2015 Adopt a Noob Official MFP Thread

preyaticintent

A mentor sounds great. Someone to chat with and discuss my goals and milestones.

anglasue1982

Hi! I would love to help people get healthy, make lifestyle changes, and loose some weight! I've struggled with weight for as long as I can remember. I finally feel like I have that area figured out and want the opportunity to help others. I have ran for nearly 12 years, done pleanty of hiit, lift regularly, found ways to work out even when I thought I couldn't, and love anything fitness related. Food is where its at though and it can make or break weight loss, I have learned many lessons and believe each person needs to make these decisions for themselves based on lifestyle and health goals. I am also a healthcare professional and have insight into what not losing the weight can do to a person.

ashii111

Hey m a noob. Got 30 kg to lose. A mentor sounds good.

jameseylefebure

hey noob here!! Managed to get from 26 stone down to 18 on my own, but really really struggling now with diet and exercise. (mostly down to confidence on the exercise side) would be very much looking for a mentor who's looking for someone who could help me out a little!!

Exercise wise I'm definitely looking for more cardio based - I used to go to the gym years ago and have a very big fondness for running!

grrringa

Hi, I'm Mila and I'm 18yo! Im a noob and am recovering from an eating disorder. Im currently at 52.1kilos (1.66meters) and I really need to gain muscle and loose fat (im at 19.8% fat). I would love a mentor as it is really hard for me to get to my 1900+kcal daily goal and figure out exercise habits. I also try to eat mostly vegetarian or vegan meals. Any help is greatly appreciated

EMMYJ15

Have lost some weight and still need to lose a lot more!
My mind is laser focused on changing my whole life, lifestyle. In the last year I have done quite a bit to do this, but would appreciate friends, mentors who get it.
Have not actually weighed myself. But have a good idea of how much I have yet to go.

cehris

My goal is to lose some Weight/Fat and tone up for December. And walking into 2016 with a new lifestyleI need to set these habits now, and with a little motivation and support I know I'll achieve my goal. I would love to get adopted. It would be nice to have someone push me and motivate me.

26 years Old
204.0 lbs
Loves Basketball
Loves drumming

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JustSomeEm

Hey guys - if you're looking for a mentor, take a look at the first post in this discussion. It has links to members pages who have volunteered to mentor folks. Start clicking on names, and see if you can find someone who you'd like as a mentor... then send them a PM to see if they'd be willing to mentor you. I mentored last year, and I can vouch that most (or at least some) mentors don't actually check this discussion. It's up to YOU to seek out a volunteer. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

eoin21

Hi everyone, I can take on 2-3 people as a mentor.

Just to introduce myself my name is Eoin and I'm 26, I've been an active member and user of MFP for two and a half years now. So just over two and a half years ago I weighed 27 stone and was clinically obese, I've now lost my goal weight of 168 pounds and I am now on my new goal of bodybuilding.
Since my weight loss journey began I have now completed two half marathons (PB 2hrs 2min) and a fitness/bodybuilding show, in my spare time I have been educating myself through courses to become a personal trainer and a sports nutrition course to help improve my own knowledge but also to help people struggling with the difficulties I faced. The experiences and knowledge I have learned through the weight loss element and the more recent bodybuilding training I think I can help people no matter their goal.

I would love to mentor anyone that has struggled with losing a lot of weight, I know all too well the physical and mental challenges that come with it and I would love to help and teach you as much as I can. But if your goal is too gain lean muscle mass and build strength I am more than happy to help as well!

michaelafoor916

going to post again because no one has messaged me. I'm willing to be a mentor to someone. I'm not expert but I've learned a lot and I'm willing to share that knowledge with others and help people out where I can

Alex

For those of you who have posted and not had anyone message you; you might want to read through the discussion and reach out to a few folks; even though we are asking people to reach out to the mentors, lots of folks have posted in here looking for mentors. Thanks much for volunteering! @michaela_g09 @eoin21

SarahPeluso92

Hello. I am Sarah and a single mother of an almost 2 year old.

