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Newbie-"I GOT THIS"

4mygoal715
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Hello, My name is Cassie and I am 37 yrs old. My goal is to lose 50 lbs.
I have always struggled with my weight, but I hit my all-time high two years ago. My body is definitely feeling the extra weight and it's time for change! It has come to a point that I hate shopping or leaving home due to the way I feel about myself (I go to work and then it's home bound--that's my routine). Life is just too short not to enjoy!!!!
I would love to have new friends to support to me with this journey, as well as be a support for others that are battling the same issues. WE GOT THIS!
"CHOICES, CHANCES, CHANGES
You must make a CHOICE to take a CHANCE or your life will never CHANGE"
I have always struggled with my weight, but I hit my all-time high two years ago. My body is definitely feeling the extra weight and it's time for change! It has come to a point that I hate shopping or leaving home due to the way I feel about myself (I go to work and then it's home bound--that's my routine). Life is just too short not to enjoy!!!!
I would love to have new friends to support to me with this journey, as well as be a support for others that are battling the same issues. WE GOT THIS!
"CHOICES, CHANCES, CHANGES
You must make a CHOICE to take a CHANCE or your life will never CHANGE"
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Welcome...
This is everything I've learned in 2 years...
Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13
TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet
Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal
Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary
Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women0 -
Two very smart people have replied to you already, and the advice above is solid. Use it to your advantage.
I wanted to extend you my own welcome. You've definitely come to the right place. And if you're into gifs, you'll do just fine. :drinker:0 -
welcome! I am also 37 and recently started back with MFP. I love the support and want to add more friends. I will send u a request!0
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Hello..always accepting new friends...happy to support! feel free to add.0
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I have about 40 more to go, feel free to FR. Good luck on your journey!0
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I joined about 35 days ago and I am looking forward to losing 60lbs. I have 52 more lbs to go. I want to be half my goal by November this year. I notice that I am not keeping up with my calorie intake I am always below and that's not good, any suggestions?0
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Thanks for all the great advise and support! I'm looking forward to sharing our journeys!0
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