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arsb13
arsb13 Posts: 1
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Hey there! My name is Mandy! I had my gastric sleeve surgery in Jan 2011. I lost 93 lbs and have gained some back!:sad: I just joined this site a few days ago with another friend that has also had the sleeve surgery. I was looking for support and friends cuz I need help getting my head back in the game so to speak. Anyone interested in being friends add me! Thanks!!:smile::smile:

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  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
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    Hello! Welcome to MFP!

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

    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!

    ,,.,
  • leighanngates
    leighanngates Posts: 20 Member
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    Hi Mandy,

    I also had weight loss surgery, back in 2002. I initially lost about 150 pounds, but in the last 6 or so years I have gained about 110 of that back. I have tried many things, but the sad fact is "I am addicted to food". This tracking system is helping me SOOO much. I've been doing it since July 20 and I'm down 6 pounds. I am becomming more aware of what fuel I am giving my body, and more aware of my physical activity. I would love to encourage you and think we could be a big help to each other. God Bless. :smile:

    Leigh Ann
  • AprilDaniel
    AprilDaniel Posts: 1
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    So I'm new to this site. I started back working out 5 days ago and cannot wait to get back into shape and feel like me again. I graduated college in December 2011 and the Freshman 15 and Sophomore 30, are no lie. I'm looking for friends and motivation to get my butt in gear. I know together we can do this and reach our goals.

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