need plus sized friends/ motivators to help shed some lbs

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  • Shameka1985
    Shameka1985 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm Shameka, and though I am not new to the site, this is my first time responding to a message board. I just recently decided to take the healthy lifestyle decision seriously, and I'm looking forward to being able to be a part of a motivational group. I am currently at my heaviest weight, 5'6" 300lbs. I am a size 20/22, and I am ready for a change. Recently, I have started to have the back and feet pain, and I don't want to be plagued with anything that will hender me living a long and prosperous life. Please feel free to add and encourage me, as I will try to do the same! :smile:
  • Hi I am very new been trying to lose weight all my life but never had the motivation. I am currently motivated and hope that it lasts more than a week this time. I really need to get healthy for my children and myself. I am 5'3" and currently 259lbs. I love bad food that's the hard part for me. I can't stop eating because the taste is so good. I need some postive people inspiring me and motivating me to keep pushing forward.
  • brebe86
    brebe86 Posts: 18 Member
    I'm loving reading this thread... so many women who know exactly were i'm at!!

    I'm 5'7 and 241. I'm a size 20 and have been between and 18 and 20 for many years. I'd love to get to 180 and smaller size too.
  • Glynneybug
    Glynneybug Posts: 196 Member
    i love torrids TOO EXPENSIVE

    Yes! I love torrids too, but you're right - they are way too expensive. :(
    Wait for the additional fifty percent off clearance sales, they do them fairly often. And check the seams, some stuff lasts forever others fall apart right away.
  • Hi all
    I am new to the site and am also plus size...I weigh 298 and desperately want to lose weight I think it would be beneficial to have other ladies in my position so feel free to add me...when you do please leave a message with a tip.
    Thank you Ladies
    Renee
  • ah_adriana
    ah_adriana Posts: 28 Member
    hello all :)

    currently about 235 and the dreaded size 18!! haha!! haven't really lost a lot of weight since joining mfp, but at the start of my journey i was over 300 pounds and in a size 22 - 26 depending. In 2010, i was198 lbs and down to a stretchy size 12 and that was amazing!!! right now my first goal is to say bye to 18 FOREVER!!

    love having new friends (esp those over 200 lbs like myself!)
  • Chelsearenee9
    Chelsearenee9 Posts: 17 Member
    Feel free to add me! Around the same boat as you...225 lbs and have been stuck in size 18-20 for what seems like forever. Ready to see smaller sizes!

    PS anyone can add me...love having supportive friends on this journey and would like to encourage you as well!
  • kravmark2
    kravmark2 Posts: 158 Member
    Looking for pal on the journey to fitness !! I want to be under 200 by the time this year is over

    Mark
  • ldnmaggie
    ldnmaggie Posts: 222 Member
    /i'm not plus size. but i'm nearly there at a tight 16. want to stop myself getting into the plus sizes!Feel free to add.
  • mspoopoo
    mspoopoo Posts: 500 Member
    Hi everyone, my first post here!

    My stats are

    5'3.5"
    Starting weight 210
    current size 16/18 depending on what it is

    I have gained all this weight in the past 5 years going from 151 to this weight. I had a lot of stress and loss I think contributed to it and marrying someone who has really bad food habits but he is tall and thin and can eat tons and never gain an ounce.

    I was a solid size 10 and would like to be there again.

    It seems like the weight just doesn't want to come off this time. :(

    My motivation is my doctor thinking I am pre-diabetic.

    Feel free to add me.
  • gr8tmom
    gr8tmom Posts: 4 Member
    I am 5'4 and 204. I am currently a 14 and sometimes a 16 depending on the brand. I would love down to an 8 or 10.

    I have noticed motivation and support is the key ingredient.

