Trying hard this time

wwmorrow
wwmorrow Posts: 118 Member
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Hi all!
This is my first week on myfitnesspal. I am trying to lose weight because I have severe low back pain. I have done physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, cortizone injections, etc. I do have arthritis in my back , so I know it will never be "perfect", but I also know that my weight is making the pain worse.

A few years ago, I did WW and lost almost 40 pounds. I didn't reach my goal, but I did feel (and look) much better. Unfortunately, it got hard (and I got lazy) and gained it all back plus... I would like to lose about 75 pounds. I know that sounds like sooooooooo much and I can't believe that I'm even having to use that number.

I really want to lose the weight and I'm going to try my best. It is hard because I work full time and I have two children who always seem to need to be chauffered somewhere. :) I am going to need support and accountability!!! I've been reading some of the posts and it seems like there are really good people here.

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  • tpt1950
    tpt1950 Posts: 292 Member
    You have made the right step in joining MFP. It's the perfect place to be accountable and get motivated!
    We all need support and encouragment on this journey - please feel free to add me if you like.
    Good luck on reaching your health fitness goal!
  • Angie_1991
    Angie_1991 Posts: 447 Member
    There are people on here that have lost 100+ so don't let it get "hard" for you! You can do it!!!
  • jshaen
    jshaen Posts: 27 Member
    Hi welcome. Sounds like you are on your way just by joining. This is a wonderful site! Everyone is very supportive. I am in the same ball park as you of losing that much, and can relate on the kid part. Don't have to cart them around yet all over but do have to take care of them throughout the day after working third shift. Not an easy task especially trying to lose weight. Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    welcome sweets! you certainly have come to the right place! just logging alone lets you see what choices u r making and how to fix em. <cals and fats wise> add me if you wish but leave me a message if you do, so ill remember lol! even if we do not become pals, i still wish u all the best and hope u stick to it!!!
  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    I love this site as well :- My experience is that to start with I used it as a calorie counter. I lost a few lb, packed it in and put them back on. Then I realised something - I need to do something different. I've counted calories before many times and it did'nt work. Just using my phone to do the same didn't. I decided to do something else - I started to add friends and commented on their statuses - some did the same back. The ones that did I kept, those that didn't I removed and replaced with more people - did the same again. I now have a small group of friends who I communicate with daily. It only takes a few minutes but it is miraculous. I have no idea why just talking with like minded people (even a way to go on status is enough). If you want to keep in regular contact please feel free to add me :-) I'm here for my health as well- in AprilI was in the emergency room with my heart with BP of 200/160. With the help of people here I've Dropped over 30lb and just ran 10 miles - 5 months that have changed my life . The important thing to realize is that its a marathon and not a sprint. .. and the only way I've ever got fat is to stop - a bad day or too is ok, stopping is not..

    have a look at this as well

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    I don't follow this 100% but I take it into account and it really helps to understand what is going on physically.

    Good luck :-)
  • dani_1977
    dani_1977 Posts: 557 Member
    WELCOME... FELL FREE TO ADD ME :-)
  • sweetkeys
    sweetkeys Posts: 81 Member
    I'm new too - add me!
  • K_Smith86
    K_Smith86 Posts: 123
    Friend request sent your way :)
    You're definitely in the right place as far as wanting to lose weight. The people here are beyond fantastic and supportive. It really does help, especially in knowing that you're not alone. Some people only have a few pounds to lose, others have numbers in the triple digit mark that they want / need to lose. Either way, we're all in the same boat working toward the same goal - becoming healthier. I wish you the best of luck, and I've got about the same amount to lose that you do, so see, you're not alone!

    :)
  • rachgarm
    rachgarm Posts: 39 Member
    Welcome to MFP! To not let your total wl goal overwhelm you make small goals, and make goals that aren't related to a number on a scale. That way you don't have to wait long to feel accomplished. Good luck, you CAN do this!

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