New to MFP and looking for support

er1kalynn08
er1kalynn08 Posts: 2
in Introduce Yourself
My name is Erika. I am mother of a beautiful 2 year old boy and am looking to get happy and healthy. I am looking for support and any information that has proven successfull for others. I understand the basics for losing weight its a matter of sticking with a routine, I have always been an "All or Nothing" type of person which has deemed destructive to my weight loss attempts. I hope to form bonds and receive/ give support to and from others.

SW: 188
GW: 130 (or where comfortable)

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  • yelpat
    yelpat Posts: 414 Member
    Feel free to add me Erika. I'm a mom to a 4.5 yr old boy and looking to lose another 25 more lbs.
  • 1992cmw
    1992cmw Posts: 19
    Hello
    Feel free to add me! Good luck with your journey!!!
  • lindseyloo1012
    lindseyloo1012 Posts: 2
    Hi Erika! I also have a young son - 21 months old. I have been on for about a week and enjoying it so far. I will add you and feel free to add me. I think support and encouragement are so helpful! Good luck! :)
  • anna_lisa
    anna_lisa Posts: 486 Member
    You can add me. This is a great site
  • ivan1964
    ivan1964 Posts: 435
    Hello and welcome here. You can do anything you put your mind too. I hope you have a great day.:smile:
  • 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. Above all, 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!
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