Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

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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e_fores
e_fores
Posts: 1
Joined: 2007/02/07
United States
2007/02/07, 09:42 PM
Hi all! I'm new to the site, and so far what I've seen has been great.

I guess I can give you all an idea of who I am and why I am here. I'm a 20 year old college student and work as a waitress to pay the bills. I have been pretty much sedentary for the majority of my life, preferring to read or watch tv than go out and take a walk. Over the last month I have started working out at the local YMCA and am trying to lose weight as well as gain muscle to get that "toned" look. I am currently around 140 lbs and am 5'4" tall. My problem area is my mid-section seeing as that is where I carry most of my weight.

The reason for my desire to lose weight is not simply because of vanity. I am also concerned for my health, as I have read that those who carry most of their weight around the middle have an increased risk of heart problems.

That being said, I am open to suggestions of any kind, so feel free to offer me any that you feel would be helpful!
leslieherr
leslieherr
Posts: 298
Joined: 2002/08/09
United States
2007/02/08, 08:42 AM
Welcome. If you haven't already done so sign up for the free exercise and nutritional programs offered here. They are great. Make sure you read the stickies at the top of each forum. And fitbuddy at the bottom of each page will help with some of your questions as will the many fantastic people here.
Good luck
Leslie