34 years old, looking to lose 70!
LisaRay2013
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Hi folks!
Am brand new to MFP. My name is Lisa and I'm looking forward to joining the community. It's time to get serious! LOL
I quit smoking 2 weeks ago and finally feel ready to get serious about my health. I'm 223 lbs now and I'd like to get down to 150 eventually.
I was diagnosed last November with a spinal cord tumor and had it removed in January 2013. Going through such a scary event like this really helped me to focus on my body and drove home the point that I should take better care of myself.
Counting calories and sticking within my budget is more difficult than quitting smoking!! The urge to snack far outweighs the urge to smoke.
I look forward to getting to know you all better. Best of luck!
Lisa
Am brand new to MFP. My name is Lisa and I'm looking forward to joining the community. It's time to get serious! LOL
I quit smoking 2 weeks ago and finally feel ready to get serious about my health. I'm 223 lbs now and I'd like to get down to 150 eventually.
I was diagnosed last November with a spinal cord tumor and had it removed in January 2013. Going through such a scary event like this really helped me to focus on my body and drove home the point that I should take better care of myself.
Counting calories and sticking within my budget is more difficult than quitting smoking!! The urge to snack far outweighs the urge to smoke.
I look forward to getting to know you all better. Best of luck!
Lisa
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Hi Lisa, congratulations on quitting. Welcome, I am Laura and I am looking to lose about 35-45 pounds! Feel free to add me if you would like.
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Welcome!
I'm also 34 and my starting weight was 229, I'm 5'7". Been here since April. And I'm down to 192.8. My goal is 159, of course I will be readjusting that number once I get there. Good luck!
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Hi Lisa! well done for giving up smoking! enjoy your weight journey and keep coming to the boards you will get. Lots of help, enjoy your journey.0
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Welcome! I can't wait to quit smoking myself. Quit date set and everything! Congratulations on healthy choices! Good luck! I've been a member since 2010. 5'7 down to 135 from 185. You can do this. I'm turning 35 in October, I started this when I was 32. It can be done.0
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We are the same age with similar goals if you are looking for some friends.
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I am 35. My starting weight was 227 in July. I am down to 207 by exercise and diet. MFP is great for motivation. Good luck on your journey.0
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Hello. I'm Tonja. Feel free to add me. Best wishes on your journey!0
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Welcome and Congrats on making one of the best decisions ever!! If you are looking for friends feel free to add me 0
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Great job coming here to help you in your journey. MPF is a great place to help achieve your goals. I have a completely open diary so feel free to check it out. I sent you a friend request. Anyone feel free to add!0
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Feel free to add me. I'm also 34 at topped out around 225 after my second pregnancy. Right now my first goal is loosing another 15 pounds to return to my per-pregnancy weigh. I'm into both running (working towards my first 10k) and I've started lifting weights as well.0
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Same age with like goals in the weight loss area for sure.) Always looking MFP supporter. 0
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Hi, there! Welcome! I am 34 years old as well, and started at 238. I am 5'7. I quit smoking 3 years ago, and am so glad I did ... so congrats! It seems to take us all something to motivate us to lose the extra weight, for me it was me showing some precursors for diabetes, my mother learning she was diabetic, and my son being diagnosed with high cholesterol last December just solidified my reasons to get healthier. I am happy to say those precursors are gone, and I am almost half way to my goal of 160. Good Luck on your journey! You may friend me for extra support.0
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Thanks, everyone!0
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Hi there and welcome! Congrats on quitting smoking as well! I can totally understand where you're coming from I have has some health issues that have made me take a long hard look at how I was taking care of my body as well. At almost 33 I had to change some things lol. I still have a long way to go but that's what we are all here for right. Here's to change! I'll send you a friend request and anyone feel free to add me as well! 0
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I am glad you are here. If you would like, you can feel free to add me. I am just getting started again and I have found that the more support you have the better you will do!
IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE MORE SUPPORT AS WE ALL STRIVE TO MEET OUR WEIGHT GOALS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD ME!!!0 -
Hi Lisa. I am also 34 with the same goal in mind. I have recently been diagnosed with a brain stem tumor. I am being monitored right now because they cannot even biopsy it where it is. It's very scary and has made me rethink my whole life. I really wish that I could have mine removed and move on. Unfortunately, that won't happen. All I can hope for is zero growth. I have another MRI in December. I will definitely add you if you would like to add me!!!0
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Good luck to you for sure! I recently eclipsed the 70 pound mark myself, started when I was 36. MFP can definitely help by helping you hold yourself accountable.0
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I'm 34 got lots to lose !!!! glad you are here 0
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.Hi folks!
Am brand new to MFP. My name is Lisa and I'm looking forward to joining the community. It's time to get serious! LOL
I quit smoking 2 weeks ago and finally feel ready to get serious about my health. I'm 223 lbs now and I'd like to get down to 150 eventually.
I was diagnosed last November with a spinal cord tumor and had it removed in January 2013. Going through such a scary event like this really helped me to focus on my body and drove home the point that I should take better care of myself.
Counting calories and sticking within my budget is more difficult than quitting smoking!! The urge to snack far outweighs the urge to smoke.
I look forward to getting to know you all better. Best of luck!
Lisa
Welcome to MFP.
I found the best way to fight the urge to snack is to give in to it I found several healthy replacements I like that are filling too. Don't try to cut everything too fast or you will find yourself starving all the time and you will be miserable..... and fail. The first couple of days i did nothing but log everything. Then I cut (or replaced) out one or two things a week until I hit my micros.
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Welcome! I'm 35 and looking to also get back down to a healthier weight. I was up to 220 and just could not do it anymore. I was just so tired of being so heavy. I'm down to 182 now and would love to get back down to the 120 I thought was so fat when I was a teenager. Feel free to add me so we can support each other :-)0
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congratulations lisa on quiting smoking....I think we have the same goal I would like to lose 70 pounds or more right now I weight 246 and I want to go down to 160pounds...I work out at the gym twice a week and I drink lots of water ...people say I should eat veggies but I don't like the taste of it..though.im sorry to hear about your illness you are still young to be sick...I just turned 30 years old and I wish to saty healthy for another 30 years of my life ..that's why I joined this program..focus on diet and working out and maybe in 7 months or so you will achieve your goal...good luck .-
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Welcome aboard this train traveling towards the destination of a Thinner You. You may request me as a friend if you like. We all need to be #TEAMMFP as we encourage each other on our journey. The road is not easy but determination can make it happen.:flowerforyou:0
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Welcome!
I'm Lucy and I'm thirty-five. My starting weight was 235lb, and I still have about 67lbs to go to get to my goal. I have to lose weight in order to qualify for a kidney transplant. Feel free to add me!0 -
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