New to MFP
nikitittle
Posts: 9
Hello everyone. I just started the "website" today, but I have been using the app on my phone for about a week now.
I am 25 years old and stand at 5'3 and I have always been over weight. I am starting my weight loss journey and I know its going to be a hard one, I find that I don't have motivation to get off my butt and work out, even though I want this so bad. As of last thursday I was a 267.4 pounds and as of an hour ago I am now down to 264 pounds. The thing that really bummed me out this week was I was down to 261 pounds 3 days ago, which was fantastic! But I caught a stomach virus and no working out for 3 days made me gain almost all of that weight back, which sucks so bad. I use the MFP app to keep track of the calories that I burn, sometimes I input food, but I rather see those calories inside that I am melting off. Though I don't exercise much and those calories don't go above 600, I think I am off to a good start. I even found out that my favorite hoodie weighed 1.5 pounds, which had actually surprised me more than my weight. lol
My workout includes a stationary bike which I peddle on from anywhere between 10-30 minutes a day and I even walk all around my house in every room, the bathroom twice between 10-20 minutes after peddling for a "cool down".
Of course being at currently 264 pounds, its my dream to be a size 7 in pants, I don't even know what size I wear in jeans since most of the time I am either in sweat pants or pj pants all day long.
But I am up to gaining some motivation from everyone here and even making friends!
I am 25 years old and stand at 5'3 and I have always been over weight. I am starting my weight loss journey and I know its going to be a hard one, I find that I don't have motivation to get off my butt and work out, even though I want this so bad. As of last thursday I was a 267.4 pounds and as of an hour ago I am now down to 264 pounds. The thing that really bummed me out this week was I was down to 261 pounds 3 days ago, which was fantastic! But I caught a stomach virus and no working out for 3 days made me gain almost all of that weight back, which sucks so bad. I use the MFP app to keep track of the calories that I burn, sometimes I input food, but I rather see those calories inside that I am melting off. Though I don't exercise much and those calories don't go above 600, I think I am off to a good start. I even found out that my favorite hoodie weighed 1.5 pounds, which had actually surprised me more than my weight. lol
My workout includes a stationary bike which I peddle on from anywhere between 10-30 minutes a day and I even walk all around my house in every room, the bathroom twice between 10-20 minutes after peddling for a "cool down".
Of course being at currently 264 pounds, its my dream to be a size 7 in pants, I don't even know what size I wear in jeans since most of the time I am either in sweat pants or pj pants all day long.
But I am up to gaining some motivation from everyone here and even making friends!
0
Replies
-
Welcome to MFP! I'm new-ish too. I started in January at 266 lbs. My highest was 282. I love my recumbent bike, and I'm about to start incorporating some free weights. MFP really surprised me at how EASY they made everything. I HATE food journaling. Now instead of writing everything out, all I gotta do is click. Exercise? They tell me what I burn. It's so super easy to keep track of everything. I wish I had found this site sooner!!
Congrats on your decision to make a lifestyle change. It's all downhill from here. Just keep going :flowerforyou:0 -
Keep on trying, not every day will be a losing day, but know you are taking hte right steps to a healthier you. Let otthers encourage you and soon you will be on your way to stellar weight loss. Keep on keeping on!0
-
I too am new, I joined a while back but was in a major car wreck...so I had to start all over. Need some new friends who can help motivate me!0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions