I Am Scared of Failing - Need Fitness Pal Friends

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  • MariaHammer750
    MariaHammer750 Posts: 86 Member
    This site is a great tool. Feel free to add me. I'd be glad to help any way that I can. Good luck to you.
  • Becca_Reb
    Becca_Reb Posts: 11
    I feel the same! Ive been on "self destruct" for years now, everytime I'm doing well, i purposely eat loads of crap so I don't fail when I've tried hard, it's my fault because I ate it. Had a big problem with takeaway but ive managed to stay away from it since January 7th, which is great as we where eating it two/three times a week !!!!:happy:

    Finding this site brilliant and it's really stopping me over eating - day 2! - and helping me see where I go wrong :blushing:

    We can do this together xx
  • memwa49
    memwa49 Posts: 7 Member
    Feel free to add me. Please do not consider anything as failing. This is a journey and a learning experience. This is my 10th day and I am lovng it. I am transitioning from another weight loss application and find this one is simply marvelous! Sending positive thoughts your way...
  • MochaMixAZ
    MochaMixAZ Posts: 844 Member
    Hello and welcome! It IS a lot of work, and worth EVERY SECOND. I find doing it all day long, when I am eating the food - it keeps it more manageable and less of a chore. If I'm short on time, I will snap a pic of my meal with my phone so I can recall it later. Just stick with it. And if you miss a meal of logging, don't worry but don't let that stop you from logging the rest. You CAN do this!
  • jivitasa
    jivitasa Posts: 150 Member
    And feel free to add me as well! I'm a Group Fitness instructor and am near complete in my Bachelors of Nutrition Science. I am new to this site as well. I used it for a long time years ago, and just joined back up because I love the community so much! I also like tracking to keep my macros in check. Good luck! You are in the ideal place for support. :)
  • hayles333
    hayles333 Posts: 105 Member
    Feel free to add me as well! I've only been on the site for a few weeks, but am finding it to be an amazing tool so far! Would love to have more "friends" on here to keep each other accountable!
  • jross1006
    jross1006 Posts: 23
    I am the same way. I need someone to keep me on track. Add me. We can do it !
  • themightywind
    themightywind Posts: 3 Member
    Please feel free to add me.
  • Strive2BLean
    Strive2BLean Posts: 300 Member
    Feel free to add me. MFP is a great tool for accountability and tracking.
  • aakokopelli7
    aakokopelli7 Posts: 196 Member
    Hard work is what you have to do if you really want to accomplish something. If you think counting calories is too much work then you've already failed. Change you attitude about it and it will change your life.
  • SkinnyForMinnie
    SkinnyForMinnie Posts: 68 Member
    Good job on posting on here! I know it can be scary as well, but every little step counts, and you are ALREADY making positive changes (e.g. posting). Feel free to add me, if you'd like. And if you have a smartphone, download their free app. Best app you'll ever own! You can do it, and this site's support will be a great help! WELCOME! :drinker:
  • lewcompton
    lewcompton Posts: 881 Member
    Anyone is welcome to add me... Been at this since July 1st and I'm down 127 in just seven months. No Bob, no Jillian, no fads, no diets... just tracking and being responsible for what I do and eat.
  • sheila3977
    sheila3977 Posts: 3
    I'm new as well so feel free to add me : )
  • camerons69
    camerons69 Posts: 2
    I feel the same way. You are not alone. please add me. I try to take it one day at a time. If that is too much for me some days a hour at a time. Don't get down on yourself. Try to stay positive. I know that is not always easy. Exercise has been a great help for me. Some days I have to force myself, but I feel so much better when I do exercise.
  • CaliSteph
    CaliSteph Posts: 142 Member
    Feel free to add me. Support is important. Being held accountable and helping to be hold someone else accountable keeps you motivated. You also get great work out and meal ideas. And most of the time, you get a great laugh!
  • beansproutmommy
    beansproutmommy Posts: 15
    I ran across a quote yesterday on Pinterest - and quite literally did what it said today.

    "She woke up one day and threw away all her excuses."

