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New to MFP with over 200 pounds to lose!

pannellm
pannellm Posts: 3
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey, I just started using MFP on Saturday and I already love it. I have used another calorie counter/tracker app before, but I am liking the MFP waaaay more!

I am a 31 year old married mother of one and I'm a nurse.

I have attempted diets before and have even contemplated surgery (gastric bypass). I always lose really good for the first 2 or 3 months, then I fall off the wagon, so hopefully through this forum and the MFP app helping me track everything I can stay on the wagon this time!

Feel free to add me as a friend and we can support each other with our journeys!

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  • sambustem
    sambustem Posts: 83
    Welcome! I just started too - on Monday. So far so good :)
  • Rugbychick16
    Rugbychick16 Posts: 183 Member
    Welcome! I have been here a while - and i LOVE it! good luck, you can do it! :flowerforyou:
  • Crooks0204
    Crooks0204 Posts: 189
    :drinker: Welcome! We are all in this together!
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Welcome!!
  • lorisowers
    lorisowers Posts: 64
    welcome...I too had over 200 pounds to lose. Keep trying and don't get discourged if you fall off...everyone does just get back to it. Its not a race... its for the rest of your life (at least thats what I have been telling myself)
  • skinnylizzard
    skinnylizzard Posts: 460 Member
    Good for you! I have seen so many success stories on here! I think it will really help you. I don't really have much to lose, so I don't know if you want to add me, but I'm always around to comment and encourage, so if you want you can add me!:flowerforyou:
  • babydraco269
    babydraco269 Posts: 99
    Great job, you took the first big step! Welcome to MFP, I can't wait to see how well you do with us, because I know you will!
  • mrs_joshica
    mrs_joshica Posts: 275 Member
    39.2 pounds shy of that much to lose myself! Defintely hook up w/ some good people and stay motivated. You can do it, and welcome to the board!
  • dawnrenee567
    dawnrenee567 Posts: 292 Member
    Welcome! You'll love it here. :happy:
  • Sissy4EverX3
    Sissy4EverX3 Posts: 247
    Welcome aboard! I started out needing to lose 225lbs.. I'm down to 187lbs to go. :) I found MFP to be a great resource and the people are tremendously encouraging & supportive. Please feel free to add me as a friend.. that goes for ANYONE! :)
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    Welcome! I've only been here less than a month, but the stories I read and forums I follow keep me really motivated to continue to make changes I can maintain for the rest of my life.

    Good luck!
  • sparkiegirl3
    sparkiegirl3 Posts: 1
    Welcome to MFP. I just joined about 2 weeks ago. I love this site too. I found the App first and now I am checking out the website for the first time. Like you I needed to lose about 150lbs. To date I have lost 80lbs and have stalled there. I need all the help I can use as well. If you want we could become pals and lose together. It's up to you.
  • pannellm
    pannellm Posts: 3
    Wow! You are some friendly folks! I have joined other weight loss message boards and they were all kinda clique-ish. Glad to see yall aren't like that!

    I have been looking at some before and after pics and some of you are doing awesome! Keep up the good work and lets do this together!
  • akalei
    akalei Posts: 34
    Welcome, feel free to add me as a friend if you like.
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