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Hello,

I'm brand new to myfitnesspal. I saw it in a post on facebook that someone has put on a mutual friend's wall, I'm glad I did!
I don't have too much to lose, I'm hoping for 10lbs. I'm 4'11" so any weight I put on looks like double it would look on a person of average height (at least that's what I feel like!). And I know if I let myself be okay with the weight I'm add, it will slowly creep up. I've gone up 5lbs since last year, and working on my next 5... hopefully I can start healthy habits that will put on the right track and will last this time!

~Rachel

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  • Sparren
    Sparren Posts: 106
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    Welcome!
    This site is fantastic, have battled my weight all my life, and it wasn't until I found this site that I've made a difference to myself. In fact, I'm now lighter than when I met my husband and had kids!

    All the very best with your goals, as a fellow "dainty" (I'm slightly taller than you at 5'2") I know that any weight lost or gained makes a huge difference!

    Karen

    :flowerforyou:
  • lwells611
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    Welcome toMFP family! I have only been a member since Feb. 14th. I know what you mean @ being short, I am 4ft 10 and I need to lose a little more weight than you do. but , I was encouraged today when I put on a shirt I haven't been able to wear comfortably for quite some time. Maybe not eating like it's my last meal &weights are working!
  • cris12
    cris12 Posts: 90
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    welcome! this site really is good for keeping track of calories lost and gained, as well as tracking exercise. I'm also short (5'2") and am also in to lose 10-15 lbs. I've already lost 5 of them, so you can too!