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I'm back... I still need you.

Ninjitsu
Ninjitsu Posts: 163
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Good Morning!

My name is Rain. I'm a 34 Single Father from Oregon. I'm a full time Student/Employee who canceled my MFP Account a while ago. While here the first time I lost over 50 pounds. Life became to much and I gave up.

I have near zero social life because I'm in school daily from 9am - noon and work from 3p - 10p. (Then on top of that I have homework). I sleep a little, and lately I've had SO MUCH homework I haven't been able to eat right (or even shop for the foods I should be eating). It's been a drive-thru diet (and while I'm still avoiding dairy, condiments and soda) it's still JUNK.

SO, I'm back. I'm shooting for 5%-8% body fat and to get my flexibility back. I'm a dancer and martial artist with a side of gymnast. I'm also a DJ who loves to sing.

I'm here to succeed! I will not fail. I'm here to stay!

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  • sandram82
    sandram82 Posts: 615 Member
    Welcome back!! You can do this!!
  • kstrat8
    kstrat8 Posts: 4
    Good to have you back! (even tho I just started this week.. lol) Good Luck! Its always important to make time for your health.
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    thats a busy life - hang in there. it will be worth it.

    i suggest cooking a ton of stuff on the weekend. cook up some chicken breasts, rice, cut up some fresh veggies. you could even go as far as making pre-meals in tupperware or baggies. then each morning, grab your food for the day. it's a bit of a pain on the weekend to do this, but it does help a lot! cuts down on time and eliminates the knee jerk reaction to hit the local drive through.

    if in a pinch - even try some protein bars or meal replacement drinks.

    good luck
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Welcome back, add me if you want, Iwill try to support anyone I can the best I can
  • susu5
    susu5 Posts: 122
    Welcome back!!!
  • Miss_Chievous_wechange
    Miss_Chievous_wechange Posts: 1,230 Member
    Welcome back to MFP! I wish you the best on your journey.
  • kimmerroze
    kimmerroze Posts: 1,330 Member
    Welcome back! Hopefully your life will even out soon!!!! In the mean time! stick with us! we will help you! feel free to add me if you would like. we all can use support
  • Setof2Keys
    Setof2Keys Posts: 681 Member
    Hey Rain,
    I'm a second timer as well. Im also in Oregon by Portland! Welcome back. The grass is greener on THIS side of the fence, I promise... As far as shopping, I have this problem as well. So I try like 30 minute shopping trips with a list. I have to do them more often but it doesnt kill my whole night routine. Or try a weekend. I have a son with Autism so often 30 minutes is the most I get in a store (on a good day) to get what I need and get out. Oh and dear God, please don't let there be a long line, or slow clerk...LOL. I have learned to pick out some of the slowest clerks in my local stores, after I have a mini meltdown of my own. Keep tracking!!!
  • LCardo24
    LCardo24 Posts: 56
    Sounds like you had some success here before, and you will again! Welcome back and good luck!
  • Ninjitsu
    Ninjitsu Posts: 163
    Thank you all :)

    Friend requests sent to those who invited :)

    I will shoot for weekends. I work 6 days a week and usually have homework those days as well.

    Oh the joys of student life. It will be worth it. At least that's what I keep telling myself.
  • outersoul
    outersoul Posts: 711
    I did a similar thing only in reverse. I went to school full time at night and worked full time in the day. It can be done. You can do it.
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