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hey, im Brittany, im a newbie also ive been on here almost (2weeks). I dont have many friends on here but i really like the site because it helps me see what im eating... Im trying to be more healthy with my eating habits. Ive started walking (2 -3 miles) 3-4 times a week and if i cant go i do tiffany rothe workouts since their free on youtube.

I am new and frustrated trying to figure all of the site out. I am 62. I was just told by the cardiologist that I need open heart surgery due to a birth defect that has gotten worse with age. I have an Aortic Stenosis. He sent me home saying to lose 30-40 pounds (with out exercise). I need to lose the weight and will do it but the looming surgery has e scare to death. I am hear to support everyone and to get support. Good luck all.

Hey, I am Lorissa. Im here to lose some serious weight, too. I just joined yesterday, and I can already tell that this site will be vital for my weight loss. I love the support everyone offers, its inspiring. Just what I needed. Feel free to add me! (anyone!)

My name is Jeannie and I've been using this site for some time but not introduced myself before. I'm 62 and eat too much. I eat out of boredom. I do great until about 7pm at night then I mess it all up. I have been trying to totally give up my sweet tea and sodas. Thats mostly what I'm tackling right now except for trying to keep up with the food diary and keep within my guidelines. I don't eat too much bread either, thats a big weakness of mine. Today I did great on the eating but lost it with a McD's ice tea and coca cola. Wow the calories in that alone can kill your day.

I work out 3 days a week and there again I must MAKE myself do it. It is not something I enjoy. I'm 62 and didn't like it in high school when it was mandatory. I just jump up, throw on my exercise clothes and run down to the gym. Well, run in my car. I work out and its all I can do to complete it but I've been 4 days so far. I go every other day. Its not alot but its a start.

At my age I realize that I have good health except for a few minor things. I don't want to have a heart attack or anything like that. I need strength in my muscles. Since I've quit working I've gotten very lazy. I watch too much tv but its entertainment for me. My mother is 81 and more healthy than me I think. She can run circles around me some days and I want to get stronger. I need to lose about 70 pounds but my goal is to become healthier and stronger while doing so. My mind is right just got to get the rest of it together. I can use you guys on this site. Thanks for listening.

Hey I joined MFP in January 2010 lost 20lbs then gained most of it back, blah...On January 5, 2012; I decided i'd had enough of the way being unfit felt, I made a lifestyle change; no diet here ....Since January i've lost 37lbs and many inches; slower progress then I want but it's a healthy way to lose....Feel free to add me, I'm on everyday and will be more then happy to give you support and motivation I still have 35-40lbs to lose

I'm relatively new on this site as well. I lost 85 pounds with Weight Watchers first and then I had foot surgery and moved in with my fiancee and his daughter and slid off the bus a little bit and put about 15 pounds back on. I ran my first 5K this year and feel great about that! I never thought I'd be able to do that! Now I'm just trying to take off those last pounds and tone up and continue to run and exercise. I find that exercise is me time and I enjoy it. So I'm using this site to track my food and exercise all in one place. So far it's been going fairly well! You can do it too!