Let the pounds start dropping! :)

sexxi_armywife
sexxi_armywife Posts: 3
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hello all!

A little about me:
I have always been overweight since childhood. In high school and college I maintained 150-160 pounds and although it was still considered overweight for my BMI I was okay with that because I felt great, was in good shape, and I LOVED the way my body looked. 7 years later I have two kids, a 5 y.o. and a 2 y.o, and am 60-70 pounds heavier. I looked at my honey dew melon shaped belly last week and decided that something has to be done. I am glad I found this website with all the tools. I know this is going to be a slow and steady process, but I am committed to doing this for the long haul. After al,l it took 7 years to pack the pounds on. I am looking forward to getting to know some of you as we fight this battle together. :happy:

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  • kandyjo
    kandyjo Posts: 4,493 Member
    Hello all!

    A little about me:
    I have always been overweight since childhood. In high school and college I maintained 150-160 pounds and although it was still considered overweight for my BMI I was okay with that because I felt great, was in good shape, and I LOVED the way my body looked. 7 years later I have two kids, a 5 y.o. and a 2 y.o and am 60-70 pounds heavier. I looked at my honey dew melon shaped belly last week and decided that something has to be done. I am glad I found this website with all the tools. I know this is going to be a slow and steady process, but I am committed to doing this for the long haul. After all it took 7 years to pack the pounds on. I am looking forward to getting to know some of you as we fight this battle together. :happy:

    Your story sounds almost identical to mine....WOW!!!
    We can do this. I would love to add you as a friend and encourage one another ....especially since reading your post was like Deja Vu
    Also....join our group JUNE STARTERS. I think it will really help you with motivation encouragement and accountability....
    Just look for it in the posts :)
  • glandis
    glandis Posts: 89
    HI and Good Luck! This is a wonderful site to get you started and stick with it. Are you an army wife? My hubby was in for 8 yrs.
  • sexxi_armywife
    sexxi_armywife Posts: 3
    I would love to be your friend, encouragement is a great motivator! We CAN do this! How do I add you to my friend list?

    gladis- yes, my hubby is the army. He's been in the military almost 8 years and plans to make it a career.
  • stiles17445
    stiles17445 Posts: 6
    Hi, you will really like this site. We are all in the same boat. You have wonderful company. I'm a Grandma that is trying for the 2000+ time to loss weight. Don't give up. and Good Luck.

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  • Wolfeyes_us_101
    Wolfeyes_us_101 Posts: 2
    I too am ready to get rid of the extra weight from my two wonderful children and working habits have packed on. Good luck!
  • kandyjo
    kandyjo Posts: 4,493 Member
    I would love to be your friend, encouragement is a great motivator! We CAN do this! How do I add you to my friend list?

    gladis- yes, my hubby is the army. He's been in the military almost 8 years and plans to make it a career.

    I added you :smile:
    My hubby was AirForce.
  • kandyjo
    kandyjo Posts: 4,493 Member
    ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE STARTED IN JUNE....CHECK OUT JUNE STARTERS. OUR NEW GROUP HERE ON MFP!!!!


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57340-june-starters
  • ari4stamps
    ari4stamps Posts: 1
    I hear you!! I was able to wear a bikini on our honeymoon 6 yrs ago, and now I have on of those skirted tankinis. Trying not to show that extra weight around the mid section. I call the weight my baby souvenirs. I would rather just have the kids and not the weight. I have an almost 4 yr old and a just turned 2 yr old. I wouldn't trade them for my old body, but I would have walked much more with my second pregnancy if I'd known where I'd be today. I started about a month ago to really be determined to get this weight off once and for all. We've toyed with the idea of having another baby, but I'm not going to add to this weight. so besides looking good (before I turn 30 in Dec) I also am using the incentive of another baby-IF I can lose this weight.
    I know that fad diets don't work, so I'm really just trying to eat better portions and more whole food. get out of here processed "food". I also started what I call the 3:30 program- a healthy life style. You walk 30 minutes a day at a nice pace, eat atleast 30 grams of fiber, and eat less than 30 grams of fat. You actually get to eat alot of food, but it's mainly fiber. No one ever got fat off of fresh fruits and veggies. I take one day a week to eat without counting fat and calories. I can also still have some goodies each day if I stay within my boundaries. So far I've lost about 5 lbs in 6 wks. I've kicked it up a notch though and am trying to go a little faster. Good luck!!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love this site, if you don't already. I love it here. This site is so supportive, helpful, motivational, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to wish you a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!! :smile: :flowerforyou:
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