Slightly nerdy girl looking to lose 70lbs.

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  • goodideabear
    goodideabear Posts: 22 Member
    Another nerd here!! I'm 35, into so many things ... superheroes, harry potter, Doctor Who, Sherlock ... I could go on and on. I need to lose at least 120 if not more. Down 10 so far! I have to check out this Geek Squid thing!

    Mmmmm, love me some Doctor Who and Sherlock! Hahaha, though, I will say, I am a season behind on Doctor who, i go through breaks between doctors... And sometimes companions. Lol. Hey! 10 is great! Love to be friends!
  • goodideabear
    goodideabear Posts: 22 Member
    Forty6and2 wrote: »
    nicca_jb wrote: »
    I'm a huge HP nerd, as well as many other sci-fi/fantasy things. There's also a group on here called "The Geek Squid" which you can join - tons of us around - and periodic HP challenges. :) Feel free to friend me, and I'm sure most of my friends list would be happy to friend you too!


    Awesome! I'm fairly new to MFP, but I would love to make some new friends. Lol, i tried to sign up for the last Hogwarts challenge... But I was put on wait list. Still cute though :)

    I'll add you for sure!

    I'm doing the Hogwarts challenge for the first time this term (Slytherin, represent!) and I also love cats. I've been on MFP for a few years and have lost almost 56 lbs. Add me if you'd like!

    Sweeeet! Do you happen to speak parseltongue?
    Please let me know how the Hogwarts challenge goes! Lol. I wasn't sure which house I should shoot for, but I said Hufflepuff. Lol.

    Congrats on your weightloss!

  • Forty6and2
    Forty6and2 Posts: 2,492 Member
    I speak some Arabic, does that count?
  • BeckZombie
    BeckZombie Posts: 138 Member
    edited July 2015
    Another nerd here! Love HP, Dr Who, ASOIAF, etc. I've lost 35 pounds so far and want to lose another 15-20. I added you!
  • Jessibean73
    Jessibean73 Posts: 4 Member
    edited July 2015
    Oh! Another here :) I like anime, video games, plenty of movies/tv shows. I've lost about 19lbs and am looking to lose another 30-40lbs. Feel free to add me ^.^
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    I'm WAY behind in my Doc - Thank goodness for Netflix. I'm catching up with the first along with my wife and oldest son (7). Was a huge Tom Baker fan of the original series and enjoying it tremendously.

  • AddieOverhaul
    AddieOverhaul Posts: 734 Member
    I'm 35 and am an HP and LOTR nerd (among other things I'm sure). I started at 190, currently 156, aiming for 140. Any of you can add me.
  • amylouiseohara1990
    amylouiseohara1990 Posts: 1 Member
    hey hun. right there with yah. 25 year old, 245lbs and wanting to loose 50-60lbs.... soo daunting but we can do this :-)
  • lizerdbeth
    lizerdbeth Posts: 114 Member
    edited July 2015
    Huge nerd here (in all senses of the word, haha). I'm 31 and a fan of anime, video games, HP, and other such nerdly pursuits! I have... a LOT of weight to lose (I'm kind of a walking stereotype and I hate it), but I like to encourage people and would love for anyone and everyone who wants to to add me!
  • tiffie_taffy
    tiffie_taffy Posts: 17 Member
    I love The Labyrinth, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Walking Dead, izombie, Groot/Rocket, Thor/Loki, K-Dramas, Harry Potter, basically a little bit of everything lol. I enjoy going to Comic-con, Reading, Star Partys, & Swimming. Looking to loose some serious weight... Currently 270lbs im down 15lbs since febuarry(started at 285lbs). Id also like to make some new friends along the way.
  • I've never thought of myself as a nerd, but I suppose I am one - I love Harry Potter, art (I went through 12 years of art schooling..), technology, programming and science. I'm not into video games, though, despite having been a coder on some online ones, which is why I've never really considered myself to be nerdy enough to claim to be a nerd, haha.

    Anyways, hi!
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    Im a mechanical engineer, read more hp fanfics than I care to admit, and I'm currently planning to go to Wasteland Weekend this year (basically a Burning Man festival for Mad Max/Fallout 3/post apocalyptic fans). I also base most/all of my workouts around the apocalypse (semi jokingly). I'm pretty much at goal but add me if you want anyway.
  • Forty6and2
    Forty6and2 Posts: 2,492 Member
    lilawolf wrote: »
    Im a mechanical engineer, read more hp fanfics than I care to admit, and I'm currently planning to go to Wasteland Weekend this year (basically a Burning Man festival for Mad Max/Fallout 3/post apocalyptic fans). I also base most/all of my workouts around the apocalypse (semi jokingly). I'm pretty much at goal but add me if you want anyway.

