I'm new, it's day 1

america_c
america_c Posts: 60
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Hello everyone.This is day one for me. I'm hoping I can make some progress on my journey. I've been over weight my ENTIRE life. I'm a mom, a wife and I just want to reach a healthy weight so I can participate in life without feeling like it's too hard or like I don't fit in with everyone else. Feel free to "friend" me, I don't know anyone on here and it would be nice to find friends I can support and who can support me back. :smile:
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  • xiola511
    xiola511 Posts: 22
    Hi - I'm a newbie as well! I'm a mom of four girls, youngest is 4, & just want to be able to keep up with them! Feel free to add me:)
  • Amymp72
    Amymp72 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi ~ I just started today too! I always say I want to lose weight but it never seems to happen so I am really motivated after going on a 3.5 mile bike ride last night. I want to lose weight so I like what I see when I look at myself and so I am healthy and here for my children, they are my life. I have a daughter who is nine years old and a son who is seven years old. Hopefully, we can make this journey a successful one together.
  • densta1968
    densta1968 Posts: 25
    Hey I'm new too. So busy with family and working 2 jobs that I seldom focus on me - then SHAZAM! I'm overweight and under excercised and feeling so blah. Good luck to both of you and please add me!! :happy:
  • jezzydoll
    jezzydoll Posts: 12
    Welcome! you will love it ehre! it is a greay program to use! very hepful! feel free to add me!
  • Chelle_Davis
    Chelle_Davis Posts: 241
    Hey all! Welcome to MFP! It's definitely addicting, and a wonderful site when you surround yourself with the right people! Feel free to add me! :)
  • The_New_Christina
    The_New_Christina Posts: 818 Member
    I've been here a little over a month....anyone feel free to add me
  • Niahboo
    Niahboo Posts: 6 Member
    Me, 5 since i have not been committed. Feel free to add me to because I'm ready to drink water, walk everday for 45 min -1 hour and consume any food after 8pm.
  • mandydanyele
    mandydanyele Posts: 121
    Welcome! Feel free to add me (and anyone else that needs friends, add me if you'd like) I really think you'll love this site :)
  • sabinavaughan
    sabinavaughan Posts: 109 Member
    Welcome! This is an awesome site....come here often as there is always advice on the boards to read! And some really great recipes too!
  • Fishingalok
    Fishingalok Posts: 1
    It is day one for me too!
  • BodyByButter
    BodyByButter Posts: 563 Member
    Here's a word of encouragement. It gets easier. Once you start eating better and exercising, suddenly you want to only eat good things and you feel the need to exercise.

    I have never been small either, and have never been fit. But I have been doing this for about 6 weeks and yesterday I was in the grocery and couldn't even walk down the aisle with the Hohos and stuff, because it smelled so disgusting! And, I really start itching to move every day.

    So, hang in there, you'll get over a hump and then it will be second nature to you.
  • bloodhoundlady
    bloodhoundlady Posts: 80 Member
    Its day one for me too. I have around 100lbs to lose, there is no going back anymore.
  • tinytinam
    tinytinam Posts: 57 Member
    Hi I joined in June, so if you want a bit of perspective and hear a little bit of success, please add me. I have two teenage kids and trying to get in shape.
  • penguinlally
    penguinlally Posts: 331 Member
    Welcome! you are so going to enjoy it here.....everyone is WONDERFUL!!! feel free to add me
  • doomspark
    doomspark Posts: 228 Member
    Welcome to all you new folks! I've been here about 3 weeks now, and I think it's very helpful.

    The biggest things I've learned here are: don't beat yourself up when you backslide. Instead, pick yourself up and keep going. Log everything you eat (I know I need to be better at this).

    Feel free to friend me. I don't bite... much.
  • bultinck
    bultinck Posts: 1
    Hello I'm new. 40lbs to lose. I feel dreadful, fed up and fat. I really need to do this.

    I need some help please. Can anyone tell me - not very computer literate I'm afraid - is there a list of calories anywhere and how do I access it. Many thanks.
  • misticache
    misticache Posts: 364 Member
    I've been here since February but started me journey in December. I'm here everyday. I've only missed one day actually since I started MFP only because I was in the mountains and couldn't get a signal to save my life. Anyhoo. I'm on a 1200 calorie a day diet, and I still eat plenty of food. I exercise as much as possible. Read my profile and send me a request if you think we're compatible. :) I like to do challenges with my friends and we push each other to try as hard as we can and believe me I still have bad days but not nearly as frequently as when I first started. I also prep meals 2 weeks in advance and freeze them so I'm less tempted to order out. Good Luck! You will love this site. It's wonderful and so are the people. You will find support in all sorts of ways!
  • dmclement917
    dmclement917 Posts: 43
    Welcome yall! This place is great for people who need support and motivation. Anyone, feel free to add me!
  • Berger2011
    Berger2011 Posts: 48
    Welcome newbies!! Althought I am not NEW been a member for about a year and half, I go up and down with working out, losing weight, etc. but this time I am all in. I have made friends here and love their support. I will support you in any way I can and feel free to add me!!!
  • Tina0928
    Tina0928 Posts: 9
    I'm new also. This is day 2 and I've lost 3.5lbs. Everyone is so supportive and wonderful. I love MFP already. Sent request.
  • workkoutchick96
    workkoutchick96 Posts: 145
    You can add mee! :)
  • jshort152
    jshort152 Posts: 80
    Hey my name is Jesse Short and I'm a certified personal trainer, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments, congratulations on taking the first step!!
  • befit7
    befit7 Posts: 10
    Hello there!! My name is Cindy. I'm a mom too and just started here about 3 weeks ago, I mean staying on this time:happy: Feel free to add me as your friend/buddy. We can help motivate each other in our journey to our healthy weight loss. Talk to you later...:wink:
  • RunningOnPurple
    RunningOnPurple Posts: 119 Member
    Welcome! I haven't been here long myself but I like what I see.
  • Midnight1210
    Midnight1210 Posts: 134 Member
    The larger your support group of MFPals, the stronger your motivation!

    Anyone can feel free to add me! I love helping motivate others because that keeps me moving forward in turn!
  • coke_momma
    coke_momma Posts: 34 Member
    HI there I am also back at this I stopped for like 6 months and today when I got up I siad to myself this is it I can do it. I had a healthy breakfast and have drank water. Water is something I dont care for but I have to suck it up. Also went for a 30 minute walk with my daughter. Hopefully we can all help each other out with this. Does anyone know if there is a place to keep track of the water you drink? Take care all and have a nice day. Angela
  • dobarber
    dobarber Posts: 611 Member
    Welcome to your first success! YOU STARTED THE JOURNEY! When I started last July(JEEZ it's really been that long?) I didn't realize how many bumps in the road I would come across BUT that's why they call it a "weight loss journey." When I started I couldn't run 30 seconds. Just yesterday I ran 3 and a half miles! I was slow and it took me a little less than an hour but I did it and SO CAN YOU! Just remember no matter how discouraged or down you are on yourself, you are worth it. NEVER QUIT!
  • osteral
    osteral Posts: 41
    I am new here too (well back again). I just started and don't have many friends on here. I would love to have active friends. Add me if you would like.
  • Luvmykurvs
    Luvmykurvs Posts: 16 Member
    Hello there! I'm new too. I've only been tracking for the past 3 days (hubby went back to work after 2 weeks off, now focus back on me:) hehe) I too need some friends. I would love to add anyone who wants support and I would also like to add others to my friends.
  • kjvgirl
    kjvgirl Posts: 10
    Hi, Ive been here almost two weeks now and just getting to know my way around. Feel free to add me

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