I weigh 2x what I did before pregnancy and would like to get back to my prepregnancy weight. My excess weight is starting to cause me heath problems (diabetes, hypoactive thyroid) and is starting to effect my relationship with my daughter (due to having NO energy).

I am not very active due to always being to tired to do anything. After my daily tasks are done I do not have the energy (and motivation) to do anything extra and I really need help with that.

I soley take care of my almost 2 year old so I do not get any alone time. That also effects what I can do.

I also suffer from extreme depression. Some of which is weight related. I'm at a loss. I have tried this before and given up because I have seen no improvement. This is my last hope.

jofjltncb6

I've been away so long that I feel like a noob.

kgscas

Hi. If there's someone out there still looking to encourage and motivate a noob on MyFitnessPal I'd be interested. I am a 54 year old working mom, wife, community activist and I'd like to lose about 25-30 pounds. We eat relatively well, I just eat too much and don't exercise enough (hardly at all recently due to a few minor injuries)... I'd benefit from a buddy, a mentor and sometimes a good kick in the butt! Message me if you're interested in being my mentor please.

dorrisann

Hello all My name is Dorris and I just joined MFP yesterday after I took a test with an online app called test your heart age. The test showed that my heart age is 72 years of age. I almost had a heart attack reading that number. Once I got over the shock I decided then and there that I am doing something about my health. I am raising a 14 year old Autistic granddaughter. I need to be here and healthy for her not just myself. I am 52 turning 53 this November. I am as rock bottom as one can be physically. I have been disabled since 2002 due to several failed back surgeries. I am at 253 pounds. I have numerous health issues such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, moderate depression, high cholesterol, severe pain and I just feel plain awful and tired. Although I am limited to what exercises I can do I know that I can walk. Maybe not a marathon walk at first but who knows what's in the future. But I am here to focus on the here and now. I have already cut back on calories, sugar and fat and so on. I am committed to doing this and being completely honest with myself and my mentor if someone wants the task. I should mention that from time to time I use a cane but that is something I hope to eliminate as time goes on. Thank you in advance for reading my post and for considering me as someone worthy to be mentored.

Jenaonfire

Hello peoples.

I am a 40 year old full time student, full time homeschooling mom, full time housekeeper and part time library volunteer. I am a hermit as much as my schedule allows me to be. I desperately need a workout buddy/mentor. I am looking for someone who will encourage me and not just tell me (as some here have done) "You just have to do it". Yeah, I get that, but that doesn't *encourage me* to do anything. I don't have a specific plan I follow. I have Kayla Itsines' workouts, a Y membership and a few pieces of home equipment. I love group exercise but am so socially awkward, it's hard to join a new group.

I come off "bed rest" from a surgery tomorrow and hope to get in gear first thing Monday morning. I have a FitBit Zip that I just bought and will eventually upgrade if I see I am utilizing the Zip.

I don't have a specific goal - just getting fit. In my profile, I put 160lbs because that seems doable and I know I look fairly good at that weight. But like I said, I'm looking for fitness, not a number on a scale.

mweckler

Is this thread still active? If so I need help. I am currently 56 plus pounds heavier than I was 2 years ago. I can not seem to break away from eating bad and being lazy. I have good intentions but if I falter for a day I just kind of give up and give in. My clothing does not fit, even the stuff I have bought when I put on the weight, and I DO NOT want to have to buy larger clothes. I am a 35 year old male with 2 small kids, I have a gym membership and I am a chef. I just need some guidance. Thank you Mike

Ian8567

19yo, 6'1 286lbs with a goal of 220. I need someone to help keep me on track at least for the first little bit. Please PM me.

