any positive ppl looking for another "friend"?

RunAlyndaRun
RunAlyndaRun Posts: 162 Member
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Hi y'all! I've been tinkering with MFP for over a year (okay, most of that time was just receiving the, "Did you fall off the face of the planet because you haven't logged in for five months" type of messages. After most iterations of "trying to get healthy", I've realized the fact that most successful people have already realized. This is not a diet. This is not a fad. This is not until I can fit into that dress, swim suit, smaller size. THIS IS FOR MY HEALTH AND FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!

Wow, that's a big realization. The rest of my life? Yep, that's the case, so I better get in gear. I'm realizing that I have a LOT of negative people in my life. Boo on them! Hey we all have bad/rough days, but we shake it off and move on to the next one, right? I'm tired of nay sayers.

If you agree or in a similar spot in your life then please add me as a friend!

Oh, wait, please add me as long as you aren't going to to try to sell me anything. That's pretty annoying. Good luck with your business. I wish you well, but don't want 18 million messages/updates about the great sale you have going on right now.

Have a great day!!
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  • dxbmatt
    dxbmatt Posts: 1
    Hey there, just read your post and couldn't agree more...!
    Having Always been fairly active, id never really taken much care about nutrition, i Always ate what i wanted to eat! However, as a new dad to an amazing 2 yr old boy ive started to think more seriously about my health. I searched on the Apple app store and I've now been using MFP for just 4 days... But I'm hooked!!

    Most people think I'm silly counting calories, so it would be great to be connected to someone equally as positive as me!

    Cheers

    Matt
  • tfraley10
    tfraley10 Posts: 9
    Hi, I just joined this site and I'm really excited about it. I've always been into fitness and exercise, but have never really tracked my diet. I have just tried to eat healthy. Portion control has always been an issue. I'm positive about being fit and healthy, and will never try to sell you anything. lol.
  • mandyshippe
    mandyshippe Posts: 14
    I feel the exact same way! I'm looking to get in shape and to be healthy! I'm always looking for positive people that can support me as I support them! Feel free to add me. :)
  • rickypo
    rickypo Posts: 13 Member
    Hey,

    I went to the doctor in April and when I was weighed I was at a weight that really scared me. I was going through the process of the bariatric surgery but that is really not what I want. I would like to do this on my own!! So...My family started changing their diet and exercising with me. Well...that lasted only about two weeks and I no longer have a support system. I have been keeping up with my diet and I try to exercise for at least an hour a day. The hard work is paying off for me. In my first 3 months I have lost 35 pounds but I have 150+ to go. I would definately like to add positive MFP friends to join me in this journey.

