New to MFP, I need Support!!

Hi, I am also new here, from Ga. And also have a very busy schedule. I have three little kids, I am a business owner. I have been logging a food diary with no exercise for 15 days and have already lots 8 pounds. I love the idea of being accountable to the site. I do intend to add exercise but really wanted to get the hang of this all first. Hope this helps.

Hi JuJu,

First and foremost...congrats on your decision! MFP is my best friend! I'm a year into this journey, and have surpassed my original goal weight, and on my way to my final goal.

I'm 39, married mother of two...work fulltime (and then some), and quite honestly, am the healthiest I have ever been because of this site and my "family" here!

Starting Weight: 185 lbs
Original Goal: 130 lbs
Final goal: 120 lbs

My final goal is a flex goal...I wanted to give myself 5 lbs of wiggle room. However, I'm finding that my current weight fluxes between 122-125...and it seems to be stuck there. This may be my final weight, and I'm ok with that. A year ago, if you had asked me what my exercise routine was, it was walking downstairs to do laundry - and occasionally doing yard work. And my eating habits were in essence whatever I was in the mood for!

Fast forward a year later, and I'm now exercising 4-6 days a week. I do Kung Fu 3x a week, Tae Bo DVD at least once a week, and try to get a cardio gym day in, and if I can't, I do another Tae Bo DVD. I actually look forward to my workouts (most days) and feel kinda empty and blah when I don't have a moderate level of activity incorporated into the day.

My eating habits are so much better! I try to incorporate at least one fruit or vegetable (sometimes both) into every meal. And of late, I've been much more conscious of my overall nutrient balance. I've tried different methods in the past, but this time it's working, and I think it's because I've approached it with the understanding that I won't eat perfect every day, and that if this is going to work, it's got to fit MY life. So, I have days where I eat...this last weekend was an example of that...had fast food two meals in a row...and they tasted amazing! But I refused to feel guilty for it...I tracked the calories, and the next day, I was "ready" to be back in the normal swing of things with better choices!

Feel free to add me as a friend...I'm here to support anyone in any way that I can. I'm not perfect, but I've had some learnings along the way that have worked for me, and I'm happy to share. My diary is open, and I'm usually on here throughout the day.

Hi! I am kinda new here too. I am 24 mother of 2. A 2.5 yr old girl and 7 month old boy. Currently on maternity leave and on my third week of insanity! I am also looking for support. Add me and we will support each other. I am looking to lose about 40 pounds. Last week i rediscovered my account here and realized im 20 pounds heavier since then. I am looking to lose this marriage and baby weight once and for all!