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  • cazbalm
    cazbalm Posts: 6 Member
    Hi, I'm Janice from Burnley in Lancashire looking for new friends to motivate me to lose all this excess weight. Please feel free to add me, the more the merrier ????

    Hi Janice

    I'm a Burnley girl too. I'll add you if that's ok
  • katieward5648
    katieward5648 Posts: 8
    Hi i'm from Leeds. I'm pretty new to this so everyone feel free to add me :)

    I've got 60lb to lose to my ideal weight so i guess i'm gonna be here a while.
  • ladylemoncurd
    ladylemoncurd Posts: 72
    Hi, I'm from North Yorks and have been on here since 17th May and have lost close to 3 stone (put a couple back on over Christmas but am back to logging now as it sure is a slippery slope! Happy MFP'ing everyone - it's a numbers game now and once you get your head round the science bit it's relatively easy.
  • DarrelBirkett
    DarrelBirkett Posts: 221 Member
    Good to see a lot of positivity here! As ever seeing the road as a long bumpy one and keeping goals realistic will help you succeed. Personally I like to set small short terms goals but its what works for you. Since hitting 13 1/2st now I want to get to 13 stone though in honesty Im not really hung up on weight more body composition. Just ordered some scales that include body fat though I know they are not the most accurate its really about tracking change.

    Thought Id also share this little bit of inspiration as I liked it :

    Don't wait for the light at the end of the tunnel, go hang one there yourself!
  • darrenpclark
    darrenpclark Posts: 6 Member
    Hi All,

    Im from Leeds - joined MFP after seeing lots about it on a forum I use so when my wife and i decided that enough was enough and it was time for us both to loose weight thought I'd give it a try.

    Everyone seems pretty friendly - I've got about 8 stone to lose so its going to be a long journey - but it will be so worth it. Everyone feel free to add me.
  • IsabellaC45
    IsabellaC45 Posts: 137 Member
    Hey! I'm Isabel from Manchester. :)
  • gixy72
    gixy72 Posts: 176 Member
    Hi I'm lyn, born in Hartlepool, moved to co Durham in 96 then moved again to the Isle of Man in 2010.

    I have yo-yoed all my life, my all time high was 2003 when I hit 16st 9.. I vowed never to go that big again,

    My lightest is 12st 12.. Would love to get below that, we shall see
  • Macbobbins
    Macbobbins Posts: 17 Member
    Hi fellow Northerners! I've just joined up so I thought I'd introduce myself - I'm from mighty Manchester and the diet starts tomorrow!
  • SkyVetis
    SkyVetis Posts: 28
    In Hartlepool here. Diet started..well portion control first then will focus more on the food types. Going well so far, lost 20+lbs in a few weeks.

    Hoping I can drop weight, reduce strain on my legs so I can start riding motorbikes.
  • The_Gruffalo
    The_Gruffalo Posts: 54
    Hi all i live in Manchester with my wife and child but born and raised in Sunderland (100% Mackem)

    Looking to lose the weight so i am around to see my son grow up
  • DarrelBirkett
    DarrelBirkett Posts: 221 Member
    Hi all i live in Manchester with my wife and child but born and raised in Sunderland (100% Mackem)

    Looking to lose the weight so i am around to see my son grow up

    Overlooking the Mackem bit a moment ;) Thats a great motivation (kids) and really what got me started. They only get heavier and I want to be able to pick them up as long as I can and be around as they grow!
  • kiz81
    kiz81 Posts: 14
    Hi all im from darlington. Still got a way to go but im getting there :)
  • heth120
    heth120 Posts: 32 Member
    I'm at Stockton-on-Tees in the North East. Lost 10lb so far but still have 60 or so to go...heres hoping! :happy:
    I'm also doing intermittent fasting, but doing two days a week rather than specific times a day (Sunday and Wednesday fast until 5pm then have 500cals max for those days). I also bought a FitBit, as I have days that are really high cal burners and some that are not so much, so wanted a better idea of when it is okay to eat a bit more. Seems to be working so far...:bigsmile:
  • little_un83
    little_un83 Posts: 1 Member
    Hiya, I'm from Northwich in Cheshire (but originally from Rochdale!). Lost over 3 stones using MFP and playing football a while ago, but then knackered my knee. 2 operations and lots of physio later and I'vve piled on the weight again so back on here, and getting more active!
  • Jennikitten
    Jennikitten Posts: 142 Member
    Hello everyone,

    I am from Yorkshire and I am rather new at this
  • DarrelBirkett
    DarrelBirkett Posts: 221 Member
    Hello everyone,

    I am from Yorkshire and I am rather new at this

    No problem, plenty here if you need pointers. Just yell!
  • hannah1803
    hannah1803 Posts: 22 Member
    Hi everyone!

