Newbie- 152lbs to go.. I might need help

JunkFoodWars · May 2012

Im 25 years old. Mother of a beautiful three year old. I'm not to sure how blogging could help me but I don't think I can do this myself. I'm looking to get to know people with a similar weight loss goal to mine, people who have lost lots of weight or not.

I've been saying I'm going to lose weight since I gained it after high school. I got more serious when I got preeclampsia and almost lost might baby. After she arrived healthy that motivation faded. Then recently my job gave us free health screenings. Turns out I have high cholesterol , high blood pressure and high risk for a heart attack. I was absolutely devastated and I'm still trying to get over the initial shock, but I'm more motivated then I ever have been. I still don't know if I can do it on my own though.....

Thanks for reading and I hope to get to see everyone reach their goals with me!

sexycheesemonkey · May 2012

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johnm8703 · May 2012

First off...Welcome!
Secondly...Good luck!

I've been on here for about a month and a half and have had VERY good success (23 pounds so far) My best advice is to take it one day at a time. As a father of 2 I know how hard it can be to get in your exercise and track everything that you eat. But it's worth it. My ultimate goal is to lose 200-230 pounds. Feel free to add me as a friend and I'd be happy to provide support and suggestions for you...if you want.

Regardless I wish you the best of luck!

JustQuitIt · May 2012

There's lots of support here, and ideas, and cool people. You can do this

gpstrucker · May 2012

Welcome! If you approach it more from a "living a healthier lifestyle" than from a "being on a diet" mentality you'll do great!

nehushtan · May 2012

Spend some time in the "success stories" forum.

KKR1220 · May 2012

I have started, stopped, started, stopped an finally started once again on my fitness pal. I have a total of 19 lbs to lose. We can do it together...I have faith in both of us...

Good LUCK!!!

jhardenbergh · May 2012

I was in the same situation as you were last January, minus the high cholesterol, but I did have Type 2 diabetes. It takes extreme dedication and changing your lifestyle for good to be successful in keeping the weight off. I have lost all my weigh in a year and have been dilligent in keeping it off for 5 months or so. Feel free to add me if you have any questions or need help along the way.

aubreysgrammy · May 2012

Welcome, I too could be considered a "newbie", have started on here more than once and always gave up. This time I can't. I just had a pretty good scare with my heart that landed me in the hospital. My potasium was dangerously low (due to poor diet) and I had chest pain a run of "v-tach" where your heart rate goes from normal to over 200 beats per minute. Scared the living begeebers out of me. I need to lose weight, at least 60-70 pounds would be optimal. I plan on using this as a tool/guide to help me, you and everyone else I can to become healthier and in fit. I used to say I was in shape because round is a shape, no more jokes this is serious now. The thought of leaving my grandaughter without her grammy was just too much for me. I will encourge you to reach your goals, just as I am hoping someone on here will push me!

smileyface_2510 · May 2012

Hey Hun, being on MFP is very encouraging, we are all here to help one another succeed in our goals! YOU CAN DO IT:flowerforyou:

twiglips · May 2012

Welcome to MFP! Everyone has been very helpful and friendly to me here Feel free to add me.

Musicgrl4life · May 2012

welcome!! take it a day at a time and gradually change your eating habits and it will become easier. keep your head up and stay positive. you can do it!

Good luck to you!

aralls64 · May 2012

Well you made a good choice with this site. It will help you alot.. I'm a 48 year grandmother of 7... Keeping track of what you eat, how much exercise you do a day, your water intake is very important. Good luck on your journey to a new and better you.

miracleharper · May 2012

Welcome i just recently joined myself but i have been on this new lifestyle change since feb. since feb i lost. 33 pounds. I jave lost four pounds since i found this site. but today was a bad day for me i had a snicker bar and five sourcream flavored cracler and no work out. The crackers and candy bar os all i have eaten today. You and i have about the same weight loss goal. its important to remind each other that not every day is gonna be a great one but we cant give up.. add me

linantha · May 2012

I have gained roughly 20 lbs in the last 8-10 months due to stress. I still have the stress but am consciously trying to mind my eating habits and not give into the temptation to eat when I feel overwhelmed. It's tough but I know I can do it with the support of people in similar situations. That's where MFP comes in....really hoping to connect with people who have similar weight loss goals!

JunkFoodWars · May 2012

Thank you all! The post and messages already make me so much more motivated and happy that I found this application and website. I look forward to loosing this extra body I have and taking my journey with you all!

mdg0421 · May 2012

Welcome to the MFP family! Take it 1 meal at a time and take baby steps to making lifestyle changes. I've been up here for 3 months and I've lost nearly 50 lbs since January so if I can do it anyone can

JunkFoodWars · May 2012

Thank you! Congratulations on your loss!

web9816 · May 2012

Welcome to the site I am Kim and looking to lose quite a bit of weight. We are close to the same age and if you are game we can be buddies and keep each other on track.

Curvimami · May 2012

Welcome! feel free to add me. And good luck on this journey

territhefrog · May 2012

You can do this. I have about 150-160 pounds to lose. I have lost 10 pounds so far just by watching my calories. But that's just me. I have multiple sclerosis and fall if I walk too much but I work through it. I do my nightly exercises. At least one minute on the elliptical trainer my husband bought us. Or I walk the dogs for 10 minutes....with the aid of crutches. I am sure that when I get under 170 I won't fall when I walk. If I can do this, so can you.
Add me if you would like. I don't mind.

Terri
Texas

nicoleramone · May 2012

I have tons of advice for losing weight! I am thinking about making vlogs now anyways I started mid January at 220 and am now down to 175, good luck on your weight-loss and keep us posted!