Hi!

It’s been a REALLY long time since I’ve been in the forums.
Anyway I’m Valerie. 38yr old female from NWIndiana. I have been on MFP for about 4 years- on and off.
I’ve lost 75lbs, and I have a goal of 20lbs more. I work long 10-12 hr days, plus have a household and family to maintain- so I really only get to the gym 3 days a week. I love cardio, and I’m just starting to reintroduce weights into the mix. I’m horrible at clean eating, and I love food. I’d rather have a little indulgence and work out harder vs cutting anything out.
Looking to gather some more friendly support.
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  • Jbley75
    Jbley75 Posts: 42 Member
    Feel free to add me 💪👍
  • Chazmmonroe3453
    Chazmmonroe3453 Posts: 3 Member
    I feel you on the clean eating part! IT IS HARD! I'm here for support. We can do this!!!
  • NSthingoldline
    NSthingoldline Posts: 101 Member
    You've done a great job so far. I too work 10 and 12 hr shifts. Feel free to hit me up!
  • WSOX37
    WSOX37 Posts: 1,614 Member
    You got this add
  • CJones5079
    CJones5079 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello!
  • georgelapenta76
    georgelapenta76 Posts: 43 Member
    Hi
  • DamnImASexyBitch
    DamnImASexyBitch Posts: 740 Member
    I sent requests to everyone who replied!
  • th3fuad
    th3fuad Posts: 14 Member
    hi
  • redhotbeads
    redhotbeads Posts: 62 Member
    edited January 2019
    I hear ya! Feel free to friend me!!
  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,256 Member
    Great progress! :)
  • AprilMLowe
    AprilMLowe Posts: 447 Member
    Hi! I hear you about family and long work days! I will send you a friend request!
  • wcaldwelld
    wcaldwelld Posts: 103 Member
    Hello from minnesota
  • gman7676
    gman7676 Posts: 291 Member
    Feel free to add me
  • jadilane
    jadilane Posts: 4 Member
    Hi! New to the forums, too. Feel free to add! ☺️
  • 6raham
    6raham Posts: 147 Member
    I used to hate the thought of clean eating but making my own over time I have learnt what I like and what I dont, especially how you can vary chicken.
  • Dittmermo
    Dittmermo Posts: 16 Member
    Howdy howdy
  • dovepajamas
    dovepajamas Posts: 1 Member
    I can't stand the term "clean eating". It doesn't really mean anything and implies that not eating within certain restrictive rules is "dirty". Nobody wants to eat "clean" 100% of the time anyway, and it's totally possible to have a healthy lifestyle that includes all different kinds of foods, and even some fast food and processed foods, because this is real life! Rant over.
  • TheMiniKeto
    TheMiniKeto Posts: 31 Member
    Hello and welcome! I'm also in NW Indiana. I am 36 and also work long hours. I just now started to try and squeeze in gym time. Where do you workout at?
  • Hi...feel free to add me!
  • jessicalys
    jessicalys Posts: 27 Member
    edited January 2019
    I sent requests to everyone who replied!

    Feel free to add me! Same goes to everyone else, I'm always looking for more support!
  • toya316
    toya316 Posts: 137 Member
    Congrats on the weight lost.. Keep it up.. I feel as if I share the same dilemma.
  • Dittmermo
    Dittmermo Posts: 16 Member
    Hey all feel free to add me.
  • thomasdiet
    thomasdiet Posts: 14 Member
    hi im from ny and new to forums and this site im 55 years old i used to compete in bodybuilding in the early 90s then life happened i got really out of shape from drinking and not training consistently i got as high as 245 with a 38 to 40 inch waist from a 32 inch waist when i competed Im giving it one serious try with keto and IF Ive dropped 13 lbs in about 4 to 6 weeks wish me luck and good luck to all
  • embeers
    embeers Posts: 41 Member
    Hi. Great JOB!! 75 lbns is HUGE!! Please add me :)
  • MzCongeniality70
    MzCongeniality70 Posts: 352 Member
    Hi all!!!! I'm also back after a bit of a hiatus. I'm always looking for new friends to play with and work hard with. I'm interactive and love other's who are as well. I work hard and would love to have some hardworking friends to cheer on.
  • fatfrost
    fatfrost Posts: 367 Member
    Yo. 75lbs is no joke. Great job. I'm back on here after losing 60 and then gaining back 15. In the interim, had a fight with cancer (fought to a draw) and am back on the fitness train, trying to eat healthy and getting my workouts in. Good luck!
  • Esqv09
    Esqv09 Posts: 9 Member
    Congrats on the weight lost
  • laceygdwn
    laceygdwn Posts: 11 Member
    Hi! Feel free to add me. I'm a MFP return as well.
  • Hi! I've been on here sporadically for a few years. I make some progress and then I stop. I'm back at it again. My son is in boot camp and it would be great to go to his graduation looking like I've made some progress. I work 12 hour shift 3-4 days a week. I have a 2nd job working one day a week, have a very active teen, and am in school for my graduate degree. I'd love to have some friends again! I got locked out of my old account so I just made a new one but now I don't have any friends on here and I could definitely use the motivation!
  • nk9o
    nk9o Posts: 60 Member
    welcome back!