Returning and looking for some motivation

leasalcido
leasalcido Posts: 1
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello, my name is Jasmine and I'm returning to my fitness to help me track and lose weight. I've started using myfitness about a year ago and I've been having a hard time keeping up. But now I'm back, and I have a bit more motivation and I would like lose 40lbs by fall of next year. I feel like setting a goal will help me continue on my weight loss and would ideally like to lose 80lbs all together.

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  • qwerty1953
    qwerty1953 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi Jasmine -- I am returning also, after about 15 months away. I had forgotten about this site! But found it again in a funny way. I was feeling a bit guilty that I hadn't accomplished anything today (I am still adjusting to a recent divorce following the death of my parents). So in a fit of aimlessness, I Googled the words "am I done yet?" and came across a celebratory post from someone who has been on this site for a year and has lost 42 pounds. It was inspiring! I have been trying to focus my attention on healthy eating and -- perhaps even more important for me -- getting more active exercise. I would be happy to lose weight and fit into my clothes better! Good for you to set your goal and give yourself plenty of time to achieve it. I think that the longer it takes, the more the good habits take hold and become real and permanent. Good luck!
  • submarinewife07
    submarinewife07 Posts: 33
    Hey girl! Feel free to add me..I started off needing to loose 75 now 58lbs..it's always good to set yourself a goal..it's the first step.
    .my hubby and I are training for a half marathon by 2014 right now Ive only just last time I ran a mile strait.I still have a long way to go but it can be really hard sometimes but after you start seeing the weight start to drop its very motivating!:-) you can do it!
  • kodakdigitalcamera
    kodakdigitalcamera Posts: 67
    The 10 day protein and cantaloupe challenge will get you motivated.
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
    Hello! Welcome to MFP!

    MFP is a really great resource to keep you focused and connect you with a wealth of fitness resources and like minded folks.


    1. Log your foods every day - don't skip days, or parts of your day. log everything!
    2. Analyze each day - see where it went good and where it went bad - too much fat? maybe too many carbs? over the calorie limit? Identify and plan how to correct it for tomorrow.
    3. Reach out to the community with questions or advice needs.
    4. Build a network of friends here!
    5. Lastly, do not believe everything you read here. There is a lot of great advice, but also some misleading and hype type advice. Part of getting fit is educating yourself in aspects of health and fitness. Make sure any questionable advice is looked at with a scientific eye and look for facts, evidence, and most importantly real world proof.
    6. You are more than a number. Sometimes the scale may not say what you hoped - thats fine. weight loss is not a straight line declination. Its a bumpy line that drops over time. Don't let single day numbers get your focus away from term based results.
    7. Vary your exercises. Your body forms memories and can slow down how it burns fat and builds muscles. Keep it confused! Hit it hard with cardio styles. Build lean muscle to burn even more fat.
    8. and above all - take your photo now! You will want to look back and have a starting BEFORE picture to proudly display along with your series of PRESENT or CURRENT photos during your transformation and continued lifestyle of fitness.

    I welcome you, and anyone else out there to add me as a friend. I have made fitness and health my passion and love the idea of folks joining me in my new lifestyle of being fit, healthy, and most importantly - HAPPY!.

    I'm here to support and motivate!!! I find my own success comes easier when I help and fuel other folks success.

    and remember - most folks care more about the quality of fuel they put in their lawn mowers than the fuel they put in their bodies. Don't be one of those people. Whole foods. Natural foods. Intelligent choices.



    Fit for life,
    Mark M. Reed
    aka Marc Mayhem - Fitness Blogger, and Motivator!

    Add me as a friend and take part in my daily fitness discussions, tips, and commentary.
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