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A shy hello

dr_dormouse
dr_dormouse Posts: 6 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
A nervous hello from someone with a looooooooonnnng way to go BMI currently 58 and so this is going to be a long haul but it's a start :@)

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  • tonyparkes
    tonyparkes Posts: 3 Member
    A start nonetheless and a good one at that!
  • millermichellelea
    millermichellelea Posts: 226
    Welcome - wish you all the best!! We are all in this together. :smile:
  • sabrads
    sabrads Posts: 152
    Hello and welcome to the site !

    Lots of good motivation here !

    Steve
  • kelbel76
    kelbel76 Posts: 148 Member
    You have to start somewhere! Welcome and the best of luck to you!
  • CBerg19886
    CBerg19886 Posts: 1
    I also have a long way to go but you are correct in that we have to start somewhere. Good luck :smile:
  • hamster123
    hamster123 Posts: 37
    No need to be nervous. We're all in the same boat. Keep going don't give up and you will achieve your goal. Welcome to MFP you'll love it and after a while you'll wonder how you managed without it,
  • elid
    elid Posts: 209 Member
    Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step! The decision to change your life can be much harder than people think...

    You can do it!
  • leweverling
    leweverling Posts: 45
    Nothing to be nervous about the hardest part is over, STARTING! Good luck on your journey!
  • ErrataCorrige
    ErrataCorrige Posts: 649 Member
    You will find some great inspiration here. The people are great, and the before and after pics people post are the best motivation ever!
  • LFern
    LFern Posts: 141
    Don't be shy! We are all here for the same reason! I am 48 and realizing that before I turn 50 I would like to drop about 60 pounds at LEAST!

    I am hoping to find support on here but I did the "Introduce Yourself" thing and in 1/2 hour have NO reply's which tells me I'm going to run into the same let down that I've had on other internet sites, which makes me frustrated.

    I'm a boring mother of 4. Grandmother of 7. Been married 31 years to the same idiotic man. He makes me laugh but I tell ya some days I WONDER! :laugh:

    I hope you do great and we can become "cyber friends" !
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    Welcome! You can do this! You've already made the first step!
  • lindainak
    lindainak Posts: 101
    Hello dormouse, I have been only doing this site for about a week but have switched over to mostly veggie meals. Husband has lost over 12 pounds and me only 2 but I am walking every day and gaining muscle. You get to eat more if you exercise! Try the Eating Well website http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus
  • HeatherShrinking
    HeatherShrinking Posts: 776 Member
    (a non-shy) WELCOME!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Jartexas
    Jartexas Posts: 59 Member
    Like in the Xmas special, just put one foot in front of the other, you will get there. by the way BMI is just a number mine is off the charts at 206 lbs 5'7" the charts say I should be 145-155 lbs, right in what world.
  • dr_dormouse
    dr_dormouse Posts: 6 Member
    Wow thank you everyone for making me feel welcomed and supported. I am stunned and feeling less shy ...now to just make those numbers go in the right direction one step at a time :@)
  • dr_dormouse
    dr_dormouse Posts: 6 Member
    nothing boring about being a mother and grandmother and to have the drive to do something like this........*hugs*
  • Jartexas
    Jartexas Posts: 59 Member
    If you need pointers on work outs just ask, we all get farther when we help each other.
  • jodydb
    jodydb Posts: 6
    a massive big welcome!!!!! Im new to this and finding it really easy to get on with. Good Luck hun x
  • jodydb
    jodydb Posts: 6
    i could do with some pointers for toning up tums n bums if u have any
  • 2BaNewMe2
    2BaNewMe2 Posts: 102 Member
    Welcome!!! This is a great place to start your journey to a new you. The encouragement will keep you motivated and the food diary will help you understand what your body needs and what it doesn't. Good luck with your lifestyle change.
  • jonise1969
    jonise1969 Posts: 19
    Hello and welcome! I have only been a memeber for a little over a week now and I love it. There are some that have a long journey and some a short one, whichever it is we are all in this together. The support you will recieve is unbelievable!!! You could not have picked a better place or way to reach your goal. Add me as a friend if you like....add friends you have things in common with and you will recieve the motivation and support you will need. Good luck!
  • GravyGurl
    GravyGurl Posts: 1,070
    welcome!!!:flowerforyou:
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