Starting Over....Need Some Buddies!

jdekost81
jdekost81 Posts: 12
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I was on MFP for a long time and I lost 60 pounds and then gained about half of it back. I was really struggling with getting back on track, and then I just decided to start over with everything, clean slate. So, I deleted my original MFP profile and created this one. It has helped my mind set, in some strange way, but now I am in need of new friends.

A little about me....I am a 32 year old single mom to one 7 year old girl. :) I started my journey at the beginning of 2012, weighing 332 pounds. I swore to myself I would never see that "300" number ever again, but I started getting lazy in the fall, and guess what? I saw that 300 number again. Currently I weigh 305 and I cannot wait to get back under that dreaded mark once again, this time, hopefully for good!

Please add me if you have lots of weight to lose, a little weight to lose, whatever. If you know the struggle that losing weight is, and struggling to keep that lifestyle, even when life is getting crazy (I added a full time college schedule last fall and while I was doing great at that....I slipped here)

Yay for new friends and a fresh start!
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  • lyndyloolaa
    lyndyloolaa Posts: 79 Member
    Good on you! Sometimes a fresh start is the perfect way to get the motivation back up again :)

    An add is coming your way!
  • Lind5ay90
    Lind5ay90 Posts: 376 Member
    Props to you for being a single mom. I'm a married mom of an 8 month old and that's hard work as it is!
    I'm an active poster if you'd like to be friends!
  • angiebug
    angiebug Posts: 4
    Hi I am starting over too. You and me.....lets say this is the final time of starting over. Been here a week. First weigh in tomorrow. We can do it.
  • emeraldj18
    emeraldj18 Posts: 22
    Good Morning,
    I have a way to go too! I have been on here for 35 days and have noticed much improvement! My goal is to lose about 60-70 lbs.I am positive that I will make it.I am not actually dieting but, I track every single thing I eat ..I have learned what I can eat and not eat without going over my daily allowance.It has worked!! I have lost but,not sure exactly how much.I will not be a slave to the scales this time.The weight will fluctuate at first and I dont want to get discouraged like I did non my last attempts.Take care and take it slow.You will succeed and make you goals!!! Good luck to you and feel free to accept my friend request.
    Have a Geat Day!
    Jeanine
  • helyla
    helyla Posts: 162 Member
    Feel free to add me :) I try to be motivational to all my friends on here!
  • SassyMom23
    SassyMom23 Posts: 112 Member
    Friend request heading your way! :smile:
  • BigBrunette
    BigBrunette Posts: 1,543 Member
    I'm starting over, too! Just sent you a friend request. :)
  • jdekost81
    jdekost81 Posts: 12
    Thanks everyone!
  • susiec68
    susiec68 Posts: 2
    I am just starting today, although I have been a member for a while but not really taking any notice of it. Today is a new start!!!
  • thinnerJoyce8
    thinnerJoyce8 Posts: 1
    hi I need friends on this so that I do not think I am alone in the crazy weight loss program. I have only been on MFP for a week and have not figured out how to do the friend thing yet. I am happy for your new start it gives a new fresh beginning that helps a lot.
    Little about me. I weigh 195 and do not want to reach the 200 I have tried for 6 years to get back to my pre pregnancy weight and have not been successful. I think that keeping track of what I eat will get me there.
  • kayleighreynolds89
    kayleighreynolds89 Posts: 1
    Hi im new to the whole site and im a bit confused on the calerie side of things and wondered if I could get some help and make buddies at the same time. Im married with two children and have really let go of myself and am despirate to regain control and feel good about myself.....Hopefuly.lol. any help would be amazing.xx
  • tonytoo
    tonytoo Posts: 307
    Add me and I'll do my best to motivate you!
  • Onimomo
    Onimomo Posts: 4
    Good for you, and good luck!
    It's more encouraging with new friends!

