The Start of my Journey

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crazygracee
crazygracee Posts: 34 Member
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I officially started my fitness and health journey on 7th July 2012. I was a very active and fit person back in the days with 2005 being the year that I started putting on all these unnecessary Lbs. This was me in 2005.

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This is me in late 2011 taken for use in our company website,

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although everyone seems to like my photo, all I can see is my double chin! lol I have tons of photos I hate, but you won't find any of them online as I always get them deleted. That's how much I hate my current size. ;-)

So 3 weeks ago, I decided that it is high time I go back to the fit me. My photo from 2005 is my inspiration, no double chins, just a happy me. Contented with my look and my weight.

I aim to lose a total of 55lbs for no more than 1 year. 3 weeks on, I am 6lbs down, I am aiming to lose 7-8lbs per month.

Wish me luck!

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  • Chunk2206
    Chunk2206 Posts: 34
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    Good luck!!!

    You've made a great start and I know you can do it.
  • mariposa224
    mariposa224 Posts: 1,269 Member
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    Change your image tags to lower case. :smile: (You got it now, yay!)

    And, I think you look great in both photos, but I understand how you feel. I want to say, though, that a 1 lb per week weight loss goal is generally much more easily attainable than a 2 lb per week goal. Because, though the weigh usually comes off relatively quickly the first week or two, it usually tapers off pretty quickly and that seems to be when discouragement sets in for many. 55 lbs in a year is a great goal, but, really, that's only 4.5 lbs per month. :flowerforyou:
  • crazygracee
    crazygracee Posts: 34 Member
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    Thanks! hahaha dont know how to add pics so it was a trial and error thingy. hehehe Cheers!
  • gmair
    gmair Posts: 2 Member
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    Good Luck. I too just started back after looking at phots I took about a year agos when I was 15 pounds lighter.
    Amazing how the pounds can just creep on
  • stefanieanne14
    stefanieanne14 Posts: 119 Member
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    I think that is a very reasonable amount to lose in a year! I'm excited to see your progress and know you'll have a lot of success with such a healthy approach :smile:
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
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    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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