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murphy59
murphy59 Posts: 2
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Just joined... yesterday? Found the site through a friend of a friend.

I'm 32 years old and I've been overweight pretty much all my life and have only just recently taken steps to change that, but old habits are hard to break. I mean, I love to eat and eating something and watching television is so much easier than not eating something and going to the gym.

I try to go to the gym at least three times a week and I've lost some weight but the holidays put me back into old habits, so hopefully using this site will help keep me on point.

- Eddie

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  • Enigmatica
    Enigmatica Posts: 879 Member
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    Hi Murphy,

    You'll be amazed at what you can achieve with your body with patience and persistence. Keep your eye on the long term goal and stay with it. You'll be glad you did!
  • fitmamaoftwins
    fitmamaoftwins Posts: 116
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    Welcome & good luck with all your fitness goals =)
  • lkbryson
    lkbryson Posts: 1
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    I'm in my late 30s. I seem to be gaining about two pounds every year. I used to be a size 8. Now, I'm pushing a size 10. I'm in need of a good 12 pound weight loss. I do NOT look good in a bikini. I miss my pre-babies, 20yr. body.
  • Astricker1
    Astricker1 Posts: 1
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    i have not seen a result yet but i highly recomend zumba trust me its not just for girls. its lots of fun and a workout.
  • LaDiablesse
    LaDiablesse Posts: 862 Member
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    Hi Eddie! Welcome! I know what you mean. This site has helped me be accountable for what I put into it. I'm in the process of making exercise a habit when I'm stressed as opposed to eating. Good luck on your journey!
  • tkrepps
    tkrepps Posts: 15
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    Hello,
    My name is Tracy and I just joined today. I have heard wonderful things about this site so I thought I would give it a shot. I want to lose 60 lbs and I know it will take a lot of hard work. I never had a weight problem until I hit 30. I was diagnosed with pcos and I have a hard time keeping off weight when I lose it. All I ever do anymore is think about what to have for the next meal of the day and that is not normal. I hope to use your posts for inspiration.
  • SheliaN1960
    SheliaN1960 Posts: 454 Member
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    Hey and welcome!!! This is the right place to be!! Best wishes to ya!!
  • SheliaN1960
    SheliaN1960 Posts: 454 Member
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    Hi Tracy and welcome!!! I hope that you will like it here as much as I do!! Best wishes on your journey!!!
  • SheliaN1960
    SheliaN1960 Posts: 454 Member
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    Hi and you look amazing! Great job!!!!
  • Meggie_pooh
    Meggie_pooh Posts: 316 Member
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    same here with the holidays....totally killed the weightloss thing for me. I just joined this site on Weds. I hate going to the gym cuz I feel like everyone is secretly laughing at me, so I work out with my TV when my daughter is sleeping :wink:
  • murphy59
    murphy59 Posts: 2
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    same here with the holidays....totally killed the weightloss thing for me. I just joined this site on Weds. I hate going to the gym cuz I feel like everyone is secretly laughing at me, so I work out with my TV when my daughter is sleeping :wink:

    I know how you feel. The gym where I work out is used mainly by college students who are, for the most part, super young and attractive. Took me a while to get over myself and realize I don't care what they think. :)
  • tkrepps
    tkrepps Posts: 15
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    Hi Murphy,

    I think it is great that you go to the gym. Good Luck to you with all of your goals.
  • MindyF68
    MindyF68 Posts: 42
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    Hi Murphy59,
    Welcome and good luck. I just started mfp 2 weeks ago and I love the support you get. You can add me if you want to.
  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,388 Member
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    same here with the holidays....totally killed the weightloss thing for me. I just joined this site on Weds. I hate going to the gym cuz I feel like everyone is secretly laughing at me, so I work out with my TV when my daughter is sleeping :wink:

    I feel ya! I have a Wii Fit Plus...amateur stuff, but it keeps me and the family off the couch. But serious workouts are walks and DVD. Last week I was talking to someone and when I said something about graduating in '91 they told me they hadn't even started school yet. I'm surrounded by 20-something in this college/military base town. :(

    ....when did I get OLD?!?! ;)

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