Fat and Lonely!

seanlovegrove

Hey, I’m down to make some friends too so feel free to send FRs my way. And OP you look great!

Nikki_Lee12

I would love to encourage you on your journey! I post on my timeline a lot and always try to respond to others posts.
Feel free to add me

Continue_My_Dear

sandrakovacevicm6133 wrote: »

Hi, Im new here and still figure it out how this thing works 😂😂 I recomend for you too stay strong and don't pay attention to what other people think you stick to your diet and don't give up. Wish you the best luck girl 😘 P.S Englis is not my native language so forgive me for the mistakes. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

WELCOME! I think your advice is really good.

cdlee05mfp

In reading your Inspirations in your profile just want to tell you...you're already pretty

Continue_My_Dear

cdlee05mfp wrote: »

In reading your Inspirations in your profile just want to tell you...you're already pretty

Thank you, I hope to feel that way soon. Though it's always nice to hear!!

manderson27

I have been using this site since 2013. I initially lost 3 Stone. Maintained for 2 years. Then gave up smoking and put a lot back on but am now going down again. I love MFP it is the only thing that has helped me lose and maintain my loss. I was a serial yo yo and fad dieter.

This site is a wonderful tool if you use it properly
1. Log every bite honestly. Use a good food scale to weigh your food don't guess.
2. Stick to your calorie goal.
3. Exercise regularly for health and fitness. Do both cardio and weights you will be amazed at the changes you can make to your shape.
4. Don't let one bad day derail you. Just eat a little less the next day or do a bit more exercise.
5. Have patience. Can't stress this enough. Most people give up because they think they are not losing weight fast enough. Weight loss is not linear. You may lose one week and not lose any another but it will go down over time if you stick with it.
6. Read the forums, loads of great advice, tips, recipes and support out there.
7. MOST IMPORTANTLY DON'T GIVE UP.

Just to add. I have not been able to excercise for the last year due to arthritis but have still lost 20 pounds. I have not starved myself, I have not cut out any foods, I still eat chocolate, ice cream and pizza I just fit it into my calorie goal.

Losing weight does not have to be a horrible experience.

Good luck to you all.

Continue_My_Dear

manderson27 wrote: »

I have been using this site since 2013. I initially lost 3 Stone. Maintained for 2 years. Then gave up smoking and put a lot back on but am now going down again. I love MFP it is the only thing that has helped me lose and maintain my loss. I was a serial yo yo and fad dieter.

This site is a wonderful tool if you use it properly
1. Log every bite honestly. Use a good food scale to weigh your food don't guess.
2. Stick to your calorie goal.
3. Exercise regularly for health and fitness. Do both cardio and weights you will be amazed at the changes you can make to your shape.
4. Don't let one bad day derail you. Just eat a little less the next day or do a bit more exercise.
5. Have patience. Can't stress this enough. Most people give up because they think they are not losing weight fast enough. Weight loss is not linear. You may lose one week and not lose any another but it will go down over time if you stick with it.
6. Read the forums, loads of great advice, tips, recipes and support out there.
7. MOST IMPORTANTLY DON'T GIVE UP.

Just to add. I have not been able to excercise for the last year due to arthritis but have still lost 20 pounds. I have not starved myself, I have not cut out any foods, I still eat chocolate, ice cream and pizza I just fit it into my calorie goal.

Losing weight does not have to be a horrible experience.

Good luck to you all.

THIS IS AMAZING. Thank you!

lhebert1969

Hey..I'm trying to lose at least 75 or more lbs..feel free to add me too..

RaeBeeBaby

Continue_My_Dear wrote: »

TheMrWobbly wrote: »

On-line friendships are very different. I have found a few 'friends' and we support each other, comment regularly on each others post rather than just click like. It is never the same as having real-life friends though it can sometimes be easier to talk to someone that you are unlikely to meet in RL.

I guess it has just felt lonely when I'm the only one I know on this path.

I often feel the same way, but from an older perspective. I'm over twice your age but am about the only one I know who really cares about eating right and taking care of my health. It's taken me awhile to get here, but it's been a bit of a solitary journey. MFP community HAS helped me stick with it, so don't give up if you haven't found the right group of friends on here.

I have a lot of "friends" on my newsfeed that I really don't connect with. Haven't taken the time to weed them out, but I know I should do that one of these days. What helped me the most of joining challenge groups that really focused on fitness, rather than just weight-loss. A couple of the ones that I've done that have been a lot of fun are Hogwarts (based on Harry Potter series, of course), Amazing Race, Game of Thrones and a few others. Look around under the Challenges thread and see what you can find.

