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Iluvchopsticks
Iluvchopsticks Posts: 130 Member
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Hi everyone,

I just found this awesome site today and am looking forward to utilizing the tools here to help me keep track and meet my fitness goals. It would be terrific to find a good support network. I am 28 years old and live in Honolulu, HI. I am looking to lose 10-15 lbs and get stronger, leaner, and healthier. I have been putting off getting serious about losing this weight for years since I've never been overweight. I've always had a hard time sticking to any sort of diet so no matter how often I have worked out in the past I never achieved the body I wanted. I think part of what I have been missing is any sort of accountability or support group. I just started Chalean Extreme last week and am stoked about the workout program. Now all I need is to get calories in check and I should be on my way to meeting my goals.

Kimberly

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  • slowlee
    slowlee Posts: 3
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    HI, I'm new too, this site is pretty awwesomee, good luck
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
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    HI, I'm new too, this site is pretty awwesomee, good luck



    Hi to our newest newbies, and welcome to THE best site on the web! :flowerforyou:
    Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it! :wink:
    I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:
    Don't go making the mistake that if you have LOTS of numbers left at the end of the day that you'll lose even faster, because that DOESN'T happen. Feel free to read any info about the site in the "help" section at the top of the home page. And also, under "all topics", then "general", and check out the first few threads. They'll really help you understand how MFP works. :smile:
    Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP! :love:
    Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:
    As far as exercise goes, it doesn't always have to be awful. For my exercise, I walk almost every day, (weather permitting!) I also dance to a fast oldies CD that my husband made up of all my favorite old songs. (Like "Love Shack", Wild, Wild West", "Mony, Mony", "Footloose", and "Gloria")
    It's free, (unlike a gym!) fun, and I can even watch tv at the same time, so I never get bored! :happy:
    I also have Wii Fit, and jog to that, which is a lot of fun, and easy too! :smile:
    So, to make a LONG story short, make good food choices, eat in moderation, get some exercise, and you WILL lose the weight that you want to! :smile:
  • feistygirl09
    feistygirl09 Posts: 525
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    Hi Kimmie!!!

    Glad you found us!!! You're gonna love this site!!!

    Welcome & Good luck!!:flowerforyou:
  • fit2btied34
    fit2btied34 Posts: 11
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    welcome!
  • SybillT
    SybillT Posts: 1 Member
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    HI ALL!
    Also new, about a week now. Really love the site...the food database is fantastic for a free site!
    Have done a couple others off & on...So I'm back "on" again to hit my goal! Hope to meet some of you soon!
    Bye for now,
    Syb

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  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
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    HI ALL!
    Also new, about a week now. Really love the site...the food database is fantastic for a free site!
    Have done a couple others off & on...So I'm back "on" again to hit my goal! Hope to meet some of you soon!
    Bye for now,
    Syb

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    A big welcome to you too Syb! :flowerforyou: :smile:
    You are sooo going to love MFP! It REALLY, REALLY, DOES work!!! :love: :happy:

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