Introduce yourself - again

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  • Posts: 2 Member
    HI. I am Heather. I am 36. Today is my first day here. I have a question. My calorie counter says I may have 2300 calories, but I only consumed 1300. Should i eat more or is this good?
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    Hi everyone. I am new to MFP, but have been a Weight Watchers member for years. I started out at 430 pounds and am currently at 347 pounds, so I have lost some weight. Most importantly, I learned for the first time in my life how to be healthy. I'm grateful for the changes I've been able to made, however, I've been on a plateau for nearly two years now. When WW changed their plan to PP+, I stayed on board, but struggled. I finally got frustrated and quit.

    I am pretty desperate at this point, because I feel like I've been working way too hard to be stuck at such a high weight. I'm really hoping MFP will help me blast through this plateau and start seeing some rewards for my work again!
  • Posts: 107 Member
    Hi, I'm Jennifer; I live in NC, a little north of Charlotte. I'm a 36 yr old college student, trying to start over with a better and healthier life. I'm fairly new to MFP, I've had the app on my ipad and used it for a few days then forgot about it until a few weeks ago. My highest weight was 391 (not too long ago), even though I knew I needed to lose weight it didn't really sink in until recently. I'm going to school for either radiology or nursing and had to get a physical. Oh boy! Around the same time I saw a pic of me on FB from a recent family gathering and it hit me like a ton of bricks.... I need to lose weight before the weight kills me. I've been pre diabetic for a few years, have a family history of it too, thankfully haven't hit the mark yet of dropping that "pre". But besides getting my health back for me I realized I couldn't set a good example in the medical field with the shape I'm in, and getting around patients and equipment will be difficult, along with the fast pace. After two weeks back on the MFP app I realized there was even more to offer on the site itself, so here I am!

    I know it's not the ideal weight for my height, but my goal as of now is 241, that'll be 150 down and give me a better idea of what healthy for me will be.
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    'Sup? Single, 43. I like art, writing, and a good joke. Trying to be healthy and not walk around like I am way older than I am. I stand all day and my knees don't like me anymore. The best to you all!
  • Posts: 375 Member
    HI. I am Heather. I am 36. Today is my first day here. I have a question. My calorie counter says I may have 2300 calories, but I only consumed 1300. Should i eat more or is this good?

    maybe not over hungry today, but the hunger will come. And you will eat your calories because you want to. I thought my may have calories (2270) was insane when I first started a week and a half ago. But I lost 11 pounds. All water I am sure but it's a start. And as you lose and update your goals they take will take the may have calories away soon enough...
  • HI there! I"ve lost 73 so far. I started at 336, 5"10", mother of 3 sons, wife, in nursing school and working 2 jobs. School stresses me out very badly so I eat....well, I'm breaking that bad habit and working to become a fit nurse who can get the job done when called on. Thanks for having me. :-) I'm currently on week 6 of Les Mills Combat and using Shakeology.
  • Believe it or not, we need the calories (but it depends on your activity that day). I have been doing Combat for 5 weeks and not dropped a pound, I was only getting 1610 calories and just found out from a trainer that I need 2600...my body was storing fat and not getting rid of it....wow, had I only known. Here's to new "food rules." :-D
  • I need help! I am 28 yrs old obese women, and I need support! I have two handsome little boys ( ages 6 and 2 1/2) that I am living for. They are my heart and soul.

    I am a stay at home mom, also a college student. I have been over weight my whole life. Today, I am unhappy with how I look and feel all the time. I feel embarrass going to stores or eating out because I feel I am being judge. I am tired of my lower back hurting, to where I can walk for long or do what I use to be able to do.

    I am doing this for myself, because I can't keep living like this. But I am also doing this for my boys. They need a healthier eating habits. Which I have been establishing to them, I been buying more fruits and veggies.

    I have support from my family & friends, but I am lacking support from my main person. My husband. He is gives me support in the wrong foods. When I know I should have the will power to tell him no, I don't. I go along with him. Sadly, he is obese too.

    Please, I need help and support.
  • Posts: 11 Member
    Greetings!

