Oh well here goes

ukgray · April 2012

Hi all ,
I am a 54 year old man from Merseyside (used to be Lancs) who needs to lose a lot of weight ( Obese according to myfitnesspal ) so I am going to start using fitnesspal.
Also I have also ordered a cycle trainer so I can ride my bike indoors until I lose a bit of weight only then can I go out on my bike .
I used to love bike riding years ago but I am way to unfit to dive straight on a bike and ride off into the sunset.
It all seems a long way off but I do need to lose this weight as it is now making me feel depressed spose I am sick of going in shops then walking out because the have no XXXL clothes .............Sigh !

......................Graham

jonski1968 · April 2012

Well done for taking the first step...And welcome to MFP.

Shellylou8212952 · April 2012

Hellooo,

Have sent a friend request.

Im new too, put on waaay too much weight after having my babies and its gotta go. Start properly tomorrow, thinking low carb.

Been successful on Weight Watchers before, but it isnt working any more, think I need to be a bit stricter with myself.

Anyways..... hopefully we can help each other.

Good luck x

ChristineDiet · April 2012

Well done for taking the first step. I think we all reach a time in our life's when we feel we are ready! I hope this time is now for you.

Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/538381-in-place-of-a-road-map

The guy who wrote it; Helloitsdan certainly helped me sort out my numbers. I now eat at my BMR, set my goal loss to 1lb (as recommended), eat my exercise calories back, drink tons of water, set my food diary to 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat. The weight on the scales and the tape measure are coming off, slowly but surely (too slowly for my liking but I just need to be more patient). BUT I have noticed a huge difference in my body, more toned and my clothes are looser.

Good luck and hope this helps. x

kristi135 · April 2012

The hardest step is to make the committment to change your lifestyle. Go you for accomplishing your first goal!!

PeggyWoodson · April 2012

Welcome to MFP. I've only been on here for a couple of weeks and I love this site. You've already jumped the first hurdle by getting in here and starting on your journey. It is an incredible journey for sure. Friend me if you like.

jenny6701 · April 2012

Hi and welcome i have not been on here long and am loving it and finding it a big help so feel free to add me. My partner is also an xxxl and was strugling he has been on here for 2 wks and has lost 5 lb already and is loving every minute of it i have never seen him so motivated before starting on here so add him also his name is jph6701. Good luck.

timnca03 · April 2012

Welcome....feel free to add me to your friends list! There is great support on here, this site is addicting!

holly1283 · April 2012

I am older than you so don't let age get in the way. You have taken the first step. This site is addicting, as was said, but it is a good addiction. You can do this. Baby steps first. Good luck!