    I'm from North Lincolnshire and have been using MFP for a good few years but I'm determined to stick with it this time and shift the weight for good! I've binned off the faddy diets in favour of simple, home-cooked and low fat food and it's working, 6lb off so far in 2 weeks.... only 78lb to go!!! Feel free to add me :)
  • SmudgerSmithRhino
    SmudgerSmithRhino Posts: 96
    Hi,

    I'm from Leeds and have been on here for a year now, and have some brilliant friends on this site. Just trying to maintain my weight from now on.

    I have been doing New Rules of Lifting since May and love it and have started mixing it up with High Intensity Interval Training.

    Did my first Tough Mudder in November and am doing the Yorkshire one in October. Always looking for Northern supportive friends.
  • starryskies_16
    starryskies_16 Posts: 31 Member
    Hi all, I'm in West Yorkshire, joined MFP a couple of weeks ago and I've about 80 lbs to lose in total, but I'm starting with trying to lose about 60 lbs. I've been up and down on the scales like a yo-yo for years so I know it's going to be slow going, but I am determined to shift the weight this year. I'd appreciate friends who are good for helping keeping me motivated - and who I can help motivate in return! - as I think getting fed up and losing motivation is going to be my biggest stumbling block.
  • DarrelBirkett
    DarrelBirkett Posts: 221 Member
    Here we go again folks (snow!), you all bracing yourselves ;)

    Hopefully we'll just get a flurry and will be gone by next week. Looks stunning, but its so damn inconvenient..
  • diadojikohei
    diadojikohei Posts: 732 Member
    I'm from Liverpool but live in Surrey (not through choice!) I've been here for 6 months and although I've got back into the habit of doing regular exercise in the form of walking and eating regularly and sensibly.

    I lost 21 lb before joining this site, mainly because I had put 7lb on it straight back on again and I didn't want it all to return!

    I have stayed the same weight (157lb) so I have just started IF after reading the article in the Mail on Sunday.
  • fatmanonadiet
    fatmanonadiet Posts: 11 Member
    Hello all,

    I also live in Newcastle Upon Tyne, looking to drop 60 lbs total to get back into playing Rugby for Whitley Bay Rockcliff!

    Thinking about joining the 5k club at the parkrun on saturdays, but need to complete the C25K first (just wish this snow would go away so i could start!!!!)
  • spongeh
    spongeh Posts: 152 Member
    Leeds lad born and bred here :smile:, but for my sins I'm currently living in the midlands.
  • scrumhalf7
    scrumhalf7 Posts: 175 Member
    ey up
    Smack bang inbetween Leeds, York and Harrogate. Dont post often enough but thought I should join the northern army. Is it worrying that there are so many of us on here or should we be encouraged? mmmmmmmmmmmmm
  • kerryjudson
    kerryjudson Posts: 137 Member
    Hi there everyone
    I'm from lancashire, near Lancaster. Nice to know there's a few of us northerners on mfp :o)
    Kerry x
  • simon_rider
    simon_rider Posts: 14 Member
    Hello from Skipton, first 14lbs done,another 28lbs to go..... its getting tougher. Just bought a fitbit tracker for a bit of extra motivation!
  • jst1986
    jst1986 Posts: 204 Member
    Hello from Skipton, first 14lbs done,another 28lbs to go..... its getting tougher. Just bought a fitbit tracker for a bit of extra motivation!

    I love my Fitbit, I wouldn't be without it now!

    I've also just realised I've not introduced myself in here either, I'm from Leeds!
  • JenToms80
    JenToms80 Posts: 373 Member
    Hi - Im based i Chester! :)
  • beckieboomoo
    beckieboomoo Posts: 590 Member
    From Sheffield, joined MFP app about 2 weeks ago, just logged onto the site for first time today :) Wanting to lose about 4 stone in 6 months (if possible/healthy) :)
  • hougt
    hougt Posts: 1,088
    Leeds here, feel free to add peeps :) I need to get back on the wagon and lose 4st

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