Starting Over, Hoping for Friends

spiffmana

So, obviously this is my first post in these forums. I'm a 27 year old male who has had a serious weight problem for all of my adult life, and honestly, most of my childhood too. A friend of mine told me about the MFP app on iphone (since switched to android, but, who cares) several months ago, when I was in the midst of losing weight. I used it mostly alone, as said friend quickly stopped using it, but I carried on. I passed the 50 consecutive day mark, having lost 29lbs or so along the way, and then derailed... for 6 months. I've gained 20 of those lbs back, and though I've had fits and starts at getting back in shape during those 6 months, nothing has stuck.

But now, I'm back. I'm motivated like I was to begin with (I'd lost weight before I got MFP, totaling 89lbs. before I slipped), and I'm determined to get back in the gym every day and get myself to where I'd like to be. That said, I'd like to do it with some friends this time. It seems to me like the social aspects of this site are potentially very powerful motivation, and very enjoyable to boot. So, friend me. I'd love the company along the way.

dls06

We are all here for you. Welcome.:flowerforyou:

ktfitzgerald

Welcome! And you are right - the support available here is awesome! Good luck.

ginabina13

Welcome back! Making supportive friends on MFP is the best way to be successful! Glad you came back to try again! Feel free to add me if you like!

Soapsmom

The support here is great! I have logged for two weeks now and love the help I get along the way! Good luck on your journey!