Young & Looking for support

happybrunette120

So as you can see from my profile, I'm nearly 18 years old. I have basically been overweight for my entire life, mostly due to emotional stress and boredom eating. 2 years ago, I was on Atkins and came down to 127 pounds - just 7 short of my goal. While low carbing worked well for me, I realized that I couldn't eat that way for the rest of my life. That was proven when I gained back all the weight I had lost, plus 15 more pounds, in a year and a half.
I'm starting university in the fall and I don't want to be known as the fat nurse. I don't want my mom to be able to make fun of me for being fat anymore and most of all, when I go back home to Montenegro next summer, I want to be able to flaunt my body in a bikini - not hide it.
I'm searching for friends of any age on here - people tell me I'm quite mature for my age. I need support and guidance and if you provide it to me, you know I will always be there for you!
So that's my little story, haha - hope you guys will share yours!

Inkredulous

I'm 24.

I can totally relate. I would love for us to motivate each other, you can add me and I'll add you.

heyydanie

I know the feeling, especially about the mom part. I remember her telling me that "there are surgeries to get rid of all that" a few years ago. And when I was in 8th grade, her taking me shopping for the 8th grade dinner dance (our middle school's version of "prom") and telling the saleslady that we needed a dress that hid my tummy. - ______ - Oh, mom.

Anyway, send me a request! I'm 23, and I'd love to have a motivation pal!

torysfitness

I completely understand, from my picture you cant really tell my weight. I will support any of you in any way that i can! i have had all my weight collect in my stomach and thigh area. I am also looking to rock a bikini in the near future (:

mbrackemyer

Feel free to add me. In the past year I lost 35 lbs eating a low carb, high protein diet (which I still believe but definitely can't be as strict as I was), and then I gained 40 lbs once I switched back to "normal" eating. I have an intense addiction to sugar and I eat while I'm bored ALL the time (although I'm looking to change). Luckily, we have both started making positive changes!

P.S. - 22 here with 55 lbs to lose.

kayemmgee5

I'm 26 and looking for supportive friends on MFP, too! Anyone can add me, if they'd like, as well. I will add you as a friend mbrackemyer!! Remember we're in this together. One day at a time!!

Maribethlove

Hey everyone! I am 25 and looking to lose a total of about 60 pounds. I have already lost 23!! I totally can relate to each of you and I love to have friends who are around my age and motivated! Everyone feel free to add me!!

Lizzymk

I'm 18, looking to lose 50-60lbs. Everyone feel free to add me

cnr0905

stick with it!!all of you!!! dont give up, simply try making smarter choices in what you eat and be strong. oh and excersize

jollyjoe321

Good luck with it, plenty of us youngsters on here!

iTemperence

Added! I'm looking for motivation as well - this program is great as it is and will be better with a bigger support network!