need plus sized friends/ motivators to help shed some lbs

poetic_britt
poetic_britt Posts: 22
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Heellloooo...... I'm very new to this site and i'm looking for new friends to help me lose weight. I decided it was time for CHANGE a month ago and I'm already down 13 lbs woohoo. I'm 5'3 and currently weigh 241 lbs. I know that is really unhealthy for me to carry such weight and I feel it in my back and feet. My goal is to get to a size 12- 14 soon since i've been an 18 since I was 12! I'm taking this one day at a time and would like to have someone to encourage me in the process. I'm the only plus size in my circle, it would be great to know i'm not alone. So join me! :)
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  • Kadiebug3000
    Kadiebug3000 Posts: 10
    im plus size 26/28 would love to be in 18's.
  • poetic_britt
    poetic_britt Posts: 22
    It's so hard finding clothes for me because of my curves. I've been stuck between an 18-22 forever! it would amazing to even get to a 16 smh
  • ehilario13
    ehilario13 Posts: 11
    I'm also 26/28 and I wish I was your size! Haha I'm down for friends so feel free to add me, and I feel your pain on the clothes!
  • poetic_britt
    poetic_britt Posts: 22
    I added you and YES clothes are a complete pain uurgh lol
  • twosixeight
    twosixeight Posts: 24
    I'm stuck in the 18-22...and I really want out! I would love to be friends with you - we can keep each other motivated! :)

    I'll send you a request!
  • poetic_britt
    poetic_britt Posts: 22
    that would be great! i just added you :)
  • 1caroline76
    1caroline76 Posts: 10
    I'm also new and looking for friends. I'm struggling to get out of size 16 which I just recently got into as I was also stuck in 16-18 for what seemed like forever. LOL. Feel free to add me! Btw... your pic is gorgeous!
  • Kadiebug3000
    Kadiebug3000 Posts: 10
    i love torrids TOO EXPENSIVE
  • norcaligirl72
    norcaligirl72 Posts: 34 Member
    At my largest I was an 18-20 and smallest a size 6 and they were loose. Now I am about a 12 and finally broke through the food addiction part and am looking at this as a lifestyle and not a diet. I try and focus more on health than weight and make decisions on what to eat looking at the bigger picture instead of in the moment. It's a step by step process. I have to eat healthy, watch my calories and exercise regularly to look and FEEL like I want. Once I accepted that with no more excuses it's actually been a lot easier to manage. Welcome!
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    Hi....I am not plus sized any longer but i have been there and i can relate to being in the size 20. When i started trying to lose weight 14 months ago i weighed 200 lbs ( maybe a bit more but that was what the scale said the day i started). Anyway, i have lost 80 lbs and you can too!

    Use the tools that mfp gives you to log every thing you eat. Stay consistent and dedicated to your weight loss goal and make sure yo exercise several times a week. If you are the heaviest one in your circle you will have to make some tough choices when you hang out or go out to eat etc. It is all possable if you want it bad enough.

    Your body will thank you for it with every single pound you lose , i guarentee it!!! I am now wearing a size 6 and i havent worn that size in over 25 years. So i truly know where you are coming from.

    Congrats on the loss you have made already!! You can totally do this beautiful!!!
  • twosixeight
    twosixeight Posts: 24
    i love torrids TOO EXPENSIVE

    Yes! I love torrids too, but you're right - they are way too expensive. :(
  • chantelle403
    chantelle403 Posts: 6 Member
    You are all beautiful and seem like a bunch of genuine ladies :)
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
    We have similar start weight.

    5'3
    SW: 242
    Now: 193

    I'm on a mission to get in shape and become a fitness queen, lol.
    Always looking for motivated buddies!
    :happy:
  • tlou5
    tlou5 Posts: 497 Member
    Feel free to add me- started at 245 now 229 but STILL in that damn size 18!!
  • poetic_britt
    poetic_britt Posts: 22
    You are all beautiful and seem like a bunch of genuine ladies :)

    I was going to say the same thing lol! and Torrids charges an arm and a leg for their clothes. I can't deal with that even Lane Bryant
  • poetic_britt
    poetic_britt Posts: 22
    I'm also new and looking for friends. I'm struggling to get out of size 16 which I just recently got into as I was also stuck in 16-18 for what seemed like forever. LOL. Feel free to add me! Btw... your pic is gorgeous!

