
  • valeriewxy
    valeriewxy Posts: 418 Member
    Love your self-intro XD It put a smile on my face, and that's hard to do when I'm at work on a Tuesday morning ;) Will send a friend request XD
  • KneeRescuer
    KneeRescuer Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you all so much for your warm welcomes.

    I can see that a lot of my time is going to be spent on here... I do a lot of cooking and baking so this will be a good distraction. My poor kids will just have to starve.

    I have been having a few medical problems lately and have had to have many doctor and hospital appointments. My doctor at the hospital is in awe at how obese I am. He must have told me at least 5 times that I was obese. How clever is he? No wonder he went on to be a doctor! A 50 year old, size 24 woman walked into his office and he KNEW! He just KNEW!

    Anyway, off to find a nice recipe for tonight that will make short work of my allotted 500 calories....

    Just had a thought ... how often should I weigh myself? I know it probably should be weekly and I will probably say yes, I will weigh myself weekly, then weigh myself every day so I don't know why I am asking actually.

    Another question. How did you get into the swing of things? I am thinking of shopping daily for the things I need rather than bulk shopping as it just seems too much to get my head around at the moment. What way do you do it?
  • sarahnull07
    sarahnull07 Posts: 18 Member
    welcome, feel free to add me anyone and everyone
  • reyna112010
    reyna112010 Posts: 3 Member
    Welcome!!!! This app is amazing! I had it For a while never really used it but now I'm giving it my all.feel free to add me!
  • togmo
    togmo Posts: 257
    It is never easy starting out but bit by bit you will discover the recipes you make that are healthy/ier than those that you generally make that are unhealthy/ier. Just try and make more of the healthy ones. I have found the simple things like cutting back on soft drinks, chocolates, chips and fast foods helps a lot and cutting back on alcohol has helped me too.

    With time you will figure it all out, the main thing is you have signed up here and you have started, most importantly this shows that you are committed to doing something about your weight. Also don't go crazy trying to lose too much too quick if you think you will struggle, shows like the biggest loser may inspire some people but the methods employed in these sorts of shows aren't for everyone. Better to lose weight slower but be losing weight than throwing in the towel...
  • togmo
    togmo Posts: 257
    Also don't be discouraged by the scales. I have found that my body weight varies by more than I plan to lose week to week so that even after a hard week of dieting I weigh more than I did the previous week. Just remember the long term goal you have set and don't be discouraged by short term failures, whether that be the scales failing on you and telling you that you are heavier when you know you should be lighter or that naughty day that you ate more than you had planned...
  • mahanaibu
    mahanaibu Posts: 505 Member
    Welcome! I stumbled upon MFP at the end of December when I had reached the same point as you...in fact, pretty similar weight, too. Since joining Dec. 31, I've lost 28 pounds. Many more to go, but it's come off more easilyso far than I'd dreamed. I'm now below 200, able to throw away my old pants (saving one to always measure how far I've come) and feeling much stronger and more energetic.

    The support and tips from friends has been a huge help, and for the first time I actually like keeping a food diary!

    All good wishes on your new voyage....feel free to add me as a friend.
  • SteelySunshine
    SteelySunshine Posts: 1,092 Member
    My doctor at the hospital is in awe at how obese I am. He must have told me at least 5 times that I was obese. How clever is he? No wonder he went on to be a doctor! A 50 year old, size 24 woman walked into his office and he KNEW! He just KNEW!

    Nothing gets by him does it? My doctor barely mentioned my weight and I was a way bigger size. But, he did say I need to exercise and take Vitamin D. I think I would find a different doctor if I found one so rude. If you have health concerns that need to be addressed then it's appropriate for example if you are pre-diabetic then that has to be addressed and it's appropriate. But, just talking about your weight with no plan or addressing other issues is just rude and probably malpractice if some health concerns aren't addressed. It's almost as if he thinks that if you were smaller you would have no health issues and that to me just don't seem right.

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