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Vixen16
Vixen16 Posts: 17
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
I just wanted to introduce myself to you all!!! I am a Canadian female who has been teaching in Japan for over a year now. It is hard to be surrounded by extremely thin and fashion conscious people all the time, so I decided to change-my-ways so to speak. I am now going to start a new chapter in my life, one that I hope will be a great one! I just have to stay positive and focused and rely heavily on the support of my friends!!!

Thanks for listening to my rant! :flowerforyou: GAMBATTE!!!

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  • Vixen16
    Vixen16 Posts: 17
    I just wanted to introduce myself to you all!!! I am a Canadian female who has been teaching in Japan for over a year now. It is hard to be surrounded by extremely thin and fashion conscious people all the time, so I decided to change-my-ways so to speak. I am now going to start a new chapter in my life, one that I hope will be a great one! I just have to stay positive and focused and rely heavily on the support of my friends!!!

    Thanks for listening to my rant! :flowerforyou: GAMBATTE!!!
  • michelleisfit
    michelleisfit Posts: 43 Member
    I have been in S.Korea for 2.5 years teaching English and I know what you mean about being surrounded by thin people! Especially with how open people here are about weight. I've had people just randomly say that I'm fat - complete strangers!!!
  • metco89
    metco89 Posts: 578 Member
    wow complete strangers telling me i am fat, something i already know . won't be going over that way for quite sometime LOL have a great day all:flowerforyou:
  • teascone
    teascone Posts: 4
    Good Luck Vixen, it sounds like you have a plan and determination!!
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Hi Vixen, and welcome to THE best site on the web!
    Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
    I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off!
    Also, drink lots of water, that seems to help alot too. :drinker:
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Note to self: Stay out of Asia...

    OUCH!

    Good luck to you on your weight-loss journey! This site is great & the people on the boards are very supportive. Welcome! :flowerforyou:
  • renae77
    renae77 Posts: 3,394 Member
    Welcome to MFP! This site will help you tremendously! Everyone here is so supportive too! Good luck on your weight loss journey!
  • Silkwood012
    Silkwood012 Posts: 12
    Congrats and welcome to MFP, you are on the right road. Wish you the best of luck.
  • Vixen16
    Vixen16 Posts: 17
    Thanks for all the great support and comments!!:love:

    Yes the 'fat' comments can be grating but I understand, or at least try to understand, why they are making the comment.:huh: ...the comments keep the fire burning :wink:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and Welcome to MFP. You will love this site, everyone here is so supportive and this site is so motivational. I love it. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.
  • WantToBeMoreActive
    WantToBeMoreActive Posts: 331
    Welcome Vixen,

    I'm a fellow Canadian and I visited Japan for a month so I know what you're talking about. On a positive note, if you like the food (which I did) it can be very good for slimming down (just stay away from the tempura). I'm living in England now and although not as bad as Japan I do find people to be overall slimmer tham back home.

    There is a new support group that just started last week (Crazy Canuks) have a look and if you like join up, it's not too late. Look for the threads under motivation and support or you might see it listed under new topics. Today Wed is weigh in day. Go to the thread exercise & water or weigh -in week 1. Just thought I'd let you know. :bigsmile:
  • Vixen16
    Vixen16 Posts: 17
    Welcome Vixen,

    I'm a fellow Canadian and I visited Japan for a month so I know what you're talking about. On a positive note, if you like the food (which I did) it can be very good for slimming down (just stay away from the tempura). I'm living in England now and although not as bad as Japan I do find people to be overall slimmer tham back home.

    There is a new support group that just started last week (Crazy Canuks) have a look and if you like join up, it's not too late. Look for the threads under motivation and support or you might see it listed under new topics. Today Wed is weigh in day. Go to the thread exercise & water or weigh -in week 1. Just thought I'd let you know. :bigsmile:

    thanks for all your help...I will go in search of the 'Crazy Canuks' group :drinker: :bigsmile:
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