Another Newbie...

ellieranc
ellieranc Posts: 32 Member
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Hi folks!

My name is Ellie. I'm a happily married mom to a 10 year old girl and an 8 year old boy. I live in Pennsylvania and I just found out about this site yesterday. Yesterday I began another...and final this time...journey to try to get rid of my excess weight, control my diabetes and live a healthier, happier life. I actually consulted a physician at a local large hospital's weight management center in the hopes that if I have someone to crack the whip, I will be compliant. Day one - Done and done well!

I'm also in need of major support. My husband is wonderful, but he's not the emotional, encouraging type. Example: I texted him (I work days, he works nights) and told him I did really well today. I asked for his thoughts: He said he had none. Sheesh. Would it have been so hard to type "yay"? I know I can't do this on my own. I would love to make a few friends in my journey and give others encouragement.

So now that this has turned into a novel, Hi! I look forward to posting here!

Ellie

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  • mynada
    mynada Posts: 2
    Welcome! I'm also from PA but relocated to the west coast. You can totally add me as a friend :)
  • lilorphann
    lilorphann Posts: 138 Member
    Hi Ellie,
    Would love to offer any support/encouragement. Please feel free to add if you'd like.
  • 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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