    Much easier said than followed...but here's to all of us doing what it takes to achieve what we want!

    PS: I'm new too and would love to find some people to cheer for me and for whom I can cheer!!
  • Babygirl928
    Babygirl928 Posts: 378 Member
    I still go through waves of "being scared" so much so I used to self sabotage.....it's like our security blanket or binky is being taken away....it DOES go away!!!

    Anyone feel free to add me. I am on daily and I am an open book and I log EVERYTHING the good, bad and the ugly lol :flowerforyou:
  • ktzmom
    ktzmom Posts: 16 Member
    It's hard to fail on this site. This is the first program I've used that has actually worked for me. Feel free to add me, we can all use the support.:smile:
  • Athena125
    Athena125 Posts: 102 Member
    Feel free to add me. Just do a little better each day and each week. If you make a mistake, learn from it & move on. Focus on how you're changing your behaviors not on just the goal.

    I did Zumba for a whole year and only lost about 10 pounds! BUT....after a year, I felt so much healthier, I started to feel confident enough to weight train. Man, am I weak! But, I keep telling myself, a year ago, I wasn't doing ANY of this. I wasn't watching my diet AT ALL.

    So on days where you eat too much, don't work out as much as you'd like, etc., think of how many times you did do better.

    If you are very out of shape, start with aqua fit classes and Zumba Gold. They are tailored for that! A personal trainer who has worked with those who have injuries or are overweight are also very helpful.
  • feldmannb
    feldmannb Posts: 4 Member
    Add me too. I started this journey 1/1 and so far so good. This is the easiest calorie app to use so far!
  • davidoneill1914
    davidoneill1914 Posts: 172 Member
    add me if you like
  • VeinsAndBones
    VeinsAndBones Posts: 550 Member
    Never be afraid to fail... If you fail, simply pick yourself up and keep on :) Feel free to add me :D
  • feldmannb
    feldmannb Posts: 4 Member
    Nice job! Any pointers? I need to lose about 80 pounds - lost 10 so far.
  • klinhart2
    klinhart2 Posts: 1
    Feel free to add me i feel the same way i hate to track anything but at this point i am desperate.
  • Blueyedbethie82
    Blueyedbethie82 Posts: 2
    You can definitely add me! I am very new, like "today" new, to this site and am also looking to connect with other people struggling through our journey. I've already been here before, losing a large amount of weight, only to gain it right back due to a pregnancy and then just not getting the motivation to get up and repeat the whole process. I just don't feel good about myself anymore and my health is deteriorating rapidly. I need to fix the problem before it gets any worse and I thought this would be a great place to do it. I have a friend who is also trying to lose weight and we're working out together on a daily basis, but it's also nice to connect with more people and share tips and notes. Wishing you the best on your journey! Because it's not a destination... Being healthy is a lifetime achievement. We'll never really be done. We just have to change the way we think hold ourselves accountable for our daily (and sometimes hourly) food and exercise choices. Change is hard for most people, and especially people like us who are trying to do something big. Good luck!

    ~Beth
  • strawberrylola
    strawberrylola Posts: 36 Member
    It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. feel free to add me everyone :smile:
  • JennaL890
    JennaL890 Posts: 39
    You've already made a huge step in the right direction by joining! I am sure you will be able to stick to your goals; especially with all of the awesome support by everyone on here. Feel free to add me on here (or anyone for that matter). I am always looking for more friends to lend some support to and likewise!:)
  • cdwilson2003
    cdwilson2003 Posts: 143
    I've been on here for almost a month now and it's takes just a little adjustment. Not the logging - that's super easy - the "what you put in your mouth" thing. That's the toughie. Good luck on your journey. I'm on here just about everyday so feel free to add me if you want.
  • simon_rider
    simon_rider Posts: 14 Member
    Good luck, feel free to add me :-)
  • brendamac464
    brendamac464 Posts: 19 Member
    I've just rejoined (I wasn't an active member the first time, hmmm....might be why I gained 8 lbs). I'm 49 and have 40 lbs to lose and I've just started so add me and we can motive each other.

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