I'm Starting Over... Seeking new friends...

blustorm3

Hello, My name is TJ. I live in Atlanta, GA. I'm seeking new friends on this journey. I turn 40 on last year. I'm trying really hard to lose this weight. I must admit at times I lose my movitation.

fiabka

Hi TJ from grey ole England!!!!

- I've been on here since May 2011 & came 7lbs away from my goal ........ that was Oct 11 but I am afraid to say that on the 1st Jan this year I weighed in at my heaviest so like you, I am back to this ..... hardcore as I too suffer with the motivation bit !

I hope we can both achieve our goals this year - Good Luck :bigsmile:

Fi

creola77

Hi TJ and Fi,

For the past few months I have been losing on and off and I can always use some motivation. Especially when it comes to exercise. I do Zumba once a week but have a goal to do Yoga as well once a week. I love the relaxation and clarity that Yoga gives me - if I could only do MORE!!

Looking forward to motivating each other. I have about 20 more pounds I'd like to shed.

Arline

creola77

Oops. I forgot to mention, I'm from Providence, RI.

ravenchick

You've come to the right place. This site does work as long as you're consistent. Good luck to you! :flowerforyou:

Nijo1821

Hi TJ, Fi & Arline, i'm starting over too. I had been doing really well (i've lost 14lbs since September) but everything went a bit pear shaped coming up to Christmas. Feel free to add me as a friend and hopefully we can all motivate one another. Nicola.

minsch

I live just outside of ATL and turn 40 in February. I have a goal for my birthday and I have lost my motivation in the last couple of days....I need to get back at it!

mbridges82

My name is Melissa, and I'm from Ypsilanti, MI. I too have issues with keeping my motivation up to keep going. I just had a baby last year (in June) and after she was born, I lost 30 lbs. Now I'm back up in my weight and I'm starting this weight loss journey over again...the main difference being that now, my husband is getting involved too! Good luck to you all!

P.S. I'm getting ready to start the Jillian Michaels: 30 Day Shred program. I'll let you know how it goes

NdigoBlue

I too am starting over again. 2012 was a year!! With some of the best and worst things happening in my life! I am looking forward to a wonderful new year starting with a new me! Feel free to friend me so we can support one another. Having friends along always the journey a little easier!

Carla246

I'm 35, married w/ two little girls, and looking to lose 30-40 lbs! I live in Massachusetts. I've never needed to diet in the past, just lost weight when I needed to, but since I've had kids, it's been impossible. But it's a new year, and I'm psyched for things to change.
I lost just over 2 lbs last week by seriously cutting out carbs - a detox, really. But that's not sustainable for me, so now I'm focusing on logging everything and staying committed to fruits and veggies for snacks and getting lots of exercise. I have a serious problem with sugar, so I need to work through my cravings!
Let's support each other - please friend me or I will try to friend you!
Happy new year!

Suzyqz37

Hi! I'm Suzanne and I have 60-70 lbs to lose to get back to my pre-baby weight. I gained 50 lbs with my first pregnancy, and kept gaining each time. I'm now heavier than I've ever been I've been on here for awhile, but not consistently. I'm hoping to finally stay motivated. I went to the gym this morning for the first time in weeks and I started logging again.

I hope we can all meet our goals!

blueyegrl

Hi! I'm Carren, turning 37 in May, live in Weymouth, MA (SE of Boston), had excellent results with MFP about a year ago, lost 40lbs, than life got in the way and I've gained back 30lbs! Back on MFP and also getting ready to start my first round ever of P90X. Always looking for friends and support on here, the more the merrier. Anyone want to add me, please feel free! I keep my profile and diary public.

Booyietou

Hi TJ, I also live in Atlanta and have just started my weightloss journey. If you would like to help keep each other motivated you can add me as a friend.

bmsmommy

I'm new here, too! One of my friends has lost over 40lbs using myfitnesspal. I'm giving it a shot! After gaining all of the weight and about 10 additional pounds back (close to 90lbs!) that I lost a year and a half ago, I am back on track! Started exercising and food logging last Wednesday and already down over 7lbs (mostly water weight, I know)! Always looking for friends to help motivate me and vice-versa. I am 33, married for 13 years with an almost 11yr old son. We live in Minnesota. :-)

sheriann1271

Hi, I'm Sheri. Starting over too. I'm 41, and live in Michigan. I have 85 lbs I'd like to lose. I put it all on in the last 6 years. I've been trying to stay motivated and have had set backs. I feel like I've hit bottom now and have to get serious! Nice to meet you all