    This is the first Group I've joined...even embarrassed incognito, I guess. I was 396 in April 2010...my high/low (weight/motivation) moment. I became ill almost two years ago in a way that appetite was affected off and on. In February of this year, illness got even worse, so I dropped a little more weight. No, I do not recommend this diet method, but I have taken advantage of the "kick start". :sick:

    I made gradual steps towards eating in a healthy way (body/soul/mind). First we stopped eating fast food, no more drive thru! One side effect of illness...just thinking of junk food caused nausea (unfortunately that side effect went away). We only ate food bought at grocery stores for a month or two (but still eating whatever I wanted) bearing in mind that illness limited my appetite somewhat. Then the next step was to begin eating food we actually had to prepare ourselves adding more fresh veg and fruits.

    I started counting calories in May. Then we began kicking it up with healthy supplements and setting a caloric/nutrition daily goal. Then I began using a Needak rebounder a few minutes per day (up to five minutes a day...first thing in the am).

    I've just begun working with an integrated medicine group that includes a dietician. She helped me reset some of my daily goals and provided recommendations on my supplements and food choices.

    Now 313.2 as of today!
  • Hello *^.^*

    My name is Jenn and I can't remember when I joined MFP. I just know I didn't really start logging my food until about a month ago.

    I have always been overweight and I guess I just hit a point where I realized that if I want to have kids someday, I want to be in good health.

    I have a new baby sister who is 28 years younger than me. She's 14 months old and I want her to grow up having a big sister she can play with. I don't want her to view my size as something she wants to be like. I never want her weight or health to hinder her the way mine has hindered me.

    I'm an artist, an animal lover, a gamer, a photographer, and I love being outdoors.

    I was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in July of 2012 and am still undergoing treatment for it. I'm not able to exercise right now but I've made changes to the way I eat.

    Just one day at a time. One choice at a time.
  • Hey everyone, I'm another Heather and I've been on mfp for a few months.
    I'm more using it for tracking/reality check too keep me on board with the process of eating and moving the way i want. I'm not too focused on the weight loss per se, because that has made me really obsessed in an unhealthy way previously. I am radically honest in my food log, even when it's a stupid day, I log everything as accurately as possible. I love weight training and have been fairly athletic my whole life despite always being fat. I am so not into the weight loss aspect, I weigh myself very infrequently and do not own a scale, but I weight right around 300.

    I struggle to fit in exercise and healthy eating because of time and exhaustion issues I have as a PhD student with a job and a super long commute. I've recently realized that some new, unhealthy habits have snuck in during my time on the road and with my tiredness. As I'm approaching 40, I also realize that the time for change is now, AND that whatever changes I make, have to be "forever" changes.

    I would love some new buds, especially those that are process focused more than quick loss focused!
    cheers to everyone on your path. i'm not judging your shoes since I'm walking a different way.
  • Posts: 4
    Hi all.

    My name is Maura and I've been using MFP for about a month. I'm a professional student from the US, living abroad in the UK since May.

    I tipped the scales in March at 370 after avoiding the scales like the plague. It was a huge eye-opener. I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I was a big baby and kid, and my parents made weight a big issue from the time I was 4 or 5, even though I was active and healthy. There was a lot of emotional strain and dark places in my childhood, and food became my escape and how I took control. Whether or not I actually was, I spent my childhood and adolescence as the fat kid. I was probably around 270 in high school. I was able to loose a lot of weight when I was 17 or 18 while in counseling with an ED specialist, and went down to 230 or so (which is a reasonable weight for me, really). But in the past ten years, while all the while denying my food problems and avoiding scales, I've slowly put on nearly 140 lbs.

    My food/weight issues have stolen most of my 20s, and have prevented me from having the confidence and ability to do a lot of the things I want to do. I feel completely unloveable in my body, so I have avoided intimacy even though I have so much love to give. I want to be able to walk in a room and not feel ashamed and let a wall come up between me and everyone else because of weight. I don't want to obsess over food during every waking hour.

    Healthwise, until the last 4 or 5 years, I've gotten by. I've been a severe asthmatic since childhood and suffer from depression, but recently I've had a lot of skeletal/muscular problems that have made life pretty miserable. I have disc herniation in S1/L5/L4 along with facet joint problems that make both my job (sitting at a computer, mostly) and activity difficult. This has become chronic pain, along with acute episodes every few months that leave me incapacitated for days. Luckily I have been able to avoid any narcotic pain meds. I have intermittent, but severe, foot and heel pain, and occasionally have knee trouble, especially when I bump up the exercise. I basically feel like an old woman, and I'm only 28. Also, (TMI) I rarely have my period anymore, which is really worrisome to be, since I want to have a baby someday soon more than anything else in the world (and to be able to care for that baby). I don't have diabetes or any heart problems yet, but they are in my future if I don't change.

