Looking for friends/motivation
want2behappy31
Posts: 178 Member
I've been on and off my fitness pal for a while just like I'm always on/off a diet. I'm a loaner in real life and don't have any true friends. (I have just those people that talk to you when they want something or nobody else is around). Anyway I'm looking for people to help motivate me and keep me going.
Little about me:
Age: 34
2 kids
Full time working mom
Current weight: 278 (I've gained back... highest ever was 280)
Goal weight: 175
Little about me:
Age: 34
2 kids
Full time working mom
Current weight: 278 (I've gained back... highest ever was 280)
Goal weight: 175
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Please friend me. I am in a similiar situation. Let's do this together. You are a winner!3
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Hi want2behappy31! I'm looking for friends too to be accountable!
Age 31
2 kids (5 & 3)
Part time: mom, homeschool and work
Current weight 213
Goal weight 145
Hypothyroid struggles
I've struggled with my weight since having kids and discovered my thyroid issues. I'm working through getting my thyroid healthy to gain more energy. It's going well, I'm not taking naps and can get through the days more easily. I have terrible eating habits and I need some motivation for getting on here daily. My husband and I have a hiking trip planned for early November so I'm trying to get in better shape so I'm not huffing and puffing trying to keep up. But let's be honest - that will probably still happen! Haha! Would love to hear more about you and your plans on how to achieve your goals!
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Hi I just added you.
Hopefully can support each other but on bright side least with lack of people they can't help detail you. Here people are quite supportive.
Age 25
Part time worker
Current Weight 213lb
Started in July at 17 stone (238lb - my heaviest)1 -
Helloo Im in the same boat here i have been struggling with 15lbs I want to lose I know it doesnt sound like much but i have lost 50 before and gained 15 by binge eating and I have stopped the binge eating but now i am stuck with 15lbs I need lots of motivation.. I am practically alone in this journey also3
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Hi! I just added you- I could use all the support and motivation I can get! A bit about me:
Age: 32
Social worker for special needs adoption agency
No children, trying to conceive for nearly 10 years- I have PCOS
Highest weight: 280, current weight: 249, goal weight: 180
Please feel free to add me! Have a great day!
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Hi all, I'm also looking for motivation and support. A bit about me:
Age: 33
Mum to 1 year old twins
Current weight: 151
Goal weight: 130
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Hi - I'm also looking for tons of support and motivation!
Age - 33
Current weight - 268.2
Goal weight - somewhere in the 160s or 170s.
I'd love to connect with you and anyone else interested in supporting each other. I've tried the weightloss thing so many times and am tired of failing. This time is going to be the time a finally make it a lifestyle change so that it works!1 -
Hello, Im also A loaner in real life, haha Ive been on and off here for years, hit my goal, got pregnant and gained it all back. Ive been busy training for a marathon (im not a fitness fanatic, or guru or anything, in fact I hate running, And I started the training not even able to run a mile. I had a friend ask me to do it with her, so in my training I had a different friend ask me to do a different one with her so I did do 2 marathons but they were very very slow) now that those are over I plan on focusing more on what I eat, which Im really struggling with. some other stuff about me
Age-29 (almost 30)
kids-4, 3 boys and 1 girl
work- Work a full time job and a part time job (only 2 more weeks at the part time one)
starting weight-172
current weight-between 158 and 162 (been bouncing around alot with)
goal weight-140
feel free to add me, Im trying to be more active on here1 -
Heads up, I'm adding you all!
I have struggles myself. I've been back on the wagon for 4 days. Hopefully for the last time! We got this! 1 -
angmarie28 wrote: »Hello, Im also A loaner in real life, haha Ive been on and off here for years, hit my goal, got pregnant and gained it all back. Ive been busy training for a marathon (im not a fitness fanatic, or guru or anything, in fact I hate running, And I started the training not even able to run a mile. I had a friend ask me to do it with her, so in my training I had a different friend ask me to do a different one with her so I did do 2 marathons but they were very very slow) now that those are over I plan on focusing more on what I eat, which Im really struggling with. some other stuff about me
Age-29 (almost 30)
kids-4, 3 boys and 1 girl
work- Work a full time job and a part time job (only 2 more weeks at the part time one)
starting weight-172
current weight-between 158 and 162 (been bouncing around alot with)
goal weight-140
feel free to add me, Im trying to be more active on here
You sound like me only now I have lost my motivation to get back to the gym with playing chauffeur to my kids.
