24, need to lose ~50 lbs. Would love some similar friends!

mkwalk
mkwalk Posts: 15 Member
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I did post this already, but I think changing the title will help. I'm looking for friends in my age range with similar goals. I'd love to have a motivation buddy! Here's what I put before:

So I've done this a million times, I think. Weight Watchers, on my own, tracking, not tracking, cutting out sugar...I'm extremely good at stopping halfway. This time, though, I may have done the impossible - I'm inspired again, and I've managed to maintain my weight (+ or - 5 lbs) for the past six months, after losing 40 lbs. Not what I wanted to do, but it could be much much worse. As of today, I've got 46 lbs to lose to be "normal" weight.

I'm 24. I'm several months out of an uninspired relationship, I work 40 hours a week at a job that's not going to lead to a career. I live at home with my family. That being said - I'm 15 lbs away from my lowest weight since middle school, I can run 4-5 miles (at almost 10 minutes a mile), I have wonderful friends, I have an education, no debt, and a few thousand dollars in the bank.

I've felt stagnant lately, in the worst sort of claustrophobic way. I'm trying to do a few things: get a more fulfilling job, find a place of my own (maybe in a bigger city), maybe even consider dating. It hasn't been working.

I finally decided to get back to the basics, and really improve where I most need to improve. I've been in denial - I weigh a skosh over 200 lbs, and I don't look it. I'm somewhere between a size 12 and 14, depending on the brand. I'm naturally muscular and sort of dense, and I've been kidding myself for a long time thinking that I'm fine where I am because that's just how I'm built. In a way, I think I am - once I hit the upper range of normal, I'll probably be exactly where I want to be. Maybe not, that's just my first goal.

Anyway, I figured I'd introduce myself. I'd love to find someone to nag me about tracking, since that's where I fall off the wagon most often. Maybe you're in a similar situation and you'd like a friend? We can work together, that'd be neat!

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  • BrittanyFordham
    BrittanyFordham Posts: 81
    Hey Girl! :) you sound like just the health buddy I need! :) My name is Brittany, I'm 21, in school to become a Physical Therapist and i LOVE it. But currently I'm in a dead end job too that is ONLY helping me pay my way through school, I can't wait to get out of there. I'm also living at home with my family, and although I can't wait to have my own family someday I am enjoying being with my family.

    I've been on and off the weight loss wagon my whole life and this February i finally got serious. I've lost 50 pounds but I still have another 53 pounds to reach my goal. I've also been out of a relationship for several months, and I'm tired of just settling for any guy that would have me. I've gained a lot of self confidence and I'm proud of myself and I'm not settling. I've got a wonderful family and great friends and I'm just waiting on the guy God has for me, I know he's out there. Anyways Ive been on MFP and earning a medical degree I'm learning a lot about how to take care of our bodies. If you're interested add me and id be glad to be your buddy and help you however i can! :)
  • Hiccup90
    Hiccup90 Posts: 28 Member
    Hey
    I'm 22 and want to lose 100lbs
    I've tried WW, SW and now I'm trying Slim Fast. It helps that I like milkshakes :P
    If you want a friend I'm here for you :)
    I can help cheer you on and motivate you when you feel low
  • BrittanyFordham
    BrittanyFordham Posts: 81
    Hey
    I'm 22 and want to lose 100lbs
    I've tried WW, SW and now I'm trying Slim Fast. It helps that I like milkshakes :P
    If you want a friend I'm here for you :)
    I can help cheer you on and motivate you when you feel low

    I am doing Slim Fast High Protein along with healthy eating habits and exercise :) the high protein helps keep me full!

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