mchristo918

Hello, I'm creeping up on 41 and just started MFP 3 weeks ago, but started my 55 pound weight loss goal back in May. I'm down 21 pounds! I would love to have friends of similar age. Feel free to add me, I log on every day. Cheers!

Thank you for sharing your story, I'm new here and rely on these types of stories for motivation. I have never taken photos of myself to chart my progress, and have refused up to this point. However, four months ago I was adamant about never running, and now I run 4 days a week and love it. So, I think I'll go snap my…

Hey there, I'm a new runner! I've been running for about 2 months now and have had soreness just about everywhere. Lucky for me, I have a neighbor who is a physical therapist and I asked for advice. He suggested doing glute exercises to strengthen my glutes and open my hips, because tight hips cause both low back pain and…

I was a vegetarian for 7 years and loved it. However, my health suffered (a different story all together) so I went back to eating a bit of meat weekly. I still eat a mostly vegetarian diet, but once or twice a week I do eat some sort of animal protein. It's such a a personal choice, and one only you can make; you'll get…

I use what I call my "Treat Bank." I dislike the word "cheat" and don't even use it. Anyway, I save 150-200 calories a day for a treat of some sort, all the while continuing to make better choices and increase my fitness. And before long, I didn't even want that treat daily, now only having a treat weekly because I just…

I just added 2 days of Kettlebell circuits to my week. I've only done it twice, so I'm sticking with that and intend to make it a habit. So far, so good! A water tip: I drink about a gallon of water a day. I bought a special cup with a straw and lid so I could just sit the cup in front of me and mindlessly sip on it while…

I'm currently 187. I've been on MFP for two weeks, but started my journey mid-May and have lost 19 pounds since then. I would LOVE to be close to 172 by Halloween, that means all my fall/winter trousers will fit! Woohoo!

Hey there, I'm a mom, but a "seasoned" one! I've got two teens, but it's just a different set of challenges. I'm inspired to lose weight, too, and having the support of family is great. Add me if you'd like, I'm here daily, and I'm just getting started, too.

Oh dear, I have unfortunately heard of this. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. It was horrible pain, I understand how you feel, truly I do! Sadly, the cells that were growing through the lining of my uterus started to mutate, so I had a hysterectomy. I hope things go better for you than they did for me, but whatever happens,…

I sure hope this group is still active, I could really use the support! I'm 40, but right in the throes of menopause. I have surgically-induced menopause. two years ago I discovered I had pre-cancerous cells growing through my uterus, so out it came. I chose to keep the ovaries, but they have decided they just can't handle…

I've been trying to loose 55 pounds, I'm already down 18 since May. I need friends, too! I'm new to MFP and still trying to figure it all out.

Greetings, I'm new to MFP so am still figuring things out. I would like to have some "virtual" buddies who encourage me who are going through the same process. I get discouraged with technology (I'm 40), so having folks out there helping me is a good thing. I was sick for two years (pre-cancer garbage) but am finally back…