Hi there, can I join? I have friended some people from this thread. My MFP nickname is the same as my MN nickname. I think the MYP friends option is great for support and help.
I have been on My Fitness Pal for 5 days now and have shifted 10lbs! I am doing the 1200 calorie a day programme which I must admit is hard going and not sure if I could sustain it long term. I realise I won't lose this much every week, but what a motivator!
My main motivation was holding my friend's baby last weekend, and she said "oh he's a stone now", my immediate thought was not "Oh bless he's growing well", but "I'm bloody carrying four of these around constantly" as I am over four stone overweight.
I live in Cornwall (lots of pasties and cream teas groan), I work as a community nurse, so carrying all this weight around is a big strain,and my back is starting to protest. I also feel a bit embarrassed when talking to people about healthy diet, when I clearly don't have one myself! I am currently studying for a specialist nursing qualification, and hope to graduate in September - that is my goal - not to be a fat graduate!