2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

FitnTrimSteve

I've tried a couple of times to message someone about mentoring me and the system won't send the message. Has anyone else had that issue?

truelight_photo_craig

Not sure, but I think you have to send a friend request first. I could be wrong tho.

FitnTrimSteve

Ok. Thanks.

path_to_retire

@cabwj

Cheryl, I keep getting an error sending you a private message, so I'll post here. I won't go into all the details I was including in the private email, but I am looking for someone with a similar story (age, weight, etc.). I'm a 60 y/o female, really beginning to see the effects of lifelong weight issues. Retirement is still a few years away, but I want to have some really GREAT years to enjoy retirement. If you are still accepting adoptees, I'm interested! Pat (path_to_retire)

tcuhrndfrog

I'm looking to be adopted by someone who is willing to provide guidance about this app, nutrition, and exercise.

JusticeAshley

Hello everyone, I just started MFP about a week ago. I've been trying to eat healthier and lot 1.5 pounds this week. I'm 29 years old, 5'1 and weigh 164 pounds. I would love to have a mentor to assist me in getting healthier. Thank you!

DarrelBirkett

Hi, happy to be a mentor.

Bit about me. 44, been training 10 years or so (properly, not properly before that!). Went from 16st to 12.5st then up to 13.5 where I am now. Maintaining 12.5 wasnt really for me. In those 10 years I've enjoyed obsessing about nutrition while researching different supplements (whats a con and what isnt) and learning about different workout routines.

Currently I train 3 days per week at 6.30am, train karate 2 sessions per week and teach kids 2 sessions per week.

Am a father of 3 and run a business. Never a moment to myself!

Oh, and live NE England (Newcastle).

brdnw

brdnw wrote: »

I'd be glad to mentor someone.

I went from 285 to 190, the bulk of it, 65lbs, I lost in 7 months. For weight loss you have to eat well and then lifting / cardio supplements that.

I'm a strong endorser though of lifting while also adjusting your diet. Lifting gives you many benefits, it increases your confidence, makes you physically stronger, enhances your athletic ability and ensures you don't look 'skinny fat'.

I just wouldn't want to mentor someone that thinks going to the gym 3x a week is enough. I can't get behind that. I have a busy career, dog, i'm a home owner, i have a gf, i'm usually in a few rec sports (volleyball and flag football) and i still lift 7x a week.

Here is also a bit more details about how i progressed (with ups/downs in the middle) incase that adds any perspective:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10421927/285-190-warning-i-wrote-too-damn-much/p1

johnnyledford1

Nood here need to be adopted by someone willing to consider that I just joined on December 01, 2016 and have lost 35 pounds as of January 07, 2017. that's 324 down to 289 in 5 weeks just using My Fitness Pal and logging everything I eat and drink. I kicked the soda habit, cut sugar almost to zero, etc.

tinahamburger

I am interested in a mentor, but instead of replying to this thread, I accidentally created a "discussion" in the "Getting Started" forum. If you are interested in mentoring someone, please feel free to read my bio there. Thanks!

lydiababs

If anybody would like to mentor me that would be terrific. I know I am a little late, but thought I would try. Feel free to add me and message me. Thanks!

jacquelineantonia0305

Hello! I'm wanting to be adopted! I know I'm late to the game but hopefully someone is ready!(: I'm 23 & ive got 60-75 lbs to lose! I'm also quitting smoking and taking back my life! I would love someone who is Game to help keep me on the right path!

jmeloe12013

Hi

Tinacasto

Hello,

I would love to be adopted. I have been part of MFP on and off for a few years, but I am more serious now than ever due to health issues. I am almost 42yrs old with 3 grown children and 5 grandkids with another on the way.

cathipa

I would like to offer my mentoring services

Just a little about me...

I'm 39 (almost 40) mom of 2 (9y/o and 7y/o) and have a full time job. I have been on MFP consistently since 1/2014. I have may starts and fails, but finally was able to find what worked and have been able to control my weight for 3 years. I have tried every diet under the sun (Atkins, South Beach, Weight Watchers, 1200 calories, IF, starvation) and none of them have worked as well as counting calories and tracking macros (IIFYM). I used to be a cardio bunny, but now enjoy lifting heavy things up and putting them down.

I would love to help mentor someone who really wants to lose and would like to follow macro tracking. I can take on 2 serious newbies who want someone to push them daily and stay on top of them so they can reach their goals. I am honest and to the point so if you have a thin skin you may not want me as your mentor.

Hope to hear from you soon!!

Catherine

AaronGrant15

I could use a mentor. I'm 26 years old, 6 ft and 240 lbs. I would like to lose 40 pounds. I've been fit and healthy my entire life up until recently when i got taken away from fitness for about 8 months. I'm getting back into it and normally wouldn't ask for help but I'm reaching the point in my life where I can't eat anything I want anymore and get away with it so diet and nutrition tips more than helpful. Thank you.

