US to Australia, Getting fit in Oz!

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littlestarling
littlestarling Posts: 16
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone,

I just relocated from the US to the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia. I'm 21 and currently about halfway through my Master's degree program in Justice Administration.

I've always been lacking in the fitness and nutrition department. My parents were active before they became parents but raising me they role modeled a life of inactivity. We ate out most meals during the week. My highest weight was about 170lbs (77kg/12st). In 2008 I got down to 130 (59kg/9st) but I gained most of that back during my Freshman year in University.

I've been a horseback rider since I was a child and joined a competitive team in University. My weight held me back a lot and it was incredibly discouraging. I am now living in Australia and am ready to take control of my health and fitness. I've been studying to be a police officer since I was in high school and again my fitness has been the only thing holding me back.

I'd like to get back down to about 130lbs (59kg/9st) but my overall fitness is most important to me, whatever weight that leaves me at.

I love MyFitnessPal, I've been using it for a week pretty consistently now and I love how well it helps me follow my progress. I hope to meet more people that are going through the same struggles!

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  • Tisha247
    Tisha247 Posts: 849 Member
    Hi, Welcome to Australia! This is land of dreams and the never never LOL I'm from the Gold Coast, your welcome to add me : )
  • littlestarling
    littlestarling Posts: 16
    Thanks! I sure do love this country :)
  • skinnyb450
    skinnyb450 Posts: 288
    :smile: :smile: G'day - Welcome to the land "Down Under" - Good luck on your journey - Feel free to add me for support too if you like - :smile: :smile:
  • fit4travels
    fit4travels Posts: 109
    I'm going to Australia in December and I'm looking to carry on losing weight too - we'll have to keep in touch and motivate each other!
  • dckim
    dckim Posts: 311 Member
    Could you put anada shrimp on da baaaaabie for me? :drinker:
  • seal57
    seal57 Posts: 1,259 Member
    Hi, a big welcome Down Under......I'm just up the road at Coffs Harbour......:bigsmile:
  • Shellitz
    Shellitz Posts: 188
    The weather should help you out here, long summer days are perfect for spending outside :)

    Unfortunately these long warm sunny days are also perfect for sitting out having a bbq and a drink or two....but sssshhhhh I didn't tell you that!!!!
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