New to this and need more friends
roxy_babya2
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Hello, my name is Colleen. I am 260lbs, the biggest I have ever been. My goal is to lose 100lbs within one year. I have been eating 1200-1400 calories a day and exercising 3x a week. My best friend is on here, but I need more motivation and encouragement. I want to find friends that have set goals for themselves and are working hard to obtain them. I am 23 and last year I weighed 210. I gained 50lbs when I moved back in with my bf because he eats a lot of junk food and never gains weight. It is my own fault though, I can always say no to the junk he eats and be more healthy but it is hard to turn down. In High School I weighed only 180! Since February though, I've thought about how gross I feel and how much smaller, but still overweight I was last year, and I've just had enough. I have quit drinking soda completely. I haven't had it since April 25th and I don't plain on it either. I've also quit eating Ice Cream, cold turkey, which was hard because I could eat a pint a day. I was probably consuming 3000 calories and maybe more a day a few weeks ago. I don't know where this will power came from but it is here to stay. I already feel better eating 1200-1400 calories a day. I am working on my sleeping routine now so that I can exercise earlier in the mornings, not just late afternoon and evenings. I would love to find friends local and far off to discuss and talk to about goals, recipes, exercises and more! I can't wait to hear some feedback. Add me on here or on Facebook....search Colleen G Austin in Panama City, FL. Thanks!
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Welcome. I sent you a friend request.0
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Welcome to MFP I'll add you! Im always on the lookout for new friends0
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Thanks!0
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I gained 50lbs when I moved back in with my bf because he eats a lot of junk food and never gains weight. It is my own fault though, I can always say no to the junk he eats and be more healthy but it is hard to turn
GIRL, I feel you on that! When I was at my peak working out everyday and eating right I was happiest and when I moved in why my boyfriend, who eats fast food like EVERYDAY, I too, gave into temptation.
I'm on the road to recovery now as well :P
I do know a lot about eating right and exercise through research though, so if you have any questions or need tips, I'm your gal! (:0 -
Thanks Mary! I appreciate it!! I would love to be friends on here and discuss details! Thanks again!0
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I'm always open to new friends
feel free to add me :flowerforyou:0 -
Added you. Always looking for new friends! Welcome!0
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Friend request sent...... anyone, feel free to add me. I have a great group of friends and always looking for more !!0
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feel free to add me... always looking for new friends :laugh:0
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good on you for planning to stick to it.....that's half the battle won, right there!!!!....I know you will do it......I just turned 43 and i'm 5'3" and i'm now 118lb, down from 172lb.....my goal is 115lb so i'm almost there.....it does get easier, if even it doesn't seem like that right now.....feel free to add me as a friend....:)0
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The calories you set for yourself are probably way to low. There is no reason to be miserable while working toward better health. I know you say you are happy with that amount and you might be happy with that for a while, but most people can't go that low and maintain a losing streak and when they quit they often will gain the weight back with a vengeance. Speaking from experience I know this story all to well.
http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html
You could probably lose at a pretty decent clip on 1800 calories a day. If you include a lot of fiber and protein in your diet you may not even experience very much hunger.
One more thing, 100 lbs is a great goal, but it can set you up for failure if you feel you aren't losing fast enough. Don't be afraid to go a bit slower and adjust to changes as you go.0 -
Hi. We're near the same weight. Feel free to add me if you'd like. I'm trying to lose about 100, maybe a bit more, by my wedding next November (2014).0
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feel free to send me a friend request! I am here to encourage, support, and share what I have learned on my own journey!0
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The calories you set for yourself are probably way to low. There is no reason to be miserable while working toward better health. I know you say you are happy with that amount and you might be happy with that for a while, but most people can't go that low and maintain a losing streak and when they quit they often will gain the weight back with a vengeance. Speaking from experience I know this story all to well.
http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html
You could probably lose at a pretty decent clip on 1800 calories a day. If you include a lot of fiber and protein in your diet you may not even experience very much hunger.
One more thing, 100 lbs is a great goal, but it can set you up for failure if you feel you aren't losing fast enough. Don't be afraid to go a bit slower and adjust to changes as you go.
All of this! And I will add you as well. I log daily and give motivation!0 -
I am new to this and would like to make new friends that are on same journey0
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I'm new too! I just started eating healthier a few days ago and I already lost a few pounds! Its great to see so many people with the same goals(: I'd love to talk to you anytime about any recipes and great sites to keep you motivated!0
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Hi I am new also I will send you a friend request. I need input and motivation on this journey0
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Friend Request Sent
Hello,
I am in the same boat as you and looking for new friends. I was really surprised too about how good it feels to consume less calories. I'm trying to lose around 75lbs. The first ten flew off and now I'm losing at a much slower speed. I love this site and wish I had learned about it long ago! Good luck in your weight loss and have a great day!
Laura0 -
I am fairly new to this, too, and always looking for more friends to stay motivated with....feel free to add me!0
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Feel free to add me0
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Hello again,
I'm adding a lot of people who have posted here. Hope that's okay!
Laura0 -
Hi!
I am new (returning) and determined to have the willpower to stay motivated this time around. I will add you as I am also looking for more friends since I just started up again and need all the help I can get
Ginger0 -
Hi everyone i'm new to MyFitnessPal..I hope i can stay inspired and continue on. I really just want to see results.0
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Welcome! You'll love it here, the people are great. I'm always on the lookout for new friends to help me keep accountable to vice versa so sending you a request now0
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Request sent...I'm new too and need some motivation. I went through something similar. Keep at it!0
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Hi I just signed up today on here. I also am over 260 lbs and really need the friends to motivate me along the way. If i figure out how to send requests, I will friend you! Good luck to all.0
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hi,
im new on here too
ive already lost some weight but seem stuck at the moment and
then i found this site so fingers crossed i can lose more.
i need friends on here too so add me0
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