Bwlnggd

Hello, My name is Gene. This is my first time on My Fitness Pal and I hope to only have to do it once. I live in Denver CO, I love to cook and am finding many ways to cook with better foods that I didn't know where out there. I hope to be at my goal in 2 years. I have a 200 lbs goal. I would love to hear of foods or recipes that will help me. I would be happy to share things with everybody that I may find.

chelsifina

Hi All! I've been here for a couple of years, and am finally on my way out of a very challenging journey with my health. Oddly, one of the things that first let me know that something was wrong was my inability to lose weight after a solid year of dedicated effort. In fact, I would only gain, and the more I followed my diet and exercised the worse I felt. I truly believe that paying such close attention to what I was doing and how I was feeling through MFP helped alert me to an issue that I had to pursue for another solid year before I found a doctor who would listen. This community really helped me keep up the fight. Turns out, I had 2 different parasites, and had them for at least 2 years if not 3, and during that time they did a ton of damage. So, I'm on the road to recovery, which requires a tremendously reduced workload, and a very restricted diet. It feels great to have some energy again, to be able to think clearly, and not feel so ill and in pain so much of the time. I am happy to support others the way that I have been. I don't always check in every day, but I love to cheer for you and, as a result of my own efforts, I have a wealth of information about diet and exercise. Good luck to you all!!!!

sueberloo

Hi I have just joined this minute. Need to shift at least 2 stone since having my baby 2 years ago. Just not been able to shift it. Think this really will get me motivated to cut down and get my *kitten* in gear. x

mike667grace

Hey Ladies [ and Gents too ]
I'm just starting over as far as weight loss too.
Like TJ, i gotta admit i loose motivation sometimes, especially in times of stress.

Some things i do to keep motivated are:
Watch "The Secret" on youtube (or "the moses code" or "thrive:the movie" or comedy videos)
Listen to some good oldies (Motown, Anyone?)
Virtualize (visualize but use all 5 senses, thanks to Robert Allen & Mark Viktor Hansen for that one!)
Listen to audiobooks with positive messages (mike dooley, wayne dyer, michael beckwith, neale donald walsh)
Hug my wife and kids
play with our cats and snake (snake is wives, named Adara, Greek for Beauty)
write some poetry

What things do you guys do to stay pumped up?

Love,
Mike from Anderson SC

fightininggirl

I am almost 38 TJ. you can add me. I went from 250 pounds in 1996. to 190 as of today. I would be glad to encourage you.

creola77

Wow! I already feel motivated just by all of the posts!!

olores

Here for ya! Love the support as well! GOD bless you on this lifetime journey!

irjeffb

I just hit day 400. I'm in a little bit of a slump over the past few months, maintaining weight while I want to lose more, but MFP has been great for me so far. I'm 38 and live in Delaware. Feel free to add me if you think I might be an encouragement to you.

CarrieJ85

I am starting over as well! Feel free to add me as a friend, I could use all the motivation I can get! I keep telling myself I'm going to get back on track and haven't done it yet. Here's to new beginnings and new friends!

Dabbles

I'm starting once again as well. Lost over 30 lbs when I was here before gained back 10+ and any muscle I did have has melted away. Would love more friends! I removed everyone when I stopped tracking everything before. But I'm back and planning on hitting it hard. I tend to be a stress eater and am a bit nervous that I'm going to end up putting it all back on. Anyone is welcome to friend me!

bentlee07

Me too, I have been trying to loose weight since Octoboer last year. I have sucked at it. I am 37 and feel that I should have no excusses. I am tired of feeling this way and looking like how I feel. I was thinking if I had to report to some strangers how I am doing, maybe I'll be better at it. I have complained and talked to friends and family (as they say, you let them know it will force you to take reponsibility) but this has not worked at all. I would love to have some friends who can support but yet yell at me too. Any takers?

Lbriggs82

Well, isn't it an encouragement just to know we're not alone in our struggles?!
Lovely to read all your posts, motivation is always the hardest thing to keep up, but I saw a fabulous post the other day that simply said:

A year from now..... you'll wish you had started today.

So, good luck to everyone who's starting again, we can DO this!!

redwan2001

Hi TJ, welcome I know girl its hard especially when you love to eat, I lost 46 pounds with this program. Before that I weighed 350 lbs and lost that on my own so trust me girl I know all about motivation, at times your not motivated and it is extremely hard. This site is awesome the support you get makes you keep on striving. I will send you a request

Nadia

patticarbjunkie

I am starting again too!! Lost 25 regained 12. We can do it!

evdenapoli

You can ad dme if you like! 36 year old mother of 2!

leanneb205

Hi, im starting over again. I was doing great last year and lost 25lb but put it all back on again! This time im more determined than ever! Feel free to add me anyone! xx