No one around me is supportive.

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Jenniferleighftw
Jenniferleighftw Posts: 36 Member
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I'm 24 and I live with my fiancé. He's skinny and can eat anything he wants and burn it off easily (for now), and he doesn't really care whether or not I lose weight or not. On the other hand I DO care. I want to be fit and feel good and look good too! I just wish that I had a little more support from the people around me. I live in Seattle and I try to work out at least 3 times a week and I try to eat healthy too. Since March of last year I have lost 46 pounds but I flatlined as of September when I went to Hawaii and had my birthday, now I'm working on losing the OTHER half of my pounds!

ANYWAY! What I need is support, since I don't get it from the people around me much. I would love to be friends!

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  • msshiraz
    msshiraz Posts: 327 Member
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    probably not so much non support as just not relevant- if someone doesn't share your struggle they may not know how to support.
    Either way- that is what makes us successful here, we share the same goals, to be healthier, to get/stay fit, and to make real lifestyle changes. Feel free to add me as a friend :)
  • Jenniferleighftw
    Jenniferleighftw Posts: 36 Member
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    Makes sense! He doesn't know what I'm going through. And that is why I joined this site, everyone here seems like they're here for the same thing pretty much, and they're supportive to boot! :)
  • plaingirly
    plaingirly Posts: 378
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    I am lacking in real life support too. My friends and colleagues are trying to tempt me with food and snacks.

    So grateful for this site!! :smile:
  • Sarahkov12
    Sarahkov12 Posts: 48 Member
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    My hubby's not supportive either! First of all, he's never needed to lose weight. Secondly, I've fluctuated much of my adult life and was bigger on my wedding day than I am now so he insists( and I do believe) that I'm beautiful to him no matter what I weigh. Having said that I don't like the way I look and I know that I will feel better if I lose weight, thats why I LOVE mfp! I have lots of friends to support me every day. I look forward to reading everyones posts every day, I'm kinda addicted! lol. If you need someone to be your buddy and want a friend that will cheer you on every single day, sign me up! I believe we all get what we give and I need a lot of motivation, so I like to give a lot of motivation :)
  • Jenniferleighftw
    Jenniferleighftw Posts: 36 Member
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    I know what you mean! I now weigh less than I did when I met him but I don't know if it shows differently now than it did then or something because I feel like I don't look the same. But I just need encouragement to keep going!! :)
  • kokoforskinny
    kokoforskinny Posts: 91 Member
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    When I started my diet I weighted 200 lbs. I started MFP 2 weeks ago and I started it at 193. I am now at 183.5. My husband is not behind me with my healthy change. Not because he is skinny just because he don't think I need to loose weight. He is in definate need of loosing the weight he is over 200 and just do have a care in the world. So I know how you feel.......I will friend you.
  • d_Mode
    d_Mode Posts: 880 Member
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    Y'all can add me. I'm here everyday...Dr's orders. I'm a type 2 diabetic and have been here a little over 2 months. I've dropped 14 lbs since I've been here. I still have quite a way to go but I'm in this for the long haul.

    I've also been taken off my insulin recently...which is another reason I will be staying. Good luck!

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  • kokoforskinny
    kokoforskinny Posts: 91 Member
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    Y'all can add me. I'm here everyday...Dr's orders. I'm a type 2 diabetic and have been here a little over 2 months. I've dropped 14 lbs since I've been here. I still have quite a way to go but I'm in this for the long haul.

    I've also been taken off my insulin recently...which is another reason I will be staying. Good luck!

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    Congratulations on being taken off the insulin. That is something ot be proud of and am sure it will make you work harder. You can add me if you want.

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