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eatmytomatoes
eatmytomatoes Posts: 3
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hi I'm Bianca, I'm 18. I gained about 25 lbs my freshman year of college which put me at 168 lbs. I'm currently 143lbs and still going. I'm joining the navy and go to bootcamp next year. By the time bootcamp comes around I want to be in best shape of my life and a little motivation from friendly strangers would help :)

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  • tierraaf
    tierraaf Posts: 12 Member
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    Hi Bianca! New here (kinda) as well. Let's connect and help one another.
  • handle123
    handle123 Posts: 62
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    wow your an inspiration already!

    Welcome and feel free to add me, ive only been here a few weeks aswell but everyone is very friendly and helpful.
  • Mamafitness15
    Mamafitness15 Posts: 10
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    Hi Bianca! I'm new on here too. I was in the navy for 8 years, so if you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask! I think it's awesome you are so motivated! We need more people like you in the service!
  • eatmytomatoes
    eatmytomatoes Posts: 3
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    Thanks! What was your rate when you were in it?
  • TallyGal97
    TallyGal97 Posts: 80 Member
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    Feel free to add me. I'm working on getting back to goal.
  • Wabbit05
    Wabbit05 Posts: 434 Member
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    Always looking for new friends! Feel free to add me :)
  • ShaunaD81
    ShaunaD81 Posts: 137 Member
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    Always looking for new friends - please feel free to add me! I've been on since Christmas day and have lost 12lbs. Sloooooow and steady wins the race. I have 10 lbs left until first goal.
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
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    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 on MyFitnessPal!
  • hellosara08
    hellosara08 Posts: 140 Member
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    Hi Bianca! I'm new on here too. I was in the navy for 8 years, so if you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask! I think it's awesome you are so motivated! We need more people like you in the service!

    so I totally just creeped on this thread and your profile (because creeping is what I do and I do it well lol), and I saw that you were a Hospital Corpsman. How was it? I would really like to get that particular job but I hear it's not as easy for women. :sad:
  • Caitrionarose89
    Caitrionarose89 Posts: 2
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    Hi, I gained 20 pounds during my first year in college! Trying to get back in shape in time for my sun holiday! Have no friends on My Fitness Pal and i really think it might help me be more motivated to do exercise and eat better if I know others can see what I'm doing!

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