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  • savgar32
    savgar32 Posts: 23 Member
    I'll add! We're the same height and just about the same weight. I started at a 20/22 but I'm in an 18 now... Ideally I want to be a 14 I guess.. I don't know if my thighs and hips will allow me to go any smaller (i love being curvy so it's okay)~ But aside from the numbers, I just want to be comfortable and happy in my own skin! Let's cheer each other on! Also congrats on your weight loss so far!
  • welll i am about a 28/30 and my goal is to get down to a healthy size and weight. my bmi says i should be between 114 and 154 so i am on a mission
  • norcaligirl72
    norcaligirl72 Posts: 34 Member
    Good for you! Just go into it that it's a mission you are on for the rest of your life. You gotta find the balance in all of it and make it something you can live with in acceptance and joy! : )
  • Glynneybug
    Glynneybug Posts: 196 Member
    Additional 50% off clearance is going on now at Torrid ladies, I always wait for this sale before buying anything. :D
  • Bebubble
    Bebubble Posts: 938 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • StrengthJoy48
    StrengthJoy48 Posts: 4 Member
    I am currently a size 18/20 and would love to be an 8. Please feel free to add me.
  • latoyasmith1985
    latoyasmith1985 Posts: 71 Member
    You can add me. I also have the same amount of weight to lose
  • Go4it1985
    Go4it1985 Posts: 169 Member
    Hi there :) Feel free to add me. Apart from when I was 10 y.o. and was a size 10, I've always been a bigger size girl (all through high school I was a Size 14 Australia) and then in the last couple of years I've graduated to Size 16 and now sitting at Size 18 and sometimes 20. I have 40kg to lose to get back to a healthy size but trying to only focus on 5kg at a time....Would love some company on this journey.
  • Ackbersingh
    Ackbersingh Posts: 22 Member
    Hi ya you can add me if you like, I'm size 18 and my goal is to get to a size 14/12. I did all the support I can get , we can support each other ????
  • MrsGriffin0729
    MrsGriffin0729 Posts: 43 Member
    Feel free to add me. My goal is to get to a size 12
  • Please add me, I need extra motivation as well. Currently size 20 and ultimately want to get down to a size 10. :o)
  • marzajones
    marzajones Posts: 17 Member
    I'm new to this site but would be happy for you to add me. I'm hopeless at losing weight but maybe we can just motivate each other? I am as size 20/22 and am sick of being overweight. I've been battling with food for 38 years it started when my mother died, I was just 18. Hope to hear from you and all the best! Carrie.
  • YES I UNDERSTAND I'VE BEEN PLUS SIZE ALL MY LIFE AND I DO NEED SUPPORT ALSO I WOULD LOVE TO BE ADDED TO YOUR JOURNEY:smile:
  • Hi everyone, I am new to tis site as well and need friends to keep me motivated. I am 25 yrs old and 180 lbs. I started loosing weight a week ago at 184 lbs and am already down 4 lbs. I talked to my Dr. and she suggested this site. I feel like I have tried all the quick fix diet supplements such as slimfast which just leave you starving and I still gained 10 lbs on it. I am a mother of 4 and want to weigh what I weighed after having my first baby 120lbs. My goal weight is 129 because face it after having 3 more kids 129 is more realistic than 120. I was always tiny as a child and teenager and in the last 5 yrs I have gained 60 lbs! All I want is to achieve my goal and keep it off. I hate going shopping for clothes because I never find anything that looks stunning on me with all these curves. I am happy that I am required to wear scrubs to work because they hide them well so scrubs is what I wear on the weekends too.I want to wear street clothes and actually feel like I look amazing in them again. I want my self esteem back
  • Heather1899
    Heather1899 Posts: 179 Member
    I was once size 26/28 I now hover around 12-14 depending on the brand and material
  • missfittin_missy
    missfittin_missy Posts: 184 Member
    I have been on this site almost 3 years but could always use new friends.... I don't suppose I have a goal "size" to be... just want to be healthy and be around to annoy my 3 teenage daughters well into their adulthood!
  • Bebubble
    Bebubble Posts: 938 Member
    I am currently a size 18/20 and would love to be an 8. Please feel free to add me.

    I am in a 20 top down from a 3x! Feels good huh?
  • Bebubble
    Bebubble Posts: 938 Member
    I have been on this site almost 3 years but could always use new friends.... I don't suppose I have a goal "size" to be... just want to be healthy and be around to annoy my 3 teenage daughters well into their adulthood!

    Your cute! In a good way!
  • Chanti1620
    Chanti1620 Posts: 92 Member
    Can some of you guys add me? I like to see progression on my timeline, and i update mine often!
    my starting weight was 360 and now i'm like 298/297. I primarily focus on measurements and ive been killing my waist measurements one inch every two weeks!
    Love new motivated friends!
    Add me Plz =)

    oh i use to be a size 26/28 i think, now i'm a 22, next mini goal of course is to fit comfortably in a 20