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A 5 day newbie!

roreca
roreca Posts: 9
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Well I began MFP 5 days ago weighing inat 195, and could use some support. I feel as though I am meeting my goals/watching what I eat, smaller portions, I even began running! I have 3 kids who are very active and sometimes it is difficult to do the right thing. I am going to Disney at the end of November and have a short term goal of losing 15 pounds. I keep asking myself, can it be done? When will I see results? How can I stay motivated if I don't see results right away? I think it would help if I could find a great support group here through MFP! Thanks!!! Rebecca

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  • wluyando
    wluyando Posts: 32 Member
    Roreca YOU CAN DO THIS !!!! It is great that you set a short term goal, I'm not an expert but I know its very excited when you see you reach you goal in a short time rather than waiting for months to reach your goal if not more. The support here is great and I will sure be keeping my eye on YOU ;) so keep going and don't even think on quiting ((hugs))
  • roreca
    roreca Posts: 9
    Aww thanks!!! Appreciate the support!!! I feel like the little engine that could... "I think I can, I think I can!!"
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,628 Member
    Really ....... after 5 days ?

    Look, your body has to realize that you are serious ....... because it's playing with you right now ....... it WANTS you to give up !

    Keep eating healthy & move more each day ...... don't whine, don't complain ..... JUST DO IT !

    You'll see results soon ...... have faith !

    And now's the time to take your "before" pictures & write down your measurements ..... because before too long you'll be wanting to share them with us :drinker:
  • roreca
    roreca Posts: 9
    I think you might have misunderstood my post. I know I won't see results for a while, that is why I want the support because I am afraid I might lose the motivation. Thanks for the pep talk, and yes picture is coming soon (I just seem to forget when I actually have the photo opportunity.)
  • Fat2FitProject
    Fat2FitProject Posts: 31
    Hi Rebecca, nice to see you on MFP =) I just started using this website yesterday and I hope I can find a great support group too. I lost about 70 pounds before by myself but then I got unmotivated again and grew back about 20 pounds again. So now I am looking for new ways to help me keep motivated. You can add me as friend if you want so that way we can motivate each other =)

    -Anthony
  • mollyqlts
    mollyqlts Posts: 1
    Hi, I'm 5 days new here also. I have a minimum of 60 lbs. to lose and so far I have lost 2 lbs. I know this will be a slow process, I hope to keep motivated and look forward to chatting and sharing with all of you !!
  • TosaDana
    TosaDana Posts: 47
    Welcome Rebecca! I'm new to this site too, and so far I'm really enjoying it. Everyone is so supportive and I have no doubt that you'll reach your goal. Feel free to add me as a friend!
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