    Since your workouts revolve around the apocalypse, have you tried the Zombies, Run! app?
  • Harleyb87
    Harleyb87 Posts: 279 Member
    gz1zmti4hurk.jpg If this doesnt prove how nerdy I am I dont know what does lol! Still looking to lose around 40 pounds myself
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    Forty6and2 wrote: »
    lilawolf wrote: »
    Im a mechanical engineer, read more hp fanfics than I care to admit, and I'm currently planning to go to Wasteland Weekend this year (basically a Burning Man festival for Mad Max/Fallout 3/post apocalyptic fans). I also base most/all of my workouts around the apocalypse (semi jokingly). I'm pretty much at goal but add me if you want anyway.

    Since your workouts revolve around the apocalypse, have you tried the Zombies, Run! app?

    Yes! lol. I do Krav Maga (Put the bad guy down quick), weight lifting, and running 5ks (mud runs/spartan sprint etc. Sometimes use the Z,R! app). I think if you are still running after 3 miles, you need a new plan, like scaling a building, fighting, using a weapon etc.
  • Forty6and2
    Forty6and2 Posts: 2,492 Member
    lilawolf wrote: »
    Forty6and2 wrote: »
    lilawolf wrote: »
    Im a mechanical engineer, read more hp fanfics than I care to admit, and I'm currently planning to go to Wasteland Weekend this year (basically a Burning Man festival for Mad Max/Fallout 3/post apocalyptic fans). I also base most/all of my workouts around the apocalypse (semi jokingly). I'm pretty much at goal but add me if you want anyway.

    Since your workouts revolve around the apocalypse, have you tried the Zombies, Run! app?

    Yes! lol. I do Krav Maga (Put the bad guy down quick), weight lifting, and running 5ks (mud runs/spartan sprint etc. Sometimes use the Z,R! app). I think if you are still running after 3 miles, you need a new plan, like scaling a building, fighting, using a weapon etc.

    I want to do a spartan run so badly but those things are hella expensive!
  • rallicat1
    rallicat1 Posts: 6 Member
    I literally saw the title of this post and was all "wait...did I post in here??" Fellow geek girl..SuperWhoLock ftw...as well as comics, video games, and all things music. I'm at about 220 now and it's been a long battle. Went vegan and lost a little but gained some after getting a desk job. Totally need all the support I can get to help stay motivated. So..yay friends!
  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    <~~~Nerdy girl.

    I'm not into comic books or video games, but I might have the only six-year-old who has a stuffed Ben Franklin and asked for a stuffed Abraham Lincoln for his birthday!

    I like logic games, word games, reading, and statistics (yep). I love HP, LOTR, and was sort of soul-crushed that The Hobbit is over.
  • lesslerz2014
    lesslerz2014 Posts: 24 Member
    edited July 2015
    World of Warcraft, Sims, Harry Potter, Cats, Firefly (or Serenity), and Studio Ghibli are just a few of the geeky things I obsess over.
    Edit: by obsess, an example, I mean I camped outside the local theater for days for the harry potter premieres.
    I see some people talking about the Zombies, Run! app, I used it before and it's so fun. I honestly was like tripping over myself trying to run away from the "zombies" haha
    I am 272, 20 something day streak, looking to lose 100+ lbs and lost 7 so far!!
  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    I'm seeing that many of you enjoy Dr. Who. Thoughts on the new Doctor? I just liked the last one so much that I'm having a hard time adjusting. I'm way behind because both hubby and I are grieving over it, lol.
  • JeylineSS
    JeylineSS Posts: 32 Member
    Fellow nerd here. Hello everyone! I'm on a journey of losing 90 lbs. I've lost 42 so far. Its totally attainable. I've learned to try your best everyday. If you mess up just try again (no longer hard on myself, is detrimental to my sanity lol). Also most importantly be patient with yourself.
  • goodideabear
    goodideabear Posts: 22 Member
    I've never thought of myself as a nerd, but I suppose I am one - I love Harry Potter, art (I went through 12 years of art schooling..), technology, programming and science. I'm not into video games, though, despite having been a coder on some online ones, which is why I've never really considered myself to be nerdy enough to claim to be a nerd, haha.

    Anyways, hi!

    Hahaha, girl! I totally feel you! Which I why I said only slightly nerdy. Lol. I'm not much into the gaming side either, but I'm totally open to branching out. i'm an art major myself, sooo, i totally understand. I've gone to comic con a couple times, and there have been a couple times i've felt out of place. Love the art though!
  • goodideabear
    goodideabear Posts: 22 Member
    World of Warcraft, Sims, Harry Potter, Cats, Firefly (or Serenity), and Studio Ghibli are just a few of the geeky things I obsess over.
    Edit: by obsess, an example, I mean I camped outside the local theater for days for the harry potter premieres.
    I see some people talking about the Zombies, Run! app, I used it before and it's so fun. I honestly was like tripping over myself trying to run away from the "zombies" haha
    I am 272, 20 something day streak, looking to lose 100+ lbs and lost 7 so far!!

