New to MFP and would love some support :)

gela82
gela82 Posts: 5
edited October 2 in Introduce Yourself
After years of abusing food, I am ready to make it my friend. I am here to lose weight- get in shape and I would love to have some others to do it with.

I am at the heaviest I have ever been in my life- aka 240lbs , 5'3 tall and looking to get to down to around 110-120 lba when this journey is over..

Feel free to add me as a friend, I would love to have the support from the others here :)

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  • Justice2012
    Justice2012 Posts: 84 Member
    You were right...we are the same. My goal is exactly what your goal is.

    I always start off strong, but fall off the wagon so to speak....gotta keep trying though, because we never fail unless we quit. So even if we just pluck along, at least we are trying. I know this is not going to be easy at all. Losing weight IS the hardest thing I am facing right now.
  • Musicgrl4life
    Musicgrl4life Posts: 132
    welcome!

    way to go for taking the first step in losing weight. It's a long journey, but it's worth it. I have a long way to go still, but taking it a day at a time.

    good luck to you!
  • gela82
    gela82 Posts: 5
    @Justice2012 : Yup hehe, we are almost the same age too- I just turned 29 :) And I think the first step is the hardest.. I really hope it gets easier with time. hehe

    @Musicgrl4life : Thanks :) One day at the time is exactly how I am planning to to take this journey.
  • steve81872
    steve81872 Posts: 23 Member
    Welcome to the insanity that is MFP. It is a great community of similar minded, good folks. We all live in different parts of the world but have a goal to become healthy, loose weight, get off medication ( per the ok of the dr) overcome road blocks, and so many more. I wish you all the success in the world. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your amazing life!!!!

    Stephen
  • jeffwaller3
    jeffwaller3 Posts: 22
    Yes, that's is the ultimate goal for each one of us, especially when you are over and above the ideal weight of your age. I suggest that you focus first on what you eat. Add low calorie meals into your diet and your goal is reachable plus of course exercise. Cut down carbs and add more protein.

    http://www.weightlosingportal.com/low-calorie-meals/
  • gela82
    gela82 Posts: 5
    @ jeffwaller3 : Thanks for the link- I will have a look at it right away :)
  • aWashCloth
    aWashCloth Posts: 198 Member
    Hey Girls, I am right there with you. I have done it a few times before and have never been able to keep at it. Im hoping to use this page to keep myself on target and really go the whole way. Always good to have a support group to keep strong!
  • Musicgrl4life
    Musicgrl4life Posts: 132
    Hey Girls, I am right there with you. I have done it a few times before and have never been able to keep at it. Im hoping to use this page to keep myself on target and really go the whole way. Always good to have a support group to keep strong!

    same here. this site has made it so much easier to stay focused! good luck to you on your weight loss :)
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