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GidgetW
GidgetW Posts: 23
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I am a 38 year old wife and mother of 2 boys (17 and 8). I need to lose about 150 lbs. I have gradually added on the weight over the last 2 years. I have not been very motivated, which I know is bad. I am here to see if I can change that. I really want to try and get into shape, If nothing else just so I can get out and do more things with my husband and kids. I am tired of being out of breath and needing to sit down when we go out. My husband told me about this site when he heard about it from a friend at work. I am hoping that this will be some of the motivation that I have been looking for.

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  • Jnine25
    Jnine25 Posts: 126 Member
    Hi there. I'm 38 also and I've been on countless diets... failed ones of course. I've been here since January and it took me a while to find a good group of friends on here but I have them now ;). I could use one more though. Let's support each other.
  • 4sandrad
    4sandrad Posts: 283 Member
    You have come to the right place for motivation and support. The folks here are awesome. Please feel free to add me as a friend if you like. Good Luck. You can do this!!!!
  • usernamejoe
    usernamejoe Posts: 219 Member
    Welcome, you will never be the same if you stick to this site and work your plan! You got this!! Make it happen! :-)
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Good for you for deciding to make a change. Good luck to you! There's a lot of great people on this site with tons of very helpful information.
  • yvonnetracy
    yvonnetracy Posts: 3
    I am new also and hoping this is it for me!!! So far I have had quite a few people helping to inspire me.. So far so good.. Hopefully I can meet up with some people locally to workout with.. It's always easier :)
  • KenDubya74
    KenDubya74 Posts: 196 Member
    Another 38 year old here, welcome to the beginning of your journey! This site will be a big help to you, it has been for me! You can do this!
  • Gwenski
    Gwenski Posts: 348 Member
    Hi There! I had the same feelings as you just 6 months ago... And here i am now almost 60 pounds gone and feeling sooo sooo soooo much better! You can do this! I'm 48 and married with an empty nest. Feel free to send a friend request.. would be glad to help!
    All the best!
    Gwen
  • thurberj
    thurberj Posts: 528 Member
    Now is a great time for you to take control and change your habits! This is a great place for support and motivation. You will be successful if you are ready to change your lifestyle. It's all about baby steps and the goals will not be reached overnight, but people will root you on for small successes. I wish you the best on your journey......feel free to add me if you want to. Sounds like hubby will be a good support too which helps!
  • quill16
    quill16 Posts: 373 Member
    I'd love to encourage you! I was there 18 months ago.... 54 yrs old,over 300 lbs, on meds for BP and about to be diabetic. I was out of breath, unhealthy and out of energy to move more than I had to. I went to the doctor, got on the South Beach diet at first and eventually went to a nutritionist to get advice on a diet for me. SLOWLY it all turned around. I use a deep religiuos faith and committment as my strength and guidance throughout this journey. I have recently attained my goal wt and run 5-7 miles a day and workout in the pool 6 days a week.I eat a strict 1200 cal diet with a once a month "day of departure". It has worked for me. You can friend me if you want.
  • hunter624
    hunter624 Posts: 252
    Welcome and good luck with the progress :)
  • stetienne
    stetienne Posts: 560 Member
    It's a great tool to keep on track with your calories and also this site is filled with wonderfully supportive people to help you. Feel free to add me. I promise if you stick with it, log EVERY calorie, and get out a walk every day, you will see miraculous results.
  • GidgetW
    GidgetW Posts: 23
    Thanks everyone.
  • Angie_1MR
    Angie_1MR Posts: 247
    Good for you!! You have a great attitude! I think you will find this to be a very supportive, encouraging place for you! Best wishes :) Feel free to friend me if you'd like
  • loadsandloads
    loadsandloads Posts: 353 Member
    We are all here to encourage. The great thing is we all get to be encouraged as well. Feel free to add me as a friend. Thanks

    This is the place to be!!!
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Welcome to MFP - I totally understand where you are coming from. I always thought I couldn't lose weight for some reason or another (I'm just built this way......my birth control makes me fat.....it doesn't matter because my husband still loves me.....etc).

