big mama in Oregon, trying to get healthy!

ORjezebel
ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
edited October 24 in Introduce Yourself
Hi,
I just joined up. I would love to make some new friends. I'm here to track my comings and goings, self-advocate for a healthier life-style and support my friend that invited me. I absolutely believe in health at every size, so you won't find me 'fat hating' myself or anyone else.

I love the outdoors and want to be able to one day enjoy some activities that I'm too afraid to do because of my size. I want to build lean muscle and drop some pounds to improve my health. Basically I want to become the athlete I never was. I'm about 35 pounds down from my highest weight, there's is much I need to learn but I also have ideas to share. Hope to talk to you. :)
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  • empresslove13
    empresslove13 Posts: 48 Member
    I can vouch for Jez being one of the most amazing friends ever!
  • therupy
    therupy Posts: 2
    Hi, I've been doing REshape the Nation (RTN) since January 1st and have lost about 8 pounds. I've learned a lot, not just from RTN but from googling and Youtubing to learn more about everything I first learn on RTN. I just joined myfitnesspal a couple days ago and its a GREAT value. I can't believe it's free! just by entering the foods I eat as I eat them and comparing that to what I'm learning about carb cycling, I am learning things about food I never knew before. (I'm 50) I've been drinking over a gallon of water a day (recommended by RTN) and that alone has helped resolve some of my health issues and is a key to my weight loss so far, I'm convinced. I've been eating more healthy foods than when not on a diet, and less junk food but not totally zero since RTN lets you have rewards under certain restrictions. I follow their menu as if it were suggestions, not like it is a diet and I substitute what I have on hand. I highly recommend it, if you are searching for somebody who has a track record for helping fat people get fit then Chris Powell is a nice choice. I've read some good articles that explain why carb cycling helps your body lose weight and I've seen some good free Youtube videos. RTN cost me about $20 per month for 3 months and I've already emails them and told them to not charge my credit card again, that I just want to use my 3 months and quit. So I have to learn everything I can in 3 months because I don't want to be constantly paying for stuff I need to learn to do for myself anyway. Best wishes on your journey and hope you find some good stuff to help you find the path... ~Angela
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    where are you in Oregon?
  • nitka653
    nitka653 Posts: 97 Member
    Whoo Hooo! Oregonians are the BESTEST EVER! And no, I'm not a duck fan LOL!

    Welcome Jez! Hope ya like it here. I've been back and forth for a bit since July, some days are just harder than others. It's a great site for calorie/exercise counting and for general support. I love the phone app!
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    awesome information. Google and I will be checking out those great resources for sure! thank you~
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    where are you in Oregon?

    I'm in Eugene
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    Whoo Hooo! Oregonians are the BESTEST EVER! And no, I'm not a duck fan LOL!

    Welcome Jez! Hope ya like it here. I've been back and forth for a bit since July, some days are just harder than others. It's a great site for calorie/exercise counting and for general support. I love the phone app!

    Thank you so much for the warm greeting! :D I could tell right away that this would be a great community.
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    I can vouch for Jez being one of the most amazing friends ever!

    OH and I can certainly attest to the power of your awesomeness, amiga! <3
  • MiaOrange
    MiaOrange Posts: 151 Member
    Oregon here, too! Welcome to MFP :)
  • runbyme
    runbyme Posts: 522 Member
    I live about 1/2 mile from Autzen and am not a Duck fan but to each thier own! Good luck with your fitness journey! Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • EKarma
    EKarma Posts: 594 Member
    Oregon here!! Medford area.. Central point to be exact!
  • ManaMoo32
    ManaMoo32 Posts: 15
    I've only been on here for a little while and people are so supportive! This site is awesome! Im always looking for some new friends!
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    Oregon here, too! Welcome to MFP :)

    Thank you neighbor! :D
  • 1FitMom326
    1FitMom326 Posts: 228
    Welcome, I am in Oregon as well. Feel free to send a friend request if you would like. I think you will find a lot of support here.
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    Welcome, I am in Oregon as well. Feel free to send a friend request if you would like. I think you will find a lot of support here.

    Thank you! I'm definitely loving this community so far.
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    Oregon here!! Medford area.. Central point to be exact!

    Thank you for the welcome. Your progress is an inspiration!
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    I've only been on here for a little while and people are so supportive! This site is awesome! Im always looking for some new friends!

    It's great to meet you :)
  • dee2397
    dee2397 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm also in Oregon and trying to lose weight Add me. Maybe we can motivate eachother
  • Cassi_Eats_Apples
    Cassi_Eats_Apples Posts: 235
    Hey! I'm Cassi and I'm looking to loose some weight and get healthier too! I just started using this site seriously this past week and I'm always looking to add new friends to support who can share their struggles and triumphs with me and they can do the same! I'm a stay at home mom in a fairly stressful situation after taking on my husbands 6 year old who came from an abusive and drug addicted mom and working out and getting healthy really seems to help get my mind off of things and the endorphins help with the stress!
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    I'm also in Oregon and trying to lose weight Add me. Maybe we can motivate eachother

    Thanks! I'd be happy to share motivation with you!
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    Hey! I'm Cassi and I'm looking to loose some weight and get healthier too! I just started using this site seriously this past week and I'm always looking to add new friends to support who can share their struggles and triumphs with me and they can do the same! I'm a stay at home mom in a fairly stressful situation after taking on my husbands 6 year old who came from an abusive and drug addicted mom and working out and getting healthy really seems to help get my mind off of things and the endorphins help with the stress!

    Hey Cassi, sounds like you keep busy. I look forward to chatting with you :)
  • RogerF765
    RogerF765 Posts: 113
    I'm Originally from Oakridge I lived there for most of my life but couldn't handle the rain anymore so now I'm in Florida. I am trying to get healthy as well and so far so good.
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    I'm Originally from Oakridge I lived there for most of my life but couldn't handle the rain anymore so now I'm in Florida. I am trying to get healthy as well and so far so good.

    We LOVE camping out around Oakridge. I must say I kinda envy all of the sunshine that you get now though.
  • KristynStephens15
    KristynStephens15 Posts: 843 Member
    Im in eugene as well =]
  • Redfieldr
    Redfieldr Posts: 37
    Oregon (Southern) here as well.

    :) Oregon has a lot of great hikes and other options to help ya get in shape!

    MFP is a great place to start... WELCOME!
  • Oretexan
    Oretexan Posts: 108
    I grew up in Eugene but live in Texas now. (It was 80 here today!) I just got started on here a couple of weeks ago and love it. Feel free to add me, I need all the help I can get and would love to support others.
  • ichorica
    ichorica Posts: 475 Member
    Welcome! I'm in the Vancouver, Wa area!
  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    Im in eugene as well =]

    Hi! good to meet you. How'd you like that 'snow storm' we had that melted by noon?
  • SARBelgians
    SARBelgians Posts: 46 Member
    I'd love some more Oregon friends! I'm in central oregon...madras to be exact!

    Jillian


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  • ORjezebel
    ORjezebel Posts: 25 Member
    Oregon (Southern) here as well.

    :) Oregon has a lot of great hikes and other options to help ya get in shape!

    MFP is a great place to start... WELCOME!

    Hi! I just hiked to the top of Mt. Pisgah for the 2nd time this past weekend. I huffed and I puffed and it took me an hour to go 1.5 miles up a mountain but I MADE IT! (I'm not counting all of the times I did it as a teenager, that seems like a lifetime ago)
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