    The last time I weighed, I was 356 lbs. That was in May before I moved abroad. I've been very active here (don't have a car) and have been using MFP for a little over a month. I don't have a scale (which I think is a good thing...I'm one of those people who won't go to the doctor because I'm so terrified of the scale), but I think I have lost some weight. If I were guessing, I'd say I was down to 340ish.

    My ultimate goal is to go down to 200ish. I'm 5 foot 11 and really big-boned, so my ideal weight according to all the websites would be 180, but I'd be overjoyed at 200. Right now, I'm just trying to get out of the 300s and give my body a break.

    Thanks for listening. It's been nice to read these introductions and know that I'm not alone.

    ~Maura
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    I struggle to fit in exercise and healthy eating because of time and exhaustion issues I have as a PhD student with a job and a super long commute. I've recently realized that some new, unhealthy habits have snuck in during my time on the road and with my tiredness.

    I could have written that...right down to being a chronically tired and stressed Ph.D student. My pitfalls have been starving all day, eating all evening, using food to stay focused, and fast food while driving back and forth to campus.
  • Hi, my name is Christine and I just restarted MFP. I was a member in 2011 but stopped when I became pregnant. My baby boy is 11 months old now, and I am just starting to feel like I can take control of my eating habits. I was afraid to start sooner because of breast feeding and I honestly didn't want to be hungry AND tired AND deal with a crying baby. I've been working out a lot lately but not watching what I eat. I feel that I can now handle counting calories, exercising, getting enough sleep, and taking care of a tiny human.

    I'm 5' 11" and 333 pounds. My ultimate goal is 200 pounds. I have set a short term goal of being able to fit into size 24 clothes. Currently, I am a size 28/30. I'm not sure what a realistic time frame is to be able to fit into a size 24. For now, I will just try and take it a day at a time, and work on my eating habits.

    I would love to have some friends on MFP to help with support along the way.
  • hi everyone! i'm jackie and i live in mid-michigan. i'm 43, i got divorced in january and decided that was the perfect time to get serious about losing the weight.

    i weighed 398 the day after my divorce was final and 6 months later i weigh 337! i just found and joined myfitnesspal 4 days ago and i'm loving it!

    feel free to add me as a friend, since the whole point of this is to get and give support and encouragement.
  • Posts: 217 Member
    Hi everyone my name is Izzy and I joined mfp over a year ago but stopped since my "weight loss buddy" quit on me.
    Now I'm back, new account, new attitude and with out a weight loss buddy. The only person who truly pushes me is myself and I like that. I love the support from members here! I'm down 2lbs and I can't wait to get out of the 300's. that'll be great.
  • Hi, I'm Tamara and just joined this website. I'm loving the food tracking so far, even though I went a bit over on the calories today, I would still lose weight and that is so cool. We will see how that plays out in the real world (if it actually translates to less poundage). I have been obese since I was 26 and I'm now 46. My roommate is almost 31 and she says I'm lucky because I was at least skinny at one point in my life (she has never been less than 200lbs) Unfortunately, although I've been doing better at losing weight in recent years (lost 30lbs in last 3 years), I still weigh 320 lbs. Since I am 5'9 this is not a great weight to be at. I'm middle aged and my knees are starting to hurt worse so I really have to step this weight loss journey up before I hit menopause. Any one else in my boat?
  • (I was replying to Heather but must have hit the wrong button cause it didn't quote her post - about the 1300 calories)


    :smile: I'm new too, but I would say just don't pass out. I think you are over the minimum requirement for a sedentary female (1200 calories) and I think the biggest loser program has their people eat 1500 but I'm in the slow and steady boat meaning that if this is doable for you, fine, but if you are hungry, you might want to eat a bit more or you may get cravings. Just my opinion. I am aiming for what the program has calculated for me but I really like to eat and hate to be hungry! :wink: I also have to step up the exercise to build my stamina and to help my knees. I'm about 10 years older than you, though, if that makes a difference.
  • Hello, I am Courtney. I am a 23 year old wife who is 320 plus. Ive always been "big" but this has gotten out of control. I have a thyroid condition that I neglected till recently and am now here.... at this point. I am starting college this fall for my ECE and once my two years are done I would like to start a family with my husband who loves me no matter what size, shape or color I am. Which I am so lucky for. But he is unfortunately not very supportive. So I am feeling like I am on my own. I feel like I need to talk to someone. I have a pretty messed up past and have fought like crazy for the good life I have now. But my weight is hurting me. This is my final stand and I will succeed. Support and help is more than appreciated.
    Best wishes,
    -Courtney
  • Posts: 31 Member
    Hello everyone! I recently joined at 304. I hit my all time high weight a month or so ago at 312. A doctor told me it really is a matter of when, not if I get diabetes. I'd like to try and prove him wrong. I look forward to getting to know you all. -Rob
  • Hi

