New and shy so here goes

JON3SY84
JON3SY84 Posts: 2 Member
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I'm 29 and just recently divorced which got me thinking about life as a whole epically with heart disease and diabetics in the family. After college football was over at 24 I stopped caring about my physique and did everything wrong no gym ate horrible all to the tune of my starting weight of 352 pounds. I have started a diet a week ago and just that along with my daily life I have managed to lose 10 pounds in the first 7 days. This week I'm starting to hit the gym 5 times a week. I guess I'm posting on here looking for anyone who can help with motivation or even someone who is in a similar situation I hear it's easier to try and not do this alone. Started like I said at 352 a week ago and weighed in today at 341.8

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  • CarolinkaCjj
    CarolinkaCjj Posts: 622 Member
    You will find this site very help - check out the forums and groups. I enjoy scoping out the blogs too. Add me as a friend if you like - I am an old lady (52) , need to loose over 100 pounds, becoming more active and working on changing my food habits (I can ignore the chips sitting next to me :happy: ). Have had great success by logging and keeping within my goals. Find it shocking that I am loosing weight with 1700 calories a day but there is is. Don't expect 10 pounds a week - that would be dangerous. Slow and steady. Good luck in your journey.
  • raaachelmarie
    raaachelmarie Posts: 67 Member
    I'm shy too, but I found that people on here are very helpful and kind. I have 89 pounds to lose and would be happy to help motivate you if you like :) If not, then good luck and keep at it!
  • chocolateandbutterscotch
    chocolateandbutterscotch Posts: 99 Member
    The good thing about this site is there is no face to face so you can say anything you want ....... respectfully. I personally love this site. Great people and great support. Feel free to add me if you would like. I am on here every day and try to write or like as much as possible.
  • melismh
    melismh Posts: 25 Member
    You are young and healthy, your time to lose the weight is now. I have had success with MFP, where I didn't with W Watchers and other weight losst groups. I find the logging is paramount, as it keeps me honest with my disease of denial of being over weight, and tracking my exercise each day. I am 68 years old (could be your Mother ha) and since mid Aug., I have lost 29 lbs. Hope to reach near goal by the end of June for my Grand Daughter's Gr. 12 Grade and with MFP's help and support maintain for the rest of my life. Good luck!
  • JON3SY84
    JON3SY84 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you all for your kind words and to those of you who already have reached out with friend requests. It already means more to me then you will ever know.
  • JarryIvette
    JarryIvette Posts: 43 Member
    Hey hey welcome!! This app is awesome!! I love it! I was never the type to count calories but after trying soo many things..I figured I give this a try..plus having amazing support it makes this life style change a bit easier. Feel free to add me..I try to encourage; motivate. And support my friends :)

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