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Day 3, new to the community

arlotshagnasty
arlotshagnasty Posts: 5 Member
edited January 12 in Introduce Yourself
Hello!

My story I am sure is not that different than many here. I have been overweight since I was pretty young. I've lost weight many times in the past but always gained it back. Over the last 6-10 months I guess I just haven't been paying attention to myself, don't really have an excuse. I knew I was at least as big as I had ever been, but I had actually gained a bit.

I got on a smaller jet a couple weeks ago, and found that the seat belt didn't fit. Traveling is my favorite thing to do, and having to ask for a seat belt extender was one of the most embarassing things I have ever been through. I spent the whole flight thinking about how awful I would feel for someone if they had to try to squeeze into the seat next to me. I guess it was the straw that broke the camel's back.

I had had great success with a different calorie tracking app a few years ago, but "took a break" from it while I went on a 3 week trip to Ireland, and couldn't motivate myself to get back into it. I knew a tool like that was what I needed, and after testing this site/app's food database I found that I would need to do far less self calculations with this one. Also the apps have barcode scanners now! That is great!

I always lose weight really fast when I start trying, so I think having this community and seeing all the success stories/pictures will really help me when it isn't so easy. That, and the picture of the seat belt extender I put as the background on my work PC!

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  • tinethebean2
    tinethebean2 Posts: 31 Member
    Welcome feel free to add me if you would like any support :)
  • PattyJane167
    PattyJane167 Posts: 94 Member
    This is a great place to be! Everyone supports each other and that make this process a lot easier!!
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Welcome to the Mfp community! I hope you'll set yourself a goal of coming back to Ireland sometime, and enjoying the many sights we have
  • arlotshagnasty
    arlotshagnasty Posts: 5 Member
    Yes, I do want to get back actually, but bring my brothers along this time! I've got a lot of places to see first though. I didn't even make it to NI, will definitely have to next time.
  • mrsjas2000
    mrsjas2000 Posts: 908 Member
    You can add me I am on everyday and the support on here is fantastic
  • DeborahBatewell
    DeborahBatewell Posts: 147 Member
    Hi! I'm Debbie and you can add me if you like. Good luck!:smile:
  • jenifo11
    jenifo11 Posts: 55 Member
    Welcome and good luck to you! This is a great site for encouragement and motivation! Is that a chocolate lab? I'm partial to them, I have two! Sending you a request!
  • arlotshagnasty
    arlotshagnasty Posts: 5 Member
    She is mostly black lab. Don't know what else is in her, although I am pretty sure there is some border collie. Thanks!
  • Beanie008
    Beanie008 Posts: 63 Member
    Welcome to MFP! Feel free to add me!
  • grimendale
    grimendale Posts: 2,153 Member
    I feel you on the plane seat thing. I was extending the belt as far as it would go before I started losing. Feel free to add me.
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