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karenpriest
karenpriest Posts: 11 Member
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Hi my name is Karen. I"m 40 ( almost 41) I've used the program on my iphone before but after about 1 month I stopped. Trying to lose like 50 some pounds plus I want to be able to run a 5 k marathon. I watch biggest loser and think to myself I can do that, I can lose weight like them, as I lay in bed all curled up with my chocolate snacks and diet pop...... I don't want to be the fat Auntie any more. I want to have the energy, I'm finding my weight is affecting my life in more ways than I'd like to admit. Need someone to play Jillian Michaels, or Bob Haper......

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  • JenMarie826
    JenMarie826 Posts: 143
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    You can do this Karen!! :) The support here is phenomenal :) We all have your back! Just focus one day at a time!!
  • Bells5001
    Bells5001 Posts: 75 Member
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    Hi Karen,
    I'm also new to MFP. I can definately cheer you on! I have 25 pound to lose. I work out like crazy...but I just eat too much! Thats where I struggle. What kind of exercise do you do?

    Bells
  • fzafar_64
    fzafar_64 Posts: 28 Member
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    Hi Karen, I'm Fatima and I'm new here too. I've lost a little bit of weight already and I can tell you I felt the same way as you do. I've learnt that honestly little steps are the best to big goals, and also little goals( like I can climb these stairs twice in less than a minute) helps as well. Hopefully we can both lose weight together, without Jilian or Bob!
  • karenpriest
    karenpriest Posts: 11 Member
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    haha I figured out how to reply I think! I think this is going to be awesome. Lets see what I'm doing. I got a pedometer (think that's how you spell it) trying to do that 10,000 steps. I have a bad knee but beginning to think its cuz I'm a tad fluffy for my knees. So I"m a walker, I gonna walk till I hate it lol.

    I've got just about every biggest loser work out dvd most of them still wrapped! ugh. They all lie on there, all smiling like there having fun! I was not having fun working out is exhausting! Jillian's 30 day shred just about killed me.

    I'm trying to find out how many calories I need to eat, what does Net calories mean etc.
  • kellybeetle
    kellybeetle Posts: 3
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    Hi Karen. I am new here too. I have had mfp on my iphone as well and stopped after about a month also. I am ready to start up again and am looking for support and encouragement. I'm 37, work full time and go to school full time but I know I can squeeze in some time for exercise! My weight has affected me in several areas of my life also. I want to get my self esteem back and be able to wear a wedding dress at my wedding this June. I have about 50 pounds to lose also.

    ~Kelly
  • pa77y
    pa77y Posts: 36
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    Hi Karen, just starting back myself. I am 51 and can use some friends on here! You go girl, you can do whatever you put your mind to do! Please add me if you like!
  • bagoobie
    bagoobie Posts: 6 Member
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    started using this site over a month ago
    its helped me lose 6 lbs but my goal is 50 or more!

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