2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

Morgenholt

Hey team

I'd love to mentor and help out anyone that's just starting.

I'm 21 years old, 6'2, 188cm, 84.1kg, 185lbs. I've been exercising and keeping active for the past 5 years with boxing, weightlifting and bodybuilding. During this time I've been able to successfully add on 10kg 22lbs of muscle to my frame, tone up my body and double to quadruple the weight on my main compound barbell movements.

I'm by no means an expert, to be honest I'd consider myself more intermediate. My main strengths are nutrition focussing on fat loss, bodybuilding and starting strength through weightlifting.

Always available for a chat should anyone need help getting started, or if you've hit a frustrating plateau you can't get past.

Cheers

Jovan from New Zealand

Krombopulos_michael

Hi mentor/s
I'm a beginner im 19 i dont mind if i remain a beginner for a few months or even a year as long as my eyes arent bigger than my stomach with the whole exercising, i would like to maintain the habit

Your free to suggest what my limits are and what goals i do and exercise but if you can tell me what to expect with any of my present routines then that'll save me from getting dissapointed at any unfavourable results and would be most helpful to me.

If you were to motivate me you would be second place to the crack of dawn,
I exercise early and its low impact for 30minutes to an hour starting from almost a month ago wont do it alone if a mentor can help me
I am 65kg and aiming to strengthen myself and im a noob looking to be adopted.

Krombopulos Michael

LarryRacesBikes

I would very much like to mentor a few people starting out on their fitness and weight loss journey.

I am a career fitness professional with 36 years experience as a Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. I lived and worked in Germany as a fitness professional and have taught across the Americas, in Europe and Asia. Needless to say health and fitness has been my life. That being said fitness doesn't come easy to me. I have to work at my weight loss and maintenance as well as work at maintaining my level of fitness. I have also had my share of injuries which I have overcome.

I love Milky Ways, Latte's, Potato Chips and Bacon. I also know the affect they have on my health and how easy it is to be tempted back to the dark side. I also believe in clean eating and work at finding foods which will satisfy my cravings. I also know portion control.

In my free time you will find me on my bike, a great source of freedom as well as a healthy way to keep up my cardio.

My clients say I am a stickler for precision and that I will hold you accountable. They also would say that working with me is a lot of fun.

I am available to chat, offer suggestions and to be a sounding board.

trlabath54

Hello! I would love to have a mentor to help me on my fitness journey!
I am planning on joining the U.S. Army next year and I have 50 pounds to lose.

My name is Taylor and I am a 26 year old mother of a 7 week old baby boy. He has given me a new reason to better myself and my life. My husband and I have discussed it and I will be joining the military after next Summer. We are in a rut here in rural Iowa. We are in debt and unable to afford to save for a home. I never finished getting a degree and can no longer afford to finish. My sister has been in the Army for 15 years and has a Doctorate of Nursing. She has told me all of the benefits that the Army provides, but also all of the hard work I must go through in Boot Camp.

This is why I am reaching out for someone to help guide me through my journey and to keep me accountable. I not only want to lose weight, I want to be strong as well.

Anybody who is reading this, please feel free to reach out or add me as a friend!

Thank you!

theritestuff

theritestuff wrote: »

29, male 5' 6" 178 - want to go to ~155 and also work on body comp.
Sign me up!

Nobody? This makes me sad

karenwolfe1

I would like to be adopted! I am 35 years old, mother of 2. I taught school for 8 years, and right now I work with Ford. I live in South Georgia, where it is so hot and stuffy. I would like to have someone to discuss weekly progress with. I have gained about 55 pounds in the past 5 to 6 years and I would really like to discuss my weekly progress with someone who understands that weight loss and changing your life for the best, is not something that can be done over-night. I feel that I would take my weight loss responsibility more seriously, if I knew that I would be called out, by my adopter, if I am not following through on my obligations. Thanks in Advance.. Karen

lag5140

Hey all,

I'd be more than willing to mentor and help out.

I'm in my late twenties, 5'-9", 172lbs. I've been actively participating in CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting for the past 4-5 years. With the addition of proper nutrition I've been able to add over 30 pounds to my frame (most of which I assume to be muscle mass) and drastically improve my performance and energy levels.

I can make myself available for a chat or to answer any messages should anyone need help getting started or looking to amp up what you've already got going.

