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waving hello introducing myself hoping to gain support

Carmenrenee88

Hello my name is Christian, new to this whole diet & excercise regime. Hoping to gain some support from friendly ppl. It's hard for me to stick to losing weight... I can be honest giving into temptations is much to easy. But with support I'm sure I'd be able to do this... What helped everyone decide it was time for a change? And how did you stick to it? Don't be afraid to send me a request I need all the friends and support I can get to stick to this for good... Thank you!

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Kimberly3013

Hello, I am new here also. The reason I decided to join here is due to the fact that I am just tired of being over weight. I actually missed a funeral today of a family friend because I knew a few people that would be there from high school. I didnt want them to see me. I wanted to go and up until this morning had planned on it. When I went to get in the shower I was standing in front of the mirror and decided not to go. I know today was not about me, and I guess in a way I didn't want it to turn out to be about me and my weight gain.

Just like you I am here for support, I will support you all the way. Good luck, you can do it.

Carmenrenee88

Thanks chica I know how you feel. I look in the mirror everyday and think the same. But the love and support of my boyfriend ( my only support so far) has been utterly amazing. He doesn't want me to lose weight he loves me regardless but I told him it was my choice and he understands... Anywho I support you too... We can do this!!!

Justkritter

Thanks chica I know how you feel. I look in the mirror everyday and think the same. But the love and support of my boyfriend ( my only support so far) has been utterly amazing. He doesn't want me to lose weight he loves me regardless but I told him it was my choice and he understands... Anywho I support you too... We can do this!!!

I guess one of the most important support you can get is from someone close to you like your boyfriend. Surely you will be able to achieve your goals. Welcome.

Carmenrenee88

Thank you for the open arms!!!

karrieamandakeeps

Hello, I am new here also. The reason I decided to join here is due to the fact that I am just tired of being over weight. I actually missed a funeral today of a family friend because I knew a few people that would be there from high school. I didnt want them to see me. I wanted to go and up until this morning had planned on it. When I went to get in the shower I was standing in front of the mirror and decided not to go. I know today was not about me, and I guess in a way I didn't want it to turn out to be about me and my weight gain.

Just like you I am here for support, I will support you all the way. Good luck, you can do it.

I can totally relate to that. My husband missed the memo for his high school reunion but I was so overjoyed because I couldn't bear the embarrassment of those people seeing me since I had met quiet a few of them back when we were dating in high school.

karrieamandakeeps

Hello my name is Christian, new to this whole diet & exercise regime. Hoping to gain some support from friendly ppl. It's hard for me to stick to losing weight... I can be honest giving into temptations is much to easy. But with support I'm sure I'd be able to do this... What helped everyone decide it was time for a change? And how did you stick to it? Don't be afraid to send me a request I need all the friends and support I can get to stick to this for good... Thank you!

Ive heard that it takes(help me out here guys) roughly 20 something days to make a habit & stick to it. That is what I am going to do, make a habit of not beating myself up for my "mess ups" I may have day to day. I give into temptation a lot, I'm a sweets kinda girl...so I really have to watch that area.

Carmenrenee88

Hello my name is Christian, new to this whole diet & exercise regime. Hoping to gain some support from friendly ppl. It's hard for me to stick to losing weight... I can be honest giving into temptations is much to easy. But with support I'm sure I'd be able to do this... What helped everyone decide it was time for a change? And how did you stick to it? Don't be afraid to send me a request I need all the friends and support I can get to stick to this for good... Thank you!

Ive heard that it takes(help me out here guys) roughly 20 something days to make a habit & stick to it. That is what I am going to do, make a habit of not beating myself up for my "mess ups" I may have day to day. I give into temptation a lot, I'm a sweets kinda girl...so I really have to watch that area.

Me too Oreos (double stuffed) are my weakness! Smh

Dakryn

Hi, My name is Melinda and I am sort of new...This is a great site...I guess the point when I needed to seriously look in the mirror is when my significant other kinda lost interest in me...he still loves me, but when I dont feel good about myself how can i expect him to feel good about me...its a vicious circle...so time to change for me, which the attitude change that I have experienced just in the last couple of weeks has improved my relationship with him and with my kids....
Good luck

SensationalChange2013

Hi, Im Cheryl. I'm new here as well. However, I'm not new to weight loss. Losing weight for me is difficult but keeping it off is down right hard. What made me make up my mind about finally geting it off and keeping it off is that everytime I actually attempt weight loss it gets harder and harder. so because this may be my last chance before age and a ruined metabolism keeps me from droppin weight at all, i'm gonna stick with it now. Plus carrying around an extra 150 lb sucks on the knees, back and heart. I'd love to get to know more people here and will def add you as a friend. Good luck on your journey, keep trying and I know we'll make it to goal!

holliesmith9484

I am kinda new here. I lost 70 lbs before, and I have 30 to go. Doesn't seem like a lot, but it's tough. I have fun finding new recipes that are healthy to make and try, that helps keep me motivated.

Pasta is my biggest weakness!! I could eat it every night!

marie5282

Hi Christian!
I'm new on here as well, and so far think that it's pretty easy and exciting! Though, that could also be the whole "jumping off a cliff" excitement still coursing through my veins. lol Just stick with it, and you'll do great! Try out new foods to keep things interesting and new workouts to help out as well.
Good luck! :-)
Marie

Carmenrenee88

I am kinda new here. I lost 70 lbs before, and I have 30 to go. Doesn't seem like a lot, but it's tough. I have fun finding new recipes that are healthy to make and try, that helps keep me motivated.

