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Looking for more friends. 75 pounds lost so far.

jackibailey
jackibailey Posts: 206 Member
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everybody. My name is Jacki. I've been on MFP for six months now and have lost 75 pounds so far. I'm a 43 year old mom of two teenagers who run me ragged. I started this for them, but now it's really all about me. I started at my highest weight of 348. Total bummer. Just found pictures of me at Xmas time and I can't believe how out of control I let it get.

I started out not even being able to lift my legs into my pants. Couldn't walk around the block, and did low impact aerobics sitting in a chair. Well today I had my best exercise day of all time. I went to the gym and walked for an hour on the treadmill...2.5 miles all uphill. Boy was I proud of myself. And a little dizzy by the time I finished. Lol. I have come a long way baby.

I weigh 273 pounds right now, but I know I can lose more. And as I do, exercising should get even better for me. See, I don't enjoy exercising at all, but I love how I feel when I'm done.

I am looking for more friends. Anyone who wants to friend me, please do. Especially if you have similar goals and similar struggles. Hope to hear from you all soon. Jacki

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  • purplebabe2025
    purplebabe2025 Posts: 383 Member
    You've done so well and I'm very proud of you. Defo will friend you, continue the good work.
  • rosaidamiddleton
    rosaidamiddleton Posts: 106 Member
    You have done a wonderful job and I know you will be doing even better.

    Fighting!!!!

    P.S. If you would like you can add me, I love having new friends :)
  • mazp12
    mazp12 Posts: 26 Member
    Hi there, you are welcome to make me a friend if you like :-)
  • Kimmer2011
    Kimmer2011 Posts: 569 Member
    Sending friend request--I've been there, and pretty soon we'll be side by side!
  • AmberLiscous
    AmberLiscous Posts: 644 Member
    You have accomplished alot already....feel free to add me :flowerforyou:
  • tannyb
    tannyb Posts: 131 Member
    Hi Jacki, I'm Kristel. Your story sounds similar to mine - I think we have a lot in common (age, weight, goals, etc.) I will send you a friend request.
  • KristaWeiss
    KristaWeiss Posts: 233 Member
    Your doing great and you have done so well so far!!!!
  • katrvolb
    katrvolb Posts: 6
    I have not been on here for awhile but would like to continue your journey with you...maybe we can be of support. My goal is 70lbs and I am 18lbs into it so far. Good Luck and keep moving forward!!
  • Baldylocks30
    Baldylocks30 Posts: 37 Member
    wow that is seriously impressive, well done hun and keep at it, you are doing fabulously xx
  • dalgal26
    dalgal26 Posts: 781 Member
    Congrats on your journey so far. Sending friend request! Together we can all succeed!
  • mmuzzatti
    mmuzzatti Posts: 704 Member
    Good job...add me if you wish but please read my disclaimer.....saves everybody time!
  • britborn52
    britborn52 Posts: 16
    Congratulations on your weight loss! Exercising is going to be my biggest problem since I hate it! lol You are an inspiration and I would like to request you as a friend! Have a great day!
  • gabbyhayes82
    gabbyhayes82 Posts: 24
    you can add me
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