In real life, you might consider joining a class like Zumba or yoga. There are all shapes and sizes of people in those classes. Once you go it won't seem so scary. After thinking about it for over 2 years I finally joined an aquasize (water aerobics) class at my local pool. I didn't want to put on a swimsuit and be seen in public. After I went the first time I was hooked and nobody is body beautiful - nobody. Those ladies, and a few gents, have become some of my best buddies!

Continue_My_Dear

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

Continue_My_Dear wrote: »

TheMrWobbly wrote: »

On-line friendships are very different. I have found a few 'friends' and we support each other, comment regularly on each others post rather than just click like. It is never the same as having real-life friends though it can sometimes be easier to talk to someone that you are unlikely to meet in RL.

I guess it has just felt lonely when I'm the only one I know on this path.

I often feel the same way, but from an older perspective. I'm over twice your age but am about the only one I know who really cares about eating right and taking care of my health. It's taken me awhile to get here, but it's been a bit of a solitary journey. MFP community HAS helped me stick with it, so don't give up if you haven't found the right group of friends on here.

I have a lot of "friends" on my newsfeed that I really don't connect with. Haven't taken the time to weed them out, but I know I should do that one of these days. What helped me the most of joining challenge groups that really focused on fitness, rather than just weight-loss. A couple of the ones that I've done that have been a lot of fun are Hogwarts (based on Harry Potter series, of course), Amazing Race, Game of Thrones and a few others. Look around under the Challenges thread and see what you can find.

In real life, you might consider joining a class like Zumba or yoga. There are all shapes and sizes of people in those classes. Once you go it won't seem so scary. After thinking about it for over 2 years I finally joined an aquasize (water aerobics) class at my local pool. I didn't want to put on a swimsuit and be seen in public. After I went the first time I was hooked and nobody is body beautiful - nobody. Those ladies, and a few gents, have become some of my best buddies!

It's awesome you brought this up! I am so fortunate to be in the Harry Potter challenge. It has been amazing!

RaeBeeBaby

Continue_My_Dear wrote: »

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

Continue_My_Dear wrote: »

TheMrWobbly wrote: »

On-line friendships are very different. I have found a few 'friends' and we support each other, comment regularly on each others post rather than just click like. It is never the same as having real-life friends though it can sometimes be easier to talk to someone that you are unlikely to meet in RL.

I guess it has just felt lonely when I'm the only one I know on this path.

I often feel the same way, but from an older perspective. I'm over twice your age but am about the only one I know who really cares about eating right and taking care of my health. It's taken me awhile to get here, but it's been a bit of a solitary journey. MFP community HAS helped me stick with it, so don't give up if you haven't found the right group of friends on here.

I have a lot of "friends" on my newsfeed that I really don't connect with. Haven't taken the time to weed them out, but I know I should do that one of these days. What helped me the most of joining challenge groups that really focused on fitness, rather than just weight-loss. A couple of the ones that I've done that have been a lot of fun are Hogwarts (based on Harry Potter series, of course), Amazing Race, Game of Thrones and a few others. Look around under the Challenges thread and see what you can find.

In real life, you might consider joining a class like Zumba or yoga. There are all shapes and sizes of people in those classes. Once you go it won't seem so scary. After thinking about it for over 2 years I finally joined an aquasize (water aerobics) class at my local pool. I didn't want to put on a swimsuit and be seen in public. After I went the first time I was hooked and nobody is body beautiful - nobody. Those ladies, and a few gents, have become some of my best buddies!

It's awesome you brought this up! I am so fortunate to be in the Harry Potter challenge. It has been amazing!

Very cool! That one is super fun. I've been in that challenge a lot, but have sat out the last couple terms due to other time commitments. I miss it though, so will probably come back in the fall.

prtvera

Haven't been on in quite awhile. Ready to get back on and try again. For health reason, I really need to loose the weight. Hopefully this time I am more motivated. Need to loose about 64lbs at least to help my sleep apnea.

JeromeBarry1

It's a good wowsa. You will be impressed with your own gain in confidence when you 1. think of what you want to say and 2. say it.

sdm_edm

Currently have over 200 to lose. Would love to connect with you all for the long journey ahead, so no one has to feel lonely!