    Thank you so much!
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    You are all Beautiful! And you all deserve to look and feel your best!! I wish all of you the best of luck on your personal journey and while it wont always be easy .....it will ALWAYS BE WORTH IT!!!!
  • chantelle403
    chantelle403 Posts: 6 Member
    What are everyone's goals like?
  • slim4xmas13
    slim4xmas13 Posts: 17 Member
    Hey! like u I'm also new to this site, having only discovered it yesterday! I have a lot to lose and would love to be a size 14. I do think having a good support network is the key to success. I'm looking to make new friends to share my journey aswell,,,good luck x:
  • poetic_britt
    poetic_britt Posts: 22
    What are everyone's goals like?
    Right now I would like to get to 200 lbs. I didn't want to say a 100 because I don't diet well. I start and stop and will pick back up again. This time I figured I'd take it one step at a time and when I hit my mark, make another goal.
  • Gw3nJa
    Gw3nJa Posts: 40 Member
    Hello, I'm somewhere in the 26/28 range. I'm VERY aware of how clothes shopping can be a nightmare! I'm fairly new to the site. So if you'd like to add me feel free!
  • shutterbug56
    shutterbug56 Posts: 10
    I would love to be your friend! I started out as a size 32 women and now I'm into 20s. I'm dying to get into 18s! I do all my clothes shopping at thrift stores and yard sales because I'm dropping a size or two every month and can't possibly afford new clothes. I've gotten so that I like the used clothing so much I don't think I'll EVER buy too much new stuff again. LOL. My goal is to get back to the size I was when I graduated high school in 1974 - about 160 pounds, size 10/12. Next year is my 40 year class reunion and I plan on wearing my high school varsity jacket to the event! :)
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    What are everyone's goals like?
    Right now I would like to get to 200 lbs. I didn't want to say a 100 because I don't diet well. I start and stop and will pick back up again. This time I figured I'd take it one step at a time and when I hit my mark, make another goal.

    Make small goals like 10 lbs at a time. it wont seem so overwhelming. Thats how i did it. I figured 50 lbs sounded like alot but then said to myself.....well i can lose 1 lb fifty times. Food is a huge part of it.....the biggest part of it....you cant out exercise bad nutrition
  • chantelle403
    chantelle403 Posts: 6 Member
    What are everyone's goals like?
    Right now I would like to get to 200 lbs. I didn't want to say a 100 because I don't diet well. I start and stop and will pick back up again. This time I figured I'd take it one step at a time and when I hit my mark, make another goal.

    Make small goals like 10 lbs at a time. it wont seem so overwhelming. Thats how i did it. I figured 50 lbs sounded like alot but then said to myself.....well i can lose 1 lb fifty times. Food is a huge part of it.....the biggest part of it....you cant out exercise bad nutrition

    WOW, i have never thought of it that way .. that is a really good mentality to have :)
  • ChildrenCryinNCoffee
    ChildrenCryinNCoffee Posts: 477 Member
    Hiya! I'm Tricia. I'm 5'7 and 222 lbs. My highest weight was 318 lbs and a size 24. I'm currently in a large/size 14 and trying to get down to a 8/10. Feel free to add me!
  • retropactum
    retropactum Posts: 75 Member
    I could seriously use some motivation if any of you ladies want to add me. I feel like I am the only one out there struggling and it would be nice to see you ladies on my daily feed.
  • RAEQ127
    RAEQ127 Posts: 106 Member
    Hello! I'm 5" and 240 size 18 as well. I have no idea what size I want to be in, but something around a 10-14. Sending you a friend request!
  • poetic_britt
    poetic_britt Posts: 22
    I could seriously use some motivation if any of you ladies want to add me. I feel like I am the only one out there struggling and it would be nice to see you ladies on my daily feed.

    Trust me you're not alone!
  • sealevels
    sealevels Posts: 123
    I've already added some of you. :flowerforyou: Anyone else is free to add me as long as they write something. :)

    I'm 255 lbs. and probably a size 20 (I avoid those tags like the plague). I'm hoping to one day be under 160 lbs. and by then I should be a 10. Last time I was 197 and a solid 12.
  • tootchute
    tootchute Posts: 392 Member
    I was 355 now 307 and you can add me

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