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New to this group. I was Looking for a group who does daily check-ins and here it is.0
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Hello! I've had success on MFP before and am back to find some more. I'm always looking for motivation and support, as well as wanting to give it to others, so feel free to add me as a friend if you like. I've got about 50 lbs to carve away.
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I am Lorna and I'm 44 years young! At this time last year I was going through chemotherapy for lung cancer and was placed on steroids to help manage the pain. Unfortunately it caused me to gain nearly 50lbs! Now I'm at the gym 5 days each week working toward regaining control of my weight and health. I have also legally adopted my then 2 year old grandson, who is now almost 5 years old. We've had him for all but 6 months of his life and he does a very good job at keeping me active
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Hello!
A little bit about me:
41
Married with one child (age 10)
Part-time secondary school teacher
British and live in the UK
Yo yo dieter who used to keep reaching ever increasing high weights until 5 years ago when I vowed to start recording regularly whether dieting or not. This is what the last 5 years have looked like:
So I have stopped going higher but I haven't stopped yo-yoing - time for MFP!
Highest weight 210 lbs (BMI 34.2) - size 18/20 - age 36
Lowest weight 137 lbs (BMI 22.3) - size 10/12 - age 28
Not sure what is sensible to aim for now but definitely less than what I am (which is 207 lbs!). I will aim for BMI 24.9 which is about 11st for me (154 lbs) and take it from there.
Now I vow to record what I consume with MFP whether actively trying to lose weight or not or having an off day - hoping this will stop the yo yoing!
Would love more MFP friends to be accountable to (good to know people can look at your food diary - even if they don't!) - please add me if you think we would be able to support each other
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Hello, new to this group...I'm Nancy, I'm from Quebec Canada (French Canuck haha)...I'm 45, divorced since August 2013, I have 3 girls (8-10-12). I started my journey early December, quit smoking, quit my lover man, signed up at gym...in January I also started seeing a weight loss coach who's been teaching me how to eat clean...so far lost 12-13 pounds (it varies from day to day) but I loose about 1.5 a week and have about 60 to go for a healthy weight. Gym is my new boyfriend (I go nearly every day). I'm a massage therapist part time and I teach business development in a massage therapy school part time as well. Rest of the time I'm a mommy. I do yoga once a week and would like to sign up for tai chi in the summer (I used to do that and loved it). My short term goal, wear a bikini, my long term goal, walk the compostele trail from France to Spain 0
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Hi....new to the group. I've been using MFP since about June 2012 and have lost nearly 140lbs. Getting back on track with my high protein, low carb diet. Started using Fitbit Nov 2014 and PiYo Feb 2015.
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Hello, new to this group. Been using MFP for a few years and Fitbit for a couple. Lately been letting life and stress get in my way and haven't been consistent with healthy eating or excercise. It's time I make taking good care of myself a priority again so that I can feel fabulous and not just forty something. (43 next Wednesday btw)0
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Hi I am Debbie 42 single mom of an evolving 13year old girl. I am a nurse, student and wanna be writer with a high stress level, high blood pressure and recent found out i might be prediabetic. I am looking to make some serious life changing changes and hopefully can find some support here and in turn be supportive to other. I am looking forward to getting to know you all. Have a great day.0
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Hiya Peeps! My name's Lisa and I'm 44 next month and last year I had an hysterectomy. I am currently at my heaviest I've ever been but if I could drop 2 stone as a starting goal I know I will feel a lot healthier and happier!! So here goes :0)
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I'm Renee. I'm 47 and just discovered I'm already post-menopausal. I had lost 20 lbs a little over a year ago but gained it back in a year, largely due to severe exhaustion and other meno symptoms. I just started HRT and I'm looking for others experiencing getting older and the obstacles it brings -- both psychological and physical. Feel free to add me.0
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Hi everyone, I'm Jennifer. Age 42 and mom to 4 kids. I am facing losing 50-60 pounds (I have a body fat % goal, not a specific goal weight). I am currently working through a 12-week kettlebell program, but also love to lift and will likely be working through a lifting program next. Would love some support, so feel free to add me. I have found that I need to log every.single.day or the weight creeps back on. I've been lax in logging and am starting back today. Looking forward to the support from this group!0
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Hi there - new to this group. I'll be 41 in July and have about 120lbs to lose. Just started my journey on Saturday and so far it hasn't been terrible. The challenge has been to be mindful of my eating and not grab something to snack on because it's there. Anyway - it's nice to be a part of this group!0
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Hello. My name is Dawn and I am 42. I am working on losing 100 pounds (down 21) as of 150423. I have to kids (16 and 12) and work full time. My health is good right now but I know I have to lose this weight if I am going to fully enjoy life and my future grandkids (though that better be way in the future). I am doing this one day at a time with very little true support from anyone.0
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Hello there... Trying to find my fabulous 40's and get out of my flabulous 40's! I would like to lose about 90 lbs but more importantly I want to become healthy! I have grandkids that I want to watch grow up and a zillion things on my bucket list that I want to achieve so I need to live a healthier lifestyle to do it!0
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Hi my name is Nichole. I recently turned 43 and I have a 6 year old son. I joined my first gym this year and love going to it when I go. I still am trying to train my brain to eat healthy and go to the gym and stick to the routine I have in place. I have well over 100 pounds to go. But I set small goals for myself to reach. I try not to get discouraged when I hit a bump in the road. No matter how many times I fall off the wagon I climb back on. It is easy to gain the weight and maintain it, it is harder then hell to get it off and retrain your brain.0
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Hello. My name is Wanda. I am 49. I lost 20 lbs on MFP 2 years ago got lazy and stopped logging and working out. It didn't take too long to gain back that 20 pounds. Here I am for round 2.
