New And Looking for Community! 🌻

Lizlosesthelbs94
Lizlosesthelbs94 Posts: 2 Member
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Hi there,

I’m Liz from SF, CA and I’m new to the MFP community! I’m hoping to lose about 10-15 lb this year after struggling with depression and anxiety during the pandemic. I became overweight in 2020 and managed to lose a little weight with some minor changes, but I’m looking to continue on with my health and fitness journey! I would love some support for motivation and accountability. Feel free to add me as a friend!

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  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,369 Member
    Hi Liz,

    Welcome!

    I gained about 15 pounds starting in October 2020 when life changed. I managed not to gain more, and kept it stable there for about two years before getting back down to my goal weight that I had maintained for a couple years before 2020.

    Motivation is short-lived. You only have so much. You have to do what needs to be done without it. Kind of like brushing your teeth or getting out of bed and going to work, now that we're allowed back in the office.

    As far as support, if you are looking for a group of supportive people to share your struggles, challenges, and victories with, you might be interested in a group that I belong to. This group has been active since 2016. The name of the group is "Lose 1 Pound a Week and Keep it Off," and the focus is to STICK TO IT! THIS IS YOUR INVITATION to join us!

    The group has a number of ongoing challenges, and we try to have a fun "special" challenge each week. All the challenges are voluntary except goal-setting and a weekly weight check-in. Pick one, pick some or pick none of the others. Start and stop whenever you want.

    Click on the link above (or this one), then click the JOIN link and someone will approve you soon. We're run by a group of committed volunteers, so It might take a day, but you will be approved. It's a private group, so anything you post only goes to other group members, not the entire MFP universe. We don't tolerate bad behavior and support all of MFP's guidelines and a few more to keep it friendly and supportive.

    See you there?


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