New Poster - trying to lose the 'dad bod'

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Hello all and thanks for this great app and community. I've used the app briefly before and just recently brought it back to help me get back on track.

I'm a 37yo dad, husband and professional desk worker. For the last 2 years I've been working on improving my diet/health in order to enjoy playing sports and look better; my weight was 240LB when I started and I managed to get down to 205LB over the summer. About 2 months ago I hurt my back and fell out of my diet and workout routine, gaining back about 20LB. That's when I decided to start logging all my meals and beverages on MFP to help with some measure of accountability. It's helped for the last week+, and I've finally been able to increase my workouts on the elliptical and some body weight exercises.

I don't have real specific goals other than losing belly fat and maintaining the healthy lifestyle - easy, right? Lol That's why I'm here, to see that others are working toward the same goal, and, learn from their efforts, while offering encouragement to keep after it. Thanks everyone!

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  • Matt200goal
    Matt200goal Posts: 481 Member
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    I'm with you, brother. 260 enroute to 200 (currently 241).
  • dozenmonkeyz
    dozenmonkeyz Posts: 150 Member
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    That's great work! Keep it up!
  • lauraleefaith
    lauraleefaith Posts: 578 Member
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    Nothing but success in your journey! You'll be well on your way. Stay with it.
  • dozenmonkeyz
    dozenmonkeyz Posts: 150 Member
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    Thanks, and same to you!
  • JessicaJS23
    JessicaJS23 Posts: 1,863 Member
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    Feel free to add me! I've done this once before and can do it again as can you!! : )
  • dozenmonkeyz
    dozenmonkeyz Posts: 150 Member
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    Added; feel free to add me back. Thank you!
  • CasperNaegle
    CasperNaegle Posts: 936 Member
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    Started at 227 and have finally broken 200 last week. Inched back up over the weekend but I know I'll bust through and back down. Been a great journey and I feel great. Good luck on your path back down.
  • ShansGotGoals
    ShansGotGoals Posts: 928 Member
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    Best of luck on your journey! I've been on here about 2 months and love having the support and encouragement, as well as seeing others success, and encouraging them. Anyone feel free to add me! Always looking for new friends