Hi! First Weight Loss Attempt/18 years old

BreeNicoleB
BreeNicoleB Posts: 4
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Hi everyone! I'm Bree. This is the first time I've tried to lose weight the healthy/right way! Currently, I'm 18, 5'5" and the last time I weighed myself I was 194 pounds. My goal weight is 120 pounds.

Recently, I had to get my gallbladder taken out because of chronic infection. I was sick for about a month before my surgery and I lost a lot of weight. After I recovered, I decided I wanted to keep losing weight, especially since I was all healthy and recovered. So that's when this all began.

I have been a vegetarian for five years, but in the last month I have started a vegan diet. I've always eaten well but have had bad habits such as skipping breakfast and never being active outside of normal everyday activities. But I have been exercising every day (save for one or two missed days) for the past couple of weeks, and I am finding it to be going well!

I would love to converse with anyone with a similar story or just anyone who thinks we'd be good motivation to one another. Feel free to contact me at any time:)

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  • xoxolindseym
    xoxolindseym Posts: 43
    Hello there!
    I'm Lindsey and I'm 19.

    I had to get my gallbladder out at the end of July due to it being very infected and giving me liver disease+beginning stages of pancreatitis. I was extremely ill for two months before I had it removed and also lost a bit of weight during that time.

    I'm not a vegetarian, or a vegan but I do think I'm a good motivator. Feel free to send me a friend request if you'd like.

    Welcome to myfitnesspal. :flowerforyou:
  • mrhonesty
    mrhonesty Posts: 274 Member
    Congrats on the start of your journey. I'm older than both of you but we all share the same struggle. I am 39 and started about 5 months ago. It's a day by day process and I found a good group of friends who are very supportive. Feel free to pick through my small but solid list of friends! And good luck
  • sarahellenx
    sarahellenx Posts: 27
    Hey! I'm 20, and I have no gall bladder stories!! But would like to wish you good luck in your journey, you have picked the right time to do it as losing weight whilst you're younger is much easier!! :) x
  • BreeNicoleB
    BreeNicoleB Posts: 4
    thank you so much for the support everyone<3
  • bethannien
    bethannien Posts: 556 Member
    I have gall stones and I swear I have an attack every two weeks. The pain is no fun.

    Good for you starting your weight loss journey. You'll do great
  • BreeNicoleB
    BreeNicoleB Posts: 4
    That kind of GI pain is definitely no fun! It is the worst pain I have ever experienced in my entire life. I hope you feel better soon<3
  • MdotSole
    MdotSole Posts: 56 Member
    Hey Bree, count me in! You seem like an awesome person and I know you're going reach your goals! I'm down for supporting you along the way. Catcha later!

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