Back again: round 2. Seeking other 30 & 40-something friends , focused on health.

CarrieStL

Hey hey, people.

So this isn't my 1st pony ride...

I last found myself here on MFP, maniacally exercising like a fiend and dieting my way to 40 lbs lost and a TON of sports injuries that I have battled for the past 2 years. Here I am, wounds licked, ready to shed the weight gained from the almost year of inactivity caused by said injuries which led to surgeries and extensive PT.

I have done the MFP thing before. It works for me. I need accountability and I do best with everything on paper in my face. That being said, I am taking the lessons that I learned from my last venture and applying them to this one. It comes down to moderation for me in everything this time, exercise and calorie restriction included.

So, the deal: I am 42 years old, here for health. I have 2 teenage sons and a fun yet crazy life with a hubby that I adore. I worry more about being having a healthy vessel than being skinny. I believe in eating real food and healthily 85% of the time- lean proteins, organic when I can, and a ton of fruits and veggies- so I can enjoy the hell out of the 15% of foodie evenings out on the town with my hubby. Life is too short not to enjoy wine and cheese, people. I don't call the 15% a cheat. It is called living LIFE. My "exercise" doesn't even feel like that as I love it. I spend my free time up in elevated isolated wooded trails with my dog and love to kick my own *kitten* with rigorous intervals sprints/bootcamp workouts every so often.

I seek like-minded friends who believe in restricting portions/calories NOT entire food categories for a quick weight loss. Who exercise for a healthy heart, not to hurriedly burn off last night's bite of their kids' mac & cheese. I seek people who enjoy real whole food on the regs, not a diary full of processed food all day/ every day, so they can enjoy the occasional indulgent evening out. I seek people who also seek balance and moderation in order to achieve a health. If you only eat 1100 calories per day, live on protein bars with a bunch of weird ingredients, are scared of an occasional slice of pizza, or feel the need to guilt elliptical for 2 hours after "slipping" with a cookie... you need not apply. Fellow busy working parents who get the juggle are ideal.

If you are like-minded, I would love to connect. Two weeks back and I am already down 8lbs which helps in motivation, but would love to connect with people with similar goals!

CarrieStL

Thanks.

200pax

'Like mind' here .. what you wrote shows maturity and experience you've gained in losing weight successfully .. am also here for health and to build good sustainable long term habits .. weight will automatically fall into the right place. Feel free to add me if ok with you.