Hi I just joined yesterday!

krisremiker
krisremiker Posts: 8
edited November 9 in Introduce Yourself
Hello... I just joined this yesterday and i am amazed at how by just looking through a few foods how much more aware i am of the food i am eating and what they add up to in calories. One of my problems is that i dont eat regular meals. Often just once a day, and hardly ever breakfast. So last night after picking up a few things at the grocery store I started my day off with a bowl of special k and a bagel. I have almost one hundred pounds to lose and i hope this helps keep me on track and accountable. I am sick of going shopping for clothes and having nothing to pick from. And my weight is causing high blood pressure and putting extra strain on a knee that is already weakened with arthrisis. i have a trip to Cabo in my future and a wedding to stand up in. So wish me luck!

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  • steveh08
    steveh08 Posts: 66 Member
    You have come to the right place. That story seems to fit where I was pretty well. Believe in yourself. It can be done.
  • hbiffle
    hbiffle Posts: 154 Member
    Welcome!!! MFP is a wonderful resource to give you more knowlege about the food you are eating!! What I love is I can still "treat" myself every once in awhile - I just have to workout more that day to compensate! Good luck on your journey!!
  • ernielaurie
    ernielaurie Posts: 80
    Hi you sound like me, not in the just joined part but the carb part. I too used to eat a lot of carbs and I can tell you from experience that is our problem. Pick a protein like an egg for breakfast if you have to have a carb make it a piece of toast, just one. Or toast and peanut butter. It takes a while but after a couple of weeks you won't carve the carbs as much. I've lost 55 pounds now but cutting out a lot of carbs, not all but a lot!!! Ohhhh google Green monster, I love them for breakfast or as a snack!!!
    Good luck on your weight loss and I hope you make your goal for your trip!!!
  • hmseals
    hmseals Posts: 30
    Good luck! I just joined last week and I love it!!
  • Suzynha
    Suzynha Posts: 2
    Hi I have just joined yesterday too!! Add me! :)
  • sma83
    sma83 Posts: 479 Member
    Hi! I just joined 3 days ago myself. Its amazing how knowlegde can lead to better choices! I have over 100 pounds to loose myself. I had no idea how bad for me some "healthy" foods really were until I saw it all in black and white here on MFP. If you are looking for some "friends" to help cheer you on feel free to add me! Good luck and you can do this!!!
  • desertsky1955
    desertsky1955 Posts: 24 Member
    Welcome! This site works!! feel free to add me as a friend.
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