Looking for Support

jendemi
jendemi Posts: 115
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Good afternoon,
I am looking for support from you all. I have lost about 65 pounds in the last year and I am looking to lost about 30 more and build muscle and tone up. I am looking for people whom can help me, encourage me and give me tips or suggestions in regards to all of this.

I have used MFP on and off for about a year and I know that I need to be consistent with using this tool as well as working out!

Thanks in advance!

Jen

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  • kariweighsin
    kariweighsin Posts: 61 Member
    Feel free to add me! I too am looking to lose weight but I also want to build muscle in the process. I am always looking for tips and suggestions on how to do that. Good luck!
  • snowbunny40
    snowbunny40 Posts: 6
    hey there,
    what I am finding works for me is 60 minutes walking a brisk 3.5 pace and 40 minutes of weight training. the way I do it is I walk 1.3 miles (20 min) to the gym, when I get there I do 20 minutes of weight training, then I do 20 minutes on tread mill another round of weight training and walk back home. ive lost 13 lbs since april 15th doing this (as well as watching what I eat). this mfp is awesome. it helps keep me on track. ( oh yeah and another thing I do is I take one day a week to splurge it helps keep me on the diet and I don't feel guilty about it). hope this may help you out.
  • Beeasymomma
    Beeasymomma Posts: 1
    Hello. I am new to this site. It was recommended by my doctor. I have already lost 10 lbs!! I have been doing a lot more walking and I'm watching what I eat and how much I eat. I am inspired to continue my weightloss journey. I still have a ways to go but I'm going to continue this and make this a life style change.
  • Scorpion40
    Scorpion40 Posts: 1
    Hi jen im mike,im impressed about you losing so much weight.i myself have lost about 2 stone ,i have been encouraged by a guy called mike chan who is a big hiit (high intensity interval training) expert.i find that this way of training is great for losing high amounts of calories.im trying to get a sixpack for summer..so keep it up and you WILL get there.michael :)
  • Chicabear1
    Chicabear1 Posts: 38 Member
    Hi there.
    I began using MFP when a colleague introduced me to it on January 25, 2013. This has changed my life in such a positive and significant way! I can't begin to explain all of the changes I've implemented since joining MFP. To date I've lost 36 lbs.! Wow! Me, of all people...I've been overweight my whole life! Now, I feel liberated! My self confidence has skyrocketed. I have so much energy and optimism! Strangers at work are approaching me and letting me know they have noticed my significant weight loss. Others I've known for a few years now are telling me that they've literally taken a "double take" to see if it's really the gal they've known. Incredible! Feel free to add me as one of your MFP buddies. I would like to have more encouraging MFP buddies too! Have a great day!
  • smd2100
    smd2100 Posts: 1
    Jen,
    You are so right about using this tool more often because sometimes I forget to post my meals on the day it happens but instead I do it the next day or two if I remember. Your weight lost is amazing and I say to you congrats and keep up the good work. Always remember that you are the one that made the change and it is paying off for you.
    Michelle
  • Vivian06703188
    Vivian06703188 Posts: 310 Member
    Hi my name is Vivian, I am new to the site too. I have only lost 3 pounds so far but I have only been on the program for a week. My daughter lost 38 lbs on this site and when I saw her results I wanted to play too. I saw how this works and I love it. I am currently out of town. Not the ideal situation as it can throw you a curve ball. I got a Jack in the Box Club salad when I was out today. I got home and logged the calories and found out it had a whopping 583 calories. I thought I was being good. What a shock. But its okay I have plenty of calories left for Dinner and I have already had two snacks. So I can work this all in. I envy your 10lb weight loss. I hope to get there soon myself. 10 lbs is real progress. I have a lot of weight to lose so it is not gonna happen overnight. I too am making a lifestyle change as recommended by my doctor.

    Well if you want to talk more. Shoot me a message back.
  • Lbean22
    Lbean22 Posts: 32
    Hi! Feel free to friend me! I just came back to MFP. The community helps me more than anything. I definitely need someone to kick me in the butt and give me tips too! Lets help each other reach our goals!
  • FitCoachShawn
    FitCoachShawn Posts: 230 Member
    Here is a link to an MFP support and motivation group! They are awesome!

    The group is called "Lean On Me"! They have a facebook page, twitter, and an MFP group!
    Hope you like!
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/14158-lean-on-me

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