Seeking accoutability buddies who get it.....

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  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
    LOVE THIS. Please add me, one and all!! Let's help each other make a change for the rest of our lives!
  • WorkoutWarrior76
    WorkoutWarrior76 Posts: 179 Member
    I don't believe in diets- I believe in healthy eating and exercise.
    I don't being in being skinny- I want to be fit and healthy- skinny people aren't always healthy
    I don't believe in beating myself up- No one ever guilted anyone into good health.
    I don't believe in losing weight for an event- Once that event is over, then what?
    I don't believe in fads or pills- If there was a magic pill- don't you think Oprah would be all over it?
    I don't believe in hating myself- Life is too short and I can only go forward
    I don't believe that being overweight is due to laziness- Most of us overweight people have to work on our minds too- it's not just about overeating.
    I don't believe in juding others- No matter what my weight is, there will always be someone smaller and bigger, it's about being the healthiest version of ME.
    I don't believe exercise is torture - I believe you find something you love and being grateful each morning you wake up that you have a body that can move.
    I don't believe in New Years Resolutions- MOst of them are broken by Feb. I do believe in making health and fitness a habit, a lifestyle that I can't live without.
    I don't believe in deprivation- I believe I will have a cookie again and if I have one unhealthy meal a week, I can jump back on the train.
    I don't believe in all or nothng- If I do eat something unhealthy, I can jump right back on the train THAT VERY MINUTE and move on.

    I am looking for friends- I don't care if you're young, old, white, black, hispanic, jewish, christian, gay, straight, trans, rich or poor.

    If you are looking for real accountability with someone who has many years of dealing with weight challenges , I am here!!! I am also looking for support.

    Thanks :)

    I like this! Does this mean I can break my new boozing res by Febuary?
  • jessready
    jessready Posts: 129 Member
    Add me if you like. I don't really eat clean most of the time, but I stay with in range and get my exersice in.
  • SyntonicGarden
    SyntonicGarden Posts: 944 Member
    Love the sentiment! Sign me up! :)
  • TheNewLeslie
    TheNewLeslie Posts: 44 Member
    Adding myself to the list of folks who are of the same mind and looking for support. Add me, folks!
  • MochaMixAZ
    MochaMixAZ Posts: 844 Member
    I don't believe exercise is torture - I believe you find something you love and being grateful each morning you wake up that you have a body that can move.
    I don't believe in New Years Resolutions- MOst of them are broken by Feb. I do believe in making health and fitness a habit, a lifestyle that I can't live without.
    I don't believe in all or nothng- If I do eat something unhealthy, I can jump right back on the train THAT VERY MINUTE and move on.

    Good luck to you! It sounds like you've found lots of like-minded folks!

    I agree with most of what you said, but disagree with a few. I TOTALLY believe in New Year's resolutions and a zillion other goals. Making them, busting through them, making some more. Even those I don't attain, setting the bar is always helpful for me. I also support all or nothing, it's my personality and works for me. Not that I achieve "all" always, but I certainly strive for it. Sometimes it's "all" for just the next ten minutes... then setting a new goal for the next ten.

    Thankfully, we can all have approaches that work for us. I wish you the very best!
  • jesswait
    jesswait Posts: 218 Member
    I love your attitude, feel free to add me.
  • Indyimp
    Indyimp Posts: 75 Member
    I love this! Sending a request :flowerforyou:
  • 1ChubbyMamma
    1ChubbyMamma Posts: 5 Member
    I am on Day 1 for the rest of my life! :happy:
    I am praying that with God's help and some accountability buddies, :flowerforyou: that I will overcome this battle!
    I am a sugarholic aka junk food queen and will be needing prayer for my family this week as I go through sugar withdrawls. :wink:

    I am excited to have found this FREE site today and am looking forward to meeting new friends! Add me if you'd like... :happy:

    (as you can see I'm happy right now...I am hoping that I am still happy tonight and not withdrawling!!!) :happy:
  • lorijean38
    lorijean38 Posts: 20 Member
    Today is the first day of my new life .... love to have an accountability buddy!!
  • ljb82
    ljb82 Posts: 72 Member
    Hey! I really like your way of thinking. I'm sending you a friend request. I'd love to have an accountability buddy!
  • mangobadango
    mangobadango Posts: 294 Member
    Just sent a friend request. I agree with all of the original post.

