Wuzzzup - I'm here!!!

jaybeedee
jaybeedee Posts: 5 Member
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
Hello all,

My name is Janet, and a co-worker introduced me to this site. Oh lawd let this work for me!!!!
I start and I stop, I have very little willpower, so I'm hoping this free tool will keep me on track.
I need to lose 50 lbs.

I am 47 years (48 in November), but don't feel like I'm that old. I have Graves Disease, but have not had anything done to my thyroid yet. Needless to say, that all by itself is defeating.
But still I rise, and that's why I'm here.

So nice to meet you all! :)

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  • doll2002
    doll2002 Posts: 427
    Good luck on your weight loss journey. You will get plenty of encouragement and helpful ideas.
  • teethib
    teethib Posts: 15
    Keep persevering! Keep getting up, you can do it!
  • drvvork
    drvvork Posts: 1,162
    :flowerforyou: Hello! Just be honest with yourself by logging your foods and read posts - this will help. Log in daily to keep it fresh and you and the rest of us can / will / and will continue to meet our goals - Remember this is for YOU and you will find that it is the best thing you can do for you. :bigsmile: Good luck on your journey to your new life style and new you! :drinker:
  • jaybeedee
    jaybeedee Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks so much for welcoming... I am looking for the motivation I need to finally stick to it!
  • missouri_rain
    missouri_rain Posts: 560 Member
    Hello and welcome!
  • patti626
    patti626 Posts: 31 Member
    welcome I am only on for one week, but so far so good. the support is awesome.....good luck!
  • Corrie62
    Corrie62 Posts: 191
    Welcome to MFP. MFP is an awesome site. I am sure if you use it well (logging food and exercise, and seeking support) that you will do fine.

    I am also 47, and will be 48 in October, and I too don't feel that old. How long ago were your diagnosed with Graves. I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid (is that the same as Graves?) when I was 10/11 years old. I think that is what caused my weight problems. As long as my thyroid was working "too" well I was underweight no matter how much junk I ate. When I went on medication, my thyroid slowed down but my eating habits never changes...thus weigh gain/low self-esteem...etc etc etc. I think I was 15 when I had surgery to remove part of my thyroid. Now it is still working overactively, but there is not as much of it so my levels are normal...but my weights not :smile:

    I have been on this site since May (I think) and have been doing really well. TOPS and a work Biggest Loser competition are helping too, but I think using this site has been given me the most benefit.

    Good luck on your journey, and feel free to add me as a friend.
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