looking for friends

Josieimdoinmenow · July 2012

Lets do this chicka!!!

cljulius · July 2012

You can add me if you would like. I just started this last Tuesday, so I am pretty new at it. I am looking to lose at least 20 pounds, or a bunch of inches off my waist, whichever comes first.

treed4 · July 2012

hi,

Feel free to add me as a friend. I went through the same thing with losing weight, and have gained it all back and am now needing to lose 50 pounds. Starting over, but with a good additude!

cassi82 · July 2012

I'm in the same situation. Feel free to add me as well!

aggiesarah02 · July 2012

Just getting back on FP. Have 20lbs for my first goal and then another 15 after that! Feel free to add me!

amylynn812 · July 2012

I am always looking for more friends and support

andrewzehner121 · July 2012

Feel free to add me!

nbshifrin · July 2012

Looking to loose about the same. Feel free to add me for support from a totally different timezone!

Stephanie_skinny · July 2012

Feel free to add me!!

We can definitely support and motivate each other

ewindorski1981 · July 2012

Hey! I'm looking to lose 25 pounds by the end of this year but ultimately, to be healthy, I need to lose a total of 50 pounds. I am a mother of 4 very active children and I work full time. I have a great support system (my best friend and my husband) but it doesn't seem like anything works for long. I have been tracking what I eat and exercise for about a month now but I'm not always pleased with the results. I would love to be added as your friend. Sometimes I don't really wanna "talk" to my friends because they will see how I feel so sometimes it's easier to spill over the computer. Thanks and good luck to everyone.

ssbarfarkle · July 2012

Feel free to add me. I have around 50 pounds to lose in total but I can only focus on smaller goals so I am aiming to get out of the 190's where I have been FOREVER!!! Good luck!

ohmykai · July 2012

Add Me

mstifb · July 2012

Sounds great! I'll send you a request and others who are positive can add me also! :flowerforyou:

richwiand · July 2012

Support is great!

DivaStyle_83 · July 2012

Welcome aboard

you can add me & my sister gettinsexyfit

FitRican · July 2012

Feel Free To Add Me Too...
Why do many people have trouble making exercise a regular habit and keeping on track with their fitness program?
One of the biggest reasons people drop their exercise routine is because of failing to plan and prepare for the long-haul. After a few over-zealous weeks enthusiasm seems to fade and eventually you realize that a regular exercise program is a long-term commitment, not something you can accomplish in a few weeks.

Another reason exercise programs fail is because they are too difficult. Many people set out with a lot of ambition and enthusiasm and start out with some big goals: "I'm going to do 50 push ups every day" or "I'm going to jog 45 minutes every day" and set goals that are too difficult to sustain for very long. You may be able to pull off a few days, but soon you run out of energy and you scrap the whole program.

Finally, we set out to do too much. We set goals to do cardio, lift weights, eat healthy, quit sweets, stop drinking soda, go to bed earlier, and quit drinking alcohol. While each of these is a great goal, they are a bit overwhelming to take on all at once.

The problem with establishing multiple goals is that you cannot completely focus on one goal if you're trying to do all the others at the same time. As a result, you get frustrated, your fitness program gets derailed, and you fall off the track, resuming old habits like eating junk food and skipping workouts.

Often, the first muscle to train is your mind. Losing weight or lifting weights is as much about motivation, desire and discipline as it is about just diet and exercise. First make a mental decision that a fitness program is something you want to do and take the time to focus on the reason you want to do it.