Cant do this alone

My name is kathy, I'm 32 and about 100 lbs fluffy. I have type II diabetes, high blood pressure, PCOS, and recently sleep apnea. If that isn't enough to do something, I don't know what is.

I'm lazy and a big slacker. I need friends to stay on me and motivation all around! Please help me!
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  • jcjsjones
    jcjsjones Posts: 571 Member
    Hey, Kathy! My name is Crystal and I'm 65# down, and hopefully will lose another 35 by the end of the year. I also have PCOS and I know the first thing doctors tell you is that it will be very difficult for you to lose weight. DO NOT BELIEVE THEM!! You CAN do this if you want it bad enough.

    You are not alone! We are all here to help encourage each other!! I'll send you a friend request! :flowerforyou:
  • caseye83
    caseye83 Posts: 15
    Kathy! I am Casey and I am 29 and about 80bls fluffy. My last doctors visit my doctor said I was in danger of type 2 diabetes and I do have high blood pressure! I understand completely what you are facing. I am here for support! Best of luck!
  • Stay positive and know you can do it! I take it one meal at a time - especially at work when there is so much junk floating around. My goal today is to walk on my 15 min. breaks and at least get a 1/2 hour of exercise in. Small goal but totally doable. Keep your chin up. I have like 90lbs to lose myself. :smile:
  • tbetts23
    tbetts23 Posts: 303 Member
    Hey Kathy! Keep you eye on the prize! Find you motivation from it. You can make the family you want happen. This site is a great start:flowerforyou:
  • Here a good start ,if there is a grocery store a mile or less from home walk to the store every
    morning to get breakfast,lunch, and dinner.i ride my bike to get
    groceries for the day.and anywhere else that is less than 2miles
  • dirty_blonde
    dirty_blonde Posts: 71 Member
    Kathy

    You don't have to do this alone.
    Glad you are reaching out to others here on MFP. I have found that this community is very helpful. I love my friends here and they inspire me every day. Since we are already friends why don't you send some friend requests out to some of the people on my list
  • lizk710
    lizk710 Posts: 36 Member
    Hi Kathy! I'm new here too since last week. 35yrs and I need to lose about 40 lbs. I too have high blood pressure, circulation issues, and a too fast heart rate that I'm on medication. I hope to get off of the medication by losing weight, eating right, and exercising... a lot!

    I will add you as a friend! You can do this!
  • silver_arrow3
    silver_arrow3 Posts: 1,373 Member
    You can do it! For me, it's taken a lot to override my desire to go home after work and veg, but I'm doing it! I'm 25 and I need to lose 40-50 pounds. I have only been diagnosed with PCOS and I am hoping to get my weight in control before any more diagnoses are made. I've been here for a while and haven't made any friends yet, but I am more than willing to help motivate anyone who needs it. :)
  • Wanna_be_sexy
    Wanna_be_sexy Posts: 7 Member
    Thank you all for such a fast response. I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you! I'm limited to access while at work and most active in the evenings. Here's to a great day, hump day at that! ;)
  • aholly70
    aholly70 Posts: 577 Member
    Hello & Welcome it will take time to get in a routine,but it 1 day at time,baby steps this is what i did.Feel free to add me if you wish,i will be there to support you.
  • mom2handh1975
    mom2handh1975 Posts: 224 Member
    You aren't doing this alone. We're all here doing it with you! I've found the MFP community to be both encouraging and motivating. You can do it!
  • Hi Kathy!!! WELCOME TO MFP!! No one should have to do anything alone! Feel free to add me and anyone else too! I am always happy to motivate other people!!
    <33 Allie
  • frando
    frando Posts: 583 Member
    welcome to add me! we can get rid of our respective 100lbs together!!

