I need active and supportive accountability buddies!
Sta827
Posts: 24 Member
So, here I sit - thinking I have GOT to come up with a way to stay on track and stay motivated. I have added several friends on MFP, but the only ones that stay active and participate seem to be the ones of known my whole life! LOL. (seriously - like - 2 people.) I guess that's a good thing. But I need more!
I've been here before, like many others, I've lost and gained, back and forth, up and down, over 80 pounds in the last 12 years. Now, I'm 46 -- wait -- 47 (seriously?) years old and I'm battling a whole different set of challenges to get this weight off.
2016 has truly been the most difficult year of my life. At the end of 2016, I quit my job of 20 years due to harassment and discrimination (and burn out) then we lost my oldest brother in January. Since then things have just been very difficult and I'm finding it almost impossible to gain any traction. I'm spinning my wheels. I'm still hunting for a job, recently married (got married again in September after being single for 12 years) and moved to the PNW away from my adult children, grandchildren, and the rest of my family. I'm not feeling sorry for myself - just keeping in real. One of my doctors once told me when I was trying to quit smoking and lose weight - "Lets focus on overcoming one thing at a time." Well, I quit smoking AND lost the weight. I've managed to not smoke again but the weight is a whole different animal! I would like to start feeling better physically.
So, if you're active, supportive and also looking for support, add me! Let's interact and get through this together!
Stacia
I've been here before, like many others, I've lost and gained, back and forth, up and down, over 80 pounds in the last 12 years. Now, I'm 46 -- wait -- 47 (seriously?) years old and I'm battling a whole different set of challenges to get this weight off.
2016 has truly been the most difficult year of my life. At the end of 2016, I quit my job of 20 years due to harassment and discrimination (and burn out) then we lost my oldest brother in January. Since then things have just been very difficult and I'm finding it almost impossible to gain any traction. I'm spinning my wheels. I'm still hunting for a job, recently married (got married again in September after being single for 12 years) and moved to the PNW away from my adult children, grandchildren, and the rest of my family. I'm not feeling sorry for myself - just keeping in real. One of my doctors once told me when I was trying to quit smoking and lose weight - "Lets focus on overcoming one thing at a time." Well, I quit smoking AND lost the weight. I've managed to not smoke again but the weight is a whole different animal! I would like to start feeling better physically.
So, if you're active, supportive and also looking for support, add me! Let's interact and get through this together!
Stacia
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Hi I could use a really serious diet/exercise buddy too. Restarted today6
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I'm also starting again today. I've never really added people I don't know, but I'm willing to see how it goes.2
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add me too... i'm a week in and could use for accountability!3
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joanreneepas wrote: »Hi I could use a really serious diet/exercise buddy too. Restarted today
Thanks for the add!
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bustinballs wrote: »I'm also starting again today. I've never really added people I don't know, but I'm willing to see how it goes.
Love the user name! I sent you a message and an add request!1 -
Hi Sta...I've been at this on MFP since February, down 32 pounds, pretty much login everyday, except once in a great while...and I LOVE the banter and the exchange of ideas, encouragement and support. Feel free to add me. (I sent a FR...)
Eat well, breathe deep, get strong, feel good!
60 is the new 40!
PS: I think I have GOT to be friends with anyone who calls them self 'BustinBalls'...!! I sent him/her a FR, too...1 -
HAHA! Viking - I just accepted your request. I appreciate it very much. Looking forward to the exchanges.
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Anyone using fitbit for activity tracking?1
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I need accountability buddies too! Feel free to add me!0
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Me I'm starting tomorrow again but really need support . Hey add me. I really need the support also. I'm tired of trying and giving up.1
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I'm starting this journey again & need some help too!1
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Everyone please feel free to add me! My diet is all liquid due to health issues but I love having friends on here!1
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Also starting again having a hard time my mum is dying add me need all the help I can get0
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Seeing that I have no friends or family who use this app I could use some motivation and accountability as well. Got married and gained nearly 120 pounds over 8 years and finally battling it back and giving my wife what she wants most...a healthy husband! Down 11 pounds in 2 weeks and going strong :-)1
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Feel free to add me. I used MFP for four months a few years ago and had a lot of success, but have since fallen off the habit, gained it back and am restarting this weekend - committed to tracking daily, regardless of the ups and downs. Finally realized that there is never an "ideal time" to start and life keeps moving while you're waiting...2
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I would like to join you all in a active group with the same focus. please add me as an accountability buddy0
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Feel free to add me if you like. I'm almost at my goal weight (10.4 lbs to go) and log in every day.0
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Hello! Would love you to add me! I'm trying to start fresh (also recovering from bulimia). I could use the support and accountability too! 1
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Me too! Could I be added. Starting for like the 100th time today and I need some buddies!1
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Feel free to add me, put in the friend request message how I could best help you (comments, encouragement, looking at your diary, chatting, etc.) , Im pretty much at my goal - maintaining and working on building muscle right now0
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So good to see so many people joining in this journey! It doesn't matter if ur 2 or 200 pounds heavier than u desire. The emotion is the same. Move ur body a bit more each day. Add in the nutritious food n stay positive! We can do this!!!!2
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Anyone may add me as well...I started on here in March..and have logged on everyday. I have dropped 80+ pounds since March 1st.
I'll be happy to encourage, support or just offer up general nonsense from time to time..
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Feel free to add me, anyone! I've been on MFP for quite awhile now, but I am starting over for the last time! I have a completely different mindset this time!! For once, I am actually excited!2
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HI everyone! I think I've got everyone added as a friend. If I missed you, it wasn't on purpose so, hit me up!
Thanks so much to all of you! I know I can use all the support I can get. Sounds like I will be able to offer it as well and I like that. ❤️❤️❤️0 -
Anyone feel free to add me as a friend on here and on Fitbit - https://www.fitbit.com/user/38KRYB0
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Feel free to add me in! I've been logging for 1865 days so I have staying power lol!0
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Feel Free to add me! I need more active friends and support as well!!0
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Feel free to add me.0
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I'm active and don't have many friends who are also active on here. Feel free to add me as well
Everyone needs some encouragement and support 0
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