Still a long way to go.

knolan147
knolan147 Posts: 69 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hello. I am relatively new to My Fitness Pal. I have come a long way from where I was. I used to be 380 pounds. By eating less and working as a transporter for a hospital, I lost 90 of those pounds. I accepted another position within the hospital where I move a lot less. Slowly the weight was coming back. Using My Fitness Pal to track eating and exercising more, I've got a handle on it to this point. Being a single father and wanting to be a good role model has helped me stay on track immensely! Any motivation and support would be very much appreciated. If you need it, I am also a great motivator and supporter as well. :).

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  • ChallengerGirl9399
    ChallengerGirl9399 Posts: 33 Member
    I think that is absolutely amazing that you managed to lose 90 pounds so far! Sometimes we have our little moments where we gain some back but the main part is that you realized it and got back onto the bandwagen! This app/website is absolutely amazing! Welcome to the community! :) You're gonna do great!!!
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
    I know the feeling of having come a long way and still having far to go - started around 320, down to 260 or so. My biggest secret is planning my meals the day before, so I know what I will eat and when.
  • SMJ224
    SMJ224 Posts: 2 Member
    Way to go for the 90!!!!! That is a great achievement!
  • knolan147
    knolan147 Posts: 69 Member
    Thank you very much for the support. Meal planning is a great idea.
  • luvmammy
    luvmammy Posts: 5 Member
    Meal planning is a good idea. I'm REALLY bad at that! Plus my husband doesn't eat fish or cheese, which is a GIANT pain!! It makes it really hard to keep it fresh, and I get tired of cooking the same thing all the time. It's also hard to keep fresh fruit and vegetables in the house, because I can't get to the store that often with four kids living at home and a full time job. I know I have to do a better job of prioritizing healthy eating and exercising!!
  • knolan147
    knolan147 Posts: 69 Member
    I hear you luvmammy. As good as we do, there's always something to keep it from being easy. I think any change we make is a great start.
  • shinycrazy
    shinycrazy Posts: 1,081 Member
    Amazing! I've lost about 65lb (sw 300, cw 235) with at least 85lb more to go! I agree my kid has been a great motivator for me too! I'll add you!
  • knolan147
    knolan147 Posts: 69 Member
    :smile: Gotta love the kids.

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