HELP: Need Motivation!!!

Healthynut31
Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
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Hi!! I am new to this site I am am looking for anyone who will friend me and be a motivation to me. I promise to be a motivator as well. I have tried and failed too many times, and I want this to be the last time. If anyone has any suggestions or tips, please feel free to throw them out to me. I am 31 yrs old and have 100.lbs to lose. I am starting slow at 30.lbs for now. Hope to hear from someone soon!! Thanks, and may we all be successful and blessed!! Here we go!!!

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  • my3apsons
    my3apsons Posts: 5 Member
    I could also use someone to keep me motivated. I have over 100lbs to lose and this last year has been horrible. I lost my mother and ate everything in sight, gaining an additional 20lbs. I'm 41
  • royvor
    royvor Posts: 271
    Friend request sent. Lets foster motivation and reach our goals encouraging one another.
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    Thank you for responding!! I lost my dad to last year and it seems as if I have fallen into the same pattern of emotional eating. I want to add as many people as possible to help me get over this thing and defeat it. I am not sure how to make a public post since I am new here!! LOL!! I hope that you are successful and that your heart heals... @my3apsons
  • cheyjepp1
    cheyjepp1 Posts: 8
    First of all, congratulations on making the commitment to change yourself! It is a VERY hard road, but well worth it in the end!

    The biggest help for me has been to limit my carbs to breakfast and lunch ONLY, cook at home (no take out except MAYBE once a week), and don't beat yourself up if you "mess up". We are all human and everyone caves. Take it day by day. I log in to this site every morning and plan my meals out for the day so I can make sure I don't go over calories. Then I work out and put in my exercise before I got to sleep. Why? Because I am afraid that if I put in my exercise during the day, I will say something to myself like "I have 500 extra calories I haven't used. ICE CREAM!" or something to that effect. This has proven to be very helpful to me.

    Good luck!
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    Thanks royvor!!! Sounds like a plan to me!!
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    First of all, congratulations on making the commitment to change yourself! It is a VERY hard road, but well worth it in the end!

    The biggest help for me has been to limit my carbs to breakfast and lunch ONLY, cook at home (no take out except MAYBE once a week), and don't beat yourself up if you "mess up". We are all human and everyone caves. Take it day by day. I log in to this site every morning and plan my meals out for the day so I can make sure I don't go over calories. Then I work out and put in my exercise before I got to sleep. Why? Because I am afraid that if I put in my exercise during the day, I will say something to myself like "I have 500 extra calories I haven't used. ICE CREAM!" or something to that effect. This has proven to be very helpful to me.

    Good luck!
    Thank you so much!!! It means a lot to me to have someone care... even if they don't know you!!
  • beamteam4
    beamteam4 Posts: 19 Member
    You can add me
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    You can add me
    Thank you!! I need all the motivation i can get!!
  • vabniullga
    vabniullga Posts: 63 Member
    Welcome! There are a lot of great people here who will motivate you! I would be happy to be friends and keep you motivated 'cuz I need that too :)
  • charlenequinn94
    charlenequinn94 Posts: 99
    Hi, I have been logging on for about 15 days now. I decided it was time for me to quit messing around and get active again. I hope to see myself get down to 180 lbs to start with. I know I started out at 248. The only day I have really planned out my food choices was the day last week when I went to the movies. I got to have my popcorn.
  • my3apsons
    my3apsons Posts: 5 Member
    Then I work out and put in my exercise before I got to sleep. Why? Because I am afraid that if I put in my exercise during the day, I will say something to myself like "I have 500 extra calories I haven't used. ICE CREAM!" or something to that effect. This has proven to be very helpful to me.

