Howdy from Arkansas!

Doxielu61
Doxielu61 Posts: 11
edited October 2 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone! I joined this site a couple of weeks ago and really like it. I need to lose about 75lbs so I know it is going to take awhile. This site makes it fun and like a game to eat healthier. My sister and daughter have had great success with MyFitnessPal and I hope to do the same. It will be soooo nice to fit into smaller clothes again! Would like to have some friends! Love to share recipes and offer support. Remember, the Holiday Season is fast approaching! That scares me, lol! Toodles!

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  • BanderaOutlaw
    BanderaOutlaw Posts: 35
    Hey there! Seventy-five pounds is a great goal, and you can totally achieve it - so many others post of similar success here day after day. That you are here proves you are ready and in the midst of a turnaround in your fitness. :-)

    MFP is a wonderful tool, and the community is great. You'll find nothing but encouragement, motivation, ideas, and the information you need to reach your goals.

    I just tightened up to the last notch on my current belt - before coming to MFP, I was only comfortable on the second loosest notch.

    Change is possible and progress is real. Stick with a healthy diet and a pinch of exercise, and within just a few weeks, you won't believe the progress you'll see and feel.

    Don't let the holidays scare you - even before Halloween, you'll be enjoying so much success and motivation that you won't have to fear falling off the wagon. And guess what - with an otherwise steady, healthy, consistent diet, you can pig out for Thanksgiving and Christmas - it won't "blow your diet" because your diet will have already become your lifestyle - reaching and maintaining your goal weight will be the natural course, not the exception to the rule.

    Best of luck! We're all here for you. :-)
  • katherines2230
    katherines2230 Posts: 276 Member
    Hi there! We are neighbors! I'm in downtown Little Rock! Feel free to add me :smile:
  • fit4lyfeLisa
    fit4lyfeLisa Posts: 529 Member
    Welcome to MFP, and good luck on your weight loss journey!! You will find lots of encouragement, support and amazing people on here. It is a great community to be a part of!!
  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
    Welcome, Mom! There ya go, rack up some friends. :)

    Hey everyone, this is my mommy and I'm sooo proud of her for signing up for MFP! :glasses:
  • KHaverstick
    KHaverstick Posts: 308 Member
    Hey there! I'm from Arkansas, too. :)

    Good luck with your weight loss! I'm sure you'll love it here.
  • nannyx6
    nannyx6 Posts: 72 Member
    Welcome this is such a great inspiring site.You will do great with this!
  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    <---arkansas too!! Welcome!
  • Doxielu61
    Doxielu61 Posts: 11
    Thanks for the encouragment Outlaw! I am hoping for great and permanent changes in my lifestyle. Have lots of motivation so I am going to win!! MFP is a great tool, I love it already!

    Congrats on changing to a smaller belt loop hole!! That's really great!

    We'll keep in touch:) Toodles!!
  • Doxielu61
    Doxielu61 Posts: 11
    That's great! Small world:) I will add you as a friend and thanks for the welcome! Best Wishes! Doxielu1
  • Doxielu61
    Doxielu61 Posts: 11
    Thanks Prashley! I am slow but eventually I get there, lol! Thanks for showing me how to use MFP and motivating me to join:) You are a wonderful daughter and I am not going to let Aunt Melanie be skinnier than me any longer!! The motivation is there and I have really had fun with it. Honestly, I have really not been hungry either, yay! Thanks for sharing your healthy cooking tips and recipes. I am getting the hang of it:)

    Love you lots,
    Mom
    <3
  • Doxielu61
    Doxielu61 Posts: 11
    Thank you for the welcome. The journey has began! Congrats on your weight loss!! Wow, that is great and inspiring. I am looking forward to feeling better without all this extra poundage. Best Wishes! Doxielu61
  • Doxielu61
    Doxielu61 Posts: 11
    Thank you! I am so happy to be here! Excited about losing weight the healthy way and to keep that style of eating the rest of my life. Congrats on your weight lose! Definitely inspired! Thanks again for being there:)
  • Doxielu61
    Doxielu61 Posts: 11
    Thanks for the welcome and encouragement! This has really been fun logging foods and exercise. Happy to be here!
  • Doxielu61
    Doxielu61 Posts: 11
    Hi there fellow Arkie! It is good to be here. Thanks for the welcome also! Congrats on meeting your goals. That is inspiring and good luck. I can't wait to have some pounds lost on my banner!! Toodles!
  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
    Hey mom, normally you reply to everyone in one message. :)
  • Doxielu61
    Doxielu61 Posts: 11
    Well, thank you Prashley for having my back, lol!! I have learned some forum etiquette:)
  • silver02bullet
    silver02bullet Posts: 261 Member
    Arkansas here too! Good luck!

    And go hogs! :-)
  • fitnhealthyccthatsme
    fitnhealthyccthatsme Posts: 359 Member
    Hello from another HAWG fan! Wooo Piggg SOOOOOOIIIEEEEE!!!!! :bigsmile:
  • lwhitman4
    lwhitman4 Posts: 144 Member
    I'm not from Arkansas but I can encourage with the best of them!

    I second what everyone else is saying: MFP is the best tool I've ever used to lose weight. There's just a TON of support. Plus, the calorie counter and exercise stuff. It's like a delicious burrito - all the good stuff wrapped up in one spot.

    Enjoy your stay here @ MFP and feel free to add me! :)
  • Promqueen_74932
    Promqueen_74932 Posts: 203 Member
    Living in Maumelle! Feel free to add me. Love cooking healthy and sharing recipes. I also loving eating out at healthy restaurants.

    :happy:
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