30lbs overweight and looking for friends

katejhowarth
katejhowarth Posts: 14 Member
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Hello! My name is Kate. I joined MFP back in 2011 when I had a semester out of college (between undergrad and grad school) and lost over 20lbs in three months. I began running and ran my fist 5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon. I got really into running (I ran several half marathons and joined a running group) and then I started grad school. I worked out less and after I got busy and got out of the habit of counting calories. With being busy and the stress of school...I started eating more convenience foods and drinking high calorie lattes. I also began a job working as a night nurse. Working nights also compounded my terrible diet and poor sleep. I hate being overweight again. I'm starting to get back fat, I'm losing my waist, and my thighs rub. I can't wear skirts or shorts anymore because of "chub rub". I do not like the person I have become. I'm doing well in grad school and work, but I feel like I'm failing in my personal life and health.

Other things about me:
- I'm 27
- I live in Milwaukee
- I got married in June (eloped in Italy) to my boyfriend of 6 years.
-I love to run, but I hurt my foot almost two years ago and now I have a chronic foot pain. I still try to run, but my foot aches.
-I love my dog. She's a harlequin great dane named Darla

I'd like to make friends with other similar interests. Please message me and feel free to add me.

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  • lanajooste
    lanajooste Posts: 5 Member
    Hi Kate,

    I'm Lana from South Africa. Add me if you'd like :)

    - I'm 25kg over weight
    - I'm 32
    - I'm a single mother, national sales manager and seems the only place lacking motivation is where fitness is concerned, most likely from just being tired
    -I use to play provincial tennis, USASA swimming, 1 team netball, etc. (so I have an active tendency underneath all the rolls :) )
    - I'm starting my 3km daily walk tomorrow again, building to 5km and further
    -I'm getting heavy for my horse, so I have other "friends" counting on me as well
    - I LOVE Harlequins, but have a Lassie
    I LOVE wine......probably my biggest downfall...or wait, is that Tequila???


    Anyways, chat soon! :)
  • thegreatcanook
    thegreatcanook Posts: 2,419 Member
    I love running to! You can add me!

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