Just joined, and a little frightened.

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  • Sbehlmer
    Sbehlmer Posts: 464 Member
    Welcome Donna....don't be frightened (your at the right place!!)

    I joined MFP 85 days ago, & it has been a tremendous success for me, but I couldn't have done it alone (everyone here is super supportive!!) :)

    Feel free to add me....wishing you all the best!!!
  • barbie146
    barbie146 Posts: 2
    Hey Donna, I so identify. I am 44 and have been struggling with wieght loss for I know over three years. I have lost then gianed, lost and gained. I just want to stay consitant with my weight loss. I am 5'2 and I think I weigh around 180 pounds. I do not know the exact weight because I am scared to know how much weight I have put back on. At least you got some height. My goal weight is 150. I got down to 165 and I was feeling good. So close to my goal. I just rejoined the group today. I originally started my weight loss when I got on the scale and it said 206 and I was wearing a size 18 and sometimes twenty. I am greatful that I have not hit over 200 pounds again. I have been close. I hope we can be an encouragement to each other.
  • Masil20
    Masil20 Posts: 21 Member
    Donna,

    Hi! I'm new also, Just joined a few days ago, after much hemming and hawing. I feel this is a private journey, but maybe making friends would be a good idea. It would keep me accountable, challenged, and I would apperciate the cheerleading. In person I'm outgoing and enjoy meeting new people, but when it comes to asking someone to be my friend online, I feel shy. So, uh, like a 1st grader, do you want to be my friend? I have reached the height requirement..I am over 40! (Oh, and I am hilarous! Ok, maybe just to me.) I've also lost weight before (about 50 lbs), but gained it back when I went to work full time and no longer had time to exercise with work, commute, being a wife, and mom to two busy kids.

    How does everyone know how many days since they've been joined? I missed that, but it would be interesting to track.

    Look forward to making new friends!
  • WilliamsPeggy
    WilliamsPeggy Posts: 440 Member
    Welcome, Donna!
  • jen_bd6
    jen_bd6 Posts: 501 Member
    You came to the right place! I've always struggled with my weight. Feel free to add me. I'm on everyday :)
  • mahojibob
    mahojibob Posts: 1
    I just joined as well...well, I joined several months ago, but never even completed my profile. I completed my profile today, so now I'm official! Just reading all of the replies to your post have me so encouraged that this is going to be a good change for my life. I'm diabetic, over 300 lbs, and want to make myself healthier for my 6 month old son. Hopefully, I can reach my goals and by this time next year, I'll have baby #2 on the way!

    Welcome! Looking forward to making some friends on here.
  • Mistyblu08
    Mistyblu08 Posts: 580 Member
    Amen to this!!! Need to stay positive in yourself and about yourself to win the fight...if you give up on yourself you have already lost the race:) You have the knowledge....we all know what our bodies need its just a matter of listening to it and giving it JUST what it needs ...dont beat yourself up if you ever fall off the diet wagon ....shrug it off ...hug yourself and jump back on! :)
    I think anytime you attempt to make a change in your life you have an amount of fear..especially if you haven't succeeded the way you wanted to in the past..here's the advice I've learned during my journey of losing weight/gaining weight/losing weight- my body has kept moving, kept working, throughout all of the abuse I've put it through to lose weight..now I'm learning that this body I have is amazing, it's strong, and it's beautiful- no matter what weight I happen to be at. I have to love who I am right this second so that I can truly appreciate who I'm trying to become.. with your background you know this is a lifestyle and a forever type of change..so if it's going to be forever there's no need to rush or beat yourself up if you don't get the results you want when you want them.

    If you can work on loving your body, it won't seem like punishment if you don't succeed at the rate you imagine you should...anything you accomplish will be icing on the cake. But if you judge your body negatively because it doesn't look like you want it to look or how you used to look it just makes a difficult job even more difficult..

    Never say anything to yourself you wouldn't allow anyone to say to your best friend ....
  • BaconSan
    BaconSan Posts: 14
    Hi Donna, I hear ya about being a little frightened - I've had a long losing (pun) battle myself but as long as I'm still alive there is hope - this might be the time. I'm doing the juice thing as you know after it I'm going to a largely plant based diet (was motivated to that by watching "Forks over Knives" . I am very lazy when it comes to exercise but last year I got a Wii & started doing Wii dance & yoga pretty consistently so that is a first and maybe THIS diet will be a first too. Best wishes \0/
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    Donna,

    Hi! I'm new also, Just joined a few days ago, after much hemming and hawing. I feel this is a private journey, but maybe making friends would be a good idea. It would keep me accountable, challenged, and I would apperciate the cheerleading. In person I'm outgoing and enjoy meeting new people, but when it comes to asking someone to be my friend online, I feel shy. So, uh, like a 1st grader, do you want to be my friend? I have reached the height requirement..I am over 40! (Oh, and I am hilarous! Ok, maybe just to me.) I've also lost weight before (about 50 lbs), but gained it back when I went to work full time and no longer had time to exercise with work, commute, being a wife, and mom to two busy kids.

