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Aiffy
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Hi everyone, long-time lurker, first-time poster 
I just wanted to introduce myself and say that I'm so glad I've found MyFitnessPal.
After years and years of yo-yo dieting, I reached the highest weight I've ever been last month. At 25 years old and 5'5" I was 217 lbs, and suddenly realised that if I didn't start taking this seriously, I'd end up squandering the second half of my 20s just as I squandered the first half.
I'm also finishing university this year and really didn't want to go out into the real world looking and feeling as bad as I did.
A friend directed me towards MFP, and my eyes were opened to what I had been doing to myself. In two weeks, I've lost 8 lbs, left the 210s club, and feel like a new person. I still have a lot of work to do, but I know now that I will never go back to the way I was eating before I found MFP. The iPhone app is also a Godsend, and I use it every day when I'm out of the house.
All your success stories are a complete inspiration, and I'm looking forward to a long, happy, healthy relationship with MFP.
Aiffy x
I just wanted to introduce myself and say that I'm so glad I've found MyFitnessPal.
After years and years of yo-yo dieting, I reached the highest weight I've ever been last month. At 25 years old and 5'5" I was 217 lbs, and suddenly realised that if I didn't start taking this seriously, I'd end up squandering the second half of my 20s just as I squandered the first half.
I'm also finishing university this year and really didn't want to go out into the real world looking and feeling as bad as I did.
A friend directed me towards MFP, and my eyes were opened to what I had been doing to myself. In two weeks, I've lost 8 lbs, left the 210s club, and feel like a new person. I still have a lot of work to do, but I know now that I will never go back to the way I was eating before I found MFP. The iPhone app is also a Godsend, and I use it every day when I'm out of the house.
All your success stories are a complete inspiration, and I'm looking forward to a long, happy, healthy relationship with MFP.
Aiffy x
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Good work, keep it up!0
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Congrats that is so awesome.. I have a similar story... I am 26 and I have been trying to diet since I do not know when. I recently graduated and am currently finishing up my FIRST year as a teacher. I too was tired of being overweight... ever sense I joined MFP I have seen the most results. I am currently down 22 pounds since January 2nd... Can't wait to see the results after the next year!!!
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Same to you and congratulations on your success 0
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