I'm semi-new here too! I haven't been using myfitnesspal all that long, even though I downloaded it months ago. Feel free to add me too!

Hi. I'm new to MFP. I could really use a larger support team. Please add me. I would love any advice you have to offer. Thanks in advance.

feel free to add me! i'm positive and supportive

You can add me too !!!

i'm new too!! :blushing:

Hi,
I've been on MFP for about a month now. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Hi guys,
My name is Patty. I live in Bend and am committing to a Take Shape for Life program with the help of a coach who is also a dear friend. I hope this turns out to be a good thing since I want her honesty and would welcome her kicking me in the *kitten*, a-la Jillian Michaels, if necessary! :huh:

LOL

I know why I am fat, know my triggers, and am really clear on why I am doing this NOW. I know because... (Gulp) ... I have lost 140 pounds before with a gastric bypass back in 2001. However, as I can certainly testify, it is gastric surgery, not BRAIN surgery. Since old habits and coping choices have crept back in, the weight has crept back on. I will not go backward any more.

Generally I am kind of a solitary regimen gal but I have started to think that staying in touch with others who share his struggle can be a good thing as long as that communication is genuine and positive. I admit, I could use a little affirmation on that front as I have been somewhat burned in the past with giving a lot and not really receiving... How has staying in touch with strangers through this forum helped you? Please share!

I would live to offer support and get an atta-girl now and then if you will have me. Having contacts to share a laugh with is critical for my success, truly critical. :laugh: This is a tough journey for sure, but not rocket science. Less drama and more chutzpah and determination is my motto! For me, I simply have to say NO to old habits and commit to working in some new ones - like exercise! This one will be tough due to time but I know it is doable.

I would love to hear from you to get looped in as soon as possible. I am on my IPad every night and morning and will be a great, sensitive support buddy. Hope to hear from someone:)

Patty

Hi! Just sent you a friend request. :-)

Hi Eddie and CelebrateYou, I'll add you too!

Me too! me too! I've signed up ages ago but just started being an active member and am loving it:)

Yay new people!

Hi all,

I have been around for a long time. I lost the weight. I reached my goal. But then I had nothing to obsess over and I didn't know what to do. Then I broke my foot and later needed breast surgery for what turned out to be a benign papilloma. Bottom line of all that...

I thought that when I was skinny, active, and fit that I would be happy....I wasn't.

I thought that when I was skinny, active, and fit that I would be content, feel less crazy...didn't happen.

I thought that when I was skinny, active, and fit that I would be nothing bad would happen to me...it wasn't true.

I thought that when I was skinny, active, and fit that I would be able to control myself around food...I couldn't, the old obsessions came back.

I thought that when I was skinny, active, and fit that I would be more in control of everything...I have no control, especially other people (nor should I :embarassed: )

I thought that when I was skinny, active, and fit that my marriage would be better....it didn't fix communication.

I thought that when I was skinny, active, and fit that I would be hot and love my body....I still focused on the flaws.

I thought that when I was skinny, active, and fit that I would be loved more by others...didn't happen...still couldn't really love my real self....loved my "new" self...but it didn't feel like it was really me...it felt fake.

I thought that when I was skinny, active, and fit that shame and guilt would be part of my past...it didn't leave.


So bit by bit I have put some of that weight back on...very slow...but that is how I lose as well....very slow.

I need more help in this area.

D