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New guy, getting back in shape

Brsaxon
Brsaxon Posts: 1 Member
edited January 6 in Introduce Yourself
Hi all, I'm a newbie that's ready to get back to my fighting weight! I'm a 35 year old male that works in the graphic design/I.T. feild. A few years ago I was over 240lbs and I worked hard to drop the weight off. Sadly, due to life in general, I gained almost all the weight back. Now, I'm ready to shed this weight off.

This time I'm not alone! My wife is joining me on this adventure, so she'll be adding her account here soon.

I could use a few friends for support, advice and some tough love if I backslide.

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  • notenoughspeed
    notenoughspeed Posts: 290 Member
    Welcome. This place is a great start to your path to recovery and weight loss. In IT myself. I lost 40 plus pounds in 90days here.
  • johned63
    johned63 Posts: 306 Member
    Welcome to MFP. I work in the IT field as well and while I am getting close to goal I will be here logging when I move to maintenance. Feel free to add me if you want.
  • mercymarque
    mercymarque Posts: 450
    This is a great place to get support and tons of information. Log everything u put in your mouth. Log in every day. Get moving. Set goals for yourself. Take photos and measurement to keep urself motivated. Get rest, listen to ur body, eat clean (fruits, veggis, whole grains and lean meats). Drink plenty of water don't waste time on other beverages. Look at other's diarys to see what works for them and what there eating. Try new foods. Eat the calories mfp provides u without going over and without being to far under. When u exercise u will be given more calories to eat. Some will say eat back, others will say don't. Eat if ur hungry don't if ur not. Good luck on ur journey. U can do it!
  • queendeej
    queendeej Posts: 214 Member
    Welcome to MFP! It definitely helps to have a supportive significant other. ;) Work out together, plan/prepare new healthy meals together. Find healthier substitutes for "junk foods" that you like. Don't deny all your cravings. Find a healthier substitute or eat just a smaller amount if you can. This is a lifestyle change after all.
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