looking to lose 85 pounds...need buddies!

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  • Mishy
    Mishy Posts: 1,551 Member
    I'm not familiar with those conditions, but I do understand what it is like to need to lose weight for health and wellness. I've lost almost 180 lbs. I'm pretty damn proud of it and what I learned along the way. Feel free to add me. :smile:
  • tlbev2015
    tlbev2015 Posts: 28
    Awesome Mishy...what keeps you going? I am just starting and have more than 100 to go to be healthy
  • bellafisher74
    bellafisher74 Posts: 14
    Hi all I didnt even know apps like this existed until tonight. I am diabetic, an ex truck driver, I have neuropathy, need to loose at least 100lbs more like 125, but I cant find the motivation and will power to do it again. I'm 40, I've been down to 180lbs (like 5yrs ago) after my divorce, but remarried and we LOVE food. I know what I should be doing.... Looking for friendship, encouragement, tips..... Please add me
  • tlbev2015
    tlbev2015 Posts: 28
    I am new too, same goal 100+. Time to listen to body. Love all the wrong foods. My planis little steps. I joined Curves and am reducing portion size. Hit my first goal of first 5 lbs. Friend me if you like
  • Rizjis
    Rizjis Posts: 16 Member
    I log daily, and occationally blog and add updates. I'm always looking for MFP friends to cheer on!
  • mommyvalarie
    mommyvalarie Posts: 13 Member
    9voice9 wrote: »
    Hey Valarie (and anyone else): How's the week been? Any results - good or bad? Did you keep your diary current? That's an excellent first step....
    - I've been doing really well. For the last 12 days I've been under my calorie goal, logged in, and worked out a at least every other day. Lots of sore, enough rabbit food that my nose is twitching, and I slipped and had a cup of coffee this morning, but at least I skipped the biscotti
    Took my kids on a field trip to a candy factory and skipped the samples!
  • hmthomas317
    hmthomas317 Posts: 42 Member
    New to mfp and looking for motivation buddies too. I have 75lbs to lose. I think that the motivation and guidance this app has is great. Feel free to add me too for support. I could use it too.
  • mommyvalarie
    mommyvalarie Posts: 13 Member
    I also discovered that when going out with friends, if you announce your intentions (eat a salad, skip dessert, whatever) you will be far more likely to stick to your goal, and your friends will support you (if they don't you need new friends)
  • janecl
    janecl Posts: 121 Member
    Hi, please feel free to add me. I am 60 and have been overweight all my life. I have 100 pounds to lose and this isn't my first time on fitness pal either. Arthritis along with my age makes it difficult but I want to become as healthy as I can. Partners are a great motivation for me! We CAN do this together!
  • linzee32
    linzee32 Posts: 86 Member
    9voice9 wrote: »
    If you're okay with a guy buddy, I'll come alongside. Started several years ago with that same disgust when I was at 260#. Spent a couple years getting down to 204#, and then started back with the unhealthy habits. In October, I started with a FitBit at 228#. Since then, I'm down to 191#, on my way to 174, so still about 16 pounds to go. MFP has been a huge help. BTW, I'm 51, so it's possible.

    Take it one day at a time, and set your calorie budget conservatively at first. Think of your food choices as spending those calories, and you'll soon start deciding that that dessert (or extra helping of whatever) isn't worth the calories it costs. I still eat my sweets, but I budget for them.

    And when you fall down, remember that it's okay. You just have to get up one more time than you fall down.

    This is my method as well, calories are dollars to me. I'm cheap so if it costs too many calories I won't "buy" it.
  • 9voice9
    9voice9 Posts: 693 Member
    mommyvalarie wrote: »
    I also discovered that when going out with friends, if you announce your intentions (eat a salad, skip dessert, whatever) you will be far more likely to stick to your goal, and your friends will support you (if they don't you need new friends)

    REALLY smart! Keep up the great work. Just remember - you didn't get here (overweight and unhappy with it) overnight, and the journey back will take some time. Having supportive friends will be a big help. I can't tell you how it makes me feel when folks tell me, "Alright, you've lost enough now!" with a big grin of support!

  • rox4012
    rox4012 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi Valarie pls add me as a friend / supporter... I started at 280, am 250 now, and also looking to lose another 85 pounds...
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