Looking for weight loss friends

bethanyhadden81

I am 5' 8" 32 years old and have a goal of 50-60 pounds to lose. I have used mfp in the past and lost 27 pounds in 3 months, but gave up after hurting my knee and gained it back plus and additional 30 pounds. I am bad for trying to find the quick fix and it is a vicious cycle. I know that mfp works, if I do it correctly.

I would love to have some women with similar goals and stats to be on my friends list to help motivate me. I also am trying to decide if I want to drop my calories to 1200 a day like last time, or go for the 1600 that mfp says to eat a day. Any advice would be appreciated.

shawmutt

I'm not a woman, but I'm a person with a similar story and similar goals! Feel free to add me if you want.

I'll let the women tell you not to eat only 1200 calories

JRIV60

Hi there bethanyhadden81. I am a little older than you and I am on my last 7-9lbs but I can relate to your journey. I started in 2009 at about 215-220lbs and over the years have whittled it down to about 184lbs. It has taken FOREVER but I am doing it at a pace that is doable for me. I have stumbled and fallen many times over but I keep moving forward. You have been successful before so you know it can be done. You lost 27lbs and that is no easy feat, congrats on that! :drinker:

How is your knee? Does it still bother you? No on the 1200 cals - I typically follow what MFP suggests I should eat, which right now is 1700. A few of us are doing a May miles tracking spreadsheet and Dani is spearheading a daily strength training challenge. You should join us. :0)

There are a few actives on here so feel free to friend request us. You got this girlie!

xo,

Jo

siegel7707

hi! I have lost and gained and lost and gained and done it a million times. this is my first time (4th day) on MFP and so far, so good. it has recommended that I do 1200, not easy but I'm doing it. my goal is to get rid of 40 lbs. but I would like to drop 50 overall. I started at 191.

mamarundrc

Feel free to add me. I am on my last 12-15 lbs but it has been a struggle. I am going to start a strength challenge in June that people can pop into and participate in. I have dealt with many issues with injury and recovering from it. It is very discouraging but if you keep pushing and trying you can do it.

As for eating, I keep my calories around 1400. I did 1200 for a while and found it way to restrictive. Progress is slower with the 1400 + some exercise calories but I find that I have less extremes and binge eating junk if I give myself the extra calories.

julslenae

Hi Bethany! I'm around the same age and pretty new to MFP too. Feel free to add me.

chickabelle

Hey Bethany, i just joined MFP yesterday. I am 32 years old 5'6. Looking to drop around 30 pounds, havd lost 15 so far. Feel free to add me if you would like

Afura

Hi Bethany, I have a couple years and many more pounds on you (which has gone up and down), so I understand what you mean.
If MFP told you to eat the calories, eat the calories, if you exercise (tends to help to be conservative), eat the calories. It seems like the reverse of what we're trying to do, but the less you eat will not always help you lose the weight.
I find that I lose best when I'm eating near all my calories, and it also keeps you from being hungry, and properly fueling your body. As you lose weight, your calories will go down! Remember the quick way is only a temporary way, don't get frustrated. 1200 calories is that magical # that people think is what they should be eating, but it's not true, it's often way too few.
There's a lot of information on the forums (especially the announcement posts) that can help a lot too!

meegun1

Hi Bethany, I am 37 and around 5'5" or so and weighing in around 220. I joined MFP a couple of years ago and weigh more now than I did then. Not that MFP doesn't work, it works great!, I on the other hand do really well for a while, then fall off, then feel even more terrible about myself, then start again, and the cycle continues. I don't like myself much right now inside or out and have to do something once and for all. MFP says I should be eating 1200 calories to lose 2 pounds a week. Feel free to add me as a friend. I need as many friends as I can get to encourage me and keep me accountable

myuncutworld

Hey add me, eat the calories it is telling you to eat unless you are supplementing with protein shakes that are HIGH in calories, this is all you should maybe talk to your PCP about?

des24rob

I am 32. Single mother of 2. Reside in Tampa Bay, FL.
Fitbit user: https://www.fitbit.com/user/2S7FBP
But looking for more MyFitnessPal friends for eating healthier encouragement.

PhoenyxRising

37 year old mom of three here looking for new friends to help me along my journey. This is my 3rd try at MFP and hopefully the "3rd times a charm" motto holds true for me. I am tired of losing 20 pounds just to gain it back and start all over again. I don't have a lot of support around me and I am constantly on the go so hopefully I can meet some great people here who can keep me accountable. I look forward to chatting with you soon!

midniteillusion2

I'm here looking for the same. I live away from my family and my friends here aren't at the same place in their life and weight loss goals. (Read: most don't need to lose weight) Feel free to add me as a friend to chat and support each other.

arelis4280

i think I've come to the right place I'm 5'1"; 35 y/o, and a mother of 3 kids. Got to 210lbs, before getting on MFP, now at 183lbs, looking to go down to 150, but it's getting harder (reached plateau). Also, on medication for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and have PCOS. but can't give up now!!

arelis4280

Feel free to add me too

booksmartdevil13

Same here, lost 60lbs and gained 45 back. Now I'm back on the workout wagon and eating healthy again. I've lost 10lbs over the past 6 weeks, I'd love to have more friends to help keep me motivated!

ladolcelina

Im coming back to mfp, too. I'm in a similar boat and am looking for support. Feel free to add me!!

mdavila82

Hey everyone!!! I'm 32 5'6" 220. I have a short term goal of 200 and a long term of 175. I've always thought I was "healthy" because besides my weight my physicals and blood tests were great. Well in March I had some basic lab work done and found I was per-hypertensive, my blood sugar was normal but still too high for my liking, basically I wasn't too far away from being a diabetic with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Yikes!!

