Not strictly a newbie.....

Wenderwoo
Wenderwoo Posts: 5 Member
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Hi Everybody,

I'm Wendy from Yorkshire in the UK, and I turned 60 in September last year.

I'm not strictly a newbie, but I've not been on here properly for a few years. I've used this successfully before, losing around 3 stone in weight and became quite fit. All that has gone to pot since I stopped working 2 years ago, compounded by this nasty virus. I've gained 2 stone and its making me miserable.

So I'm looking for some like minded friends so we can encourage each other!

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  • KellieLou412
    KellieLou412 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi, I'm the same.. Lost 3stone a few years ago.. Gained 2 after I stopped trying. Gained another 2 when i fell pregnant. So back taking it seriously again!
  • Dull1
    Dull1 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi there,

    I am 30 years old and I have been on and off on MFP as well, but I have also managed to loose a good amount of weight whilst tracking on here as well before.

    I quit smoking just over a year ago and have gained a lot of weight. I struggle to keep the weight off if I only focus on the weight loss, so I have decided to take a different approach this time. I'm just going to log everything I eat and see if there are any patterns. I find that just knowing that I have to log what I'm eating, already makes me think twice before I eat and how much I eat.

    I want to try to become a little active as well. I haven't done any sort of exercise in a long time.

    Hope I can also make some friends on here so we can support each other.
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    welcome to all of you!!! What steps are you taking to achieve your goals? My biggest right now is to quit drinking alcohol for a few weeks and to get to the gym 4 days a week. I could say 6, but when I don't make 6 then I will get discouraged and want to quit.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

    here's a great old thread FULL of information!!! Hope it can help you!!
  • Wenderwoo
    Wenderwoo Posts: 5 Member
    Dull1 wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I am 30 years old and I have been on and off on MFP as well, but I have also managed to loose a good amount of weight whilst tracking on here as well before.

    I quit smoking just over a year ago and have gained a lot of weight. I struggle to keep the weight off if I only focus on the weight loss, so I have decided to take a different approach this time. I'm just going to log everything I eat and see if there are any patterns. I find that just knowing that I have to log what I'm eating, already makes me think twice before I eat and how much I eat.

    I want to try to become a little active as well. I haven't done any sort of exercise in a long time.

    Hope I can also make some friends on here so we can support each other.

    Hi,
    Sorry I didn't reply sooner - I gave up on anybody replying so haven't been on the forum. Although immolder, I understand everything you've said. Ive lost weight using mfp before, and gained some - typical yoyo behaviour. Now I'm just trying to eat healthily and up the anti on the exercise, without becoming a gym bunny! Ill send you a friend request if thats OK 😁
  • dustisam9396
    dustisam9396 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello everyone, I have been on and off MFP a few times always starting and then fading off. I have tried numerous ways to lose pounds but they never work or last. In doing a bit of research the recommendation that keeps coming up is write down what you eat and exercise. So I am back refusing to give up. :)

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