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First time poster...seeking friends for the journey

huggybear1969
huggybear1969 Posts: 34
edited February 25 in Introduce Yourself
Hello all,

This is my second day on the site and my first ever post. I was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure because of my weight and I am now sufficiently motivated to do something about it. I joined and the encouragement of my fiancé, who has been a MFP member for many months now.

I want to lose 40-45 lbs, but do not want to use any gimmick diets to allow my weight to yo-yo. I want this to be a permanent lifestyle change. My job keeps me sedentary, but I am soon starting a light workout regiment and build up from there.

I am looking for some friends and encouragement as I start this journey.

Thanks!

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  • Fourtysevenguy
    Fourtysevenguy Posts: 41 Member
    Hey dude, add me no worries....
    Were all in this together :)
    Good luck and keep going!
  • sheedy17
    sheedy17 Posts: 128
    id love to be apart of your journey, send me a request! Ill try my best to keep you motivated
  • mosichd
    mosichd Posts: 12
    Get after it! I am in the same boat. Lets do it!
  • Fkika3131
    Fkika3131 Posts: 208 Member
    Hi, You got this :) We can all do this :) Add me!!
  • huggybear1969
    huggybear1969 Posts: 34
    MFP family -

    Thank you for the support. I am sure we will all lean on each other on our rough days, but we will all achieve our goals
  • ducharmel
    ducharmel Posts: 1
    Once you get started you will be fine, just keep on going.
  • ShayDubya
    ShayDubya Posts: 1 Member
    You've made the first of many steps and you'll get a lot of support here! MFP puts it out there in front of your eyes exactly what you are doing to help or hinder yourself. I LOVE IT! Add me and we call all push each other toward our goals!
  • bmoore88155
    bmoore88155 Posts: 14 Member
    I'm pretty much in the same boat. My job (I work in a call center) keeps sedentary most of the day and I've using MFP for a few months. However, I'm just starting to post on the forum. I would love to support any and everybody on their journey.
  • ShellF415
    ShellF415 Posts: 182 Member
    Feel free to add me
  • TMarieH30
    TMarieH30 Posts: 6
    Feel Free To Add Me....
  • earthboundmisfit
    earthboundmisfit Posts: 192 Member
    Feel free to add me
  • ADMcNaul
    ADMcNaul Posts: 55
    I'll fire through a friend request now.

    Glad to see you're motivated and if you ever need encouragement, we're only a click away.
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