I need an Aussie Tribe!

nieshynoo1
nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi :)
I’m an Aussie gal in my early 50s who needs to lose 35 kg. Am I like you? Who wants to join my tribe so we can support each other on this challenging road?

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  • StoltzM901
    StoltzM901 Posts: 2 Member
    Im in lets do this!!
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi StolzM91 !
    Welcome to my tribe. Where are you from? What’s your goal? Proud of myself today as I walked for 1.5 hrs around a lake, something I haven’t done in a very long time. Had to stretch afterwards though so I can move tomorrow lol. Still getting used to this app and how to use it.
  • southheadstef
    southheadstef Posts: 50 Member
    Hello! I am also an Aussie girl, early 50’s, need to lose about 19 kilos. Currently watching the same half kilo go up and down. Very annoying!
    (Could that be Lake Burley Griffin, nieshynoo1?)
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi! Welcome to the tribe! Tell me about it with the half kilo thing. So frustrating. I’m in Victoria, so just a local lake. I have walked along Lake Burley-Griffin once though. Where are you from?
  • southheadstef
    southheadstef Posts: 50 Member
    I am from the NSW South Coast, but Canberra is pretty close.
    *Just did an Aqua Aerobics class. Great! But now I am very hungry...
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Love water so aqua aerobics would be fun. Haven’t done a class since my 20’s, although I used to swim. Exercise definitely make you hungrier. Harder to be strict after a workout!
  • missm0712
    missm0712 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm from Melbourne and definitely would love to be in 😊
  • TwistedSassette
    TwistedSassette Posts: 8,825 Member
    I’m in rural NSW 😊
    I’m in my mid-30s and have a LOT to lose (thanks, PCOS!). But I’m down just on 9kg so far just from tracking my calories here and increasing my activity. I like to walk and swim, and I love doing yoga.
  • cyaneverfat
    cyaneverfat Posts: 527 Member
    I'm 31 and living in Christchurch, New Zealand. I need to lose about 55kg.
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi missm0712
    Welcome to my tribe! A fellow Melburnian! Awesome. Look forward to sharing this journey :smile:
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi cyaneverfat
    Welcome New Zealand! Glad to have you in my tribe. We’ve got a lot to lose but we can do it.
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi Twisted Sasette
    Welcome to my tribe. 9kgs lost is great! I love walking and swimming too. I’m walking as my main way to lose weight but I love swimming and yoga, although I haven’t done those for a while.
  • kailey0407
    kailey0407 Posts: 9 Member
    Hi Everyone,

    My name is Maree, I am also from Melbourne.

    I started my weightloss journey in Oct 2019 with Weight Watchers. I lost just over 40kg by October 2020. Then my health deteriorated and family issues caused a lot of stress. The wheels pretty much fell off until last week. I gained 13kg back between October and March, I need to turn things around before ai undo all my hard work. I decided to try out MFP (pretty disgusted in WW and the way they treated staff and customers through covid).

    On Monday I had a hysterectomy and pelvic floor/prolapse repair. Hopefully this will solve most of the health issues that derailed me. I feel like my head is back in the game. It is going to be slow going as I am limited in what activity I can do for the next few months but I know if I stay in top of my food and just move as much as I can the weight will drop.

    I turn 40 in October and would love to be close to where I was last October by then.

    Looking forward to getting to know you all and cheering you on to succeed.

    Cheers
    Ree
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi Maree! I only just saw your post here. I didn’t get a notification so not sure why. Welcome! I’m from Melbourne too, in my early 50’s. I’ve done the Weight Watchers thing before too but a long time ago. Still have the books so I use the recipes sometimes. I too have lost weight and put it back on. This time I want to do it without commercial help...just tracking what I eat and exercising. I’m only walking as I have lower back pain and hip/pelvic pain so nothing too taxing until I drop more weight. Happy to be of support on this journey 🙂
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Ok I have a question: I’m friends with some of you on this thread but not all of you. Do I need to add you?? I’m still working out how this works!!
  • HelenWater
    HelenWater Posts: 232 Member
    edited April 2021
    I’m an Aussie gal in my early 50s! I have plenty of weight to lose. I live in Adelaide, and would love to be friends with any Aussies or Kiwis! I’ve lost about 6kg so far this year.
  • XxAngry_Pixi
    XxAngry_Pixi Posts: 236 Member
    I'm an Aussie girl, mid 30s with 50kg to lose. Love to have more Aussie friends
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    @XxAngry_Pixi
    @HelenWater
    @kailey0407

