Need support to meet my goal

Camille7777
Camille7777 Posts: 1
edited December 26 in Introduce Yourself
I've been a member of MFP for a couple of years at least. I've only played around with it, in the past, to keep up with my calorie & exercise diary. However, I've watched the scale climb upward and not downward as I've not been committed. I'm ready for that to change! My gym is offering a 90-day challenge to get fit and healthy and my team leader has encouraged all of her group to join and get active with the MFP app. The challenge begins August 7 and ends November 1--Just 6 days before I celebrate my 50th!!! We were encouraged to write down what we "want to achieve" during these 90 days. I simply want to be back in my original size clothes (that are hanging in my closet) and to take control of my physical health. So if you are one who is very active on here and considers yourself a big encourager, please add me as your friend!!! Here's to being healthier!!

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  • AugGator66
    AugGator66 Posts: 2 Member
    Good luck with your challenge. I Started trying to get back in Shape in April of this year when I tipped the scales at 246. I had to quit smoking and the theory of gaining weight when one quits scared me. I basically used common sense and worked out 4 to 5 days a week (maybe for 30 to 40 mins). Maybe three or four weeks ago, I discovered myfitnesspal and decided to use it to help with the "wall" I hit at 217 lbs. Since that time, I've lost an additional 10 pounds. I can tell you, that if you use this thing daily and stick to staying within your daily cal goals, it will come off.
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
    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!


    Add me as a friend and take part in my daily fitness discussions, tips, and commentary on MyFitnessPal!





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