Friend Me for Motivation?

NewKeriSept2014

Whether you have met your goal or not, it would be nice to have some people on here to chat with. I think thaat would help me stay on track.
I can't remember when I signed up on MFP, but everytime I used it, I would use it for like a day and then give up.

Well, for some reason this year I feel motivated more than I ever have in my life to really get in shape.

currently I am a little over 5'8" and 197. I just started yesterday eating 1700 calories, and for the last 3 weeks I have been doing bootcamp.

NICE TO MEET YOU ALL!

Ginger1436

Nice to meet you too. I tried joining MFP a few months ago, but for some reason, I did not stick with it. I am bound and determined to do it this time though.

NewKeriSept2014

Hi Ginger! we can do this! this time around I feel really motivated, idk why, but I am loving it! I don't want to worry about the number on the scale so much just because muscle weighs more. but i am ready to lose weight!

funforsports

You will do great. Just make sure that motivation stays and you keep working towards your goal. Persistence and patience are a virtue.

NewKeriSept2014

You will do great. Just make sure that motivation stays and you keep working towards your goal. Persistence and patience are a virtue.

thank you!!!

Ginger1436

Not only am I going to track my progression by the scale, but by my measurements and how I fit into my smaller clothes.

kw85296

You will do great. There are lots of people on here willing to help motivate. I love having new friends and I try to post motivation comments, etc. daily. Feel free to add me as a friend.

MDIRunner

Feel free to add me! I love that the first 4 letters of your name are my maiden name- KUTI! (Yes, pronounced cutie- oh, what a name to grow up with. Some people could be really mean. lol)

Good luck in your journey!

gbbhey

Wait a second...did I just read a post on here that said you aren't eating 1200 calories a day or less? HELL YEA I WILL ADD YOU!

blizzardsmom

Feel Free to add me as a friend. Just one thing someone said, regarding muscle weighing more than fat. That is not true a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. Just like a pound of grapes and a pound of apples still only weigh a pound.The pound of fat spreads out, the pound of muscle is more dense, smaller in size because it is compact. By the way the higher your muscle mass, the faster your metabolism. Your body burns about 4 calories to maintain a pound of fat, but burns about 9 calories to maintain a pound of muscle.

Ncharles2013

It is a good thing you feel motivated. I tell my sister all the time if you are not ready mentally and emotionally , you won't do your best. Last year I started working out with INsanity videos. I went from 150 to 127 in like 5 months. Then I got a surprise ...I got pregnant... so this year I told myself I know I can do it. It's so hard at time, but it's worth it once you have the body you want. So yesss it can be done

NewKeriSept2014

Feel Free to add me as a friend. Just one thing someone said, regarding muscle weighing more than fat. That is not true a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. Just like a pound of grapes and a pound of apples still only weigh a pound.The pound of fat spreads out, the pound of muscle is more dense, smaller in size because it is compact. By the way the higher your muscle mass, the faster your metabolism. Your body burns about 4 calories to maintain a pound of fat, but burns about 9 calories to maintain a pound of muscle.

ok thank you! good to know! thanks for your knowledge !

NewKeriSept2014

Not only am I going to track my progression by the scale, but by my measurements and how I fit into my smaller clothes.

i am going to go by how i fit in my clothes as well. at the moment, i HATE wearing jeans!

NewKeriSept2014

You will do great. There are lots of people on here willing to help motivate. I love having new friends and I try to post motivation comments, etc. daily. Feel free to add me as a friend.

thank you!

fisch10

feel free to add me....i'm here to motivate others and receive support and motivation as well. It really does make a difference.

NewKeriSept2014

Wait a second...did I just read a post on here that said you aren't eating 1200 calories a day or less? HELL YEA I WILL ADD YOU!

yes you read this correctly lol. I sat down with my bootcamp trainer on Monday and she did the math and said I need to eat 1700 calories!

i am eating 1700 for 2weeks, then 1600 for 2weeks, and then 1800 the next 2weeks

mindymh78

Hi! I've been on MFP for just a week now! I could also use some motivation and support! I will friend you . Thx!
Mindy

NewKeriSept2014

Hi! I've been on MFP for just a week now! I could also use some motivation and support! I will friend you . Thx!
Mindy

Hi Mindy! Welcome! Look forward to motivating eachother!

adavis7433

Nice to meet you too! I literally have the same exact story as you with using this in the past and not coming back consistently but I am as well motivated to use this everyday and get on track! I have a verrrry similar height and weight as well! Lets keep eachother motivated! We can do it!

taylerlyn0521

feel free to add me! I'm 16lbs down from 152lbs! I'm at 136 & my goal is to lose 10 more!

Naomi0222

Nice to meet you. I signed up on here last year but didnt do anything until just about a week ago. I have about 85 lbs to lose so I hope we can motivate each other. I will add you!!!!!!

DoctorKatey

Nice to meet you back!

DivaSkinnyJeans

I, too, have signed up for MFP and then abandoned it. I'm determined to utilize this system and stick around this time. Feel free to friend me!!

Maxibris

I've been on here for a couple of weeks! Any new friends would be welcome so definitely feel free to add!

TheEput

Same here - I jumped on the bandwagon of MFP, but then I fell off pretty quickly! I'm back, and also hoping that having more friends on here will help. Kind of a "I'll try my best if you will" situation.

Lilith5

Hi and welcome! I joined a few days ago. I'm determined to do it this year coz if I don't lose it I don't think I ever will :sad:

NewKeriSept2014

Hi and welcome! I joined a few days ago. I'm determined to do it this year coz if I don't lose it I don't think I ever will :sad:

se here! WE CAN DO IT!!

notyourpalbuddy

Lets do this! I've given up or been "too busy" a million times in the past but I'm hunkering down this time around. Sometimes we need people in our corner to cheer us on when temptation stares us down.

SJax7192

I'd love to be your motivation because honestly I need some too! Not just that, but support as well...it's getting kind of tough now haha I'm surprised though I stuck to it this long...
I'm Sarah by the way

NewKeriSept2014

Nice to meet you. I signed up on here last year but didnt do anything until just about a week ago. I have about 85 lbs to lose so I hope we can motivate each other. I will add you!!!!!!

welcome back! we CAN do this and STICK to it, never give up!

NewKeriSept2014

Lets do this! I've given up or been "too busy" a million times in the past but I'm hunkering down this time around. Sometimes we need people in our corner to cheer us on when temptation stares us down.

totally agree!!!