Dude Im Totally New
AricAngel
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I just want to say Im new to this. My name is Aric, Im a very social person and I just like people. I will need some accounatbility but it would be good to hear about success stories. I started this abotu 3 weeks ago and I weighed in at 380 lbs. My goal is 225. Just trying to get back to my Ideal weight.
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hey man welcome, we have the same goal weight and almost the same starting weight. I started back in january tho. good luck on your journey you can do this!0
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Good for you, welcome! this is the first step. This is my 2nd week and I'm pleased to say I am down three pounds! For me though it's not just about the three pounds, the best part has been proving to myself that I can do this, I've never thought of myself as someone with much willpower, but now that I've started I'm seeing that it much easier than I expected. Keep it up and thanks for taking the time to say hello to everyone.0
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Welcome!
Since you're totally new, I will remind you not to be too hard on yourself if you slip up a little once in a while. There are many battles in this war and you don't need to win them all, just don't surrender.0 -
Heyy I'm new too so would love to give you support with your goal had me as a friend (: xxx0
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Welcome! Are you going to make one big goal or lots of mini goals? Good luck and hang in there.0
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Welcome! MFP members are get for support and accountablity...and will also remind you if you are being too hard on yourself (which can be the case sometimes!) Best of luck to you!!0
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Welcome! You are going to love MFP!!! I started 5/3/11 and have lost 18lbs so far.....I am working on my next lb and 1/2 so I can say I am 1/4 of the way to my goal!!!! If you want to add me I am on here daily and will try to help you with your accountability.0
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Welcome aboard. I've been here for about 6 months now. I started at 224 (that was actually shortly before finding this site) and now I'm at 158 or so.
I just wanted to comment about "not being too hard on yourself" - You do need to take this seriously, as the results you get are based quite completely on your behavior. There isn't someone who will "cut you some slack" if you overindulge, as your body can't be reasoned with. It reacts based upon the food you put in to it, and the exercise you take out of it. It's that simple.
That doesn't mean that if you have a day every now and then where it doesn't work out - calorie wise - that you should whip yourself. You shouldn't . But you should be comfortable with the fact that by misbehaving, you're delaying the achievement of your goal. That's all. No real harm done, but there are non-negotiable consequences for your actions, and there is only one person responsible for the results, and that is you.
And you have to come to grips with the fact that it will take a while to achieve your goal. You'll have lots of victories along the path that will keep you motivated. Some are predictable (your clothes will get too baggy, and you'll need new stuff - and then you'll be happier with what you see in the mirror) and some will be surprising (perhaps you'll notice that knee pain subsides because of less load on them). But, in order to really meet the goals you've set, you'll have to be consistent for an extended period of time. You'll really have to create new habits, that are strongly embedded.
Man, I sound like a hard-*kitten*, but coming to grips with these simple and obvious truths helped me out, so I pass them along to you!
I don't really mean to get all heavy about this, 'cause it's really not all that hard to do, after the first couple of weeks. It ain't easy, but it's totally do-able, and you can indeed do it. I think that there's a quote in my signature (which I found on this site, BTW) that mentions that people fail because they trade what they want right now for what they deeply want in the future. Think about both of those wants - a cheeseburger vs the improved health and vitality of a trim, svelte body - when temptation strikes.0 -
welcome, add me if you would like.0
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Welcome to MFP!!!0
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Wow, Thanks for the welcome. I am excited to try this out. I need this not just for me but for my wife and children. I have to be able to keep up with them.0
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Welcome and good luck on your journey. You came to the right place.0
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Welcome! This is a great place to be! Good Luck!0
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I'm new too, add me as a friend and we can support each other on our journey0
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Hi
I'm Kathy, I have been on MFP Since 4/25. I started at 272, my goal is 145. I love this site. I have an iPod touch, I take it everywhere. I record everything I eat. If it has calories I record it. When I get home I Sinc it with the website. Sodium is my nemisis, but I am working on it.
Things I have learned are...
Don't try to fix everything at once- start with learning what a serving size really is, not what you would like it to be.
Read labels before bringing food home
Once you get a handle on the portion size, start watching nutritional value, start controling sugar, fiber, sodium ....
NSV = non scale victory
You add your weight ticker buy added it to the signature link at the top of the community page
If you want to send me a message or friend me click on my picture.
Welcome to the site,0 -
Hi
I'm Kathy, I have been on MFP Since 4/25. I started at 272, my goal is 145. I love this site. I have an iPod touch, I take it everywhere. I record everything I eat. If it has calories I record it. When I get home I Sinc it with the website. Sodium is my nemisis, but I am working on it.
Things I have learned are...
Don't try to fix everything at once- start with learning what a serving size really is, not what you would like it to be.
Read labels before bringing food home
Once you get a handle on the portion size, start watching nutritional value, start controling sugar, fiber, sodium ....
NSV = non scale victory
You add your weight ticker buy added it to the signature link at the top of the community page
If you want to send me a message or friend me click on my picture.
Welcome to the site,
Thank you for defining NSV! I've asked around several times but never got an answer! I got the idea but not exact words!
Aric, as in all things we decide to change in life, there's a first step. You've already reached that goal. Facing the fact a change is needed and making the decision to do it! Congratulations on beginning one of the most important journeys of your life!0 -
Welcome!! I am pretty new here too - just been here about a week. You should check out some of the success stories here- they are soooo encouraging - -good luck on your journey!!:happy:0
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I'm new here too. Never counted calories, points yes, calories no. I'm hoping that by counting calories, I will get a good understanding of what to do correct.y0
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What is your 100 mile goal about? I'm training for a 60 mile walk so I was just curious, message me0
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I guess I dont really know why you all call it a journey. Its more like an adventure. Journey to me is something that sounds painful. An adventure is something that is going to be new fresh and will have its hills but the way up will be good and positive. Maybe im Hypeanalyzing the word. anyway im planning on having fun with this diet.0
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Hey AricAngel
I started out at 375 and have lost a total of 108 pounds so far. My goal is to loose at least another 70 pounds to get below 200. I have been at this for over a year now, lots of hard work, great support from MFP friends and my wife. The key is to stick to it. You WILL fall on your face plenty of times, but get back up and keep going. Good luck on your journey!!0 -
Adventure!!!...LOL
both the same in my eyes0 -
Welcome! :happy: Remember you aren't on this adventure by yourself or there wouldn't be this message board. :happy: Good Luck0
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