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I Think I Can .... I Hope I Can!!! Encouragement Needed!!

micwik
micwik Posts: 23 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi there .... I am a 44yr mom of two and I started MFP about a month or so ago. I tracked my food but not every day. I am doing so much better but sometimes forget to track on the weekends.

I have a goal of losing about 15-20lbs and need encouragement to keep me motivated (please feel free to add me as a friend). I am trying to hit the gym at least three times a week now and always love how I feel after a good workout. My husband and I are also going to a yoga class once a week.

It seemed like the weight just crept up on me. I used to be super tiny in my teens and twenties (I grew up with perfect strangers telling me I was too thin and looked sickly). Somewhere in my 30s the weight started adding up. I work full time, and have two daughters (9 and 12) and two dogs so my life is pretty busy. I also try to make getting together with friends a priority as I believe we should surround ourselves with people who make us happy.

Well that's my story. P.S. I have to admit that I am a little proud of myself as I got up and went to the gym this morning at 6am for a Muscle Pump class. Thought about backing out but I knew a friend was waiting for me. I am so happy that I went.

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  • donna_glasgow
    donna_glasgow Posts: 869 Member
    I know you can.....

    well done on getting up for the gym .. I know I would have backed out at that hour lol ..... I need to work myself up to it slowly ... very slowly
  • smplycomplicated
    smplycomplicated Posts: 484 Member
    You can. :) We are MUCH stronger than we think. Just keep pushing, and don't quit! It'll happen :)
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    You think you can, you hope you can.....of course you can :) don't doubt yourself! Good job on the gym work, that can be a pain in the *kitten*!!
  • elbandito
    elbandito Posts: 157
    You ABSOLUTELY can!

    I can. And I was the weakest, most excuse prone fool ever there was. I put it off and put it off until I couldn't put it off... and I could still do it. :)
  • myohana4
    myohana4 Posts: 205 Member
    I totally can relate! I absolutely need the encouragement of others to keep me going.

    If I were to write my story. I think it would be almost the same! I am 42yo with 2 daughters (aged 11 & 13). I am a business owner and I have a dog. :) I was teeny when I got married and before kids. Now, I don't recognize the person when I look in the mirror.

    I will absolutely friend you and we can encourage each other!
    If anyone else is looking for support, feel free to friend me!
  • micwik
    micwik Posts: 23 Member
    Thank you everybody for the great messages. I gained back a pound so feeling a little bleh about it but hey I know it happens. I won't let it discourage me.

    I hope everybody is having a good day!!!
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