    I am starting today, no big event that made me start, just randomly decided to weigh myself and found I was 333lbs and I am only 5'3! For ages now I have been withdrawing from others around me, I do not like going out as I am worried about seating (will the chairs have arms) or if there will be an impromptu change of location.

    I have set my first goal at 299lbs, 300 would be the 10% but wanted that extra lb in the first one. I have tried dieting before and always wanted the quick fix, but realise it took years to go on and gonna take a while to come off.
  • Hey Everyone! I recently rejoined fitpal, creating a whole new account. I realized my old account had so many successes and failures that it wasn’t going to work for me. I was ready for that fresh start. I am married with 1 son and 1 step daughter. We are active camping, visiting festivals, and swimming. I have recently came to terms with the fact my quality of life is being effected due to my weight. I am 6’0 and closer to 400 then 300. In September of 2008 I have bariatric surgery, specifically a Lap Band implanted. I quickly lost 120 lbs. I also quickly became pregnant. By the time I had my son I was more than ¾ the way to my pre surgery weight. After having my son my Lap Band began to act differently. I suffered many of the bad side effects that you may have heard of. This included pain when eating and basically forced bulimia. I couldn’t eat anything remotely healthy for me or it would become “stuck”. I began binge eating when I was having good days and on bad days I ate bad foods that I knew I could get down. I became a real bad emotionally issue for me. I felt trapped and my insurance would not take it out. I continued to gain weight steadily. In May 2012 I want 4 days without oral hydration or nutrition due to complications from the band. I was then transferred to a specialty hospital where my band was removed. I was instantly relieved, but I also made bad decisions. I was being able to eat things I hadn’t eaten in years, steak a lot of steak. I passed off the ice cream I was eating to sustain for BBQ, pasta, bread, vegetables, and so much more. I gained quickly. At this point I am at my highest weight I have ever been. I am 24 years old and I can barely get out of bed from pain. I have to force myself and medicate to keep moving. I want that to change. I want to change. I have been walking at work for lunch instead of sitting at my desk. Today I hurt so bad, I just kept repeating to myself, that no one else feels pain like this for walking short distances. I finished my way, and I am ready for the next one. It can only get easier from here.
  • Posts: 4 Member
    Hi,
    I'm Rebecca from the UK. I'm 30 and I currently weigh 28 stones (392 pounds)
    I've always been big, but am currently at my biggest. I put 2 stone on in the last 5 months. I had been loosing weight and doing well, with diet and exercise, but then my mum was really poorly in hospital from February and I was off work looking after her post suergery when she came out in March, so my training and diet went out the window from Feb to July so the weight I lost and more went back on.

    I'm back on the training now. I've been following weight watchers but have decided to switch to calorie counting instead. Seems to make more sense with seeing what i'm burning off at the gym each day.

    Support is the key, so thats why I came on here :)

    I have a cruise booked in October, now whilst I know I can't work miracles in less than 2 months, i'd be thrilled to lose 2 stone (28 pounds), then i'll be able to fit into the clothes I wore on my last cruise in Nov 2011 and i'll be happy with that, and comfortable enough.

    Switching to calories i've been unsure what to stick to to try and lose weight, but i've gone for 1900 per day, with a minimum of 4 gym sessions per week burning a minimum 1000 calories off each time. Although between now and the cruise, i'm trying my best to get to the gym each day.

    Good luck everyone :)
  • Hello,

    I'm Jessie and I'm 29, turning 30 on Halloween. I am studying to be a marriage and family therapist. I believe that taking care of your mental health is also important to being physically healthy. All of my life I have always been big but I was always active and healthy. As long as I stayed in the 200-250lbs range I could run back and forth across a soccer field, walk everywhere, do multiple hours a day at the gym, etc. I always had low cholesterol, low blood pressure, etc so I was basically healthy. Had I been surrounded by awesome body positive people from early on, I'd probably still be maintaining that lifestyle. However, I grew up with my grandmother, who always used to tell me that I would never find love or be happy unless I was thin. For years she beat into my head that my happiness and future love was tied into how much I weighed, since I already suffered from depression this just made things worse. About eight years ago my weight just started climbing, I was just getting unhappier and dealing with so much stress, pain, etc.

    Anyway, long story short, two years ago I met the love of my life. A truly incredible man that makes me feel amazing inside and out. He has been such an incredible support and he is proof positive that my grandmother was wrong. I could find love and happiness without having to be thin. Our relationship has made me realize that I need to get back to my 200-250 weight range. Especially, since I want to have a baby with him, look and feel great in my wedding dress when we walk down the aisle October 2014. But losing weight for me has been more than just about eating better and exercising, I've had to work on my mental health and dig deep into a lot of whats prevented me from maintaining health.

    I'm here to make new friends and build a support network, losing weight is always best when you have supportive and amazing friends.
  • Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, I'm Mary and I'm coming back to the fold. Fell off the radar during a divorce and job changes, etc. Now at 58 I'm at 300 lbs. My knees and feet hurt and I need to make some changes in lifestyle. I'm a little whiny because I travel a lot for a living and commute 2 hours a day when I'm in the office so my usual excuse is no time and I'm too tired to exercise. I know if I make some changes in my habits I'll feel better and have more energy but wow...getting back on the horse is tough. We all have challenges from kids to work to time to $, so any encouragement is welcome! Thanks everyone!
  • Hello everyone, my name is Ann-Marie and I joined MFP last week. I'm from Leeds, England and a high school science teacher. My husband and I have recently found out that we are unable to have children after trying for over four years. I need to lose around 10 stone/140lbs to qualify for fertility treatment, but having been overweight all my life I have no idea what this will feel like or even what I will look like so this is a leap into the unknown!! I've embarked on a clean eating plan, joined the gym and hired a personal trainer; so far I've lost 18lbs over the last 5 weeks. I know there is a long road ahead but I am positive and excited about what the future holds. If anyone has any tips or advice it would be great to hear them. Thanks for taking the time to read my post and the best of luck in achieving your goals :)
  • My name is Brandon Gates, I technically joined MFP a few years ago.. but I fell off the MFP bandwagon and never really put in an honest effort to get back into it. Years on and several pounds later, I think I might have found a good motivation to keep consistent with the concepts, tools, and social aspects that MFP has to offer.

    So again, my name is Brandon, I'm 22 years old, and I had reached my maximum weight at 382 lbs. I currently weigh around the 360-370 range (will have to get an exact number for you guys when I go into work today haha). My best friend is getting married in March of 2014, and I would like to be a much lighter, healthier person by then. Realistically, I know I'm not going to hit anywhere near my ultimate weight loss goal by then (I want to focus on healthy!), but dropping at least some weight before then would be good haha.

    I hope to meet and get to know lots of amazing people on here, I am a bit of a social butterfly and love getting to meet new people and develop friendships. Thanks for taking the time to read all of this!
  • Posts: 7 Member
    I'm Mik, I'm a 30 woman and married to a wonderful man. I joined MPF a while ago but it didn't stick. I am re-comitting, so that I can be healthier overall, but figure this time I need friends to keep at it. Please feel free to add me and encourage and I'll try and return the favor.
  • Posts: 64 Member
    Hi everyone!!

    My name is Lindsey, I’m 29, 5'11, starting weight was 375. I have been a member of MFP in the past but it didn't stick. I’m back after reaching that horrible number and I’m already down 34lbs since June 25!! I log every day and try to work out at least 5 days a week! My goal weight is about 150 :)

    Feel free to add me! I’m on daily and love getting/giving support!! :) Good luck everyone!!
  • Posts: 21 Member
    Hey ya'll! I am Glen. SW-477, CW-429, GW-190. I am new to the group. I am 38 yrs old, married to a hot and sweet woman and have 2 outstanding young boys that I am so proud of! I am starting a new job in 2 weeks and am very grateful as I have been out of work for a few months.
    I have been using MFP for about 2 and a half months. I love it! I appreciate all the motivation and support I get from the friends I have made here. I look forward to making the journey with you all. Never turning back. Not ever!

    :)
    Glen
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