My youngest son (24) just left for the AirForce and I am heart broken and need a few good friends 0 -
I am Rebecca! Got near goal weight, stopped logging my food and gained most of what I lost back! I am back and determined to go to my 30th class reunion at goal! That means 17 lbs by Sept.
I live in Indianapolis. Love to hike, go Geocaching and am active in community theatre.
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I am Christine. Trying to take off (and finally keep off) 70 pounds of baby weight and having- my- thyroid- removed- weight. I am 49 and the baby is now 13! It is time to get serious and stop the yoyo cycle. I have lost 6.5 pounds since joining MFP but know it will be a long, long journey and could use some support along the way.0
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Hello, I'm Christine. Just joined MFP a couple days ago. I'm 43, married with 3 grown kids. Finally time for me to get my butt off the couch and do something for myself. Forgot how to do that the last 10 years or so 0
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Hi Christine. I just joined a couple days ago too. I'm 41 and also have 3 almost grown kids (one still in High school). Time sure flies. Wishing you much success0
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Hi I'm Patty. I am 41 years old, married with 2 children, ages 16 and 20 and my husband is a wonderful cook (but it's not usually something I'd call healthy food)! I have a Vivofit which I love and thought I'd try this since they can sync. Overall, I really want to lose some weight and simply feel better about myself. Sad to say but I have looked at pictures of friends that have passed away and wondered if my family would have any pictures of me when the time comes. I am usually hiding in the back of the crowd trying not to be in the picture because I can't stand the site of myself. I say it's time for that to change! I would like to realistically lose about 36 lbs. but know that I have to set small goals for myself to start with. I have been trying to lose weight through various methods and a variety of expensive diet pills for years but nothing works. I so wish I weighed as much as I did the first time I thought I was fat. I think it might be nice to have some support along the way and to be able to read other people's posts so that I know I'm not alone! Hoping this helps, wish me luck! 0
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Hi patty. I'm shooting for 37 and am also setting mini goals. You can do it.0
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Hi I just turned 40 two weeks ago-yikes!! Still adjusting!! I have been using MFP consistently for about a month now and have lost about 10 pounds. I would like to lose about 40 more to feel healthier.
I am married with 2 kids and I work part time. I think something just "clicked" inside me as I was approaching 40 that I really need to finally address my weight.
I still need help with staying motivated so any support I can get to help "cheer me on" I would appreciate. I have also realized I can't do this alone anymore!!0 -
I am 47. Having hard time losing with my age. I try to eat the good things. Get on scales, and get depressed. Nothing lost. Help!!0
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Are you measuring portions? It was a real eyeopener to me. I was eating a lot more than I thought I was.0
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Hi everyone - 43 here, and definitely feeling/looking frumpy blah. Feel free to add me - I can use all the moral support I can get...needing to lose more than 50lbs is a big mountain to climb alone. I still feel like I could be fabulous in my 40's but all this weight really holds me back. I've recently realized that my favorite person to spend time with (hubz) is a huge eater and I tend to just join in. Yikes! He's 6ft 2 so he can get away with so much more! - lucky So, knowledge is power, right? Am trying to look away when I see him reach for the chips. lol Good luck to all of us!!0
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I joined a healthy living group close to where I live and someone was talking about MFP. I'm new and want/need to get myself into a better healthy living groove. Like many other Moms, I readily take care of others all this time. Right now I need to take the time to do this for me. I'm happy to join this group and learn from all of you0
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HI, I'm an expat living in Brittany, surrounded by patisseries, gourmet food, cheap wine and skinny women! Can't shop in the French womens' clothes shops as I'm taller than the average Breton woman and I have boobs! It's tougher now with the summer, the thought of bearing flesh uuughhh! So time to change and the time is NOW - Anyone doing Shaun T hip hop abs ?? I love dancing, but have bad back and weak hips.... have done Davina and I now feel it's a new start so new routines.0
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Hi, I'm Barb,
I'm 45 and am trying to recommit to MFP. I have had my weight loss ups and downs over the years. This past year has been pretty stressful and I added 15-20 lbs. I definitely want to reverse this trend. Losing 30-40 lbs would be even better. I'm a full-time secondary teacher and have a 10-year old daughter. I'm trying to watch my calories like a hawk, and keep my carbs low-ish. I'm pretty good about exercising and regularly do elliptical, zumba and strength-training. Please friend me if you're looking for support/accountablility.
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