    Let me tell you - life is so much easier when you are at a healthy weight! You can do this and you will be so amazed at your results :happy:

    Feel free to add me if you want!!
  • Andrea681
    Andrea681 Posts: 178 Member
    This site is wonderful! I have been on it since February and I've lost 22lbs (and counting). I couldn't have done it without all the support from the wonderful friends I've met. Please feel free to add me (anyone of you)! Congrats on joining! It's the first step to a new lifestyle! :):smile:
  • Living4Liz2012
    Living4Liz2012 Posts: 312
    feel free to add me guys:)
  • ANB22
    ANB22 Posts: 64
    I have only been on here for a little over a month but have found some excellent support and motivation. If you want you can add me as your friend :)
  • lemasney
    lemasney Posts: 67 Member
    I am a 38 year old wife and mother of 2 boys (17 and 8). I need to lose about 150 lbs. I have gradually added on the weight over the last 2 years. I have not been very motivated, which I know is bad.

    You're in the right place, and you have the right mindset. Not being motivated to lose isn't 'bad', necessarily -- it's just that it is the default. Being motivated is a matter of experience, goals, and valences, and is incredibly different from person to person. You sound like you want to switch your motivations from eating tasty junk foods to being motivated to be healthy and eating energizing, delicious, and varied foods, and that's not bad at all.

    Ask questions, add friends, and start counting, and the 150 will be gone next year. Cheers, and add me if you like! That goes for the rest of you too. :))

    j.
  • TaylorsGranddad
    TaylorsGranddad Posts: 453 Member
    Hi feel free to add me, anyone of you, have a read of my blog to see how MFP has changed me.
  • senyosmom
    senyosmom Posts: 613 Member
    Hello! Welcome to MFP!

    The work is all on you honey - BUT this place is great for tips, motivations and lots of support. I wish you luck on your weight lose journey! Friend me of you want :)
  • jenkinsjerry
    jenkinsjerry Posts: 99 Member
    Hello Gidget,

    One guy I'd recommend you leverage as a supplement to MFP is Mr. Zig Ziglar. He's been my hero for the last 6 years or so, as down to earth motivational speaker, I've benefitted from his wisdom in many ways. One of his axioms is, "Changing the picture", or the picture or vision we have of ourselves. He suggests changing your picture to who you once were in HS, when maybe you were at a very good weight, or if not, cut out a picture from a magazine of someone you'd like to look like, and then let that person become your new hero. From there, you can leverage MFP to get there, at a very safe, 2LBs per week. He also has a "goals program", which is a basic system for achieving goals that really works. A simple one for you is that in one year from now, you can weigh 112 less LBS. So find out what day is 56 weeks from now, and write it down in print, of what you'll weigh on that day. Put this in a place where you can see it regularly, perhaps right along side of the picture of your hero, and let those two images drive you to success. Lastly, surround yourself with people that will support and not disuade you. You can do this, so as long as you change your thinking and your picture about who you can and will be.

    Great luck to you,
    JJJ
  • Elo99
    Elo99 Posts: 149 Member
    Hi! Feel free to add me, I'd be happy to be a part of your journey :happy:
  • TaniaW74
    TaniaW74 Posts: 27
    Hi. I'm also 38 and a mum of 2 and was feeling rather like you back at the start of March but using this site and the support and tips I get from the guys and girls here I'm going in the right direction. Feel free to add me. :flowerforyou:
  • rawegman
    rawegman Posts: 18
    Hello all,
    My name is Rachel. Today is my 5th day logging in and I'm seeing some results already :) I've lost 3.2 pounds so far
    I'm not someone who really sticks to things unless I see the results.. But I have a hard time finding motivation to get up and workout. I really want to stick to this because it's helping me be healthy..

    Any suggestions for someone like me?
    - Rachel
  • Melaniebalfour
    Melaniebalfour Posts: 1
    Hi my name is Melanie and I am new here also. I am trying to lose 80lbs, I am 30 years old and have 5 kids. I have no support system at home. My husband does not support me or help me in any way. I have a total lack of motivation and I need help.
  • rw734
    rw734 Posts: 14 Member
    If you work the plan and exercise you will see definite changes. I wish you all of the best. Feel free to add me.
  • KingofdaBean
    KingofdaBean Posts: 20 Member
    Good luck on your journey....feel free to add
  • Treese333
    Treese333 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi all i joined last thursday and had a sneeky peek on Tuesday,ive lost 2 lb. I really like this plan and I've stopped stressing over food. Been doingvWeight watchers then Slimming world.Ive lost 4st 4lb since had my 6th child but due to a back injury ive gained some back.please feel free to add me id love to give and receive support x
    :flowerforyou:

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