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So i am new i have tried to lose weight several times and have always fallen off the horse but recently i keep seeing my self in the mirror and photos i hate it... i gain all my weight in my thighs and stomach it area... i hate expecially because i have several people ask me if i am pregnant or how far along i am... i hate it... so i have committ to working out everyday... I am starting by swimming 30 mins a day in my apartment pool to help build of strenght..... intill i can go an hour then will start with cardio videos inside the house... if i can do the cardio videos... i will probably move up to something else i have such as silm in 6 or such don't know but i know that site looks like it will help me... thanks I am hoping i can do this!:happy: ... also the pic on the ticker is a pic of the deer lease we go to year round i love it

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  • lilmonita
    lilmonita Posts: 31
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    Hey girl! Welcome to MFP. This site's a great place to track nutrition, meet people, and get great workout and recipe ideas. Have fun! If you have any questions, the forums are always here.

    Much luck,
    LilMonita
  • Malvys24
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    Welcome to MFP. I joined 06/22/09 and i love it. I'm always logging what i eat and the exercises that i do. If you stick to a healthy lifestyle you won't have to diet any more. Best of luck in your journey

    malvina
  • Malvys24
    Malvys24 Posts: 66 Member
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    I'm on Slim in 6. Started week 3 today. Let me know if i can be of any help. Feel free to add me as your friend or send me messages. take care
    Malvina
  • ninaskys1090
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    hey im new here as well i just signed up today. i wouldnt say that im over weight or anything its just i had a baby and my weight has been going up and down and i am very insecure bout how i look so i was told if i dont like what i see do something about it.:ohwell:
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  • courtneylynn0889
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    thanks girls... i have a feeling i am going to love this place.... i would love to make tons of friends feel free to add me
  • slimmingmom
    slimmingmom Posts: 297
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    Welcome!!!
  • courtneylynn0889
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    thank you
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
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    So i am new i have tried to lose weight several times and have always fallen off the horse but recently i keep seeing my self in the mirror and photos i hate it... i gain all my weight in my thighs and stomach it area... i hate expecially because i have several people ask me if i am pregnant or how far along i am... i hate it... so i have committ to working out everyday... I am starting by swimming 30 mins a day in my apartment pool to help build of strenght..... intill i can go an hour then will start with cardio videos inside the house... if i can do the cardio videos... i will probably move up to something else i have such as silm in 6 or such don't know but i know that site looks like it will help me... thanks I am hoping i can do this!:happy: ... also the pic on the ticker is a pic of the deer lease we go to year round i love it


    Hi Courtney, and welcome to THE best site on the web! :flowerforyou:
    Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it! :wink:
    I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:
    Don't go making the mistake that if you have LOTS of numbers left at the end of the day that you'll lose even faster, because that DOESN'T happen. Feel free to read any info about the site in the "help" section at the top of the home page. And also, under "all topics", then "general", and check out the first few threads. They'll really help you understand how MFP works. :smile:
    Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP! :love:
    Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:
    As for exercise, it doesn't always have to be awful. For my exercise, I walk almost every day, (weather permitting!) I also dance to a fast oldies CD that my husband made up of all my favorite old songs. (Like "Love Shack", Wild, Wild West", "Mony, Mony", "Footloose", and "Gloria")
    It's free, (unlike a gym!) fun, and I can even watch tv at the same time, so I never get bored!
    I also recently aquired the Wii Fit, and jog to that, which is a lot of fun, and easy too!
    So, to make a LONG story short, make good food choices, eat in moderation, get some exercise, and you WILL lose the weight that you want to!
  • sineadm09
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    welcome :bigsmile:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
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    Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love this site if you don't already. I :heart: it here. This site is so motivational, helpful, supportive, easy to use, and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you that I hope you have a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!! :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou: