I have 70 lbs to go. looking for friends.

Hey I'm Anna. Recently married. I am almost back to my heaviest weight at 245. I had got down to 198 a few years ago. I am a college student - took my last final today - I'm out til Jan 9th so I have more time to workout. I am going to try to workout at least 3x a week 60+ mins "in class" such as zumba. And on the off days try to stay motivated with wii. I have to learn to eat better and stay focused.
Feel free to add me. I am looking for accountability friends.

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  • Zedusa
    Zedusa Posts: 31 Member
    You already have 8 lbs. down.....Good for you!! I have around 70 lbs to lose as well. I joined MFP in November. I started doing zumba but it is a little hard for me to keep up. I have switched over to walking to strengthen my muscles a bit. I'm waiting to hit 30 days to weigh myself but I so afraid I won't see any difference. I would like accountability buddies as well. I do think it is much easier when you have others around with the same goals.
  • xsaribarix
    xsaribarix Posts: 26 Member
    Congrats on the 8 lbs. lost! I'm Sara and I have 66 lbs. to lose. I joined MFP a while ago, but have just been lazy. If you're looking for support feel free to add me x
  • AnnaNoel_21
    AnnaNoel_21 Posts: 96 Member
    Yes I believe it is easier with support. I got lazy when I got out of high school and continued to eat the same, but let my activity level drop. Therefore, I gained 50 lbs. I have never been skinny. Probably won't be close. My goal is to get to 160 or so.
    I have joined a local zumba class. Most of the people there are my size, so I am comfortable going and don't feel like a fool going.
    So far I've been 4x, and I plan on going tomorrow and Thur.
  • daniellealys
    daniellealys Posts: 301 Member
    I also have a lot of weight to loose and would love to have more pals that are in a similar situation! Feel free to add me. I have an open diary!
  • I am newish to MFP and have about the same amount to lose. I would love some people to chat with and each other accountable! I get really motivated and excited, but then when I don't see results right away I get really bummed. Add me if you want to be support buddies!!
  • AnnaNoel_21
    AnnaNoel_21 Posts: 96 Member
    I am newish to MFP and have about the same amount to lose. I would love some people to chat with and each other accountable! I get really motivated and excited, but then when I don't see results right away I get really bummed. Add me if you want to be support buddies!!

    This is so me! I know it takes time to lose, but I want to see it now! It helps when there are other friends with the same goals. I don't seem to give up as easy.
  • Zedusa
    Zedusa Posts: 31 Member
    Ladies, you sound exactly like me. I tend to jump on the scale every single day to see a change in my weight only to get discouraged. That is why now I decided to wait my first 30 days. Next Thurs will be my weigh in.
  • Hi,

    I'm new and want to lose about 80.
    Would love some weight loss buddies. :smile:

    I'm married with two grown sons (1 married)
    I became an RN a couple years ago and work as a school nurse.
  • AnnaNoel_21
    AnnaNoel_21 Posts: 96 Member
    I've set me a plan (weekly) short term and long term goals of where I want to see my weight and by when. I'm ready to get serious about being over weight and actually do something about it!
  • BlameBeauty
    BlameBeauty Posts: 3 Member
    Same goal here! Get it girl!
  • Ladysquire
    Ladysquire Posts: 61 Member
    Hey, I have around the same amount to lose and would love some new friends who have the same kind of goal! Fell free to add me :)
  • strawmama
    strawmama Posts: 623 Member
    I've been on here, officially since October. I still have about 60 lbs to lose. Feel free to add me, all of you :)
  • lewcompton
    lewcompton Posts: 881 Member
    If you would like some ideas from my food diary anyone is able to add me. I log everyday and I have been pretty successful 109 since the first of July. Willing to answer the questions I can...
  • Hello All you lovely ppl, feell free to add me as well right there with you on the needing support and new friends with like minded goals.................
  • bogden78
    bogden78 Posts: 172 Member
    feel free to add me. i started MFP in Oct. and am almost down 30lbs! i started at 240, so right around where you are. I have set up mini goals for myself, want to get to 200, then 180, then see from there. i haven't been under 200 since my wedding 6 years ago, and 180 since undergrad.
  • thanich2006
    thanich2006 Posts: 14 Member
    Feel free to Add me.
  • bubbleum
    bubbleum Posts: 2 Member
    good luck when you weight yourself , must say that would be hard to wait 30 days but maybe it would be more encouraging to a see bigger weight loss, cant weight to see your loss.
  • Congrats on the current weight losss ! I'm Lexie ! I also have the current goal is to lose about 60 lbs . I weigh 210 at the moment . Feel free to add me , we can keep each other motivated ! :)
  • 70x50
    70x50 Posts: 8 Member
    I also want to lose 70 pounds by may 4, 2014. I am looking for someone to encourage and to encourage me!
  • 70x50
    70x50 Posts: 8 Member
    Me too! Got to lose 70 pounds!
  • 70x50
    70x50 Posts: 8 Member
    I want to lose 70 pounds so feel free to add me!
  • Yes I believe it is easier with support. I got lazy when I got out of high school and continued to eat the same, but let my activity level drop. Therefore, I gained 50 lbs. I have never been skinny. Probably won't be close. My goal is to get to 160 or so.
    I have joined a local zumba class. Most of the people there are my size, so I am comfortable going and don't feel like a fool going.
    So far I've been 4x, and I plan on going tomorrow and Thur.

    Anyone can add me, I post daily, and always look for ways to stay motivated. My "skinny" goal is 175, so try to remember that thin is a different weight for each body type/height etc. Good luck to all! ♥
  • Hi there!

    Good job on your loss so far... keep up the good work! I think it's very important to have a good support system in place ~ losing weight isn't easy! Nice to meet you :smile:
  • Hey Anna, Sure we can help each other on this path to a better and a much more healthier us. I have bout 60 more pounds that I'm working on decreasing from my body and note that I said decreasing LOL. I don't use the lose or loosing and such and this is the reason why it just helps me to stay focused because if you lose something then you are gonna go and try and find it or you want it back so as far as the pounds go I don't want them back nor will I go looking for them to come back to me so I use words like decreasing in wieght or body transformation ect. I know that it may sound crazy but hey we do what we have to do to get to the fitness challenges that we have placed before us. You can feel free 2 add me if you would like and anyone else that is wanting someone 2 help you along on this lifestyle change. :wink:
  • randomrover88
    randomrover88 Posts: 2 Member
    I am new to this but I am hoping to lose around that much.. My family has been struggling with diabetes and I dont want to follow in there bath. I was 190 just a few years ago and then I started packing it on. I love how on MFP I can see all the numbers. Kinda puts it in your face so that it is hard to ignore.
  • Feel free to add me!! We are around the same weight and I still have about 70lbs to go. :)