HELP!..... who wants to lose weight with me? (:

I'm here for you, we can do this together.

Feel free to add me. I was anorexic in my teens but overcame that. I still struggle with body image issues; but am doing much better with. Part of that comes from helping others with their weight loss journey. I was over weight most of my life (especially as an adult). I finally lost 35 lbs at age 38 and kept it over for a little over 4 years. I gained 12 lbs back last year when we had a lot of changes - we became empty nesters, sold our house, I quit my job, we moved to another state, I got another job, we built a house, I changed jobs again....anyway; I'm almost back to my goal weight, but reaching that goal doesn't mean I'll suddenly disappear from MFP b/c I know I still need to watch what I eat and count calories or I'll be back where I started.....

You must have been reading my mind. I have thought all day, trying to figure out how to approach this issue.

I am a semi-retired, age 63, Nana of two beautiful grandchildren. I joined WW June 2008 and lost 46.8# in one year to make Lifetime July 2009. I held that for almost one year but like you had family tragedy. My brother passed away after a horrible motorcycle accident the same month I made my goal, my second sister almost died in December 2009, my husband passed away January 2010 & my eldest sister passed away May 2010. I took comfort in food and gained back 25#. I started MFP back about a year ago but have only managed to get 8# off & I keep yo-yoing with 2 or 3 # which really aggravates me with me. I get so frustrated because I know I can, I know how but I just haven't gotten the motivation & kept it to do this and I don't have the support system I had before. I even re-joined WW but have wasted 3 months money because I am only 2# down from where I started there. GRRR

I quit (retired) my job May 2011 when it became too stressful & the boss and I were constantly fighting but found out retirement was not for me. I went back to work as an Elder Care in-home Caregiver but that is very stressful too so recently I jumped out and started cashiering at our large grocery store. I love it - meeting people, chatting & laughing and I still have one client I take care of each week.

Together we can do this - it is for us and no one else.

I started MFP just after the first of the year, and was kicking *kitten*... lost almost 20 pounds, felt great.... Then my best friend died from cancer, and a couple months later my husband returned from a long term out of state job, which really threw off my routine. I use food for comfort, and I suspect that I may have an undiagnosed binge problem, that or just horrible self control or willpower. I tend to stop logging altogether when I'm having a food free for all. I need more friends to encourage and support me too. Most of my original friends aren't on here much any more. And I will comment on your posts too, because I know how good it feels to know you've got people there for you.

Good luck OP. It's good to see that you are making wise decision of changing yourself and your lifestyle, you will be amazed at the new you very soon
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I was in similar position to you not so long ago. I had eating disorder which gave rise to hypertension, high cholesterol and a whole range of other calamities, if this wasn't enough at the age of 16 ! (domestic dispute)

Anyhow, to cut long story short.. I am 21 years old now with an average blood pressure of 93/63 and a heart rate of sub 45...
I have dropped from roughly 220lbs to 150lbs @ a frame of 5'7.
Be it strength training or cardio, love it . I suggest everyone to incorporate them in one way or the other.

Key to weight loss: Caloric deficit , just stay away from too much of sugary food. Opt for complex carbs, dietary fat , fish oil, olive oil, flax seed oil... I could go on and on .. but you get the picture.