I need some supportive friends

Amber_Cristen
Amber_Cristen Posts: 2
edited October 6 in Introduce Yourself
I can be shy and afraid to get out there, I dont have very much confidence and I need and want a change. I dont have very many friends to go to for support, so I would like to meet encouraging new poeple with a positive outlook. I am good at lifting up other poeple so I could offer you the same support in return.

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  • Hi Amber_Cristen! I'm also new to this and am feeling anxious (but determined) about losing weight. I can use all the support I can get as well! Feel free to add me if you like. Good luck to you on your weight loss journey!
  • Amber_Christen,
    I am fairly new here myself. I've been using MFP for 5 weeks, and have made some friends that are very supportive to me in my quest to shed pounds. You may certainly call on me as a friend if you'd like. I would also say welcome, and I hope your goals are achieved!
  • i'm new too and pretty shy. my husband is supportive usually, but he eats whatever he wants and wants me to buy him the junk since i do the food shopping. let's support each other. sending u a friend request.
  • charcharbec
    charcharbec Posts: 253 Member
    Hello all of you! I have been around here for about 2 years now, but really started getting serious about weightloss. MFP really is a great place to build a network, and I would be more than happy to support all of you. :) Please feel free to add me or anyone for that matter. :)
  • Amberchalon
    Amberchalon Posts: 207 Member
    Hi Amber! I also need a supportive friend as well! Let's battle the bulge together!
  • LaraeTX
    LaraeTX Posts: 674 Member
    I'll add you! I'm coming up on my 2 years of consecutive days of logging in. I love this site, and between my husband and I we have lost 166 pounds (give or take). We went from eating out about 4 times/week and being the couch potato, to eating healthy, counting everything we put in our mouths, and became runners.
  • candicejn
    candicejn Posts: 458 Member
    I try to be as supportive as possible, and am always looking for new supportive friends. Feel free to add me if you'd like :)

    And welcome to MFP. This place is amazing :)
  • LeeDahlen38
    LeeDahlen38 Posts: 120 Member
    Hi and Welcome. Read my Intro post, and if you like Add me! I'm all about helping others to keep ME motivated! Here's my hash tag on twitter #NoExcusesLetsGo Adopt it, live it, and tell everyone to get out of the way!! Good Luck!! Lee =)
  • BPayton27
    BPayton27 Posts: 626 Member
    Welcome! I've only been here 2 short months and my life is transforming. If you can build yourself a supportive network here, it really makes a huge difference. This community is filled with positive, helpful people. All of my lost weight has happened in the past 60 days. Please feel free to add me up! I love to support my friends. Here for you if you're here for me.
  • ohio4life
    ohio4life Posts: 5 Member
    It's amazing to me how many people ( and I"m one of them) are really shy and hold back. I'm the same way and understand. Add me if you like.
  • ohio4life
    ohio4life Posts: 5 Member
    It's amazing to me how many people ( and I"m one of them) are really shy and hold back. I'm the same way and understand. Add me if you like.
  • KathyWel
    KathyWel Posts: 140
    Hi, I am always looking for new friends to support and be supported by, anyone can feel free to add me!
  • darlech
    darlech Posts: 9 Member
    Hi Amber, I'm new to this too...I'm starting my second week and I'm amazed at how much I ate without even thinking about it...no wonder the weight keeps piling on! Now that I track every bite, it makes me stop and think am I hungry, or eating out of habit? I also love that calories are added by doing cardio, now when I want to eat something that’s loaded with calories…I think, that’s 45 minutes on the treadmill - do I really want that? Good Luck & Be Strong!!

    I'm also looking for supportive friends... :bigsmile:
  • hbunting86
    hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
    Hi, I'm also shy and in need of friends - please feel free to add me! :)
  • tsmoser
    tsmoser Posts: 15 Member
    i too need the support from others. i have a problem with saying no to certain foods, i cant seem to stop eating my chocolates. any advice would be nice from others

    thanks
  • lovulll
    lovulll Posts: 9 Member
    Hi Amber,

    I am just starting to take this seriously myself. Please feel free to add me as a supportive friend! I could use one, too!

    Lisa

    :smile:
  • alabughosh
    alabughosh Posts: 132 Member
    If you want more friends, add some people! I usually add people that I see on the forums that have interesting/funny/insightful things to say.... then I look at their food diary/profile. I am trying to build a list of friends that are trying to work on healthy attitudes towards food and exercise. If I see someone lost a lot of weight, yet their diary has a doughnut for breakfast, fishsticks for lunch, and a rice cake for dinner (random example) I don't add them. You should open your diary, read other people's diaries, and then request to be friends with people you feel a common bond with. I've met a few really cool people on here and I'm taking it slowly...not just adding anyone who will accept a friend request. That's my take on it. Good luck girl!
  • KellsJourney
    KellsJourney Posts: 51 Member
    I need supportive friends. I have a few, but I hardly ever get replies on my fitness,etc. I have found that I REALLY need that extra motivation, so please friend me! I always respond to others. :c)
  • I just joined yesterday, I really like posing the food and exercise. I have lost 167 lb on my own and in the past 5 years have gained 50lb. It was impossible to keep off for me anyway. I am going to catch it before I gain it all back, I am determined. It is all about your mind set and determination. I need all the support I can get too!!! I am going to get it off. :0
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