    ETA: If anyone else would like an accountability partner with the same views send me a friend request.
  • missmegan831
    missmegan831 Posts: 824 Member
    Sent a friend request, def in need of support and love your passion and truth girl!!
  • jessecka1014
    jessecka1014 Posts: 17
    This is the perfect post for me to have seen today!! I joined this site a while ago and never really did anything with it until 2 weeks or so ago. I have started going to the gym 6 days a week and have been eating very good. I'm in this for the long haul. I know it's going to take time to lose the 110 pounds I need to lose. I would love to have accountability buddies on this site. I think it will be helpful to get feedback from others on what may help me be successful.. The encouragement is also something that will be motivational for me too. I'd love to be buds with anyone.... Feel free to ad me as a friend.
  • starbuckette
    starbuckette Posts: 78 Member
    I'm with you 100%. I've lost 40lbs and still drink wine and eat the occasional not so healthy meal. Feel free to add me :)
  • ptremonti
    ptremonti Posts: 12 Member
    I would love to be friends and help with the accountability end. I have lost weight with both Weight Watchers and Medical Weight Loss Clinic. Both required weigh-ins which provided the accountability. But I made a promise to myself that I would not spend one more penny on any weight loss programs or food, so MFP is exactly what I was looking for. Having friends to keep you on track is a very important part of the process. Send me a friend request if you agree.
  • conbryant48
    conbryant48 Posts: 3 Member
    Sounds awesome!!
  • sherbear2678
    sherbear2678 Posts: 60 Member
    love what you said - feel free to add me anyone ;)
  • LisaROGrady
    LisaROGrady Posts: 6 Member
    Add me! I'd be happy to be your friend. I am excited because I finally got an iphone and now have this app on my phone! It will be fun to have fitness pals to share our successes with!! WE CAN DO IT!
  • morielia
    morielia Posts: 169 Member
    Feel free to add me with the knowledge that I get on peoples' cases (in the nicest way possible) about veggies. :)
  • thump418
    thump418 Posts: 251 Member
    I don't believe in diets- I believe in healthy eating and exercise.
    I don't being in being skinny- I want to be fit and healthy- skinny people aren't always healthy
    I don't believe in beating myself up- No one ever guilted anyone into good health.
    I don't believe in losing weight for an event- Once that event is over, then what?
    I don't believe in fads or pills- If there was a magic pill- don't you think Oprah would be all over it?
    I don't believe in hating myself- Life is too short and I can only go forward
    I don't believe that being overweight is due to laziness- Most of us overweight people have to work on our minds too- it's not just about overeating.
    I don't believe in juding others- No matter what my weight is, there will always be someone smaller and bigger, it's about being the healthiest version of ME.
    I don't believe exercise is torture - I believe you find something you love and being grateful each morning you wake up that you have a body that can move.
    I don't believe in New Years Resolutions- MOst of them are broken by Feb. I do believe in making health and fitness a habit, a lifestyle that I can't live without.
    I don't believe in deprivation- I believe I will have a cookie again and if I have one unhealthy meal a week, I can jump back on the train.
    I don't believe in all or nothng- If I do eat something unhealthy, I can jump right back on the train THAT VERY MINUTE and move on.

    I am looking for friends- I don't care if you're young, old, white, black, hispanic, jewish, christian, gay, straight, trans, rich or poor.

    If you are looking for real accountability with someone who has many years of dealing with weight challenges , I am here!!! I am also looking for support.

    Thanks :)

    this is very well put. I agree with every part of it except for 1.

    I will not judge (what you do is what you do), but if you do not log after a couple weeks then the dedication is not there and I will remove you from my friends list.