    How does everyone know how many days since they've been joined? I missed that, but it would be interesting to track.

    Look forward to making new friends!




    :flowerforyou: Hello, and Welcome to MFP!! You can find when you joined by looking under your Profile Picture when you post something on the Message Boards. There are lots of Over 40 and Over 50 Potential Friends here. Remember to Enjoy Your Journey!!
  • kodakdigitalcamera
    kodakdigitalcamera Posts: 67
    welcome your rly young looking
  • Dragonflybjm63
    Dragonflybjm63 Posts: 34
    Hello from Australia, this is the best site, very inspirational. You may find you get addicted to popping int MFP more than you thought.
  • drekat1
    drekat1 Posts: 1
    I joined yesterday and so far I am finding it doable. Snacking is my downfall as well as eating my kids foods. Always have to taste to make sure its good, right. I am 5'9 and weigh 200 pounds. Goal right now is 160, yet wouldn't mind lower. I am really motivated and hope this works. I am sick of being overweight and not liking how my clothes look. I am going to do it this time, I am I am. Love this site.
  • amillerwvu
    amillerwvu Posts: 54 Member
    I just turned 40, and I could use some friends to encourage...and to encourage me:) If anyone else wants to friend me, I'd appreciate it...thanks!
  • tlruffino
    tlruffino Posts: 28
    I have become addicated to this site. I love reading the blogs for ideas and support and have found that i loose weight when I am able to track food and activity. I love that I can scan bar codes with my phone. I sent a friend request.
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  • mstifb
    mstifb Posts: 230
    I would love to have you as a friend. And I really hope you will share some of your nutrition knowledge!! I'm sure you're going to do great!!!!
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    I just wanted to pop in and say welcome! I don't have any experience with anything you're talking about, but I wanted to welcome you to the site and i hope that you find the support you need. You can absolutely do this! You know what to do! You already said it! Now put your knowledge to work! I think I've decided that I want to be a nutritionist as well and maybe after I'm more fit... I may want to be a personal trainer. Who knows. lol Again, good luck!!!
  • crazy_mims
    crazy_mims Posts: 13 Member
    hey Donna. Just join now as well. and I really do hope this works. Everybody seems so nice here. Hope we can motivate each other to reach our goals. :)
  • arhoades
    arhoades Posts: 6
    Hi Donna. You picked a great sight to help achieve your goals. I was involved with mfp 2 years ago and lost 56lbs. in 5 months because of the support from people on this site. I'm 55 and finally got it into my head that this is a marathon not a sprint. Day to day, you can do this.Have a great journey:happy:
  • prairiewalker
    prairiewalker Posts: 184 Member
    I just sent you a friend request...

    I blame infertility for spiraling me into one of my low points that eventually buried my size 6 toned body into a blob...but that was years ago and just one of several spirals out of control...even though I too "know what to do..."

    I've only been here 2 days but already the support has been wonderful...and..miraculous in the sense that among strangers I feel exposed and I won't lie about what I eat since I let my friends view my food diary...and therefore... when I would normally mindlessly snack..I now don't OR when I would say "maybe tomorrow I'll start" and reach for something bad...I don't...

    So, what ever your weakness is..expose it and this group of people will keep you accountable..you owe it to yourself to just do it!!!!!!
  • RachaelAnn32
    RachaelAnn32 Posts: 20 Member
    MFP is fantastic!! I love tracking my food this way. It helps me stay on track because other people can see my food diary and i dont want to go over because i want to show that im trying and doing a good job. I think you will like it here!!! Good luck.
  • burtonhl
    burtonhl Posts: 57
    Hi Donna,

    I'm 43 years old and have found MFP to be an incredible resource. The people are incredibly supportive, and the success stories are inspirational and provide motivation - especially if you're having a tough day. Clearly you have the know-how with your educational background and experience - just a little support from your fellow MFPrs and you'll be well on your way to reaching your goals!

    Feel free to add me as a friend. Have fun and welcome!

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