Need to get moving

HotDog1969
HotDog1969 Posts: 25 Member
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I am a 42 year old bloke from the UK and after weighing myself yesterday I really need to start taking weight loss seriously. Ideally I should drop 120 pounds or so. Ridiculous I have let myself get this large and I want to be healthy for my wife and kids.

This website and iPhone/iPad apps really look like they can help and I have started using them yesterday. Seems like a much better idea than the usual cut everything out fad diets I have tried.

I lost about 110 pounds some years ago but ended up putting it all back on again. Really need to sort this out.

Would like to have some friends on here but don't want to add people randomly as I'm not sure of the protocol with these things.

Thanks for listening and here is to a healthier 2012.

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  • PurpleSweetpea
    PurpleSweetpea Posts: 57
    Hi, new today too. Looks like there's a lot of us in the same boat! Looks like a friendly site. Feel free to add me for support :smile:
  • Vdkozik
    Vdkozik Posts: 1
    Good morning - seems we are all in this same bind and have "let ourselves go". I have recently had a gastric sleeve and my nutritionist recommended this site to help. So . . . here I am. Good luck to you and your weight loss program. Stick with it and keep posting. You will always have support and encouragement.
  • windupwren
    windupwren Posts: 1
    Hi - Also 42, except I am female and in the US. I need to lose a minimum of 75 pounds and 2012 is the year to do it. I'm tired of being this large and have tried all kinds of diets only to gain the weight back, usually adding around 10 pounds on top of what I have lost. I just joined today and am very hopeful that this site will help me be more healthy and get fit/lose weight.
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    The protocol is to surround yourself with MFPs that have the most positive & encouraging energy so you can to be successful! I am human but I keep the positive attitude so add me if you like!
  • Eaglesfanintn
    Eaglesfanintn Posts: 813 Member
    I've been a member for a while, but have just started using MFP. Just became friends with Hotdog, but looking for more. Feel free to add me as well!
    Best of luck to everyone with your goals for '12!
  • MsKeri23
    MsKeri23 Posts: 27
    welcome !!! ive been on this for a week and already feel the motivation coming thru!!!! good luck and were all here for each other!!!!!11
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    Feel free to add me :) I'd add all of you, but I'm limited to 10 per 10 minutes, lol.

    One of my goals for 2012 is to log on every day and check in with my friends, so I'll be here if you are!
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