Hello out there. Newbie here.

mem50
mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
Just want to say hello to every one on site. I am looking to lose at least 40 to 50 pounds. Have tried just about every diet I could get my hands on only to lose interest....well, become bored with the food choices really.....I need variety. I have done the pills (NOT a good idea), fad diets, (again, NOT a good idea). I like "real" food. That's the problem....I like it WAY too much!

Just looking for some people like me who want to lose the weight at a healthy rate and improve their lives. Share recipes, ideas and maybe just talk about how to stay really focused.

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  • sharonmac
    sharonmac Posts: 119
    Hi welcome! i joined just about a week ago and I have to say I really love this site. I too am looking to lose about 40 pounds. Just had m 3rd baby 8/22 so really lookin to lose all the baby weight. Good luck to you on your journey. The people here are so great
  • ooSylvieoo
    ooSylvieoo Posts: 3 Member
    Hello I'm french canadian my english is not really good. I joined about a week ago too and I lost 2 pounds in this week but since January 2008 I lost 43.3 lbs I like to practice my English with you if you can understand me lol and thereby encourage us in our weight loss

    have a good day!

    my blog

    http://manouvellefacondemanger.blogspot.com/
  • lawes
    lawes Posts: 1
    Hello everyone! I just had my 2nd child on 8/2, im 30lbs over weight which im hoping to lose i find this site extremely helpful to reach my goal. i wish everyone the best of look
  • DanOhh
    DanOhh Posts: 1,806 Member
    Welcome to MFP! You don't have to do a fad diet. You can eat real food and reach your goal. You just need to pay attention to your calorie count and that can be done here. Good luck on reaching your goal.
  • nancyggg
    nancyggg Posts: 96 Member
    Hi,

    I think you will find by logging your food every day that this really helps keep you focused. You can eat real food as long as you stay within your totals for each day. I also find that cheat meals help. I allow myself one day a week that I can eat a cheat meal. It really is all about a lifestyle change. We just have to learn how to eat healthier. And by doing so I find that I can eat less and be full and not feel like I am depriving myself.

    I also was really bad about processed food and once I stopped eating that so much the weight started coming off again. So watch your processed foods too.

    I love this site and think you will too.

    Nancy
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