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I am 3 weeks in and happy to give/receive encouragement.
Age -39
Kids- 3
Work: part time
Start weight: 198 ( 195 by the time I began MFP)
Current weight: 191
Goal: 140 by April ( my 40th bday). If I have to turn 40 I want to feel good about myself. 40 + fat = no fun.
I have acquaintances at work and church and kid activities but no close friends.1 -
Me too Add me everyone
Age: 24
Kids: 0
Work: Full-Time
Start weight: 190lbs
Current Weight: 190lbs (joined 9/20)
Goal weight: 140lbs
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Hi can you guys add me also. I need to find a group. And I am hoping you guys are it.
AGE 54
Kids 2 adults
Work casual.
Starting weight 225
Now 190. Was down to 180 but gained 10 back.
Goal weight 150 which for my height 5 ft. Is still too much but 150seems reasonable for now.
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If if one person added me as a weight loss buddy that would help.2
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Hi. I would be very interested in connecting with a group of people. I have been yo-yo-ing my entire life. Was put on my first diet as a young kid and, as a result, have a love/hate relationship with food. I'm 40. 3 kids aged 10, 5, and 3. Work full time. Was 203 at my highest weight about 15 years ago. 143 was my lowest about 5 years ago. Had been hovering comfortably around 150 for a number of years but have gained 5-7 pounds in the last few months and am headed in the wrong direction. My old stress habits have returned. I start each day on the right foot but fall into old habits at some point in the day - sneaking food as if doing it with no one seeing isn't going to make it count! Ha ha. Anyway, would love some folks to work with and be able to reach out to in those moments of weakness to help turn those habits back in the right track! Please let me know if you would like to connect1
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Hello there I’m also looking for support . I think that you and me can help each other . Let me know . Thanks1
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AshlynOsbun wrote: »Hi want2behappy31! I'm looking for friends too to be accountable!
Age 31
2 kids (5 & 3)
Part time: mom, homeschool and work
Current weight 213
Goal weight 145
Hypothyroid struggles
I've struggled with my weight since having kids and discovered my thyroid issues. I'm working through getting my thyroid healthy to gain more energy. It's going well, I'm not taking naps and can get through the days more easily. I have terrible eating habits and I need some motivation for getting on here daily. My husband and I have a hiking trip planned for early November so I'm trying to get in better shape so I'm not huffing and puffing trying to keep up. But let's be honest - that will probably still happen! Haha! Would love to hear more about you and your plans on how to achieve your goals!
I've had a few people to tell me to have my thyroid checked. I actually have doctors appointment scheduled for next month and I'm going to talk to them about it. (Had to change doctors due to insurance) That is awesome that you have a hiking trip planned. It will give you some motivation. My hubby is in a wedding in Nov. where he is the best man. Although that isn't really motivation for me, I still want to look good by his side.
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KeepOnMovjng wrote: »Hi I just added you.
Hopefully can support each other but on bright side least with lack of people they can't help detail you. Here people are quite supportive.
Age 25
Part time worker
Current Weight 213lb
Started in July at 17 stone (238lb - my heaviest)
Thank you, sometimes it is good and bad being a loaner. How are things going for you today?0 -
Helloo Im in the same boat here i have been struggling with 15lbs I want to lose I know it doesnt sound like much but i have lost 50 before and gained 15 by binge eating and I have stopped the binge eating but now i am stuck with 15lbs I need lots of motivation.. I am practically alone in this journey also
You got this! 50 pound loss is AMAZING!! Congrats. I've heard those last few pounds to lose are horrible.0 -
shannypants621 wrote: »Hi! I just added you- I could use all the support and motivation I can get! A bit about me:
Age: 32
Social worker for special needs adoption agency
No children, trying to conceive for nearly 10 years- I have PCOS
Highest weight: 280, current weight: 249, goal weight: 180
Please feel free to add me! Have a great day!
