Just needing some friends :)

My name is Megan and I am 19 years old. I am 5'4 and 218lbs. I have been on MFP for over a year, but have had a lot of trouble sticking to it. I was pretty confident I could do this on my own, but have come to realize that perhaps it's easier if I have a support system behind me, and vice versa. The main reasons I want to get healthy are to just be healthy and live a long life. To hopefully get over how introverted I am and to finally make some friends, and to be able to look at myself in the mirror and not be ashamed, but happy at what I've accomplished. I am not shy about being helpful and support, so don't hesitate to ask anything!
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  • mrsjas2000
    mrsjas2000 Posts: 908 Member
    you can add me we all are in the same boat and we all need support
  • hello, my name is cindy and live in Bismarck, ND. I have just started this a week ago but I have been going to a gym called Crossfit and the people there are the best in the world. i am overweight and have a hard time loosing. I also need the support and if i can help you in anyway just let me know.:flowerforyou:
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    Thank you both! I would love to :)
  • Hello :) My name is Clarissa. i'm 34 years young and like you, i want to lose weight to be healthy also to feel better about myself. I'm needing support as well, i've tried diet after diet, just seems like i can't follow through with it..lol Every little bit of encouragement really helps! I'm always here to talk :)
  • I need friends too. Feel free to add me. I accept anyone. :)
  • Please feel free to add me we all need the encouragment
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    Thank you, everyone! Look forward to supporting everyone as much as I can and vice versa! I definitely think I can do it this time :)
  • babymaddux
    babymaddux Posts: 209 Member
    add me by all means. i'm a couple years older (33) but i'm 5'5 and 216 so almost the same as you. i'm a month into a primal lifestyle that i hope i can stick with permanently so my food diary may look a bit odd, but any and all help and encouragement is welcome.
  • lemonfizzle
    lemonfizzle Posts: 40 Member
    I added you, I feel like the more healthy support the better.
  • lioness803
    lioness803 Posts: 325 Member
    I'm 26, and have been trying to diet off and on for about 6 years, I've never been able to keep the motivation to keep at it long enough for results.
    We can do it!
  • tndejong
    tndejong Posts: 463
    im in need of some strawberries.. oops.. im a very chit chatty person. feel free to add me!
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    im in need of some strawberries.. oops.. im a very chit chatty person. feel free to add me!

    *hands you some strawberries* I do not mind that at all!
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    add me by all means. i'm a couple years older (33) but i'm 5'5 and 216 so almost the same as you. i'm a month into a primal lifestyle that i hope i can stick with permanently so my food diary may look a bit odd, but any and all help and encouragement is welcome.

    You can do it! Let nothing get in your way, and never give up :)
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    I'm 26, and have been trying to diet off and on for about 6 years, I've never been able to keep the motivation to keep at it long enough for results.
    We can do it!

    I definitely know how you feel, but you are exactly right! We can do it, and we will do it :)
  • nins11065
    nins11065 Posts: 29 Member
    Hi,

    I would love to be your friend! I love meeting people and supporting each other. We can excahne thoughts, ideas or recepies. I am from Caracas, Venezuela and live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
    I am extremly excited and committed to lose that extra weight and help anyone who needs it along the way!Nins
  • Zaggytiddies
    Zaggytiddies Posts: 326 Member
    Hi! I'm old but I'm fun! ;)
  • Anyone can add me. I accept all requests(: Kind of new on here. I have used this for like almost 2 weeks. So feel free to add me. (:
  • Hi Megan, I am right there with you and we all need support and encouragement. Some days are easy to stick to and some days I feel defeated and want to give up.Thank goodness everyday brings a new choice. I have lost weight (27lbs) so far but am finding it difficult to stick to an excercise program of any kind. I applaud you for tackling this at 19, I am 38 and really wish I had done this when I was your age! Anyway add me as well and lets support each other on this life-changing journey.
  • my biggest downfall is after 6pm when i come home from work. i can just go on and on eating. it is more like filling up the emptiness inside me rather than real hunger.
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    Thank you, everyone :) I wish I had done this a year a ago. I think I would have been in a much different place! Best of luck to everyone!
    Hi Megan, I am right there with you and we all need support and encouragement. Some days are easy to stick to and some days I feel defeated and want to give up.Thank goodness everyday brings a new choice. I have lost weight (27lbs) so far but am finding it difficult to stick to an exercise program of any kind. I applaud you for tackling this at 19, I am 38 and really wish I had done this when I was your age! Anyway add me as well and lets support each other on this life-changing journey.

    Thank you! Don't worry, you will find one. I have also struggled to find one. We can do it, though, mustn't give up! I wish you the best of luck!
    May I just say I love you username. Koalas are my favorite animal!
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    my biggest downfall is after 6pm when i come home from work. i can just go on and on eating. it is more like filling up the emptiness inside me rather than real hunger.

    I know exactly how you feel. I can be healthy the whole day, but when I get home from school, I can't help myself and i mess everything up. Last week I tried drinking a glass of water every time I got hungry when I know I had just eaten. Has worked pretty well so far. Definitely worth a try! Best of luck!
  • Kristina_Victoria
    Kristina_Victoria Posts: 17 Member
    Hey! I literally just signed up and would love to be a part of a supportive team. I'm 26, 217 lbs and want to lose almost the same amount as you! :smile:
  • thank you , will try that from tomorrow.
  • eperex
    eperex Posts: 86
    Hey your welcome to add me, any would is welcome as well :D
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    thank you , will try that from tomorrow.

    Best of luck!
  • RebeccaJJ
    RebeccaJJ Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Everyone! I'm not new to the site. I've been using this for a few months now and having success. I need to get healthy and lose weight. I'd like to weigh 150lbs. I'm 5'6 so that's pretty reasonable. I weighed that when I was in my mid-20s and felt great! Also, I need to get rid of my baby fat. I feel like I've been pregnant for 2 years straight! I have 2 girls (S is 2 this month and E is 8 months). So that means I was 6 months post-pardon when I got pregnant with E! Yikes! So I have to get rid of my belly. Also, I pay extra on my insurance because my waist measurement is too high. soooo...we will save $80/month when I lose the weight! So that's my story!
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    Hi Everyone! I'm not new to the site. I've been using this for a few months now and having success. I need to get healthy and lose weight. I'd like to weigh 150lbs. I'm 5'6 so that's pretty reasonable. I weighed that when I was in my mid-20s and felt great! Also, I need to get rid of my baby fat. I feel like I've been pregnant for 2 years straight! I have 2 girls (S is 2 this month and E is 8 months). So that means I was 6 months post-pardon when I got pregnant with E! Yikes! So I have to get rid of my belly. Also, I pay extra on my insurance because my waist measurement is too high. soooo...we will save $80/month when I lose the weight! So that's my story!

    Best of luck to you! Sounds like it will be tough with having to little ones, but don't give up! You can do it! My brother and I are only 13 months apart, so my mom tells me all the time how hard it was for her to lose the weight :) It can happen! Best of luck!
  • Feel free to add me if you like! Always looking to make friends on here. The more support we all have the better :)
  • Anyone on here is free to add me:)
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