517lbs and looking for MFP pals
marvindaily
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Hey everybody! My name is Marvin and I'm looking for pals on mfp lol. A little about myself, I'm 24 years old, living in the good ol' state of Illinois, just outside of Chicago. I have started and stopped and restarted Diets too many times to count. I finally realise that I need a lifestyle change, and this morning I think I got the boost I needed. I stepped on the scale this morning, and found out I lost 12.8lbs since May 22nd! I'm currently 517lbs, and understand that this weight needs to come off Pronto, so that I can finally enjoy my life! So, feel free to add me! I can definitely use the support and motivation. Thanks for reading.
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Add me if you want0
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take it slow, allowing your body to adapt to the changes
hence the crash diets, yes you lose weight fast, but once it is over, many gain it back again
weight will come off fast and more to start with, but as you lose weight, it will take more work and time, but keep at it3 -
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take it slow, allowing your body to adapt to the changes
hence the crash diets, yes you lose weight fast, but once it is over, many gain it back again
weight will come off fast and more to start with, but as you lose weight, it will take more work and time, but keep at it
This ^^^^^^
Don't try to go straight to 1200 calories a day and running marathons then get discouraged because you're starving and in pain. I started at 2450 calories and every week or so I knock a couple hundred off after giving my body time to adjust. Down to 1700 calories now and try to walk at least 4 miles a day
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Wow thank you that is excellent advice, I never thought about slowly reducing my calories weekly. I'm going to definitely try that. Thanks everyone for the support, it really helps!2
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Add in positive goals, too-- lifestyle change isn't always about stopping or removing things. Activity goals, goals for logging and checking in with MFP, trying a new veggie every week or month or whatever. These will bring you closer to your weightloss goals, and carry you through the times that weightloss plateaus but healthy habits persist.
You have a lifetime to make these changes, so focus on gradual, sustainable changes. Focus on one habit this month, add another one next month.3 -
I just started this process myself and am always looking for new friends going through the same thing to motivate each other!1
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Welcome and congratulations on making the decision to get your life back. This will be a long and sometimes difficult process and you may deal with a lot of emotions along the way but that is what we are all here for. I have found MFP to be an awesome community of people looking to help one another to get healthy. Please add me. I love what @sc487 and @Cheesy567 are suggesting. Make gradual changes every week, don't try to do everything at once. You will see results and we're here to support you.
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Thank you so much for your support and kind words! And everyone's advice is awesome as well!2
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Good luck fella!0
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All great advice so far. The slow and steady route will be the best in the long run.
Good luck, and feel free to add me if you're still looking for supportive friends1 -
Hi Marvin, feel free to add me! Wishing on the best on your journey!0
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Keep at it. Log every single day. Try to move more than you used to every single day. It WILL come off.1
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Hi Marvin! I am also from the Chicago area. Add me if you like! Best of luck to you.1
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Welcome to MFP Marvin!!1
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Just started today. I am feeling excited to get and give support.1
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I've added you. I started with MFP in January at 378 Lbs and now I am 301 about to break 300 which makes me very happy (so far). You can do this. It will be a journey but I think the journey is well worth the sacrifice. I know I probably have a year and half or more before my journey will be complete. Good luck!
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You can add me too if there is anyone else out there that wants to add me, you are more than welcome to.1
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Everyday i remind myself that time passes anyways, so why not try to take control of my life now? Everday we have the choice, it's a matter of sticking to that choice! desiring a longer life that's more fulfilled with activity keeps me on track! Knowing that people only see me for who i am on the outside and judge based on my weight has held me back for too long, I'm changing that one day at a time!! You can do it also:)1
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Hey I'm Rosa. Im currently 218lbs and would like some friends to help motivate and I can help too. I started this week and been working out so, so far so good. Feel free to add me! and ill add you back2
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I started my journey in February. I started working out, cut out soda, and eating more veggies. I was 488 and have lost 32 pounds so I'm 456 now. I feel better and stronger. I can breathe when I walk. I can stand now without my back hurting. It's wonderful! You can do this!2
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Marvin,
I had a problem eating enough greens/veggies and if you do too. If this is you, Try making smoothies in your blender. You can put a lot of veggies/greens in there with some protein powder, pumpkin seed kernels (great nutrition), yogurt, fruit, unsweetened almond milk, sweetener and whatever. Just wanted to pass this on, wish I knew about this long ago. Caution though, calories can add up fast, I usually make 2 servings and put one in a glass bottle. Smoothies can be a meal.
I am fed up with my weight, and hate that I am carrying 30 lbs extra (I have been 75 lbs overweight before). My belly is actually hanging down a little in front. I posted my fat picture on my refrigerator remind me why I am doing this.
Good luck (not luck, but hard work and determination) and want to see your results, slow is fine. It is easy to give up after you slip a little and punish yourself. Remember this journey will not go as exactly as planned, it is ok to mess up every now and then. Just get right back on and push forward. If you are like me If you are not losing, then you are gaining. Biggest thing is you have to get your head in the right place, and nothing can stop you.
Finally, I know you can do it and it is ok if you mess up every now and then. All you have to do is you real best, not the one you talk yourself into believing. I know I could talk my self into justifying eating things I shouldn't.
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