Howdy from Texas

christyjbpl
christyjbpl Posts: 1
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Hi, I'm a 35 year old mom of 3. My youngest is almost two and I looked in the mirror one morning and realized I still looked as pregnant as I did when I was pregnant with her. I couldn't stand to look at myself. So I decided to cut out all soda (which I've managed 98% of the time in the last 30 days) and start using MyFitnessPal to monitor my calories. I've also joined a gym and have been bicycling my rear end off (I hope!) I have lost about 15 lbs for sure but the monitor on here says 41 since I was guessing my weight when I first started. Either way, I have definitely lost several inches and I'm feeling better but know that I've still got 50-60 lbs left to go. But every pound I loose means I look less and less like a pregnant beach ball... SO HAPPY FOR THAT!

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  • distantvampire
    distantvampire Posts: 2
    Hey there! I'm also out in Texas, and just started my journey. I've gotta say, I've been 4 days clean from soda but what I'm having such a hard time doing is cutting out sweet tea!

    a HUGE congrats though on progress like that, it's a great start!!
  • rayita001
    rayita001 Posts: 150 Member
    Hey ladies, I'm also from Texas. Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • MissGND
    MissGND Posts: 11
    I'm in Texas as well. I've been on here for a while but wasn't logging in for a few weeks. But am back on track now. :) Feel free to add me as well!
  • lynn14
    lynn14 Posts: 116
    Yeah the mirror tells the truth! I am down over 50lbs and yet I still cringe! It's a journey and hopefully through MFP we can be healthier!
  • jgunn81
    jgunn81 Posts: 243 Member
    Howdy, fellow Texan here, San Antonio to be exact. Feel free to add me if you need some support
  • 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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