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New to MFP and am starting a long journey- 110lbs

Mightymouse478
Mightymouse478 Posts: 9
in Introduce Yourself
Hello,
I have PCOS and I've recently realized how out of hand it's gotten. I'm starting at 290lbs (what I weighed in at the doctor's office Tuesday). While my family and friends are great, they don't fully understand. So, I supposed you could say I'm looking for weight loss friends who understand. I really just want to be healthy and be able to do "normal" things again.

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  • QueenE_
    QueenE_ Posts: 522 Member
    Welcome!
  • Mightymouse478
    Mightymouse478 Posts: 9
    O.o Rocky Horror! I love it. And thank you = )
  • sarajean331981
    sarajean331981 Posts: 1
    Hi my name is sara and im 33.. I understand what your going through, I have a number of health problems and have 85 lbs to lose ,I am looking for support as well!
  • KLangleydoula
    KLangleydoula Posts: 1,494 Member
    Hi! You can definitely do this! Add me for support if you like.
  • CatK15
    CatK15 Posts: 37 Member
    Hi there :) You're not alone, I have over 100lbs to lose and it seems daunting but we got this. Just take it one day at a time and feel free to add me :)
  • Eserra0510
    Eserra0510 Posts: 42 Member
    Welcome aboard to Mightymouse and Sarajean! You can do this. Every journey starts one step at a time, but it is worth it! Feel free to add me as a friend for support!
  • motmot21
    motmot21 Posts: 23 Member
    Welcome!!! Please feel free to friend me as I believe that i understand...I have 187 to lose (yikes!!)
  • jcortrightreeping
    jcortrightreeping Posts: 14 Member
    I am halfway along on my journey to lose 96 lbs. Feel free to add me!
  • EmmaFitzwilliam
    EmmaFitzwilliam Posts: 482 Member
    Hi. My name is Emma and I'm 6/16 of the way to my 90 pound loss, but the journey won't end there. My journey continues through the rest of my life, because I want to maintain at 130. That won't happen if I don't change my eating/exercise habits.

    It was perilously easy to get to where I am, and I'm weary of the roller coaster. My food log (which I resisted keeping for a long time) made me come to terms with the choices I was making, and the calories involved in those choices. I still choose many of the same foods, but I have implemented a strict awareness of portion control and thoughtful selection.

    I still have the occasional donut, the small serving of pasta, a slice of bread when I go out, etc. and I just purchased a bike, which will let me burn more calories and thus choose more freely.

    The good news is I find my choices now fairly sustainable. This isn't a cheap plan, or a quick fix and forget, but I can do what I have been doing the last six months for the rest of my life.
  • Mightymouse478
    Mightymouse478 Posts: 9
    Thank you all for your support! For what it's worth, I'm not even a full week in and I already feel more confident about myself. And it could just be me, but I looked in the mirror this morning and it looks like my bottom might be a little rounder = P (sorry if that's TMI). It's official, I don't want the changes to ever stop = )
  • alorea
    alorea Posts: 2
    looking for friends to help keep me going!!
  • Sie_Con
    Sie_Con Posts: 101 Member
    Hey! I started at 297 and am looking to lose about 110 as well. I started about 5 months ago and I've lost 40 lbs, I'm just eating more whole foods, snacking less and getting some exercise in. It feels great, so add me if you want.
  • vzjohns
    vzjohns Posts: 1
    Hi all...It is so inspirational reading all of the positive and welcoming comments. As that saying goes..today is the first day of the rest of my life. Day one here with a lifetime to go. I hav 100lbs to loose and welcome all the support I can get!
  • skinnycow256
    skinnycow256 Posts: 16
    I have added u as a friend. I too weigh 290 (acutally 290.5 as of this a.m.) I have 140 lbs to lose.

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