BetrGetThin

Is this still happening? These post are from 2014. Thanks!

abismom2111

I could really use some help on this journey trying to lose weight and be healthy not only for myself but for my children as well I'm very new to this site. Take me under your wing?

stu441982

Is this program still running? Would anyone be happy to Mentor me? Could do with any tips and encouragement as have a long road ahead :-(

Matto4372

Hello, my name is Matthew and I am 24years old, looking for a mentor that doesn't mind a challenge. I have been overweight for most of my adult life however my weight sky rocketed last year when my mom began losing her fight with cancer. When she passed it just seemed like I couldn't gain weight fast enough. Last week I weighed myself and was shocked to see that I now weigh a staggering 430 pounds. I have dieted before and taken diet pills but those were always temporary fixes and I am now looking for a life changing weight loss because I know now that if I continue on with this weight gain I doubt I'll live to see 40. So please if there are any mentors willing to help get me started on the right path I would greatly appreciate it. I find myself lost and facing this huge number I need to lose to consider myself healthy with no idea where to begin.

Tsoggo

Hi i am a noob. I am a full time student. I am currently 105kg. I am 18 years old guy 5feet 10 inches tall. I lost 25 kg for about 3 months(summer vacation). But now classes started i need some guidance on home exercises with no gym equipments. I have no time going to gym. A mentor sounds good

irishdancer214

Hello!!! I think this is a great idea

My name is Geneva, I'm 20, from PA, United States. I love keeping busy...I work, go to school, attend church, and I do competitive Irish dancing.

Back in middle school/early high school I decided to lose weight...which went well until my dad lost his job and I lived with Anorexia for 2-3 years. I made some wonderful friends who "pulled me out of the darkness" (for lack of better terms)...but I did gain about 40+ pounds during my recovery. MFP has been a life-changer... It has allowed me to lose weight and become healthier without obsessing over calories and losing my life...I finally have a healthy relationship with food (not perfect, but I feel normal again)! I'm pretty sure I've lost more like 25 pounds (I've been getting TONS of compliments and people asking if I've lost weight), rather than the 13 I have tracked on here, but I refuse to define myself by a number. When my size 9/10 jeans got too big, I bought new ones, simple as that.

I'm happy to mentor one or two people, any age, male or female (although female might be better)...and if you've struggled with an eating disorder or anything in the past, I'm happy to support you!

mariamwhatandwhy

Hello, I'm mariam.
I'm looking for a mentor, and I don't mind him/her giving me hard work/ extreme diet.
As I am currently having a gap year, so I'm all free.
Will someone adopt this hard-working noob? <<<<

LizzySkitty

I'm a noob. I'm Elizabeth and I'm 17 and trying to get in shape, loose weight and eat healthier. I'm looking for a mentor. I like art and singing and I'm currently going to Cosmetology school to become a hair dresser. Do you want to adopt me?!:)

TRoseHarvest

Hi. I'm a noob looking for as many friends as possible to keep me motivated. I'm a 22 year old female that's looking to lose about 23 pounds.

KrisM111

I don't know if this thing is still going (it's a great idea, but seems a lot of these posts are over a year old), but for anybody who has posted recently, if you're looking for support and encouragement, please feel free to join the group I started yesterday. (You can find it under the group section, & it's titled Slim By Summer) There are 15 of us so far and we're not following a specific plan or anything; the point of it is to find people to walk this often-difficult path with and to cheer each other on along the way. Please feel free to join if you're looking for friends to share with!

hsejar

Hi everyone, hope you all are well. Am new to this and looking for a mentor to help me stick to my goals. I am male, 83 kg and 5ft 8 and trying to lose a bit of weight. I have been yoyoing for many years and trying to look for lifestyle changes. I can never seem to get to a weight and shape I am happy with. I work out quite a lot and my real problem is the food I eat. My main issue is portion size, eating too many calories, and always wanting to eat something. I even eat healthy foods most of the time, but am constantly wanting to eat something or snack. I don't crave sugary foods, savoury snacks etc but when I do eat them I lack will power. If I eat a biscuit I will eat the whole packet. I struggle if i know there are biscuits, crisps etc in the house and struggle not to eat them. Am looking to develop an eat in moderation approach and to have better will power and discipline. I tried the cheat day thing which ends up being a cheat weekend usually. Is any one free to help and mentor?

tiptoestu

I am looking for folks to stay motivated with. I just changed gyms and I feel like I've lost all motivation. I went from Lifetime Fitness to LA fitness... sucks.