That motivated me to do something about it. I'm on a 25 day streak!!! I have lost about 3lbs (give or take it fluctuates a lot) but that scale doesn't bring me down. I know that I'm building muscle, energy, and with a healthy diet I'll improve my over health and start to look great while doing it.


Anyways..today when I saw I had a 25 day streak I said "Yay! Go Me"..and then realized I probably need some MFP friends to encourage me along the way.

shyne952

Hi! I am 37 and need to lose 50-60lbs also. I am new to MFP, maybe we could encourage/ motivate each other.

jrhose

Feel free to add me.

I'm back after my 4th baby! She's almost 4mo old now. I have a short term goal of 25, then long term goal is a total of 50. I'm 5'7" and have been diagnosed with Hashimotos, which makes weight loss a little more difficult, but definitely possible. I've found for me 1300-1400 calories (net) works, and eliminating bread is compatible with my body. I lose weight much faster, regardless of calories.
I also use my fitbit and try to hit 10k steps a day.

Flyingfree83

Hi, I'm Kim. I have over 3 stone to loose and would appreciate support and motivation from those in a similar situation. I am a mum of 4 and struggle with eating when stressed. Feel free to add me and I will try to encourage and motivate also

still__trying

Added you Bethany and anyone's welcome to add me also, 31 years of age, trying MFP again, it's worked for me in the past but I've given up. 2 - 3 stone to lose.

majigurl

37 ( how did that happen? ) 2 kids and back at trying to loose weight, again. I do GREAT in the summer and get back to the weight I should be at. Winters are my downfalls. I love in Canada and it gets cold and horrible here. I just bunker down and eat comfort foods. So, it is lovely weather again and I'm dropping the pounds! maybe one year I can continue into winter also I'm the BIGGEST ive ever been. Bigger than the day I gave birth to the my girls..

would love others to help me stay on track and that I can help also!

Shylah24

Hi Bethany, I'm 31 years old, 5'7"and am currently at 170,the heaviest I've ever been. Most of my 20s were spent between 135-145 and I fit into my clothes pretty well and I would like to get back to that, so my goal is 25-35lbs. Went shopping today and almost cried in the fitting room,xl clothes are too small and for the first time in my life, I have back fat. I am forever googling looking for a"lose weight fast" solution too. My problem is my sedentary life, but I recently got a dog and it's starting to warm up here in North Dakota, although it's only in the 40s today, so I'm hoping to get out a lot more. I need motivation and accountability to keep me going, so I'm hoping this does it. Looking forward to journeying with everyone!

Also, I set mfp at 1200 calories, 50% protein, 20% carbs and 20% fat.

Sonami041

Hey, Bethany, I joined yesterday, 80lbs to lose, same height as you, 35 years old. I'd love some ppl to track goals with as well. Short term goal is 200 lbs, 150 ultimately. Anyone feel free to add me So far I am really feeling the restriction - my goal is to stay under 1600 cal/day. I made a great rendang tonight and it was hard not going back for seconds! Anyway, I live in Australia and would love to chat.

get_rucked

Hi Bethany - I have just joined here. I am aiming towards an initial 38lb loss target after piling on the weight while recovering from ankle surgery. Please feel free to add me! That extends to everyone on this thread! Good luck

Virz2501

Hi All,
I've been yo-yoing for a year and half and my first goal is loose at least 15 pounds to begin with and then hopefully another 20. Would love to have people around that would help keep me motivated and hopefully I can do the same for them as well. Feel free to add me

MrsSpitser

Did this board die? Are 30 somethings really not that active? I bookmarked this board and came back over a year later... it's nearly empty. Come on, people. Let's talk!

beccahun1

I am 32, 5'2" with a current goal of 50lbs to lose.
I started out at 230 and I'm currently 200.
I want an active MFP support group that keeps me coming back here for more than just logging my food/weight. I have joined various groups in hopes there would be an active community and so far I'm finding it lacking.

MrsSpitser

beccahun1 wrote: »

I am 32, 5'2" with a current goal of 50lbs to lose.
I started out at 230 and I'm currently 200.
I want an active MFP support group that keeps me coming back here for more than just logging my food/weight. I have joined various groups in hopes there would be an active community and so far I'm finding it lacking.

Nice to meet you.
I'm 35 and have nearly 200 pounds to lose. I am also searching for an active group that can provide motivation and support for the incredible journey I have. I have gained in the past month simply because I lack the willpower to do it. Maybe meeting and talking to others in a similar situation will help me. Either way, glad to see someone post!

holly00722

I am 33 and I lost almost 50lbs a few years ago only to gain almost 20 back Looking for motivation and friends to help me out. You can add me on here or instagram at holly00722!!!