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paige_mom
paige_mom Posts: 13
edited September 27 in Introduce Yourself
Hello! My name is Erika, and I am new to the site. I just learned about it tonight, and am very excited about this!! I have not been successful on my own, and I think this will be the boost I need. It also looks like it might be a bit addicting----seeing the posts and recipe information!! :smile:

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  • DustinReiner
    DustinReiner Posts: 157 Member
    Welcome to MFP(As it's lovingly called by fellow members),

    Well your making the first step, ¬your on here with the intent to lose weight. While this site is great and the people are great, this site can only do so much, it’s up to you to do it.

    You can do it, it’s not easy but the things that are worth it aren’t easy. But, they’re well worth it in the end!

    I would also recommend on doing some kind of exercising. Exercising of some sort is almost mandatory, losing weight can be done without exercising, but it will take at least twice as long and not as effective.

    Exercising can be as simple as walking, which is always a good one. Joining a gym is great(don’t let it intimidate you, they’re all people with the same goals. To get in better shape!) As soon as you get used to going there, it is a great place to learn more “Tricks of the trade” on getting in shape. Treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical machine, swimming, spinning classes, aerobics(Actually a good place to start, if you’re not used to exercising).

    I’d recommend start to read or research whatever you want to call it. You don’t have to be an expert on the matter, but you will get to know a lot about food and nutrition and exercise. Google is a great place to start or About.com. Or you can just ask your new found friends on here! They can be found on the message board!

    Good luck on your goals!
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    Hey welcome, this is a great site. Feel free to add me if you want extra support
  • robgantz1102
    robgantz1102 Posts: 1
    Erika,

    Welcome to the website and if you have a smartphone, the App is incredible because you can update everything on the go. This site has really helped me and it is absolutely addicting. You never know how much you are eating until you keep track of everything...including orange juice in the morning. Best of luck and welcome once again!
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