    That's good advice, I can see myself doing just that. I have been writing my food down first thing in the morning. If I have to add or change that's ok but at least I want to give myself some guideline for the day.
  • npeery
    npeery Posts: 29 Member
    I'll add you. My friends list is dead and I'm tired of talking to myself. :)
  • jkgillia
    jkgillia Posts: 8 Member
    You know it's crazy- but I often get depressed about my weight and body image. I've been doing this on and off for two years now. But I woke up a few days ago and realized I've lost 40 lbs and saw that there are loads of great people having done far more. Seeing that it's possible is really great motivator to me. Stay patient and just keep trying.
  • mmeyerhoff87
    mmeyerhoff87 Posts: 3 Member
    You can add me. I can use the motivation to, I've been dealing with a lot of stress lately and my healthy lifestyle has taken a backseat. Good luck.
  • James4784
    James4784 Posts: 24 Member
    Anyone feel free to add me too. I am looking to lose 69lb as my first milestone and always looking for people to support me and for me to support them :)
  • vickybloss
    vickybloss Posts: 14
    Please I need motivation, trying to lose 2 stone. I just want to feel good about myself. Add me xxx
  • oldy76
    oldy76 Posts: 185 Member
    You've come to the right place! I've lost 84lb and turned my life around completely from where it was heading. MFP is a part of my life now and I'm here every single day and never get tired of logging. I'm no longer trying to lose weight but am more than happy to support anybody that needs it. All the best. You can do this!!
    x
  • SweetpeaHu
    SweetpeaHu Posts: 45 Member
    Hi there,

    I've been on MFP for 1.5 months and lost 5lbs. Please feel free to add me. I'd love to help out if I can.
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    You've come to the right place! I've lost 84lb and turned my life around completely from where it was heading. MFP is a part of my life now and I'm here every single day and never get tired of logging. I'm no longer trying to lose weight but am more than happy to support anybody that needs it. All the best. You can do this!!
    x
    OMG!!! That is soooo motivating!! Congratulations.. I can only hope I am as successful as you are one day!!
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    Hi there,

    I've been on MFP for 1.5 months and lost 5lbs. Please feel free to add me. I'd love to help out if I can.
    Thank You!!
  • abikinibyjuly
    abikinibyjuly Posts: 330 Member
    I'd love some more friends. We're all in the same boat so we might as well start rowing together!
  • xbboimatt
    xbboimatt Posts: 1
    Keep up with the hard work. Stay active. And force yourself to buy healthier foods(saves a lot of money). Also the app is wonderful for keeping up with your caloric needs. I found out i was accidently starving myself. After i switched to this app i am very happy and found out with daily exercise i can keep my appetite under control a lot better than i thought. So far I've lost 16 lbs in the last 3 weeks (since i started dieting and exercising)and i feel a lot more confident about my image even though i haven't reached my goal yet. Just remember that it's a lifestyle to change not just a phase.
  • nicoleanderson529
    nicoleanderson529 Posts: 7
    I also need Motivation!! anybody can add me too! :)
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    Keep up with the hard work. Stay active. And force yourself to buy healthier foods(saves a lot of money). Also the app is wonderful for keeping up with your caloric needs. I found out i was accidently starving myself. After i switched to this app i am very happy and found out with daily exercise i can keep my appetite under control a lot better than i thought. So far I've lost 16 lbs in the last 3 weeks (since i started dieting and exercising)and i feel a lot more confident about my image even though i haven't reached my goal yet. Just remember that it's a lifestyle to change not just a phase.
    Thanks so much!! I'm trying!:smile:
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    I'd love some more friends. We're all in the same boat so we might as well start rowing together!
    LOL!!! :laugh:
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    You know it's crazy- but I often get depressed about my weight and body image. I've been doing this on and off for two years now. But I woke up a few days ago and realized I've lost 40 lbs and saw that there are loads of great people having done far more. Seeing that it's possible is really great motivator to me. Stay patient and just keep trying.
    Thank You!! I will!! :flowerforyou:
  • RMGreen17
    RMGreen17 Posts: 4
    Greetings! I am new here and just want to introduce myself and get this ball rolling! My name is Michele, and I am a new grandma, and I have 3 daughters I have raised (well, I am still raising two) alone. Just want to get this weight off so I can be active - and attractive - again, and hopefully land my Prince Charming - my ex-husband apparently wasn't it.

    I am happy to be here, and I am starting my new adventure... how are YOU doing? :flowerforyou:
  • Anthony110101111110001101
    Anthony110101111110001101 Posts: 239 Member
    Feel free to add me too.
  • g6author
    g6author Posts: 11
    I joined mfp over a year ago as a way to document my intake and I was successful in losing weight. Now I am back because I need to document my activities - starting insanity soon - ..I could use some good friends on here to push me along the way. Send me a friends request. I'm a positive motivator in return :)

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