    I’ve sent you all friend requests. Anyone else on this thread I’ve forgotten please feel free to add me! 🙂
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi everyone, I think MFP is doing weird things. I have friended some of you that are new to this discussion thread but can't seem to see any of your posts on here or on the main newsfeed. Hope you're all still alive lol. I know others have found this happening to them. Someone please post here so I know you're still there?? :smile:
  • kailey0407
    kailey0407 Posts: 9 Member
    @nieshynoo1 I'm here, I was off for a couple of weeks as recovery wasn't going to well. Back now though and trying to get my head in the right space.
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    @kailey0407 hello! Hope your recovery is going well. I hear ya about getting your head in the right space lol...for me this is a challenging but necessary journey!
  • fmustangsncats
    fmustangsncats Posts: 1 Member
    Hello! Im from Bent Mountain, Virginia (United States). Ive had success with MFP a few times. Usually get up to 10 pounds gone amd them I backslide either seasonal related (wintertime blahs). Every spring I usually do well with burning that off but the older I get the harder this becomes! I will be 47 in July and have a good 20 pounds I’d like to get rid of for good. At this point I feel like my fat rolls are growing fat rolls! Im rather tall at 5”9’, at 188 currently, so my height does help, but this has got to stop!

    I enjoy running (not very fast runner), my elliptical, and taking long walks. Longest race ive done is a half which included 2 mountains (mostly walked that one!!), classified as Americas Toughest Road Race here in Roanoke, Virginia. It ‘bout killed me but I did it! Would like to try it again April 2022. I mainly enjoy small 5K’s.

    My biggest disappointment with MFP is the few friends I have who use this AP, arent serious and fall off. I want to get serious and find a community I cam have fun supporting and also recieve support. I would love to be part of a community if you all will have me!

    Thanks!! fmustangsncats (Susan)
  • kuranda10
    kuranda10 Posts: 593 Member
    Hi I'm ::gulp:: mid 50s and in FNQ and would love to join up in the tribe.

    I gained 9 kgs between May 2020 and March 2021 and I was already 19 kgs over where my doctor wanted me to be.

    I'm already down 4.7 kgs and my current small goal is to be back to where I was in May 2020 by the end of May 2021.
  • GemimaFitzTed
    GemimaFitzTed Posts: 260 Member
    Hi,

    I'm Gemima from Adelaide, South Australia, in my really really really late 30's :wink: and want to join the best tribe in the world - the Aussie Tribe! :smiley:

    I am currently "re-finding" (I hate the word restarting) my journey. I have an awesome PT who is helping and I am currently getting back into running. I love strength training, hikes/trail walks, and cooking!

    This time, my "re-finding of my journey" will have my mental well-being at the forefront - I am finding out why I always self-sabotage. So far, I have had two extremely enlightening moments as to why - I feel such a weight off my shoulders and mind. I am also shunning daily weigh-ins - presently I am only doing weekly weigh-ins on Wednesdays. I have also started yoga to help with my lack of flexibility and foam rolling to help with my ITB issues.

    I am currently doing 3 days a week of walks/runs and 2 sessions of strength. I will build up to 3 sessions of strength when I feel stronger and more fit.

    Please don't be afraid to friend me - us Aussie's know how to have fun!
  • stortina
    stortina Posts: 37 Member
    edited May 2021
    Hi Aussies!!

    I'm Jess, just turned 35/F/Sydney. I was 107.2kg, but through diet and exercising a little I have already lost 11kg in 60 days.

    Looking for Aussies who want to be MFP buddies, to share some stories, like and comment on feed posts and help keep each other motivated!!

    I've added OP and those who commented previously - hope you accept my requests :)

    Cheers,

    Jess
  • nieshynoo1
    nieshynoo1 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi and welcome Susan, kuranda10, Gemima and Jess! I've accepted a couple of your friend requests and sent a couple of you one from me. Sometimes I forget to post here, I just post on the main newsfeed which hopefully you can all see. Some people have said they can't see posts from some friends so I think this app can be a bit glitchy. Anyway, look forward to supporting you all on this no fat journey we're all travelling! 😊

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