hey everyone

LESISMORE987
LESISMORE987 Posts: 8
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
my name is Lesley. im 30 and have gained over 40lbs in the last year. with a bout with depression, a divorce, and the loss of a job due to the business closing has really done me in. i do have a new job, but i sit down most of my shift, and i work midnites.

i have never really been a small girl. my dads side of the family are all large women and i always said i wouldnt get that way. well its happening and i need some motivation before it gets too out of hand.

i started exercising 2 days ago and im really excited about it. i started going to the YMCA and have been doing cardio for 30min and then working the machines. im so excited to see the results!

im so glad i found this site and to know there are people just like me. thanks in advance to everyone for the motivation.

p.s. if anyone has any suggestions about an eating schedule for my midnite shift i would greatly appreciate it.

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  • LESISMORE987
    LESISMORE987 Posts: 8
    my name is Lesley. im 30 and have gained over 40lbs in the last year. with a bout with depression, a divorce, and the loss of a job due to the business closing has really done me in. i do have a new job, but i sit down most of my shift, and i work midnites.

    i have never really been a small girl. my dads side of the family are all large women and i always said i wouldnt get that way. well its happening and i need some motivation before it gets too out of hand.

    i started exercising 2 days ago and im really excited about it. i started going to the YMCA and have been doing cardio for 30min and then working the machines. im so excited to see the results!

    im so glad i found this site and to know there are people just like me. thanks in advance to everyone for the motivation.

    p.s. if anyone has any suggestions about an eating schedule for my midnite shift i would greatly appreciate it.
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    Welcome to MFP Lesley:flowerforyou:
  • sassiebritches
    sassiebritches Posts: 1,861 Member
    Yeehawwwwwwwwwwwww Welcome to you!

    GO Green:flowerforyou:
  • Robin_
    Robin_ Posts: 105
    Welcome, and good luck to you! You need to fuel your body according to your needs ~Becasue you are working late at night, your food schedule will be vastly different from those who get up early mornings and head to work. I think a lot of people try too hard to make standard "diet plans" work for them, when what they need is flexability , something they can live with for the long run, and be successful in reaching short and long term goals. Don't work for your diet, make it work for you!:smokin:
  • LESISMORE987
    LESISMORE987 Posts: 8
    thks for the reply. its just a little hard to get started. i have been drinking my water intake for about 2 months and have seen a few results. best thing about midnites, i am forced to bring my lunch so im trying to be healthy when i pack it. thks again
  • Natalievh
    Natalievh Posts: 40
    :flowerforyou: welcome, and yes i found this site a real GEM. you off to a great start. logg on when you down and need a hand. we are here. when you mad at anyone or anything jump on the bike, treadmill, box lol whatever Cardio helps release all that stress. i know Divorce is hard i turned back and still stuck on that train. mwah you will be fine. Nats
  • lmb2
    lmb2 Posts: 1
    :wink: I work 3rd shift too. Stay away from the cookies, chips, and candy. Drink lots of water (yes it will make you go to the bathroom). Take fruit, veggies, and some sort of healthy dipping sauce. Walk when you get the chance. Try not to stop anywhere on the way home. I usually eat cereal (post great grains):tongue: before I lay down. That way there is something in my stomach but it is not too heave:smile:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love it here if you don't already. I love this site, it is so motivational, supportive, and helpful, and everyone here is so nice. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.
  • LESISMORE987
    LESISMORE987 Posts: 8
    thks to everyone who has replied to me. i can already see this was a great decision to join this site.
  • Lavenderblue1957
    Lavenderblue1957 Posts: 1
    Wow 217 lbs lost that is great good for you
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