Hi!

CLDeyette
CLDeyette Posts: 28 Member
in Introduce Yourself
My name is Carina, I am 51 years old. I joined a few days ago because I've finally had enough. I am roughly 60-70lbs overweight and my feet hurt! And my knees! And my pride :embarassed:
I've read a great deal about different diets but decided that rather than trying to follow any particular one, I would just try to be smart about what I put in my mouth. Stay away from processed foods for the most part, more fruits and veggies, and watch my sodium intake. (I am a potato chip junkie). So I am using MFP's guidelines - keeping my calorie intake to 1200 (very challenging) and trying to fit in some short walks (I've been very lazy) hopefully to turn into longer walks.
I am surviving the nightmare called Menopause, and I quit a 38 year smoking habit on Valentines day, so I figure I CAN DO THIS! :happy:
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and to express how inspired I've become reading through the message boards.

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  • lisatrish
    lisatrish Posts: 123 Member
    Sent you a friend request!
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
    I too just joined and quit smoking on Feb 2nd...good for us! I am 53 and dealing with post menopausal night sweats and weight gain. I will send you a friend request.
  • CLDeyette
    CLDeyette Posts: 28 Member
    Friendship accepted!
  • CLDeyette
    CLDeyette Posts: 28 Member
    I'm hoping weight loss might help to ease the night sweats. And yes, yay for us!!!
  • JoanneLynn
    JoanneLynn Posts: 156 Member
    Welcome to MFP!

    Something to get you started! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    Hello! Glad to see you here. I love this site and you will find lots of encouragement and support. I am 43 and had pre menopause and was diagnosed with diabetes. I started this journey in April and lost 27 pounds; 30 more to go. I have to tell you, changing the way you eat will get rid of all those symptoms. I had pain everywhere. My diabetes is now pre diabetes and my menopause symptoms are gone. You can do this! Yes you can. Hard work but totally worth it. Just being here and taking this first step is half the battle.

    Send ya a friend request!

    Marta!
  • CLDeyette
    CLDeyette Posts: 28 Member
    Thank you everyone, I'm glad to be here.

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