    I've never played wow! But i'm so happy with all the support we're all getting here! Lol, ive never camper out for Harry Potter premieres, but I have been! Love love love it! So exciting :D

    I'll have to check out that app! Lol, sounds great!

  • goodideabear
    goodideabear Posts: 22 Member
    gz1zmti4hurk.jpg If this doesnt prove how nerdy I am I dont know what does lol! Still looking to lose around 40 pounds myself

    Becka! Love the collection! Love some harley!

  • lesslerz2014
    lesslerz2014 Posts: 24 Member
    World of Warcraft, Sims, Harry Potter, Cats, Firefly (or Serenity), and Studio Ghibli are just a few of the geeky things I obsess over.
    Edit: by obsess, an example, I mean I camped outside the local theater for days for the harry potter premieres.
    I see some people talking about the Zombies, Run! app, I used it before and it's so fun. I honestly was like tripping over myself trying to run away from the "zombies" haha
    I am 272, 20 something day streak, looking to lose 100+ lbs and lost 7 so far!!

    I've never played wow! But i'm so happy with all the support we're all getting here! Lol, ive never camper out for Harry Potter premieres, but I have been! Love love love it! So exciting :D

    I'll have to check out that app! Lol, sounds great!

    An ex got me into the game, and we once waited outside 24 hours to get an expansion haha.
    I camped out with my friends, and made friends with the people around us, but staying outside all day waiting for a movie to come out at midnight made me so tired I fell asleep in the middle of one movie!! lmao.

  • mwyvr
    mwyvr Posts: 1,883 Member
    edited July 2015
    I'm soon to be 31 years old, and I decided to want a change in my life. I'm at 254 today, and I'm hoping to lose 70lbs. Sigh... Seems like such a feat.

    You probably won't believe this, but it isn't such a feat to lose 70 pounds when we have a lot to lose. All it takes is to start, and to keep on going. You, yes YOU, can do it.

    You are never too old or too out of shape to start. I was 255 when I started, 105 pounds over goal weight. I was 53 (my birthday) when I started. I'm still 53. I'm down 75 pounds and counting.

    Not only have I lost the weight but I've been very fit and healthy... you get to that point long before you get to goal weight and it feels........... GREAT.

    All you need to do is ... start. The first pounds come off fairly easily and help motivate you to keep going. Just start. Now. The future you will thank current you for taking that step.

    Yes, I know it feels daunting. I felt that too, for several months, mostly because I was soldiering on all by myself, for most of it. YOU folks have an advantage - you have the support of people here, and all the inspirational stories that can prove to you that it can be done.



  • rallicat1
    rallicat1 Posts: 6 Member
    World of Warcraft, Sims, Harry Potter, Cats, Firefly (or Serenity), and Studio Ghibli are just a few of the geeky things I obsess over.
    Edit: by obsess, an example, I mean I camped outside the local theater for days for the harry potter premieres.
    I see some people talking about the Zombies, Run! app, I used it before and it's so fun. I honestly was like tripping over myself trying to run away from the "zombies" haha
    I am 272, 20 something day streak, looking to lose 100+ lbs and lost 7 so far!!

    I have a slight addiction to WoW! And basically every blizzard game.

  • rallicat1
    rallicat1 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm seeing that many of you enjoy Dr. Who. Thoughts on the new Doctor? I just liked the last one so much that I'm having a hard time adjusting. I'm way behind because both hubby and I are grieving over it, lol.
    I actually like Capaldi. With every regeneration I'm always so against the next one and I always end up falling in love with their interpretation of the Doctor. It's actually Clara I can't seem to get behind.
  • Harleyb87
    Harleyb87 Posts: 279 Member
    gz1zmti4hurk.jpg If this doesnt prove how nerdy I am I dont know what does lol! Still looking to lose around 40 pounds myself

    Becka! Love the collection! Love some harley!

    Thanks! =)
  • Harleyb87
    Harleyb87 Posts: 279 Member
    World of Warcraft, Sims, Harry Potter, Cats, Firefly (or Serenity), and Studio Ghibli are just a few of the geeky things I obsess over.
    Edit: by obsess, an example, I mean I camped outside the local theater for days for the harry potter premieres.
    I see some people talking about the Zombies, Run! app, I used it before and it's so fun. I honestly was like tripping over myself trying to run away from the "zombies" haha
    I am 272, 20 something day streak, looking to lose 100+ lbs and lost 7 so far!!

    I've never played wow! But i'm so happy with all the support we're all getting here! Lol, ive never camper out for Harry Potter premieres, but I have been! Love love love it! So exciting :D

    I'll have to check out that app! Lol, sounds great!

    An ex got me into the game, and we once waited outside 24 hours to get an expansion haha.
    I camped out with my friends, and made friends with the people around us, but staying outside all day waiting for a movie to come out at midnight made me so tired I fell asleep in the middle of one movie!! lmao.

    Same here I dont play anymore but I loved it when I did. I play a lot of console games at this point.