Hey, I'm new.

xxsdh7xx
xxsdh7xx Posts: 10
edited September 26 in Introduce Yourself
My name is Sarah and I am new. I am in high school still and I want to lose about 90 pounds. I don't have much support thru family and friends so I thought I would give this a shot. (: I have tried everything, I need something to work. All this extra weight has been causing me a lot of health problems that I am too young to have. All the positive support would be amazing! (: Thanks.

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  • hikingmonk
    hikingmonk Posts: 134 Member
    Good luck Sarah! Count those calories and don't give up hope. Patience and persistence and you will be successful.
  • Hi Sara.

    Congratulations on your decision to try to get healthier! I have a daughter that is in elementary school and is overweight. I think about her all the time as a middle and high schooler doing her best to make the right choices and eating healthy even when I'm not looking. The trick to getting this to work is sticking with it and being honest about what you eat. You can find almost any food you put in your mouth in the food section to keep track. I'll be cheering you on! Tish

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  • lil_missfit
    lil_missfit Posts: 565 Member
    Good luck Sarah:)) You can do it!!!
  • MBlitch
    MBlitch Posts: 3 Member
    Good luck Sara. You have a friend in me!! I have 30+ pounds to lose. We can fo it!!
  • RockaholicMama
    RockaholicMama Posts: 786 Member
    Welcome! You will love the site. The support is AMAZING! I'm here to lose 100lbs total, with 84 to go. You can do it!
  • heidirn2003
    heidirn2003 Posts: 20 Member
    You can do it! WE can all do it! It's all about a "permanent" lifestyle change, not yo yo dieting! AND it's all about the support! Be positive!!:)
  • xxsdh7xx
    xxsdh7xx Posts: 10
    Thank you to everyone for all the sweet support!! I've been on this site maybe 10 minutes and so much support already. I believe in myself with all of your guy's help!! Thank you!! (:
  • duitsmana
    duitsmana Posts: 17
    Good luck! You'll have great support on here. The calorie and exercise tracker will help keep you on track also!!
  • myboysmomx2
    myboysmomx2 Posts: 505 Member
    Sarah...you CAN do this. I believe in you...we all believe in you! One day at a time girl and you'll get there. Stay focused on the prize before you!
  • Jlennhikes
    Jlennhikes Posts: 290 Member
    Congratulations on starting on this path. You absolutely can do it, and you should be able to lose consistently because it's easier to do when you're young :) Another good thing about getting this part of your life under control is the good habits seep into other areas in your life too. I'm looking forward to seeing your updates!
  • susyseq
    susyseq Posts: 94
    Welcome! I'm new too! So far counting the calories is not as hard as I thought it would be. Best of luck! I need a friend too since I just started my profile too :)
  • You can do it! I have about 40 pounds to lose. I like the healthy approach this site gives - and the database on here is awesome. I have not had issues finding anything. I feel totally in control when I log for the day. Good luck!
  • ashmom86
    ashmom86 Posts: 117
    Good luck Sarah!!! You CAN do it!!! Don't ever give up hope!!! I have 15-20 pounds to lose and just started this site. I have gotten so much motivation in one day on here than I have in the last 6 months it took me to lose 50 lbs..these last pounds should be a breeze with all the encouragement from the awesome ppl on this site! Again, good luck and I will add ya as a friend..support is all around you.
  • Hi there, great place to be....awesome supports. I have only been on for 1 week and lost 5 lbs. Feel free to add me as a friend, we can do it together.
  • Nina1571
    Nina1571 Posts: 1
    Hi there,
    You can so do this. I wish I had as much courage as you do at your age. Then maybe I wouldn't have 100 lbs to lose. Keep it up and don't give up.
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