    It'll be hard at first but once you've got going you'll gain so much more energy (especially when you change what you eat like I did) and you'll crave gym days (I do now!) :3
  • BryGuy2
    BryGuy2 Posts: 244
    You're in a good place! There are so many motivating and supportive people on here. Feel free to add me as a friend and good luck to you!
  • boonedock27
    boonedock27 Posts: 4 Member
    Hang in there Kathy~ I was on myfitness a year and half ago and did super. Then stress of life got the best of me, moving, family deaths etc.. And gained everything back plus. Im here for your support as well. We can do this.. What is easier for me, is doing the every few hours eating something, so Im never hungry. And I always fill in my dinner first, so I know that I get to eat at the end of a long day. I work from bottom up, instead of breakfast down. lol.. I know weird, but it works for me..
    ♥ Hang in there ♥
  • boonedock27
    boonedock27 Posts: 4 Member
    Your right, Great People and Ideas on this website.. :happy:
  • kritik
    kritik Posts: 110 Member
    Hi Kathy! Welcome to MFP! One day at a time...YOU CAN DO IT! :)
  • Luciabella07
    Luciabella07 Posts: 205 Member
    Hi Kathy, I'm new here too. You don't have to do it alone - you know what they say, there's strength in numbers! Feel free to add me :)
  • BSBgirl337
    BSBgirl337 Posts: 119 Member
    You can friend me. I am trying to get re-motivated and eat better! I log in whether I have a good day or a bad though, and friends help! :)
  • mellabyte
    mellabyte Posts: 193 Member
    Hi Kathy! I'm 34 and I was about 60lbs too fluffy (working on the last leg). I also had/have a lot of the same health issues you do, but I've reversed a lot of it. (You can check out my profile for info.) Feel free to add me if you want, I would be happy to help motivate. :)
  • Slendermike
    Slendermike Posts: 1,776 Member
    Friend request sent
  • Hi Kathy!
    I know just what you mean. I had a great first of the year, then life threw me a huge curve. Had a unexpected diagnosis of colon cancer (very early stage, thankfully), and then really fell off the diet, exercise, and everything else wagon....SO....I am in your same boat! I need help, but I am trying to be motivated to get back on track. I need to lose at least 50 lbs. Good Luck to you! I'm in your corner!!
  • trycer
    trycer Posts: 6 Member
    My name is kathy, I'm 32 and about 100 lbs fluffy. I have type II diabetes, high blood pressure, PCOS, and recently sleep apnea. If that isn't enough to do something, I don't know what is.

    I'm lazy and a big slacker. I need friends to stay on me and motivation all around! Please help me!



    Hey Kathy, I am 45 and 100 lbs fluffy also. I also have diabetes, and high blook pressure. I also tend to be lazy so I had to find things that were exciting to me. Swimming is the best workout. Although I don't like what I look like in a suit, I have to stop wondering what people are saying, cause if I don't do anything now I wont be here to hear them talk or see them look at me. I use to go when I know the older people are there doing a class. Now, I don't care cause it is helping my waistline.
    Bike riding is my second thing. It really helps my legs and hips.
    You can do it. It is HARD, no joke!! Keep pushing!!!!
  • annwyatt69
    annwyatt69 Posts: 727 Member
    Hi! My name is Ann and I am 43. I'm a Type I Diabetic with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and low thyroid. I am also about "100 pounds fluffy." (I LOVE your term!) I will try to be encouraging and motivating to anyone out there who needs support. Losing weight was very hard for me until I psyched myself up for it. I still allow myself "cheat" days now and then and try to keep my menu interesting.
  • mbcaldwell123
    mbcaldwell123 Posts: 79 Member
    Kathy, I have lost almost 160 lbs. I am the world's greatest couch potatoe!!! I found that hiring a personal trainer has been a saving grace for me. Yes it is expensive but a good one is totally worth the cost. I am comfortable enough at the gym now to go alone but knowing that my trainer is there certainly helps with my motivation. Otherwise I would still be sitting on my beloved couch. Hang in there girl. You can do it!!!!!!
  • moujie
    moujie Posts: 229
    Hi Kathy! You can do this - I've recently re-energized myself and I'm getting back on track after a lazy summer! It's all about attitude and consistency.
  • hunter624
    hunter624 Posts: 252
    Good luck with your journey, this site is just packed with support and ideas from all over the world.

    Feel free to add me

    :drinker:
  • Calm_Lotus_06
    Calm_Lotus_06 Posts: 104 Member
    Hi there! I myself am about 70 lbs fluffy as you put it..which is awesome! But I also have problems with my blood sugar and motivation and this place has been great for it! I would love to add you as a friend if that would be ok with you? =) But either way its nice to meet you and good luck!:happy:
  • mamamay43
    mamamay43 Posts: 8 Member
    send me a friend request. I joined a couple weeks ago and we're all in this together!
  • Hi, I just started today. I need help and motivation too. I am 65 lbs fluffy ( I like that term vs i have to lose...). I have a problem sticking with programs and staying motivated. Totally need someone to help me 1. figure all the ins and outs of this awesome app and 2. keep me motivated to keep going.