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resilient86
resilient86 Posts: 35
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Hello! I'm new to MFP and am looking for friends with similar situations as my own!

I'm 5'6" female. Current weight is 214 lbs with a goal weight around 140 lbs. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, PCOS and insulin resistance a couple years ago and I've finally had enough of being a victim to the symptoms. A poor diet and no exercise got me into this mess, and only a good diet and plenty of exercise can get me out of it! I also love lifting weights but haven't in years.

Cheers! :drinker:

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  • ymlander
    ymlander Posts: 3
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    Hi, I am new to this board too,, I am currently looking into bariatric surgery, and I love to lift weights too. I need to get used to using these boards, but never seem to know how to use them, this one seems pretty easy.. Yvonne
  • SkinnyMsFitness
    SkinnyMsFitness Posts: 389 Member
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    Hi! I'm a 28 yr old, 5'7, and at 197 lbs. However, I did start out at 227... so I feel I'm similar to you! I just joined today, so I'll send you a request - I'm also looking for as much support as I can get.
  • stuckinpa05
    stuckinpa05 Posts: 1 Member
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    I'm not really new to this but this is the first time that i have actually tried to use it religously!! Looking for friends to help stay positive and motivated.
  • heytherelameman
    heytherelameman Posts: 76 Member
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    My story is very similar to yours.

    I am not new here, but I recently got back into it. I'm just rounding out my first week. I am always looking for friends, feel free to add me. (That goes for anyone!)
  • ktliu
    ktliu Posts: 334 Member
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    :heart:
  • ktliu
    ktliu Posts: 334 Member
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    Hi, I am new to this board too,, I am currently looking into bariatric surgery, and I love to lift weights too. I need to get used to using these boards, but never seem to know how to use them, this one seems pretty easy.. Yvonne
    Please reconsider your choices, this is not a fix all and the amount of trauma you cost your body is really not worth it. I started off 214(Doctor's) scale and with the aid of Phentermine, eating right and exercising I lost 30+ lbs in 4 months. If you are open to it, Friend me and let me try to tallk you out of cutting yourself open
    If you have time , please watch "forks over knives"
    and this
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAdqLB6bTuQ.
    it's an hour long+ documentary. but at 49mins it talks about a situation about a lady much larger than yourself.trying to get a bariatric surgery from this doc. just start from there, and if you like the message. then watch the whole thing. it really works.
  • Chispasv
    Chispasv Posts: 31 Member
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    Feel free to add me.
  • ymlander
    ymlander Posts: 3
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    how do I friend someone?
  • boomitten4u2
    boomitten4u2 Posts: 2
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    I just had bariatric surgery 3 weeks ago and am at 220 pounds with a goal weight of 140. I have struggled with weight loss my whole life and have too many other illnesses caused by the weight and lack of exercise. Made me decide enough was enough. I feel like I am in control now of what I eat rather than trying to just diet but eat all the things that I love. Need some support from like minded people.

    Just signed up through a friend and am enjoying the accountability of this program. Hope to hear from new friends!

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