Newcomer- looking for some support

pchivvy
pchivvy Posts: 4
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HI
Signed up some time ago, but never really got started.

This time I am determined I am going to shift my weight and get myself as close as possible to my target weight, which means that I have about 70lb to lose.

I have a very sedentary lifestyle which isn't great, so I know I need to change this soon, but would like to lose some weight first so I feel a bit more comfortable with the exercise.

I am 42 and think if I don't do it now I never will, so am looking for like minded people for some help and support. And hopefully lots of advice.

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  • TraceyLee1102
    TraceyLee1102 Posts: 78 Member
    Hello, good for you for getting started! Even though you have a sedentary lifestyle, don't let that stop you from you attaining your goal. Even a slow walk around a block is a start :) I am 45 and am only on day 9 here at MFP, but this isn't my first time at the rodeo(about 9yrs ago I lost about 100lbs). Best of luck you on this weight loss journey.
  • pchivvy
    pchivvy Posts: 4
    Thanks for the support.

    Wow- over 100lb that is amazing, it proves to me it CAN be done. I am hoping for a steady 2lb a week loss, which gives me a great boost for my Sept holiday and then if I keep going when I come back, I should be about there by the end of the year. THAT would be a fantastic start to 2015.

    I hope we can both encourage each other along the way, good luck!
  • trybefan
    trybefan Posts: 488 Member
    feel free to add me if you wish
  • Sun_Wukong
    Sun_Wukong Posts: 131
    Majority of the information to get the best out of mfp is on this thread below.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

    These two are a great starting point for a solid foundation to start with...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Setting Your Calorie and Macro Targets

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
  • TraceyLee1102
    TraceyLee1102 Posts: 78 Member
    Thanks for the support.

    Wow- over 100lb that is amazing, it proves to me it CAN be done. I am hoping for a steady 2lb a week loss, which gives me a great boost for my Sept holiday and then if I keep going when I come back, I should be about there by the end of the year. THAT would be a fantastic start to 2015.

    I hope we can both encourage each other along the way, good luck!

    It can be done! I think you have some awesome realistic goals! I really hope you can start 2015 by reaching your goal

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