Pasta is my biggest weakness!! I could eat it every night!

Alfredo pasta is my other weakness so I understand try using veggie pasta.noodles.I like them more than I like the whole wheat pasta noodles. Good luck :-)

deejones44

Hi my name is Dee! I am finally joining myfitnesspal after hearing so many great things about it. My intentions are to meet others who are DEAD serious about taking care of their body so that I will be encouraged to do the same, in addition to encouraging others through the "struggle"

!!! My fitness goals are to lose 25 lbs, to build muscle, to maintain it, and to make clean eating a habit!!

I am 167 lbs at the moment and I am not happy with the way it is proportioned!

So cheers for a new body........wish me luck! And good luck to you all!

White Rice is my absolute weakness!!!!!

jgreeley68

Hello you beautiful people!! I started here on the 1st!! So far, I'm loving it. The site turned out to be more than I expected, but the people are so awesome! There is support everywhere (or so that's what I'm seeing anyway). I did ww's online and went to meetings and this is a lot like that. I look forward to this journey and the people I'll meet along the way. Anyone feel free to add me. I am holding myself accountable to being here every day, logging everything I eat, logging all my excercise and helping with support and finding support. Let's do this!! WE ARE DOING THIS!!!!!

Carmenrenee88

Hi, Im Cheryl. I'm new here as well. However, I'm not new to weight loss. Losing weight for me is difficult but keeping it off is down right hard. What made me make up my mind about finally geting it off and keeping it off is that everytime I actually attempt weight loss it gets harder and harder. so because this may be my last chance before age and a ruined metabolism keeps me from droppin weight at all, i'm gonna stick with it now. Plus carrying around an extra 150 lb sucks on the knees, back and heart. I'd love to get to know more people here and will def add you as a friend. Good luck on your journey, keep trying and I know we'll make it to goal!

My knees ankles and feet are feeling the worst because of my weight my doctor even informed me that I was too over weight for my height. And the work that I do doesn't make it any easier on me. Good luck to you as well I'm sure with all this support on mfp we both will meet our goals. :-)

mimi4580

I am new here too. And could use all the support I can get. I also got my sister to join too. So we are all on this journey together. Let's make 2013 the best year ever!

farmerswife1

.I too did ww and actually gained weight there:noway: :noway: so i am going for a different approach.

curt40

Please feel free to add me. I'm very motivated, so this will be fun, I'm very funny!

phyllisbobbitt

:flowerforyou: sending you a friend request

Mizpah4680

Welcome! Please feel free to add me to your friends....We'll get smaller and healthier together!

alesnie

You can add me too!

drusilla126

Don't know what I did per se to stick to it. Just got really determined and focused. You can check out my group on Facebook if you want facebook.com/motivatormandy and feel free to friend me here

jparks341

Feel free to add me as a MFP buddy. Bad health, being out of breath walking up one flight of stairs and a photo that I was ashamed of was the breaking point. What helps me stay on track is the friendship and the knowledge that if I go back I will be on medications for the rest of my life. Welcome to MFP, it's an eye opening experience. Not a diet, but a lifestyle! Good luck!

GeneaCindy

Hey Carmen - sending you a friend request :flowerforyou: You can do this!

LnZ515

Hi Christian!
I too am new at this online weight loss thing but definitely not a stranger to trying to lose weight. I've always been on the "heavier" side but I'm recently engaged and my bridesmaids and I have all decided we're fed up hating our bodies so we're all getting healthier (I hate the word "dieting") together. I've learned over my previous attempts that support is the biggest thing so getting as many people as you can to support and push you, is a big key!! Good luck! We'll all do this together and make 2013 a healthier and amazing year!!

Erikalynne18

New Years is the day in the year when people realise they want to make a change, and weight is one of the most commom resolutions. However, wanting to change and actuallly changing are 2 different things completely. I wanted to change for a very long time, but what triggered that action was when my friend asked me to be a bridesmaid for her wedding in Jamaica! I did NOT want to be the "fat bridesmaid" in all the bathing suit photos! Shortly afterwards however she found out she was pregnant so Jamaica was cancelled and instead she got married in November (my profile pic). However, the motivation just stuck.

I changed, I saw results I liked, and therefore I kept putting in the effort

No fad diets. Just made changes to my habits and the weight came off. This site CAN work. This site HAS worked for many people, you just need to put in the effort and you will see results!

(Note: I did not see scale results the first 3 weeks on MFP, but afterwards... plenty).

Keys to success here: (1) log in everyday. (2) log everything you eat! (3) EAT, but eat healthy (don't starve! Seen some people try to survive off of 700 calories, not going to happen, you will get sick, dizzy, migraines, etc). (4) excercise when you can (5) don't get discouraged by the scale, instead focus on positives and NSV (non scale victories). (6) don't stress when you mess up a meal or a day, instead try to make it up with extra excercise, or simply move on and make tomorrow even better

Friend request me if you would like

FootsoreRambler

Hi, I'm new here too. I agree, support can make all the difference. Here's to making healthy changes that we can live with!

aidensanma

Welcome Carmen,
Feel free to add me

aidensanma

Oops, I mean Christian

Rusureyet

Hi my name is Nita and I am new to this and can use some support from others who are trying to lose weight also. I have been having problems with my leg and not able to walk or cycle for six months. Now I can start again but my legs muscles are weak and hard to do much. I am trying to begin by walking on level ground short distances and build up to longer distances, hills and cycling. I have again 15 pounds and have not been able to lose it. I am depressed about my decline and need support to encourage me to not give up. I can do this!