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The new guy...

wardf
wardf Posts: 33
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone,

My name is Forrest, I just started myfitnesspal yesterday and could use some help from time to time. Currently I am trying to figure out why my exercise time doesn't show up on my phone app, and in general have, and will have dietary questions. I have never in my life worried about what I ate, but recently I have started putting on weight and could use advice about eating habits.

I look forward to encouraging and being an encouragement for the people wanting to better themselves physically. I currently weigh 184 pounds and would like to get back to 160.

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  • RenVan
    RenVan Posts: 121 Member
    Hello Forrest.
    I am by no means a fitness expert or nutritionist but what I'm doing seems to be working.
    Feel free to add me and good luck!
    Renée
  • tcbutler
    tcbutler Posts: 146
    Hey Forrest!

    I'm Tim and I'm new too. I just joined on Wednesday and like you, I joined for a little help and encouragement from time to time. When I started on Wednesday, I weighted 212 and I'd like to get to 200. I'd really like to get to 195 if I can do it and keep my strength up and do so without looking too skinny. I dropped to 189 ten years ago and my wife thought I looked way too skinny, so I don't want to go quite that far.

    Good luck and let's see how well we do!
  • likeschocolate
    likeschocolate Posts: 368 Member
    Welcome Forrest!

    Am also aiming for the 150-160 range, though starting in a good 60 lbs away.

    All the best on your journey!
  • mevalentina
    mevalentina Posts: 362 Member
    Do you use the iphone or droid app?
  • wardf
    wardf Posts: 33
    Thanks for the response Renee. I added you and look forward to see you achieve your goals!
  • wardf
    wardf Posts: 33
    Hey Tim,

    Glad to see I am not alone here! thanks for the invite. and i know what you mean about getting too skinny, I am afraid of that myself. It will be good to keep each other in check from time to time! have a great weekend!

    Forrest
  • wardf
    wardf Posts: 33
    Thanks for the encouragement! I look forward to seeing you get there too!
  • wardf
    wardf Posts: 33
    Thank you for the response, i use an iphone, have you had similar problems?


    Thanks,

    Forrest
  • cogebi
    cogebi Posts: 1
    I am new to this as well, my cousin passed away 2 weeks ago, and she was only 41 ( I am only 40), she left behind a 13 years old daughter in which her 75 year old mother now has to raise, it opened my eyes to alot about myself, I have a 19 year old son with epilepsy and he needs round the clock supervision, I do not want my 80 year old parents to have to do this for me.... so... I found this app, and fell in love with it, ( I am 8 pounds down!)
  • mommy2AR
    mommy2AR Posts: 2,796 Member
    Good luck in your weight loss effort! You can do it! lol Seriously though I am thinking with people for support and motivation it should help tremendously, feel free to add me if you would like!
  • sweetmelissa40
    sweetmelissa40 Posts: 79
    Best of luck....feel free to add me if you like!
  • Dawna954
    Dawna954 Posts: 183 Member
    Welcome aboard! Lots of support and encouragement here.Feel free to add me.
  • dntworribhappi
    dntworribhappi Posts: 131 Member
    I will add you. Best of luck on your journey!
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