Half way through my journey and have just discovered MFP :)

AngelAnne666
AngelAnne666 Posts: 41 Member
edited October 1 in Introduce Yourself
Hi there, my name is Anne and I am from Bedfordshire in England. Two years ago I weighed in at my heaviest at 244 pounds (17st 6lbs) after putting on a lot of weight at university.

My 'last straw' moment came when I was due to go to a friend's wedding. I had a 'safe' dress in my wardrobe that I would always turn to if I was feeling a bit heavier as I knew it would always fit me. A few days before the wedding I went to try the dress on and could not zip it up Needless to say I shed a few tears and then made the decision that it was the last time I would be that heavy.

Since that day i have lost 53 lbs However for the last year or so I have found myself losing and putting on the same 7lbs and I feel that my motivation has slipped slightly. I still exercise regularly and really enjoy it but it is the food that I sometimes find more difficult as I am a complete emotional eater. I am hoping that by using MFP and finding some supportive people it will re-energise my weight loss journey. I would like to lose another 31lbs and get down to 160lbs (11st 6lbs). I am 5ft 8in by the way.

So anyway, enough of my yabbering. Nice to meet you all and I hope to speak to you all soon :)

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  • bjshields
    bjshields Posts: 677 Member
    Welcome to MFP! This is a very inspiring, motivating and encouraging place to be. (And can I say, thanks for posting in BOTH lbs. and stones -- it helps). Good luck to you & feel free to add me as a friend. :smile:
  • snockers3112
    snockers3112 Posts: 190 Member
    Welcome to the site Anne, well done on the weight you have already lost and good luck on the rest of your journey x
  • BlondeViki
    BlondeViki Posts: 33 Member
    Hello

    I'm from England too and have a similar story to you in that my weight gain was mostly at university as well (grrr at cheap delicious pizza and cheap alcohol!!) :)

    I discovered MFP late on, but i've found it's really helped me to start to shift though the tough last 12 pounds after being on a plateau for so long.

    Congratulations on your weight loss so far - that's an amazing result. If you can do that, you can do some more! I used to eat lots of cake and sweets when I felt blue but I've tried to train myself into focussing on something like reading or sewing when I'm sad now and I try to reward myself with things other than food too (though I have a once a month 'off the record' meal!!) I guess it's a matter of keeping your mind off things but I know it's easier said than done.

    Good luck with the rest of your weight loss plans!

    If you'd like to be MFP friends - please add me :)

    Viki
  • Amo_Angelus
    Amo_Angelus Posts: 604 Member
    Hi from one emotional eater to another! Don't worry, you can get past that tricky 7lbs! What I want you to do is when you're about to reach for the food, stop, take five deep breaths and ask yourself do I need to eat right now? And if the answer is yes, ask yourself if there's something else you can eat and not that pack of cookies or whatever it is that's drawing you to it seductively. And feel free to add me.
  • NMandaMarie
    NMandaMarie Posts: 234 Member
    Welcome to MFP! You're going to love it here! It's easy to track your food and exercize and the community it SO supportive!

    Feel free to "friend" me!

    Manda
  • conniehgtv
    conniehgtv Posts: 309 Member
    good luck!!! Thhis is a great site to keep on track! cp
  • amfaery
    amfaery Posts: 267 Member
    welcome!!!! you are doing great keep it up
  • leanne2376
    leanne2376 Posts: 217
    welcome to MFP. You'll love this site - its really inspiring and your mfp pals spur u on to shed that weight

    x
  • xxx_Pink_Princess_xxx
    xxx_Pink_Princess_xxx Posts: 875 Member
    Welcome to MFP - you are just what I have been looking for! Someone on my same wave length! U will love it here please do add me as a frind and we can continue this journey together xx
  • JoHola
    JoHola Posts: 43 Member
    Hi and welcome to MFP, I am from England too and I can tell you that this site is fabulous and is full of lots of help, advice and real motivators!

    Huge congratulations on your incredible weight loss to date and good luck on the rest of your journey.

    If you want to be MFP pals, feel free to add me :smile:
  • Autumn15
    Autumn15 Posts: 213
    You have come to a great place to find help and support. Welcome and happy journey to you. Each day brings new things and a fresh start.
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