Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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Schnootie says Hi

Schnootie
Schnootie
Posts: 22
Joined: 2006/05/07
United States
2006/05/07, 05:37 PM
Hello all,
I was searching the web for a free nutrition tracker, and found this site. I am 36, and would like to get back into some decent shape. Currently I am about 35 pounds overweight, and would like to reach my goal by age 40. I am pretty active, because I work a lot with my two dogs (a labrador and a poodle mix). But I suppose the slowing of the metabolism and my love for food just tripped me up. I also am a member of another Weight Watchers based site, but there is so much negativity among the people, that it doesn't seem to inspire me at all. So I am looking for positive inspiration here, exchanging with people who actually do go out and exercise. That has helped me years ago to get back into a healthier lifestyle after my kids were born. I can't afford to go to the gym, so I will be doing an exercise plan at home that I just printed out. I am in great spirits, and can't wait to get started. I hope to meet nice people here, and.... well, I guess that is it for now.



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Smiles,
Ute

\\"Take your cat and leave my sweater\\" Keith Urban
Deni
Deni
Posts: 119
Joined: 2004/06/07
Canada
2006/05/07, 11:27 PM
Welcome to ft Ute! If you're looking for positive people, you've definitely come to the right place! There is a lot of GREAT information here and you won't find better support anywhere. Good luck in reaching your goals.




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Deni

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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France
MannyMaster
MannyMaster
Posts: 515
Joined: 2006/02/01
United States
2006/05/08, 11:58 AM
Welcome to FT! Like Deni said, the support here is the best. There is a ton of excellent information here and the people are very motivating. This site and the people on it are the reason I'm finally able to get excited about getting back in shape and sticking with it!!!:big_smile:

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"One Ring to rule them all; One Ring to find them; One Ring to bring them all, and in the Darkness bind them." -LOTR Trilogy
Schnootie
Schnootie
Posts: 22
Joined: 2006/05/07
United States
2006/05/09, 02:23 PM
Thanks for the welcome, Deni and Manny!
I already read a whole bunch of stuff on the site, and the information seems endless. One of the posts really hit home. It talked about people giving up so quickly, before even giving themselves a chance to succeed. That is so true, and I can see that this site is so much more positive than anything I have seen on the web so far.



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Smiles,
Ute

\\"Take your cat and leave my sweater\\" Keith Urban