New Girl Here!

I am a newbie as well! Been using MFP for years to track my calories but just started using the forums. I recently lost 50lbs in a 6 month period so can appreciate the goal you've set for yourself! Best of luck with that! Let me know if you'd like an accountability buddy.

Josh

Welcome!
I'm not new but always willing to meet new friends.

You can do this. One day at a time. When you want to change more than you want to stay the same, then you will do it.

Do it for You, do it for your little guy, and your big guy.

you not only called it a journey.....you capitalised Journey...


i just can't get on board with that...

(eta) journey implies there is a beginning and an end. Once you start this, there is no stopping otherwise you gain it all back.

Welcome. Not a newbie, but if you needs friends, you can add me.

Good Luck

Welcome! I have been using the site for a year now and like you tried a million different ways to lose weight. This has been the only successful way! I wish you all the luck in the world. Add me and we can motivate each other

Hello and Welcome!!

I just started today with MFP. I have tried over and over again to lose weight. It seems as I get older it is harder to lose he weight. Every couple years I lose a big amount of weight then over the years I gain it back again and I am determined this time around it will stay off. Not only for myself but for my family and plus I would LOVE to get back into my size 10 jeans (oh how I miss them so much). I know with all the help on this site and all the great people everyone will be able to accomplish their weight lose goals.

Best of luck!!!

I worked very hard to lose 40 lbs and then I gained 20 back, I know how that feels. That is why I came back to myfitnesspal, it really does work to keep you motivated and help you stay on track. I would love to be someone you can talk to if you need encouragement or if you are having a bad day, in fact anyone can feel free to add me, I always love new friends (just try to leave a short message so I know you aren't a creeper lol). We can do this you guys, if we all stick together!

The forums are definitely a new area for me. I've always been too nervous to talk about my fitness goals and whatnot online. But after working my butt off to lose 50 pounds and then gaining 20 back. I would say I'm ready to try something different

the forums are great fun.
keep in mind that the ratio of knowledge to derp oftentimes weighs heavily in derp's favour.
there's a great search feature here that can get you started on learning without asking redundant questions (everyone wins!)

buddy up, be safe, and have fun!

Thanks, now this is stuck in my head.

OP, don't be afraid to lift heavy stuff, over and over again. And eat some bacon. It will make your soul smile.

I was expecting Zooey Deschanel...

Hello! I am also 24 working to lose weight by my 25th birthday Granted, mine is next month... but still! Go us!

Welcome, MFP works, it worked for me. Be honest with yourself about what you eat and what activites you do and if you put the effort in the weight will come off. I have lost 20 pounds using this site and have been maintaining for 6 months. Love this site, it helps with maintaining my weight just like when I was losing weight!

Hello
Welcome to this awesome site. Feel free to add me , anybody can add me

Hi Everyone. Even though I signed up about 6 months ago, I did not get serious until this month. Too much work/home stress basically sabotaged me from the get-go.

I need to lose about 35 lbs and am looking to meet people who can cheer me on and I can cheer them on as well.

Today, I start working out on an elliptical and am looking forwards to it.

I was expecting Zooey Deschanel...

Ok good...I was not the only one!

Me too.. I am now sad :sad: