The perfect way to start 2011!

bbates4
bbates4 Posts: 1
edited September 22 in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone! Yesterday was my first day on MFP and I can already tell what a great tool it is going to be in my new lifestyle! My biggest problem is my LACK of motivation. I sometimes cry to my fiance about how unhappy I am with my current body image. As much as I dispise what I have let myself turn into, It amazes me how little motivation I have had in the past to change it. That has to change this year! It is hard for me not only to get off my butt and be active... but also to eat healthy foods! my issue is not eating too much.. but eating the wrong things! For example, yesterday for breakfast i had a three musketeers and a coke. its a real problem! I hate healthy foods! Lettuce is about the only green thing I can stand to eat. And My financial situation makes it so difficult to buy healthy foods! But the excuses have to stop! I would love to make some friends here and spend the next year getting healthy with them! Add me if you want to talk! :happy:

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  • alphasigalum
    alphasigalum Posts: 86
    Hey there! Welcome. This is a fantastic tool. I have been slacking myself for the last 2 months and I have gained 10 pounds. :( I hate it. But I am back and starting fresh. I am also going to do Weight Watchers, I decided! My problem is eating too much of the bad stuff. I need to get back on track. Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • CarrieAbbey
    CarrieAbbey Posts: 378 Member
    Welcome, this place is awesome. I go on about it all the time. I just recently got my husband on it too. I look forward to seeing your success.

    Carrie:smile:
  • ctrlaltdelboy
    ctrlaltdelboy Posts: 30
    Hi, welcome and well done on joining MFP and committing to doing something to change things in your life - if motivation is an issue I find having plenty of MFP friends on hand helps with all the news feed activity that goes on triggering support and comments to keep you going.

    all the best for 2011

    :)
  • alisons7598
    alisons7598 Posts: 162 Member
    I know exactly what you mean. I have let myself go so badly over the last 11 years. Each child I had just got worse and worse. I hated the way I felt, looked, acted, but didn't have ANY motivation to do anything about it. A few years ago I tried to lose weight ( thought the motivation of having another child would do the trick) but failed miserably and after that I thought to myself what' the point? But a friend of mine asked me to do MFP with her and somehow that became the motivation I needed! I love all the support from everyone and even though not everyone has as big amount to lose, knowing that we are all going through the same journey is awesome! We all will succeed at this!!! :)
  • kericarey
    kericarey Posts: 13
    I know what you mean. After I had my son in Sept of 09 I was 148. I started eating reeses and dr pepper for breakfast and lunch. I couldnt stop eating them! I am now 156. Not only did I gain weight, but I gained what looks like a spare tire around my belly. My love handles are hideous! I've been dieting and exercising for about 4 days with no dr pepper and no chocolate. I weighed this morning and I am 150. I lost 6 pounds of just sodium and water retention from my dr pepper obsession. I was drinking about 6 cans a day! I didnt realize how bloated I was on a daily basis. I'm doing Jillian Michaels Yoga meltdown and speed cleaning my house every day. A bagel and coffee for breakfast, lean cuisene for lunch, yogurt snack, and cooking something good for dinner. Its working well for me. Just make the decision to be healthy and stick to it! Good Luck!!!!
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