Fed up newbie!

lhargrave1985
lhargrave1985 Posts: 1
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Hi all! My husband and I used the myfitnesspal app a couple of years ago and he lost 65 lbs and I lost 25. We have both since gained back every bit of what we lost and then some. I am at my heaviest weight ever at 232 lbs. I was always thin until I had my last child nearly 20 years ago and figure time is running out for me to continue blaming my weight gain on his birth, lol. I am tired of being unhealthy and sluggish and am really concerned over my health. I have a strong history of heart disease and diabetes in my family and don't want that to continue on with me. It would be wonderful to walk into a normal sized clothing store and buy something super cute right off the rack. I hope to meet some new friends that know what a struggle this is. Good luck to all!

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  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    I know the feeling. I too blamed my weight on my daughter for as looooong as I could. She's 24 now with a child of her own, so that's not working anymore. Two week ago was the heaviest I've ever been. I weigh more now than I did when I nine months pregnant. That is inexcusable. I've lost and gain so many times over the last 2 decades. I'm scared to death of heart disease, diabetes and stroke than run in my family. I told my daughter I would live to be 100 years old. I'm not even half way there (only 42ish) yet, so it's time to make some changes.

    I started MFP 2 weeks ago on Monday. As of this morning I've lost 4.5 pounds and 6.5 inches. It's harder at this age, but not impossible. Good luck to you. Sending a friend request.
  • loria508
    loria508 Posts: 41 Member
    Hi,
    Feel the same at times. Im 47 and really have to work soooo hard for the scale to move. I was thin before my 18 yr. old too! Looking for ideas and what works from women in my age group! Feel free to friend me :)
  • Dflip2012
    Dflip2012 Posts: 3
    add me! i just started 2 weeks ago. the more the merrier
  • jchrisman717
    jchrisman717 Posts: 780 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'm 48 and really struggling to get the extra weight off too. I was always thin and in very good shape and never thought I would gain like I did. Now I'm really struggling to lose at time in my life when its harder, and when I have a very active social life!
  • faengel
    faengel Posts: 14
    Add me too, I am 44 and have gained a ton of weight since I had my last child 21 years ago.
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
    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!

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