Putting myself out there.....

katiecaleb2006
katiecaleb2006 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 14 in Introduce Yourself
Hi there everyone! This is a first for me.. as in putting myself out there in any way... so here goes with the very abridged version of my story. I'm thinking maybe community has been my missing link so to speak... Nothing beats a failure but a try right?! Growing up I was thin and athletic but still always very hyper aware of my weight, and something I have struggled with for a very long time... I started gaining pretty good at the end of my high school days... and then after my first baby.. well let's just suffice it to say that my abundance has multiplied a great deal ..... Like most.. I have tried many different things from pills both prescribed and over the counter... numerous "diets" and lifestyle changes... some worked and some did not.. some were healthy and again.. some were not! I was a dedicated "gym rat" for a very long while..up until I wasn't. To say I have been all over the place with my weight and health in this life so far is a huge understatement!! So.. with that said... here I am.... trying yet again.. not giving up... so bring it on! Failure ultimately just simply is NOT an option! Let the journey begin.... ..... AGAIN! :-) ... One more little foot note to an already way too long post.. BUT.. I wanted to clarify that this has nothing to do with "New Year Resolutions" at all.. but trying out a new path of clearly set intentions instead! I'm not making the mistake of setting myself up to fail... not this time!

I posted this somewhere else.. and as I am still learning to navigate this site.. it may have been the wrong place.... Looking forward to meeting a developing a fabulous support system and community! :)

Replies

  • mwalle09
    mwalle09 Posts: 305 Member
    I know how it goes, I was thin and athletic in high school too
  • ItsMeAllana
    ItsMeAllana Posts: 9 Member
    Good luck! Good tracking AND support is the right combination. Throw in some exercise, and we can all be champs!
  • crzycatlady1
    crzycatlady1 Posts: 1,930 Member
    edited January 2017
    Welcome!

    Don't make things overly complicated -no need to make drastic changes to what you eat or cut out foods you like. To lose weight you just need to be at the correct calorie deficit for your weight goals!

    Start by entering your info and MFP will give you your calorie target with the needed deficit built in. Then work on portion size accuracy (a food scale is a big help with this), logging consistently and then aim to hit your calorie targets :)
  • katiecaleb2006
    katiecaleb2006 Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you very much everyone for the welcome!
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