250lbs and looking for friends

TheMadRedhead1979
TheMadRedhead1979 Posts: 41
edited December 22 in Introduce Yourself
Im currently 250lbs and have been on this journey for 4 weeks, I have made a few wonderful friends on here but Im looking for others that will support and that I can support too...

Feel free to add me

Im a mum to a 10yr boy whos Autistic, Im currently engaged to a wonderful man and Im 33yrs old

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  • angelalf1979
    angelalf1979 Posts: 244 Member
    I would like to be your friend and support! I weigh 7 lbs more than you and just started my journey yesterday. I am 32 with 3 children. I'm here looking for the same thing you are. If you would like to be friends, add me! :)

    Angie
  • boomrain
    boomrain Posts: 74 Member
    I've been exactly where you are!! I'll be your friend and try to be really good support and encouragement for you. It's a long journey, but it's all about sticking to it and not giving up!! :)
  • Same here, feel free to add me
  • jesswilks
    jesswilks Posts: 31
    hi i am mom of 2 and looking for some more friends as well feel free to add me
  • Cgavigan
    Cgavigan Posts: 16
    I sent you a friend request! Best of luck on your weight loss journey :) I love the support that the people here give out! It is such a friendly site.
  • wantstolooseweight
    wantstolooseweight Posts: 166 Member
    Sure I'm in :-) always nice to have someone to chat to and help along the way :)
  • sabermax
    sabermax Posts: 64 Member
    feel free to add me. I am not a mom, but I am 222 and look to lose about 85lbs!!! I love to support and the support back!!!!
  • Dawn200321
    Dawn200321 Posts: 64 Member
    Feel fee to add me! I started out at 260 and im 30 years old. I am also the mother of a almost 2 year old son!
  • amystahl
    amystahl Posts: 6
    Feel free to add me. I teach low functioning Students w/autism in Middle School. They are my boys!!! I also have 2 neurotypiical boys of my own.

    Good luck on your weight loss!!!
  • jchorgan
    jchorgan Posts: 12 Member
    sending friend request--apparently I had to accts, oops! this is the right one, I have since deleted the other.....
  • jchorgan
    jchorgan Posts: 12 Member
    sending you a friend request as well.
  • MissyMastery
    MissyMastery Posts: 13 Member
    I am 5' and when I started I weighed 248lbs. I don't have any kids so I can't even hide behind "I haven't lost my baby weight yet..." I am just fat and I was lazy. This is a great site. It make me focus and it teaches me what I should and shouldn't be eating. I don't have a lot of friends on here yet...but I want some :) Everyone I do have as my friends are so supportive and great.

    Today I start my 3rd week and I am already down 9lbs... :)

    Good luck to you!

    You can do it...and I'm here to help!
  • please anyone here feel free to add me. i started at 257 and currently 227. its a long journey and some road blocks along the way but in the end it will all be worth it.
  • Amy911Gray
    Amy911Gray Posts: 685 Member
    I started my journey 300+ days ago at 245 lbs. I was a size 24 and now I'm a 10. I have a little more to go...

    It has been an incredible journey. I was tracking my calories in an excel spreadsheet for about 3 weeks and was getting lazy about charting when a good friend told me about this site. I can tell you that MFP has been a great help in keeping me on target and with the support of friends here and in real life and the compassionate support of my husband and sons here and our daughters across the US, I have made this insurmountable task of getting healthy, changing my habits and the overall way I look at food as easy as it can be.

    Feel free to add me... :) Best wishes for success!!! :):)
  • amandabfa
    amandabfa Posts: 3
    Hey girl, my name is Amanda and I just started this two days ago. I would love to be friends and im 279lbs. I am a married mom of three small boys and need to get a more active body for my more active mind. How do you add friends? I def need support in my journey. My husband is a former Marine and very physically fit. My kids are extremely active but w my weight it slows me down so much. My husband is soooo supportive and thinks im beautiful the way i am. My story is long and tragic but I would rather this be a hello and nice to meet you email. Feel free to email me or let me know how to add people. Thanks so much. <3 Amanda
  • eikito
    eikito Posts: 114 Member
    Hi there, I joined a while ago but didn't really start using this wonderful site until a few weeks ago. I'd love to be your friend, so feel free to add me.
    I'm currently 248lbs, married with an 11 year old son.
  • jcrnprn
    jcrnprn Posts: 25
    Hello, as you can see the support here is wonderful, no question is too small to ask. You will learn soooo much on getting healthier. Good luck on your journey. Jenn
  • cndslee
    cndslee Posts: 256 Member
    I will send a friend to you. Started out almost the same. It CAN be done!!
  • I joined last night and I'm also looking to add as friends. I need all the motivation I can get. Feel free to add me!
  • metallicaspirit81
    metallicaspirit81 Posts: 16 Member
    I started my journey today, at 300 lbs, looking to lose 150 lbs, and looking for people to support me and for me to support. Feel free to add me as a friend :)
  • ashleygx26
    ashleygx26 Posts: 140
    Anyone feel free to add me! I am always looking for new and motivational friends!

    I started out around 210 pounds and I am now down to 150. If you have any questions or want any tips, feel free to message me!!
  • carpediem4263
    carpediem4263 Posts: 167 Member
    Autistic children are amazing. (I work at a developmental center and am going to school for elementary special eduaction)

    That said, I understand having a child with special needs in a full time job in itself. Make sure to make time for yourself. That will be key into making the weight loss work. ( I am sure I am not saying anything new to you. Haha.)

    Anywho, feel free to add me, I would love to help motivate and support you on your journey.
  • kstrunk1
    kstrunk1 Posts: 462 Member
    Hi! Happy to report that I made it to the 250's earlier this week after starting this journey at 304! I'd love to have any of you as friends. I will always be your cheerleader and refuse to judge or criticize.

    (BTW, I love teaching autistic children! I was a special educator for 17 years and am now a public school Montessori teacher who always has autistic children in my class. I love them!! :)
  • Hi! I would love to be your friend. I am new as of 6/12/12. This was my 2yr wedding anniversary and I noticed that I've gained over 25lbs since the wedding. I weighed 243lbs as of Tuesday. I am anxious to see what I weigh on tomorrow. Its been a challengin week with self-will, but I am going to stay committed to this in order to get healthy. Please add me so we can encourage each other through this journey.
  • Hi! I would love to be your friend. I am new as of 6/12/12. This was my 2yr wedding anniversary and I noticed that I've gained over 25lbs since the wedding. I weighed 243lbs as of Tuesday. I am anxious to see what I weigh on tomorrow. Its been a challengin week with self-will, but I am going to stay committed to this in order to get healthy. Please add me so we can encourage each other through this journey.
  • Ltrnr2
    Ltrnr2 Posts: 4 Member
    Hello would love to be your friend. I started at 256 and now down to 198 with more to lose. I know what u r going through and will give you encouragement along your journey :)
  • CharliSue
    CharliSue Posts: 81
    I would love a new MFP friend. I will send you a request.
  • queenofgrey
    queenofgrey Posts: 70 Member
    252 here. feel free to add, if you'd like. but, you know, at your own risk. i curse like a sailor. lol.
  • monicamk1975
    monicamk1975 Posts: 298 Member
    I was 260 last year and am now 165. Please feel free to add me if you need friends on your journey.
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