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I feel like I found the Holy Grail

beartu
beartu Posts: 2 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I have struggled with my weight my whole life but have managed to keep it in check by exercising. I have been finding it more and more difficult to stay in shape and last year I was forced to take a break from the gym because of a new job I accepted for about 9 months. I am working out again and not loosing any weight so I went to my doctor and he said its simple, you are eating like you did when you were 29 and now your 49. He said there is no magic bullet; you need to eat less and workout more, count your calories

I thought well that is easier said than done. How the hell can I count calories for all the things I am eating? Well this website is the answer and I could not be more enthusiastic about it. I immediately shared it with all of my employees and my friends. This website is a godsend and I want to thank who ever started this from the bottom of my heart. I lost 7 1/2 pounds last week alone. I know this is a lot for the first week but I also fasted for the first two days of the week to shock my system. The best thing for me is I am not sacrificing anything, I feel completely satisfied and i have a goal, not only daily but a goal for each meal.

My son is starting to weigh a little more as he enters the workplace and I shared this website with him as well and he started immediately. I am a myfitnesspal fanatic and I finally feel like I am really in control. I am excited to see what happens the upcoming year!

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  • yodacho
    yodacho Posts: 90 Member
    This is a great site. I wish you all the best in your journey.
  • ittybittybadonkadonk
    ittybittybadonkadonk Posts: 11,634 Member
    I have struggled with my weight my whole life but have managed to keep it in check by exercising. I have been finding it more and more difficult to stay in shape and last year I was forced to take a break from the gym because of a new job I accepted for about 9 months. I am working out again and not loosing any weight so I went to my doctor and he said its simple, you are eating like you did when you were 29 and now your 49. He said there is no magic bullet; you need to eat less and workout more, count your calories

    I thought well that is easier said than done. How the hell can I count calories for all the things I am eating? Well this website is the answer and I could not be more enthusiastic about it. I immediately shared it with all of my employees and my friends. This website is a godsend and I want to thank who ever started this from the bottom of my heart. I lost 7 1/2 pounds last week alone. I know this is a lot for the first week but I also fasted for the first two days of the week to shock my system. The best thing for me is I am not sacrificing anything, I feel completely satisfied and i have a goal, not only daily but a goal for each meal.

    My son is starting to weigh a little more as he enters the workplace and I shared this website with him as well and he started immediately. I am a myfitnesspal fanatic and I finally feel like I am really in control. I am excited to see what happens the upcoming year!
    Welcome aboard and good luck on your weight loss journey
  • jbesch
    jbesch Posts: 5
    I feel the same way as you! I, too, found this website and have been on it since the end of June! I have lost about half of the weight I want to loose. I teach high school and when my students have noticed and said how good I look I know that it's working! I have also shared the site with friends, family, and co-workers...Thank you so much, myfitnesspal...but now I can really say that you are mylifepal. You've taught me how to eat and exercise!
  • Silver_Dream
    Silver_Dream Posts: 1,630 Member
    I love this site too, I"m addicted to it. I'm on it all day long. Good luck on your weight loss journey! You chose a great site!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever!!!! You will love it here if you don't already. I love it here. This site is so supportive, motivational, helpful, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to wish you much success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!!! :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile:
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    Hi. This site has been a miracle for me too. I know I wouldn't be sticking it out without the help of MFP. Not to mention all of the info. I've learned since being here. All of my life a diet meant 1200 calories + exercise- and definitely no eating those calories back. No wonder diets fail!
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