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    I Just Found My Fitness Pal!

    Posts: 4 Member
    edited February 15 in Introduce Yourself
    Hello! I am 34 years old and I NEED to lose about 20 pounds. I do not want to use any "get skinny quick" schemes. And I do not want to be on a diet yoyo. I was really close to trying weight watchers so I could have an easy way to track what I was eating. Then I found MFP. I am really impressed and think this will help me stick to my goals of portion control and regular exercise. I look forward to joining the community!:happy:

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    • Posts: 114
      You may add me.. :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 920 Member
      Welcome, you seem to have a sensible approach. Good luck.
    • Posts: 694 Member
      I hate to sound all weird about it but I think MFP changed my life . Welcome !!
    • Posts: 298 Member
      The most important thing is to find a way that works for you. Weight watchers was great and really got me started some years ago. I think it is even better now but to use their new system I was not motivated to do and the "old system" was mostly book / paper based, it was simple but lacked any real degree of sophistication. I have found MFP a great tool and it integrates with other devices etc... I suggest you just stick with one system and don't try to mix / match - monitor progress and adjust eating habits / exercise observe changes but keep the measurement and monitoring system the same. Most importantly enjoy the process!
    • Posts: 1,741 Member
      MFP definitely changed my world! I :heart: it!!

      Best Wishes to you! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 4,584 Member
      hiya.

      when you signed up, MFP asked you how much you wanted to lose per week. With your goal, I'm hoping you selected 5.lb per week loss. It'll make it a lot more adaptable.
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Yep its time to just do it. ive had enough. add me if you like :smile:
    • Posts: 1,941 Member
      awesome that you don't want the quick fix

      I recommend you go read this

      http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

      and OP of the original post and the lady who re-posted this info after the first thread rolled, have an amazing group on here.. I recommend joining and spending time reading, they definitely separate the facts from the bullcrap...

      http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress
    • Posts: 1,492 Member
      Hello and welcome! Good luck, you got this!
    • Posts: 27 Member
      I am so glad that you decided to join! I am looking forward to this. I think it will be really motivating and a bit of fun :smile:
    • Posts: 59 Member
      Welcome! You have a great attitude about weight loss and you will do well! Feel free to add me..I am on here daily! :)
    • Posts: 2,467 Member
      mfp is the best! welcome.......
    • Posts: 112 Member
      welcome and good luck! you've made a smart choice. if you need some pals feel free to add me. I don't like to send invites to gals, don't want to give the wrong impression but i love cheering everyone on and sharing tips.
    • Posts: 4 Member
      Amy, That is so motivating! I am one week in and already feel very empowered.
    • Posts: 84
      Welcome ! Enjoy and soak up the reading and pics ! MFP is very motivational ! Add me if you like ! Have a Great Monday !!
    • Posts: 14 Member
      Welcome !

      Feel free to add me i love MFP , and am very close to completing my weight loss goal in under a year, feel free to add me :) xx


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      feel free to add me welcome aboard:smile:
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