Feel free to reach out

shalisa7

Adopt me please x Hi I have been on here quite a long time but went off the rails three months ago and regained 10 lb. I can only do walking as exercise due to knee/back issues. Would love someone to help me get back into it and find my will power (seems to have stayed in Devon icecream shop). Need to lose another 2-4 stone. I know how to do it just need the strength and commitment to stick to it. (lonely food addict). If anyone lives near me in East Sussex would be great to have a chat x

Melissa_fitmomof6

I would love to be adopted! I need a push and someone who can help me when i have questions or am just being lazy that day lol I've already lost 100 lbs, but these last 50 are kille, it's been yo-yo with me. My issue now is I'm working out, and NOT eating! On a normal day I'd only eat dinner. This is hard to break, but I will conquer it. I know it's the reason I'm not losing AND tired all time. Who's up for challenge?!?!

jetsjoanin

I NEED ADOPTION !

Im a 26 year old mother of one I've gained a lot of pounds that I am desperate to lose. I want to feel better and look better not only for myself but for my son. I just need some guidance and some help along the way as far as what to do and how. So if I could get a mentor that would be willing to coach me through my journey that would be amazing!

-Jet.

Theeerica

I would like to be adopted, I'm 46 and am battling Hashimoto's disease. Two of the major symptom’s is weight gain and crushing fatigue. I joined in hopes that the structure of logging my meals will keep me accountable, and help improve my health. My fatigue gets worse if I over exert myself, so I'm more focused on cutting out sugar and processed foods than I am on exercise. If someone thinks we would be a good match I could really use the support.

VeronicaA76

I'd love to be a mentor.

A little background:
I'm 41 and live in West Texas. Was overweight, then obese, then morbidly obese by the time I was 33. At 37 I hit rock bottom, I tried ever "diet" and gimmick out there. Then one day, I just got sick & tired of being sick & tired.

I am down to about 180lbs and still going. It's slow, but I don't mind. Progress is progress.

I'm a single mother who just recently "retired" in order to go back to school full time to finish my degree.

I know exactly what it's like to not be physically able to do most exercizes because of weight. When "just do a 30 minute walk" was not going to happen because of the pain in my knees, ankles and feet from carrying my weight. It's hard to change, especially after more than a decade of doing the same thing over and over again.

I started seriously lifting weights about 6 months ago, I love it! I still do regular cardio and try to incorporate new and different things into my life.

I am generally a positive person, with a bit of a snarky sense of humor.

I've done mentoring in business. I'm more than willing to help out anyone willing to accept help.

Theeerica

Adopt me @VeronicaA76

SherryLong01

would like to be adopted I live in Cleveland, Georgia and I want to lose 80 pounds.

VeronicaA76

SherryLong01 wrote: »

would like to be adopted I live in Cleveland, Georgia and I want to lose 80 pounds.

Hi! I am willing to adopt you, just FR me. My quick bio is above.

Gibbler78

Id like to be adopted. Im 39 from Canada. 185 lbs and 5 foot 1. 4 Children. Married. I work an 8-5 Monday-Friday Job. Kids have lots of activities in the evening. Im a busy person, but not active. Maybe 6000 steps per day. Ive been a member for a while and was even successful at one point in losing 37 lbs by CICO (Calories In Calories Out) Starting again. Open Food Diary. Looking for a mentor !!

kolson111322

I'm looking for a mentor to adopt me. I'm back after a long time away from MFP. I'm looking for someone close to my age and can pull out the pom-poms and also give me a kick in the behind and also be a sympathetic ear for those times I may get frustrated or need advice.

-I'm 30.
-Type 2 diabetic
-62 pounds thereabouts to lose
-looking to train and walk a 5k
-Haven't been active at all so I'll be starting from scratch.
-I think my food diary is open.
-hoping to get and exceed 10,000 steps a day

zcb94

Everyone who needs a helping hand can check out my mentor bio and tell me if we'd click!

kolson111322

zcb94 wrote: »

Everyone who needs a helping hand can check out my mentor bio and tell me if we'd click!

I think you'd click very nicely as a mentor for me. Let me know if you agree.

VeronicaA76

Gibbler78 wrote: »

Id like to be adopted. Im 39 from Canada. 185 lbs and 5 foot 1. 4 Children. Married. I work an 8-5 Monday-Friday Job. Kids have lots of activities in the evening. Im a busy person, but not active. Maybe 6000 steps per day. Ive been a member for a while and was even successful at one point in losing 37 lbs by CICO (Calories In Calories Out) Starting again. Open Food Diary. Looking for a mentor !!

Check out my bio above. See if we click. If so, I'd be more that willing to adopt you as a mentor.

Shalala_Land

I'd like to he adopted. 41yo female in Halifax, Canada. Need some initial guidance to get started.

Me:5'7" and 205 lbs. Healthy and active, bit need to lose 40 lbs of fat.

I walk, sail, hike; I eat healthy and no processed foods but my thyroid slows my metabolism. Now that I seem to be on the right medication dose and my energy levels are back up, I need to kickstart my metabolism.

Enjoy fitness classes (spin, pump, boxercise) and don't mind weightlifting.

