I'm new and looking for people in the Phoenix/Gilbert area..

Tracihutch
Tracihutch Posts: 1
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi my name is Traci and I'd really like to meet and talk to people in or around my area, well I'd really like to talk to anyone that knows what the hell they are doing because I sure don't!! LOL I eat like crap and it has finally caught up with me. I'm a 5 year recovering meth addict that spent most of her adult life skinny and very unhealthy. I got clean met my husband and had a daughter 4 years ago, I gained 70 pounds with my pregnancy and never lost one pound after. I feel completely lost and don't know where to start, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you, Traci

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  • bsshaw1
    bsshaw1 Posts: 44 Member
    Hey Traci,

    I live on the west side in Peoria and I have been using this site for about a month. My wife just started jillianmichaels.com on Monday and she seems to like it because it much more structured, i.e. it tells her what she has to do as far as exercise and eating.

    To make things easier on us, I have started using the meals my wife has been getting from Jillian Michaels and then filling other foods and snack in where needed.

    If you want to calorie count, and don't want to be hand led through a structured program, this is the best site for you. Use the message boards to see what others are doing. A lot of people have it set so you can see what they are eating and what kind of exercise they are doing, so take a look at that also.

    I try to check the message boards daily to see whats going on and to get inspiration from others milestones.

    If there is anything I can do for you, just ask.
  • Mamakatspokane
    Mamakatspokane Posts: 3,098 Member
    Welcome! I'm sure we can get you headed in the right direction. Take small steps, know your worth it and remember that you'll feel better no matter how hard it is to get started. Your family will feel better also. You'll be a better Mom for it.
    I promise I'll help you figure out the site!
  • MissKim
    MissKim Posts: 2,853 Member
    Welcome to the site Traci! You'll love it here!!! Sounds like you've come a long way! and if you can handle that you can handle anything!! Your definently strong enough to get yourself healthy! and you'll have plenty of people here to help you!! Just take advantage of everything fitnesspal has to offer! Good Luck on reaching your goals!
  • PJilly
    PJilly Posts: 22,413 Member
    Hi my name is Traci and I'd really like to meet and talk to people in or around my area, well I'd really like to talk to anyone that knows what the hell they are doing because I sure don't!! LOL I eat like crap and it has finally caught up with me. I'm a 5 year recovering meth addict that spent most of her adult life skinny and very unhealthy. I got clean met my husband and had a daughter 4 years ago, I gained 70 pounds with my pregnancy and never lost one pound after. I feel completely lost and don't know where to start, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you, Traci
    Hi Traci! Welcome to MFP. I'm not in or around your area, but when you're in an online community, it doesn't really matter if your friends live next door or all the way across the country! I've met some really amazing, supportive people here. I think you'll like it. You've already made some really important changes for your health that weren't easy to do, so I know you have what it takes determination-wise to make some more. There's a wealth of information here (some good, some bad — but don't let that scare you away; just be aware). Glad you're here!
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    Welcome to MFP Traci! I am sure this website will help you a lot to reach your goals. :smile: You have overcome a lot in your life, it seems, so this will be another thing you can overcome successfully! :flowerforyou: You can do it!
  • Mamakatspokane
    Mamakatspokane Posts: 3,098 Member
    Bump:flowerforyou:
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