Hello! I'm new here

Hi everyone! I am on a mission. I will be in a bikini by summer! I am new to myfitnesspal after a trainer in one of my workout classes suggested it. I can't even put into words how much I love it! I have been eating healthy/dieting for 2 weeks and I have been working out 1-2 times a day for the past week. I am taking a very hardcore approach to my goal and I am very determined to get back into all my clothes. I was always on the thin or skinny side (but not toned or very health minded in my eating decisions) but the past 2 1/2 years I have just packed on the weight. I am absolutely determined to fit back into my entire closet of clothes. I'm working very hard and enjoying every minute of it! I had no idea I could feel so great from making these changes and I'm really excited to see the results in a few months. My goal is to lose 62 lbs by June 1, 2017. Hopeful - maybe.. possible - definitely.

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  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Welcome! You can look great in a bikini at any size. 62 pounds in 12 weeks will be impossible, sorry. But whatever you lose by then, you will be closer to your goal. Don't get discouraged, a healthy weight and fitness is a life long endeavor. Get it done while you are still young.
  • perkymommy
    perkymommy Posts: 1,642 Member
    You are beautiful! You can rock at bikini at any size hun but I admire your motivation! I am ready to lose some by summer as well. I want to feel good and be able to keep up with my kids on the beach more than anything. We can do this!
  • DanielleMarceau
    DanielleMarceau Posts: 5 Member
    My goal of 62 pounds in 12 weeks is probably a little ambitious, I agree. I will hopefully at least be close! It may take a little longer but I will be healthy and in shape too so either way it will be a win, win and I will get there eventually. I have always been too ambitious - but I have always impressed even myself with my results. I'm hoping this will be no different!
  • brettr23
    brettr23 Posts: 115 Member
    My goal of 62 pounds in 12 weeks is probably a little ambitious, I agree. I will hopefully at least be close! It may take a little longer but I will be healthy and in shape too so either way it will be a win, win and I will get there eventually. I have always been too ambitious - but I have always impressed even myself with my results. I'm hoping this will be no different!

    Just trust the process...at most 5-10 lbs a month be healthy at first and then eventually 3-5 lbs a month as you get closer to goal. You can shed a lot of that 62lbs by summers and. Do you have a diet and a workout plan?
  • DanielleMarceau
    DanielleMarceau Posts: 5 Member
    I'm really just trying to get fit and loose weight. I am working out a lot (9 classes per week) and extra exercise and gym time. I am also eating only healthy foods, fruit, veggies and lean meats. I love the food/calorie counter on this site. Little by little I will get there. I feel much better already.
  • PhilP0wer
    PhilP0wer Posts: 76 Member
    Good luck! With how much you're exercising now don't forget to take measurements as well as stepping on the scale. You might start off looking a little smaller but not actually losing weight due to muscle gain.