Is it reasonable to start with machines before going to barbells?

I just want to lose the fat my thyroid has caused me to gain and become stronger! Not focussed on the scale, more focussed on being a better Me!

Thanks!

SSGKunze

If someone want's to pass cool features of this site on to me ? I just found out you can PM and request people on here lol. I'm about as new to this as possible.

VeronicaA76

Shalala_Land wrote: »

I'd like to he adopted. 41yo female in Halifax, Canada. Need some initial guidance to get started.

Me:5'7" and 205 lbs. Healthy and active, bit need to lose 40 lbs of fat.

I walk, sail, hike; I eat healthy and no processed foods but my thyroid slows my metabolism. Now that I seem to be on the right medication dose and my energy levels are back up, I need to kickstart my metabolism.

Enjoy fitness classes (spin, pump, boxercise) and don't mind weightlifting.

Is it reasonable to start with machines before going to barbells?

I just want to lose the fat my thyroid has caused me to gain and become stronger! Not focussed on the scale, more focussed on being a better Me!

Thanks!

I'm 41 from. Texas. 180lbs, used to be over 300lbs!!!

As far as weight training, machines have thier uses, as does cables and free weights. Learing how to use them all for a better workout is better than just sticking to one or the other. I do cardio daily (because it's good for me, not because I get any joy out of it) and love weight lifting. My bio is above. FR me if you think we click.

ckorenowski

Any experienced keto mentors willing to adopt a keto noob?

Ginamg08

Looking for help and direction. Type 2 diabetic. *a little history* March 2016 I was taking metformin and it wasn't helping my blood sugar. My blood sugar averages 400+ I've had my meter read HI which indicates over 600. Aug 2016 i went back to my Dr and got put on insulin injections. I gained 50lbs in 2 months with no success of my sugar being controlled through medicine. My Dr had no answers. So essentially I gave up. I lost the 50lbs since then. About 2 weeks ago I found a lump on my neck (my mom has history of non-hodgekin lymphoma) so I went to see a Dr about that. She was so shocked about my blood sugar numbers she said she wasn't even concerned about the lump (ended up being swollen gland) she told me she would make it a priority to know why my body isn't responding to medicine. She said if I don't do something I will be on dialysis by 30 (I'm 27 now) she recommended the keto diet for me and since Wednesday I've been watching what I've been consuming. Last Sunday my blood sugar was 448 today it is 218 which is still not good but I'm on the road to recovery. Need some guidance and recipes to not be tempted to quit. Thanks in advance for advice and good recipes!

Rottingtone

Looking for some "guidance".
Just started out trying to live a healthier lifestyle. I mostly lift weights and walk occasionally.
I'm an open book and just would like to gain some more knowledge about this.

-open food dairy.

I'm a 24 y/o male 5'11. 251 pounds.
I'm from Thornton,Colorado

Olivia

Giant thanks to all our new mentor volunteers!

@bee_bee8 @LarryRacesBikes @tweaking_time @VeronicaA76 @emilyb117

Have all been added to the list of available mentors in the opening post.

Noobs, please reach out to these mentors via private message to see if they are interested in adopting you.

Tweaking_Time

I used to weigh 250 pounds and used Atkins (now called keto), Weight Watchers, and ultimately MFP/diet/exercise to reach goal (175 pounds or less). I cycle, swim, and run regularly and log daily. Add me if you want.

angi373

I would like someone to adopt me :-) I'm interested in someone who can assist with eating healthy and weight loss. I'm 45 years old and am 215lbs at 5'3". Due to having a busy job and the commute I have joined cookinglightdiet which provides dinner recipes for 7 days ( I find this holds me more accountable when I already have things planned out ahead of time) and have started counting calories on a 1200 cal per day. I have a fitbit HR that feeds into it but my job is pretty sedentary and on a really good day I can reach 7000 steps. I have a gym membership (have for awhile) today was my first day back and tomorrow 8/31 I will be meeting with a personal trainer to hold me accountable in my working out. I hope someone is willing to take me on, I'm not big on posting

Leahbcc

I would like to be adopted....even though I am nearing my five year mark....I am almost 49...have two children that live with their father {21 &14}I have lost almost fifty pounds...it is a slow process. 5"3 and under 200. About nine years ago my life changed...I broke my entire right side...arm, knee, and ankle...was told I would walk with a quad cane for the rest of my life...Citizen Sugar Cane whom I don't use at all any more. I have defied all the odds that where placed in front of me. I still see the "FAT" person. I have worked with the same trainer for years and only get to the gym when I see her....I work in an office and not easy to get up and move. I have cut out so much and changing for the better. Any help or support would be great as I want to show my children that I am not about to give up or in. Thank you