first time posting, hi people!

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sherry666
sherry666 Posts: 36 Member
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So I joined My Fitness Pal last week, but havent posted anything on the forums yet. Just got around to reading some of them today, and thought I would introduce myself to anyone who is bored enough to read it, lol.
When I weighed myself around Sept. 20, I was 213 lbs. GAH. How in the frig did I let myself get this big? I have always been a "bigger girl", but I just seemed to accept the fact that I'll always be fat, and theres nothing I can do about it. The only time I lost any amount of weight was about a year ago, I exercised for a month and lost 10lbs. Then I got bored and went back to eating whatever I wanted and quit exercising all together. Until about 3 weeks ago. I was on the website Reddit and found the subreddit "Loseit". On that, I found a whole community of people who were super supportive and on their own weight loss journeys. Also through that I found MFP, and joined last tuesday (i think?). When I joined, I weighed 207. Today I weigh 202 lbs. I know its not a big loss, but so far I have Reddit and My Fitness Pal to thank for that. My goal is 140 by May. I am still second guessing this, because 60lbs is alot of weight to loose, but I am trying for 10lbs/month. I am trying to be down to 180 lbs by christmas/new year.
I am eating less than 1200 cals a day, something I would have easily trippled before. I now weigh myself everyday (I know your only suppose to do this once a week because of water weight/gain), but i'm just so anxious! I am eating healthier and am slowly raising my self confidence. Little by little, I want to do this. I have to.
So.... if anyone has any questions or anything, feel free to ask! If not, thanks for reading!

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  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
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    5 LBS is a pretty big loss! You can do it, we'll help you!!
  • hallybell
    hallybell Posts: 6 Member
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    The first 5 are the hardest... feel free to add me!

    Ps, I'm on reddit too....join us at r/fitness (if you havent already!!)
  • SunnyDispo619
    SunnyDispo619 Posts: 154
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    Welcome! I was not too far off your starting weight. I have lost about 37 pounds, largely due to MFP as a tool. Good luck to you, and feel free to add me. :)
  • flea2449
    flea2449 Posts: 500 Member
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    We need all the support we can get! 5 pound loss is awsome! Feel free to add me!
  • diana160
    diana160 Posts: 28
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    Welcome, to myfitnesspal. Way to go 5 pounds. Don't get discouraged if your weight fluctuates......Blessings diana:smile:
  • niceguy63
    niceguy63 Posts: 38 Member
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    You can do it!!! WE are hear for you!!!
  • Circa1964
    Circa1964 Posts: 225 Member
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    Finding the desire to do it is the first step and you are there! You already know you have it in you and have proven it. Now...let the journey begin!
  • Crazymomh
    Crazymomh Posts: 5
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    Congratulations on the Loss and making your mind up to GET HEALTHY! I would love to encourage you on your journey!
  • sherry666
    sherry666 Posts: 36 Member
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    wow.... i wasent expecting this many replies so fast! thank you all for the support, its great to hear that someone has faith in you, even if you've never met them!
  • thomasbulldogsrt
    thomasbulldogsrt Posts: 6
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    Awesome girl!! So, proud of you and I couldn't have said it better!!
  • sherry666
    sherry666 Posts: 36 Member
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    Thanks so much!!

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