    Everyone, please feel free to add me ^O^
  • projectthin1
    projectthin1 Posts: 6
    hi, I have also started over too! I also need to lose a lot of weight - over 100 pounds! have had a few bad days but trying to stay positive.
    good luck in your journey!
  • applekey
    applekey Posts: 4 Member
    Hi! I'm starting anew as well, I'm 49 and my weight loss goal is to lose 60lbs. I'm also in need of friends for support. I'm an emotional eater and have begun to face that reality head on. I've found that with support I do so much better, I will help you on your journey if you help me on mine:) looking forward to losing this weight with a friend with the same goals.
  • PamGeirng
    PamGeirng Posts: 165 Member
    Add me :smile: I know what it is like to gain, lose, gain back and lose. This time I think that I have a handle on it and am really ready to make this a lifestyle change. I am an active poster and am on here all the time figuring out recipes and putting my daily food into the my diary. Great luck on a fresh new start!!
  • kamiboykin
    kamiboykin Posts: 12 Member
    I'm just starting. Happy to be a buddy. I need some as well. :flowerforyou:
  • xDaniix
    xDaniix Posts: 51
    ive sent you a request! :D
  • gdygirl8806
    gdygirl8806 Posts: 1
    Sent a request!

    Mom of a 2 year old and 6 months preggo. Hit 199, then found out I was pregnant...6 months down, three to go, then back on track to hit my 150 goal.
  • cassy30
    cassy30 Posts: 18
    Hi all! I basically just starting over with mfp too! I can use some motivation, and will try to motivate right back :-) by the way, i see some of u with those weight tickers, how do i access those? I weigh in on tuesdays, so lets do this all together!! I want to loose 15lbs!
  • cassy30
    cassy30 Posts: 18
    Okay, i got one already some how, and apparently i want to loose 20 so im sticking with the 20. I didnt know i still had that! It didnt show in my group message lol!
  • GracefulDancer4Christ
    GracefulDancer4Christ Posts: 419 Member
    I am starting over to as well. I am 37 years old and a single mom to an 11 year old daughter. I need to lose 37 pounds
  • BLBrinegar
    BLBrinegar Posts: 12
    I will be your buddy! Counting calories is so hard for me, and I'm always looking for some motivation for myself, and to give others. Feel free to add me!
  • skinnyiverson
    skinnyiverson Posts: 80
    I am starting over today too after a couple week break. I sent you a friend request. Let's motivate each other! :flowerforyou:
  • brsquared
    brsquared Posts: 3 Member
    Hi! I've been on MFP for a while, but I've been lazy lately. I got a new job and have been working alot which has kept me from excercising...excuses!!! I'm starting over today. I have gained weight because I have been eating bad and not exercising...no more excuses...hitting the gym today! I also need friends to help me stay motivated!!!
  • Beccalizz1
    Beccalizz1 Posts: 34 Member
    I am 32 and have 2 children. I have been on my weight loss journey since January and am down 32 lbs so far but have a long way to go still. I am always looking for more support and friends. I will send you a friend request.
  • pja1130
    pja1130 Posts: 1
    Hey all! I am starting over again, too. I am 34, single, 5'10" and a compulsive over-eater. I began the weight loss journey three years ago weighing in at 336 lbs. I lost 45 lbs using MFP and then I fell off the wagon in May of last year. I did a weigh in a few days ago and was back up to 332.5 lbs. So it begins again and I know it will be frustrating to have to re-lose the weight I gained this year while indulging bad habits. I need reminders to be accountable. This go around, I will be less focused on food and more focused on exercise.

    What can I do for y'all to help you?
  • charlesnapolitano
    charlesnapolitano Posts: 302 Member
    you can add me if you want i'll be supportive ;)
  • proudmommy_iam
    proudmommy_iam Posts: 7
    Always looking to add new friends to help support each other! It's a journey and always helps to have motivation from others!!! I have lost 37lbs and still going for a few more! Would love to encourage you! :D
  • llgorski
    llgorski Posts: 2
    Could use some support as well. I'm the neverending, "Tomorrow, tomorrow," person. I'm getting older and need to start monitoring my health--cholesteral, gluclose, etc. I need to lose 20 pounds to feel great, and I start out every Monday saying I'm going to do it, and I'm good until Wednesday or Thursday, sometimes even the weekend. Then, "boom," I lose it and eat, eat, eat.

    Also need to get motivated about exercise again, too. Can't seem to find the time, but just joined a new health club with my daugher (who's 14). Makes it easier to go vs. leaving her at home alone.

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