Skip to content
  • Register
    • We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

    Hi! I'm new :)

    Posts: 3 Member
    edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
    My name is Victoria, I'm trying to lose ~30lbs before Jan. 29, 2013. Unfortunately for me, I have a desk-based job (high stress) and hardly any energy to ever workout. Hopefully that will change. I wish everyone much success in their weight-loss endeavors! Any words of encouragement, motivation or success stories are welcome :)

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Replies

    • Posts: 407 Member
      Welcome to the site =) I am also new and still finding my way around the site. So far the boards are fun and addictive, though I am sure you will feel right at home.
    • Posts: 1,906 Member
      Hi both and welcome - great support here.
    • Posts: 13 Member
      My names Kristen. I also have a job where I sit all day. I have celiacs disease, hypertension, and hypothyroidism. I def feel you on you so called disadvantages. I've lost almost 45 lbs. I cut my portions, walked only at first I always feel fatigued bc of the low thyroid. I've slipped from exercising bc of an auto acc two months ago n I'm still recovering from. Just try very basic things like buy a sculpting circle from Walmart for $15 n I bought winsor Pilates sculpting circle on eBay for another $15. Add me. Good luck.
    • Posts: 8
      Victoria! I thought I was reading my bio when I just saw yours! I'm there with you- 30lbs and stressful desk job! Let's do this together!!!
    • Posts: 1
      Hi I am new to this site as well, hoping to lose 30 pounds and looking for daily support. I am still looking around the site but am totally impressed with the food diary. It makes tracking so easy. Love it. Wish the best for all of you.
    • Posts: 314 Member
      I have a similar job. I workout in the early AM because its the only time I control everyday. It sucks a lot in the beginning but after about two weeks, it does get easier and after 11 weeks, I actually look forward to getting up early. I don't know if I'd have any success without the consistency. Also, keep work priorities in their place. You need to be healthy to be able work stressful jobs successfully.
    • Posts: 1,340 Member
      Hi new I'm Zach!
    • Posts: 71 Member
      Welcome :) I will add you. I know what it is like to work an office job with little movement.
    • Posts: 3 Member
      Thanks so much for all of your replies! I really appreciate it. This site has a great community from what I can tell :) Please feel free to add me. I think the only way anyone can make progress is with support, especially when it comes to those early morning workouts!
    • Posts: 22
      We can all use more friends to keep us motivated. Sending a friend request now.
    • Posts: 3 Member
      Thanks for your reply! I completely agree with you on keeping the work at the workplace. I typically bring the stress home and let it sit on the couch with me and my chips. Hopefully, that will no longer be an issue as of today.
    • Posts: 1
      my name is pamela and i wanting to lose 30 pound I have a some what active job I do alot of walking , my problem that I like to snack alot on junk, and not eat food the way i should.hopefully on this I can learn to eat the way i should and guit depending on the junk food.
    • Posts: 8
      You can definately do this Victoria! I have been doing MFP with my wife (she has similar circumstances to yours) since mid July. I have gone from 205 to 185 so far, which is my target weight. Wife has struggles since her situation is like yours, but I try to encourage her each day. So if she and I can do it, so can you. Good luck and may I add you as a friend, maybe get my wife to follow too so she will have more encouragement?
    This discussion has been closed.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Quick Links

    Categories