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Finally making a change!

BriAppleTree
BriAppleTree Posts: 6
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello! My name's Bri, I'm 18 years old and I just graduated high school in May. I'm an artist and going to school for animation next month! I've been struggling with my weight since I was 8 years old. I weigh 189, and I want to get to 160. It's not healthy for me to be this overweight because diabetes is big on my moms side, and they were all very healthy. So I need to really start taking care of myself! I'm excited to start this! I'm really trying to start a new leaf, going to school, finding jobs as an artist, and losing weight! My life has just begun! And I want to start it off on the right foot! So here we go! I'd like to get to know some of you guys too, so if you're interested in a friend just send me a message!

Wish me luck guys!

Bri

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  • csingleton24
    csingleton24 Posts: 235 Member
    Yeah for you! I wish I had the metabolism I had when I was 18! I'm sure you'll do awesome. Just stick with your plan and don't let anyone get in your way! Good luck!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP. This site is awesome, you will love it here if you don't already. I :heart: it here. This site is so supportive, helpful, motivational, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to tell you that I wish that you have great success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!! :smile: :flowerforyou:
  • biochemnrd
    biochemnrd Posts: 33
    I know exactly where you're coming from. I used to weigh in at about the same weight a few years back (I was about 16) and diabetes also runs in my family. I'm now all the way down to 156 lbs. It took me a while (didn't know what I was doing) but I lost weight. Slowly but I did it. :glasses:

    If I did it I'm sure you can do it too. I believe in you. :bigsmile:
  • BriAppleTree
    BriAppleTree Posts: 6
    I'm so excited to lose this spare tire around my waist! :D Thanks guys. :3
  • KimberlyKurtz
    KimberlyKurtz Posts: 287
    good luck! you can do it!
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    hey hun! Glad you joined me here! Ill be around to keep progress checks with you so you better never lose hope! I want you to be healthy and successful cuz you deserve it!:flowerforyou:
  • BriAppleTree
    BriAppleTree Posts: 6
    Aw! Thanks Jovi, I like this site a lot! Thanks for showing it to me, this is a really awesome site.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    Im just glad someone I know already took an interest in it with me!
  • BriAppleTree
    BriAppleTree Posts: 6
    Indeed!I really like this site because you get motivated by other people.
    We'll do this together. :D

    I JUST NOTICED WE WANT TO LOSE THE SAME WEIGHT.
    This is a sign.
    We are going to be weight loss buddies. :3
  • CBRITO
    CBRITO Posts: 11
    Hey, Bri...
    I just started my new path in life.... day one was hard... but it's just a matter of time... we can do this!!!:laugh:


    DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY WHERE WE CAN VIEW ONE ANOTHERS FOOD DIARIES?
    Just to give me some meal ideas... that would help a bit..

    LET DO THIS... WE ALL CAN!! CHEERS!!:happy:
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  • leaver
    leaver Posts: 1 Member
    Hello all

    I am ready to stop making excusses. I have gone 2 days strong. But still worried about loosing my drive and not even realizing it.

    I want to tank whomever got this sight started it is the first one that I can understand how it works.

    Wish me luck please
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    Indeed!I really like this site because you get motivated by other people.
    We'll do this together. :D

    I JUST NOTICED WE WANT TO LOSE THE SAME WEIGHT.
    This is a sign.
    We are going to be weight loss buddies. :3
    schweet!
    weight loss buddies awayyyy
    also I found it more motivational to see how many pounds left to lose vs how many youve lost. that 0 is just so sad looking to me
  • BriAppleTree
    BriAppleTree Posts: 6
    Haha, true story. I should fix it.
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