I think I need friends

dzebs · May 2012

This feels a bit strange to me, I'm not an antisocial or loner type of person, I think, but I do tend to prefer to work things out on my own. Well I'm almost 25 now, and Ive been constantly trying different diets since I was 12 with little success so I'm thinking maybe its time to try something new and find a buddy to work with.

I'm 6"2' and weigh in at weigh in at 280lbs and Id like to get down to at least 200. I could go on forever with details of my exercise and dieting, motivations and such. So anybody interested in making a new friend and helping out a newbie MFPer?

angeliis02 · May 2012

I can always use more friends, feel free to add me.

I'm 5'10 and 250 trying to get down to 200 also, I've never weighed less than 200 so that's what I strive for!

BrettWithPKU · May 2012

Sounds like I'm in a very similar situation compared to you. I'm 27 years old, 6' 1.5", started at 280lb (now around 260lb), and I'm shooting for an athletic build at 208lb.

I play a lot of sports. My main motivation is performance on the playing field.

Feel free to add me.

emtrem · May 2012

I would love a buddy, I'm starting tomorrow. I can get demotivated very quickly, I'm a wee bit impatient for results. Do add me if you want. Emma x

monica208 · May 2012

Feel free to add me

lawanarae · May 2012

Hello dzebs and angeliis I am also new to this and have tried countless times to lose weight but I will never give up. I am 46 and weigh 311 and am trying to get down to between 150 and 160, I am 5"4'. This is the most I have ever weighed in my life and I know if I don't get a handle of my weight It will continue to climb. I just started walking again it was tough the first day and is still tough but I keep adding and I let as many people know as possible. I have people asking me have you walked today or do you need to go get a bottle of water and this helps me to be accountable.

wannaslim · May 2012

Hey, I'm here. Add me if you want

_Triple_S_ · May 2012

you can add me, I always like to meet new people and I try to offer words of encouragement

TennisQtpye · May 2012

I love this app. Feel free to add me! We all need encouragement along this arduous journey

Evadeeva86 · May 2012

Sure, add me!

chubbster17 · May 2012

Feel free to add me

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Charisse1011 · May 2012

Feel free to add me.....

sadye58 · May 2012

feel free to add me..5'5 cw 185 gw 150 struggling lose pregnancy weight but after i made 25 i've been struggling to keep my weight off the past 10 years!

MorgaineFey · May 2012

Hi! Nice to meet you! Feel free to add me, as well! I could always use more friends. >^-^< I am 29 and am trying to lose around 30 ish pounds! I like to encourage people, but don't have many friends myself either.

bestbassist · May 2012

I'm 6', currently 245 pounds and would like to get back to around 155 (eventually). Feel free to add me.

dzebs · May 2012

Wow that's a lot of responses in only a feq minutes, ok ill add all of you asap. Thanks everyone.

beckybrouse · May 2012

WOW! Way to reach out! I have daughter close to your age and a Mother turning 80 this year and we are all on MFP. Count me as a friend!

fluffysexyme · May 2012

Feel free to add me!

Amcolecchi · May 2012

Everyone needs motivation, even independent people. I love having friends! Feel free to add me if you like!

manderann · May 2012

People typically do better when they know someone is watching them (called social facilitation), and that's why we could all probably use some more fitness buddies! Feel free to add me

AriesGrl · May 2012

Hi there...Im 6 ft 2in as well...I started out at 300lbs and got down to 175..but then had alot of stuff change in life and gained a bit back...currently at 200, and trying to get down to 150!!! Feel free to add me if you like=)

drog2323 · May 2012

add me. I am roughly same size. I'm around 265-270 right now. Trying to ultimately get to 210-215.

Keep plugging and don't give up

carloc · May 2012

Everyone uses everyone else on MFP for motivation, and also to help other out when they need a little help staying on track.
It makes a big difference doing this with so many other people who have decided to make better changes and improve and find their new lives.

Add me to your friends if you haven't got dozens already.

Missy005 · May 2012

Add me. I'm down 14 pounds so far, and I'd like to get down 30 more to 150. I'm 5"4.

jentarver · May 2012

Feel free to add me if you are still needing friends.

Adubmarie87 · May 2012

Let's be friends! I just started this myfitness thing and I, at 5'6'' (girl) use to weigh a whopping 256lb. I was like no freaking way, I walk up a flight of stairs and be winded. So I started dieting, lost 10lbs in two weeks, then 10 more and 10 more... Today, that's 30.2lbs I lost in 5-7months eating healthy and exercising. I run, swim, jog, Zumba and I do boot camp. Sorry I'm rambling, I just got done dancing!