    I do not believe in cheat days, I don't know if that would be considered an all or nothing attitude but??? I will say this, i monitor my calorie intake very closely and do not go over my calorie goal for the day. And like i said above, I do not judge, so others having a cheat day or sneaking in an unhealthy snack and saying "ah it's just this one time" to each their own .. I choose not to do that but do not judge others that do. I know a little long winded but I love MFP and what it and the friends I have found on here have done for me.

    with that being said I would love to help keep you accountable and you with me as well

    Greg
  • L8dyJ
    L8dyJ Posts: 103 Member
    Very well put..Love the list..I will be happy to share in the journey
  • gimmegimmemoar
    gimmegimmemoar Posts: 213 Member
    Feel free to add me everyone. I love positive people and supporting one another!
  • swat1948
    swat1948 Posts: 302 Member
    I've been at this nearly a year, starting mid January last year. I need someone to make me accountable and I will do the same for you if you wish to add me to your friends. I have said all along that this journey is to learn how to eat and live and not just a weight loss fix. I need lots of inspiration and a little push in the right direction. I have some awesome pals on this site that are a big help but I need all the help I can get as I have been losing my focus lately.
  • msnique2
    msnique2 Posts: 18 Member
    I would love the support of others as I work towards a complete life style change.

    My goal is to:

    1. Be healthy
    2. Shed some pounds; I don't have an exact number, 10 lbs would be good, 20 lbs. would be great!
    3. Consistently exercise; making it a routine and daily part of my life
    4. Be content and happy with how I look in my clothes
    5. Say "good bye" to high blood pressure and medication
    6. Eat healthy

    I look forward to connecting. :love:
  • merzback
    merzback Posts: 453 Member
    I don't believe in diets- I believe in healthy eating and exercise.
    I don't being in being skinny- I want to be fit and healthy- skinny people aren't always healthy
    I don't believe in beating myself up- No one ever guilted anyone into good health.
    I don't believe in losing weight for an event- Once that event is over, then what?
    I don't believe in fads or pills- If there was a magic pill- don't you think Oprah would be all over it?
    I don't believe in hating myself- Life is too short and I can only go forward
    I don't believe that being overweight is due to laziness- Most of us overweight people have to work on our minds too- it's not just about overeating.
    I don't believe in juding others- No matter what my weight is, there will always be someone smaller and bigger, it's about being the healthiest version of ME.
    I don't believe exercise is torture - I believe you find something you love and being grateful each morning you wake up that you have a body that can move.
    I don't believe in New Years Resolutions- MOst of them are broken by Feb. I do believe in making health and fitness a habit, a lifestyle that I can't live without.
    I don't believe in deprivation- I believe I will have a cookie again and if I have one unhealthy meal a week, I can jump back on the train.
    I don't believe in all or nothng- If I do eat something unhealthy, I can jump right back on the train THAT VERY MINUTE and move on.

    I am looking for friends- I don't care if you're young, old, white, black, hispanic, jewish, christian, gay, straight, trans, rich or poor.

    If you are looking for real accountability with someone who has many years of dealing with weight challenges , I am here!!! I am also looking for support.

    Thanks :)

    this is very well put. I agree with every part of it except for 1.

    I will not judge (what you do is what you do), but if you do not log after a couple weeks then the dedication is not there and I will remove you from my friends list.

    I do not believe in cheat days, I don't know if that would be considered an all or nothing attitude but??? I will say this, i monitor my calorie intake very closely and do not go over my calorie goal for the day. And like i said above, I do not judge, so others having a cheat day or sneaking in an unhealthy snack and saying "ah it's just this one time" to each their own .. I choose not to do that but do not judge others that do. I know a little long winded but I love MFP and what it and the friends I have found on here have done for me.

    with that being said I would love to help keep you accountable and you with me as well

    Greg

    Hey Greg- I don't call anything a cheat day. I don't feel I need to personally be all or nothing. We all come to this from different angles. For many years I did the all or nothing thing and it didn't work for me at all.
    We can keep each other accountabile! :) thank you to everyone!
  • merzback
    merzback Posts: 453 Member
    There are certain words I do not use.
    I do NOT say that I cheated even if I had an unhealthy meal. When thin people have unhealthy meals, no one calls them a cheater, nor do I say I was BAD. If I eat too much I just have to move on right away. Not sit and think I am worthless because of a piece of food.
  • Erin083
    Erin083 Posts: 5 Member
    This is amazing and resonates with me completely! Sending you a friend request :)
  • ineedthis4me
    ineedthis4me Posts: 61
    Great post.
    We can all use more friends to keep us motivated.
  • cjvvus
    cjvvus Posts: 89 Member
    Great post feel free to add me.

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