Hi, looking back 249 is where I was about 2 years ago :-( I will get back there!! Just need to keep moving. Great job on the weight loss thus far1 -
originalvonster wrote: »Hi all, I'm also looking for motivation and support. A bit about me:
Age: 33
Mum to 1 year old twins
Current weight: 151
Goal weight: 130
Wow, 1 year old twins? I'm sure they keep you on your feet! I find it hard to take away time for myself when I feel like I should be focused on the kids. And my kids are older! Do you have that same problem?
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catsok1984 wrote: »Hi - I'm also looking for tons of support and motivation!
Age - 33
Current weight - 268.2
Goal weight - somewhere in the 160s or 170s.
I'd love to connect with you and anyone else interested in supporting each other. I've tried the weightloss thing so many times and am tired of failing. This time is going to be the time a finally make it a lifestyle change so that it works!
You can do this!! I agree, this is the time that I WILL do this! I need to be happy with myself and I haven't been in a really long time.1 -
angmarie28 wrote: »Hello, Im also A loaner in real life, haha Ive been on and off here for years, hit my goal, got pregnant and gained it all back. Ive been busy training for a marathon (im not a fitness fanatic, or guru or anything, in fact I hate running, And I started the training not even able to run a mile. I had a friend ask me to do it with her, so in my training I had a different friend ask me to do a different one with her so I did do 2 marathons but they were very very slow) now that those are over I plan on focusing more on what I eat, which Im really struggling with. some other stuff about me
Age-29 (almost 30)
kids-4, 3 boys and 1 girl
work- Work a full time job and a part time job (only 2 more weeks at the part time one)
starting weight-172
current weight-between 158 and 162 (been bouncing around alot with)
goal weight-140
feel free to add me, Im trying to be more active on here
Wow, your life sounds super busy! We sound so much alike! I would love to run a marathon but sadly right now even walking a mile I feel like I'm about to fall over. Food for me is a really big thing as well. I don't eat much but I'm super picky so what I do eat is not good for you at all. Good luck training, you got this!!!2 -
CaydensMommy wrote: »Heads up, I'm adding you all! I have struggles myself. I've been back on the wagon for 4 days. Hopefully for the last time! We got this!
Thanks, today makes day 2 for me of starting over. I'm about to take the dog for a walk to try to get in more steps for the day. I admit that I lowered my step goal on Fitbit. Once I can start making my 8,000 goal again then I'm going to slowly start to build back up steps! Great job on getting yourself back on track.1 -
I am 3 weeks in and happy to give/receive encouragement.
Age -39
Kids- 3
Work: part time
Start weight: 198 ( 195 by the time I began MFP)
Current weight: 191
Goal: 140 by April ( my 40th bday). If I have to turn 40 I want to feel good about myself. 40 + fat = no fun.
I have acquaintances at work and church and kid activities but no close friends.
You can do this!! I remember saying oh by the time I hit 30 I will be under 200. Well... 4 years later and I'm still here. I don't think that I was in the right frame of mind. Now I have determination!1 -
GoodrichFalbe wrote: »Me too Add me everyone
Age: 24
Kids: 0
Work: Full-Time
Start weight: 190lbs
Current Weight: 190lbs (joined 9/20)
Goal weight: 140lbs
Hi, you can do this!! I just keep telling myself (several times a day actually... each day is a new start) Not having anybody in real life sucks for me but the response that I've seen from this post is AMAZING!1 -
WOW... I think that I commeted back and added everybody. I can't say THANK you guys enough. I honestly didn't even think that I would have one person respond or friend me!
You all are amazing & I know that we will all reach our goals!!
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I'm a loner too!
I work at home
27, no kids
Heaviest weight 2011: 204lbs
Current weight: 166.2
Goal weight: Fit and happy, whatever that may be! I need encouragemt also!1 -
About me:
Houston, TX
33 years old
Social Worker
graduate student
I need to lose about 10 lbs. i know this sounds like nothing but I'm only 5 feet tall and it's crazy difficult!1
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