Baruchuda

I'm not looking for a mentor or offering, but I could use friends! Please add me as a friend! I can use all the support as I can get, post often, and love commenting on your posts.

annalisa2662

I'd love to find a mentor. I'm 30 and a single mom. This is my first time dieting without being discouraged by my husband. I really feel I can do it this time since I can control all the food in the house. I have lots of goals and things in place to help me though. 1 year ago I went to the dr and was over 400 lbs. I've lost 29lbs since then and hope this year I can lose a lot more.

Olivia

RunRutheeRun wrote: »

@Alex
Remove my name too as I've adopted 3 .
Thanks, Ruth

Done! Thanks for volunteering!

Olivia

stevenringeling wrote: »

I've tried a couple of times to message someone about mentoring me and the system won't send the message. Has anyone else had that issue?

@stevenringeling I am sorry to hear you ran into this issue. You shouldn't have to send a friend request to message someone. If you are still getting an error can you send me a private message with the details and I will look into it? If you have problems sending me a private message, post here. :-)

Olivia

Our newest mentors have been added to the OP. Thanks everyone!

Reminder to noobs who are posting to be adopted, please read the mentor bios posted here and reach out to folks listed in the OP to ask them to mentor you.

kmorg14

I'm happy to be a mentor as well.

About Me: I've been somewhat active most of my life, but as a kid and through college my diet was pretty awful. I got on MFP many years ago and have shed about35 lbs from my heaviest weight. I'll never claim to be perfect, and don't expect to be, but work every day to be a little bit better.

I have been an avid lifter for 10+ years, have played ice hockey most of my life, and enjoy most other physical activity. Currently training for a half-marathon, though I must admit I don't particularly love running. I have no formal nutritional or fitness training, but have a keen interest and so keep up-to-date on much of the current research in both of these areas.

So if you're new to all of this and want any advice or support, feel free to reach out.
-Kyle

susanmansourhammond

Hi all! I started my journey last January at 330 pounds. I felt awful. I am now at 260 after a hitting a low of 247 in October. I am a vegetarian and try to balance a social life with losing weight. My husband is super supportive and that is a huge help. I joined a gym class that meets on Saturdays in October and I love it. I do some exercises at home and my goal is 40 squats every day in January even if I do not do anything else. I would love to have a mentor. My short term goal is to lose 30 pounds more by the end of April when I go to Peru and to work on my cardiovascular fitness so any hiking does not kill me

KayLee_D

I'd love to mentor another female who needs some help adjusting their diet/fitness routine and needs the encouragement.

I'm 30 years old from Idaho
Current weight: 154
Goal weight: 130
About me: I'm a Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard. I love backpacking in the summer and training all year to hunt big game in the fall. I have an active little one-year-old daughter and I'm still working towards toning up after having medical issues and being on bed rest during my pregnancy.
Fitness: I enjoy workouts that include cardio and lifting weights.
Nutrition: Currently on a low carb, no sugar diet and sticking to it.

I am fairly knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition and would love to help someone!

FitnTrimSteve

Alex wrote: »

stevenringeling wrote: »

I've tried a couple of times to message someone about mentoring me and the system won't send the message. Has anyone else had that issue?

@stevenringeling I am sorry to hear you ran into this issue. You shouldn't have to send a friend request to message someone. If you are still getting an error can you send me a private message with the details and I will look into it? If you have problems sending me a private message, post here. :-)

Thanks, Alex. I'll send you a PM and see if it goes through.

adriana_tonito

Hi! I would like to be adopted also!

lvalente1

@cabwj, I sent you a nice long post requesting you as a mentor: hope you received it! I should have copied before hitting submit, as it appears to have disappeared.

Olivia

KayLee_D wrote: »

I'd love to mentor another female who needs some help adjusting their diet/fitness routine and needs the encouragement.

I'm 30 years old from Idaho
Current weight: 154
Goal weight: 130
About me: I'm a Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard. I love backpacking in the summer and training all year to hunt big game in the fall. I have an active little one-year-old daughter and I'm still working towards toning up after having medical issues and being on bed rest during my pregnancy.
Fitness: I enjoy workouts that include cardio and lifting weights.
Nutrition: Currently on a low carb, no sugar diet and sticking to it.

I am fairly knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition and would love to help someone!

Wonderful! Thanks for offering to mentor a noob. I have added your name to the OP.

HGarcia1527

I am a 31 yo mother of three looking for a serious mentor. Just had my youngest child eighteen months ago and haven't worried much about my weight until now. I was always thin to average growing up so now being 235 I have had enough. I would like to start with an initial goal of getting back under 200# and then ultimately would like to be somewhere in the 150-160 range but I need all of the mentoring and motivation I can get. My husband and I work different shifts so when I am off of work I am basically a single parent to three children and running around like crazy. I can make a hundred excuses as to why I got to this point but I'm done and need to find every reason to be a healthier, happier me!

accmb08

I am a noob. I am 31 and the mother of three. I have an auto immune disease and anxiety. I've been frightened of exercising since a traumatic thing happened to me a few years ago. I am short (4"7 or 8") and I need to lose about 70lbs for the sake of my health, my low self esteem and low self confidence. I think I am a size 17/18 women. I'm seeing a dietician but it's only every three months. I really need encouragement and support.