Hi all, New to the Discussions but I've been using MyFitnessPal from 12.07.2021 until now.

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Scott58nos
Scott58nos Posts: 8 Member
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I started using myfitnesspal in December 2021. I had gotten so overweight that I was disgusted with the way I looked. My bodyweight had gotten up to 232lbs. That was the defining moment that made me realize if I didn't get this under control, I was going to experience a lot of health issues and shorten my life. Thankfully, for myfitnesspal and a lot of hard work I've lost 17 lbs. from December 31 until today where I am now weighing 215lbs. I still have a long ways to go, but I know I will get there. My goal is to reach 190 lbs. by June 2022. I have a medium frame and still have a good bit of muscle left over from when I used to workout. I'm looking forward to speaking with you guys and reading post on here. Thanks, Scott

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  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,258 Member
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    You sound like your doing really well, keep going. I have 12lbs left to go but it's going slow now, but I aim to get there before I reach 60 in October.
  • JBanx256
    JBanx256 Posts: 1,471 Member
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    Awesome work so far Scott, keep it up!
  • Scott58nos
    Scott58nos Posts: 8 Member
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    Thanks annliz23,

    How long have you been on your diet and what weight did you start it on? Hang in there those 12 lbs. will come off. Do you have a specialized diet you're on or just watching reducing calories? How about exercise? Right now I am restricting my calories to 1,500 a day and riding the stationary recumbent bike for between 60 minutes up to 120 minutes a day. However, I do have one serious problem. After 7 pm the pantry starts calling my name, it's an every night fight.

  • Scott58nos
    Scott58nos Posts: 8 Member
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    Thank you JBanx256,

    My weight was steadly creeping up and I knew something had to be done about it. One day I looked in the mirror and did not like what I saw. I made a commitment that day that I was going to do something about it. That's when I decided to use MFP to help me reach my goal to get rid of fat. I knew if I continued gaining weight, my life span would probably decrease. So I am now committed to exercising and a healthy diet as a key part of my lifestyle for life.

  • fatty2begone
    fatty2begone Posts: 249 Member
    edited March 2022
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    Nice work Scott!
    Must be something in the air as of today I am also down 17lbs. I am currently at 189 and goal is 150 so I have a long way to go.

    We got this!

    Edit: I just realized I cant add.... down 16lbs. ;)
  • CatRunna
    CatRunna Posts: 27 Member
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    Well done Scott, it’s a tough journey but hang in there. Stay consistent, build good habits and dig deep when it gets hard. Have a solid reason for wanting to achieve your goals and remind yourself often of those reasons. I’ve been maintaining for 2 years now and the road to get there was tough. And sometimes it is still tough. Couldn’t have done it without MFP. So feel free to add me as a friend 💪

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