    Rick
  • Afterblue
    Afterblue Posts: 78 Member
    Well, I am certainly positive. I log in everyday to track food/exercise, but I am active with advice/encouragement only on weekends. If that is okay, I could do with some positivity too.
  • RunAlyndaRun
    RunAlyndaRun Posts: 162 Member
    I look forward to getting to know each of you:)
  • Spanntastic12
    Spanntastic12 Posts: 181
    I definitely try to be supportive and positive. I offer advice if asked. This is your journey...you just allow us to be a part of the ride and help get you there. :smile: Add me if you'd like. I want to wish you good luck!!!
  • jsabet
    jsabet Posts: 51 Member
    Positivity and good peeps go a long way. Being healthy is definitely not a fad, its a lifestyle. Feel free to add me.
  • Kellyhughett
    Kellyhughett Posts: 12 Member
    I joined about a month ago but just started looking for friends. I'm in the process of making healthier lifestyle choices as I will be turning 50 in a few months(better late than never).
  • ToneItUp87
    ToneItUp87 Posts: 56
    I'm looking for friends, if anyone wants to add me? :)
  • Summermaus
    Summermaus Posts: 4
    I like your attitude! Staying positive is so important, so let's surround ourselves with positive people :3
  • SkinnySonia79
    SkinnySonia79 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi There! I think a lot of us are in the same boat. I am tired of making excuses. I've just joined this site today and hope it will be a great tool to track my success. Good luck to you and to everyone!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    It is important to be around positive people, being around negative people can really bring you down. I am on here everyday and love it I have found alot of encouraging motivating people on here. I would love to encourage one another
  • rebbiebear
    rebbiebear Posts: 17
    I just joined and everyone is so right: a positive attitude is essential to this kind of undertaking. In my work career as a RN I've seen amazing things happen by people who have a positive outlook and supportive people around them. As a newbie, I could definetly use positive upbeat helpful people arouond me. Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • AiimeeDee
    AiimeeDee Posts: 116 Member
    Hiya! Glad that you made the decision to come back and what a great out look you have even if the "real" people in your life are not so positive. I'm an addicted MFP exercise junkie trying to do the best I can to eat healthy & balanced meals. Feel free to add me, always enjoy encouraging others along their own way. And I will not ever try to sell you anything ;)
  • laineeadair
    laineeadair Posts: 6
    I too am looking for positive friends. I have absolutely no support at home with my new eat clean, train dirty lifestyle choice. Today was my first day of the insanity workouts and I haven't yielded one friend on those boards (sad to say). I'd really love someone to send me a little note on occasion (or daily, ha ha) that reads... did you get your butt off the couch today?! It can be really difficult to stay on track when you are doing something that changes your entire way of living all at once! Someone to be accountable to would be wonderful! I have lingered on and off of MFP for at least a year, maybe two and never really took it seriously. I didn't understand the concept of abs are made in the kitchen AT ALL! I figured I'd always been thin, I could eat what I wanted within reason as long as I worked out SOME, lol. I have since learned there is a HUGE difference between healthy eating and clean eating. It can be really rough and I am still learning. I have started blogging daily and found that even though I know no one is reading it, it REALLY helps me to stay on track and keep things in perspective. At the very least, I make myself laugh. If anyone that has replied to this original post would like to add me, please feel free! I would love to make some friends too and I promise to be a motivator! :)
  • hlovett50
    hlovett50 Posts: 2
    Thanks for inviting me to be your friend. :blushing:
  • firemanfred
    firemanfred Posts: 2
    positive peeps = great success need all the help i can get!!!!
  • ProjFit
    ProjFit Posts: 143
    Im so pleased to have read your post. I couldn't agree more about everything you've just said!! =)
  • RunAlyndaRun
    RunAlyndaRun Posts: 162 Member
    I feel so overwhelmed and blessed to have such a great response!!!
  • cnstout
    cnstout Posts: 5
    Hello,
    I joined MFP awhile back and then stopped dieting and gained more weight.
    This time I am determined!
    I've been on a 1000-1100 calorie diet for a little over 3 weeks now.
    My goal is to be healthy - and be a healthy weight.
    I agree with you - this is for LIFE.
    My goals are my jeans that are 3 different sizes.
    I just put the largest pair on - that I haven't ben able to wear for a year - and although they are tight, I ave worn them for 3 days now.
    I hate getting on the scale - my goals are my old clothes.
    I would like to be your "pal."
    Cindy
  • Jimmy_Jojo
    Jimmy_Jojo Posts: 27 Member
    Awesome attitude! I was in the same boat, it took me awhile to get the 'motivation' to stay committed, but once I started thinking of it as a lifestyle change, not a diet/fad it became so much easier! And having friends to keep motivated makes it a lot easier too :)
    I'll send you an add, anyone else feel free to add me too :)
  • TravisBurns
    TravisBurns Posts: 353 Member
    You seem like a great friend to have. Feel free to add me. Goes for any and all.
  • deedee68murray
    deedee68murray Posts: 2
    Hi all new to this look forward to mtg some new people maybe make some new friends who can help me along the way with encouragement and friendship :)
  • mandydanyele
    mandydanyele Posts: 121
    You can add me (along with anyone else that wants to!)
  • Sinisi2012
    Sinisi2012 Posts: 333 Member
    I joined in April and haven't missed a day yet! I totally agree with you that this needs to be a lifestyle change and so far MFP is working for me. I have lost 28 and have 47 more to go, so I am not going anywhere. Love to give and receive support. Anyone can feel free to add me, the more positive friends and support we have the more successful we will be!
  • ellebees_
    ellebees_ Posts: 9 Member
    It's funny- the better you eat, the more fit you become, the more positive and happy you feel. It's a pretty awesome side effect. And of course, you just want to be around other people like that. Added!
  • shellybsn
    shellybsn Posts: 57 Member
    Absolutely agree...this is for the rest of my life! Would love to help support others and have them help support me. Please feel free to friend me!
  • Bittersweet82
    Bittersweet82 Posts: 79
    I will not try to sell any of you anything, but am looking for a few good people to try out a product line.......haha just kidding :)

    I can however let you know, I do post everyday, count my calories, have good days and bad days.

    I try to be positive (I can't stand negative posts all over my news feed) and comment on my friends wall

    My reason? I'm doing MFP to get healthy, eat better and have some accountability. I'm also trying to get ready to beat the family history odds of diabetes, and my blood sugar has been creeping up and I WILL NOT go on medication for it, because I refuse to give up, I'm going to get fit and change my lifestyle :)

    Always looking for new friends, feel free to add :)

    Best wishes to all on your better life, better you, journey
  • deedee68murray
    deedee68murray Posts: 2
    you sound alot like me :)

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