new and 75 lbs to lose.

mattn72
mattn72 Posts: 14 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Signed up today and have 75 lbs to lose and then hope to keep it off. Looking for friends along the way to help motive me and hopefully I can return the favor. Nice to meet everyone and good luck!

Thanks,
Matt

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  • Cc215
    Cc215 Posts: 228 Member
    Hi Matt

    I have the same amount as you left to lose (I've been here a few weeks now and am already 9 pounds down :))

    Just popping in to say hi and good luck with it all too!!

    C
  • JennyBilyeu
    JennyBilyeu Posts: 51 Member
    Good morning! You can so do this!!! It takes baby steps and 1 pound at a time. I'm proud for you. This is a great place to start. The support is fantastic and it's all positive criticism, if criticism is warranted. Nothing but wonderful folks who got your back. I have 107 lbs to lose, and I've made some amazing friends here. Add me if you would like to. Here for ya!
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    Welcome to MFP. Here are some awesome links that will help you get started on the right foot. Choose friends wisely & slowly.


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

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-path-of-success-631437



    Get a cup of coffee, pull up a chair (the ones by the windows are nice) and read. :flowerforyou:
  • iceycream
    iceycream Posts: 6
    Hi

    I started 2 weeks ago with 77lbs to lose :) I've lost 10lbs, so on my way!!

    My weight gain started when I quit smoking and then I hated the way I looked so ate more. it was a total vicious circle that I'm (hopefully) out of now.

    Good luck with the weight loss....
  • nolafit0730
    nolafit0730 Posts: 1
    I'm in the same boat Matt. I've started before and lost motivation and just gave up (multiple times). Well today when I got on the scale and saw 195 it scares the crap out of me. I told myself I've got to do something. I went for a 30 minute walk and here I am. I signed up at the local YMCA so I can participate in the fitness classes. I'm hoping with it being in a group setting I will stick to it. Nice to meet you and have a wonderful day!

    Stephanie
  • mattn72
    mattn72 Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks for the quick responses! it's just seems so overwhelming and so far away. I've been there before but its such a distant past. Seems likle starting over the second time, or 100th time, is so much harder. Like it was said, baby steps.
  • Shardaeeire3
    Shardaeeire3 Posts: 3 Member
    HI everyone! I started my weight loss journey 3 weeks ago and down 10lbs with 77 to go...Feel free to add me and Good luck
  • thegreatcanook
    thegreatcanook Posts: 2,419 Member
    All of you looking to lose a large amount...Stick to it. It can be done! I'm cheering for you!!!!! Feel free to add me!

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