Looking for more motivational friends :)

alxinhim2
alxinhim2 Posts: 81 Member
in Motivation and Support
Ok so here's the deal,

at the beginning of the year I got motivated and decided I was gonna change my overweight life and get in shape. I lost 15lbs and then all motivation left me. It was my last semester of school, I was juggling 3 jobs, 18 hrs in school, and volunteering on Fridays.. so yeah.. no wonder my motivation to workout and eat better left me.

But school passed.. and two months later I realized I gained all of that weight back.. and this time I'm serious.

I am changing my lifestyle, exercising, and eating better. Many of my friends on here went MIA for months so I cleaned a lot of the inactive people out and am now looking for more friends :)

I am always happy to give advice (I've been studying health like a madwoman) and criticism (as I need some too lol). And of course I am always here to MOTIVATE!

Feel free to comment on here and/or add me as a friend. I love meeting new people :)

Thanks for reading!

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  • alxinhim2
    alxinhim2 Posts: 81 Member
    Oh.. also..

    I'm soon to be 25, goal weight is around 150, and I'm 5 ft 8 inches tall :)

    I'd love to hear what got you guys started?
  • _Madison_Leigh
    _Madison_Leigh Posts: 12
    18 hours, 3 jobs, and volunteering is a lot! This coming semester I'm taking 18 hours, volunteering, and hoping/looking for a job! Feel free to add me :)

    BTW...19 sw 310 gw 150 5'8"
  • mindimo
    mindimo Posts: 10
    I am fairly new to MFP and have been a spotty user. Mainly because I haven't wanted to add any friends (I am pretty private). Recently I decided to get into it full steam and figured community groups/friends would be a great way to get around that hurdle :)

    I am a 41 year old mother of 4. I also have a demanding full time career. I am an avid exerciser and have managed to maintain my goal weight until about 9 months ago. I would love to blame it on turning 40 but I won't ;) Through job stress and such, I have gained about 14 pounds - ugh! I would love to be part of this group to receive and give motivation/support/advice. Is this a formal group that required joining or is this all we need to do? Also, might be a good idea to add each other as friends so we can see more info around progress.

    Nice to 'meet' you!
  • alxinhim2
    alxinhim2 Posts: 81 Member
    Added you both! Thanks so much!
  • pjole
    pjole Posts: 7
    I've been wanting more encouraging friends too :flowerforyou:
    Sometimes having a comment or two on your posts can help a lot.
  • Emmienz
    Emmienz Posts: 29
    Hey there Ive been looking for some friends to share my MFP experince with :)

    Ive only just started here this is my 3rd day tracking my eatting and exercise , Im 25 from lil old New Zealand I work managering a group of fashion boutiques and its always important to always try look your best in the fashion world , Ive put on alot of weight snice getting married a year ago which is really starting to affect me so im here to do something about it !! :)

    Would love friends to chat with give/get advice from so feel free to add me :)

    P.s wanting to lose 15kgs (not sure how many lb that is sorry guys)
  • bbolhar1
    bbolhar1 Posts: 3 Member
    I just started my workout and diet plan. Im 37 and i work 50 hours a week while being a full time single father. Im trying to get my weight down to 210. Im 243 right now. i need some motivational friends to keep me focus.
  • jamala19
    jamala19 Posts: 35 Member
    Please feel free to add me! I turned 40 this year and decided after dealing with some health issues this last year, that I am going to get back in shape :-)
  • alxinhim2
    alxinhim2 Posts: 81 Member
    Added u guys as well :)
  • Amanda_Tate28
    Amanda_Tate28 Posts: 168 Member
    I would love some motivational friends as well!

    You can add me if you would like. ill try to be as active as possible! :]

    Also my diary is open to my friends :]
  • TStevens78405
    TStevens78405 Posts: 19
    I could do with some friends on this as well! Currently only share diaries with my girlfriend, but as we spend so much time together during summer we often eat the same! So some other motivational friends would be good.
    I'm a student also, currently about 28hrs a week so i understand not having time!
    New friends would be welcome!
  • AuroraBear84
    AuroraBear84 Posts: 35 Member
    Feel free to add me :) Been on here several months and realized having the support of "friends" on here really gave me the extra push!
  • celadontea
    celadontea Posts: 335 Member
    Hi, I am around the same height and age (24). I work full time, go to school part time, and am also looking for motivational friends! Thanks!
  • xeno8604
    xeno8604 Posts: 193 Member
    Working 60 hours a week, with 15 hours of school, been doing this for about 2 years now. Cannot wait till I grad in about a month.

    I may be a lil older but I hear ya pain.

    I got motivated after I realized that I was unhappy, got to 250lbs, so I decided to make changes. Sacrificed alot, as I love eating out alot and my video games. Made plans and improve time management to get things in order and this is were I am at now, at 188 lbs!

    You can do this and we are all here to motivate you, just make a plan and stick to it.

    Oh and feel free to add me.
  • benno1978
    benno1978 Posts: 90 Member
    Added anyone feel free to add me :)
  • conniesue14
    conniesue14 Posts: 5 Member
    I have found since I have been back on MFP I love reading the encouraging word and words of praise from complete strangers - it is really helpful to get an atta girl each day. and the helpful hints and tips I have picked up are great. I have type 2 diabetes and I am not able to exercise as I should do to other health issues but the encouragement to keep my calorie goals in check has been amazing and since I have been back on MFP I am down 13 pounds in a couple of weeks and still going strong. I love reading the post each day. The journal and accountability really help keep you calories in check (big brother might be watching) but they offer hugs and support! Know that you can do this.
  • miriamg3
    miriamg3 Posts: 11 Member
    Feel free to add me =) I log in everyday and am also juggling full time graduate school and full time job! We can keep each other motivated! :smile:
  • Amanda_Tate28
    Amanda_Tate28 Posts: 168 Member
    Feel free to add me =) I log in everyday and am also juggling full time graduate school and full time job! We can keep each other motivated! :smile:
    Im about to go back to college full time!
    Props on going to school and work full time!
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    I am here each and every day.

    It is nice when your friends hold you accountable and give you the extra nudge you need to keep you going.

    I will be 42 next week and I have 30lbs left until I am at goal weight.

    Feel free to add me, if not, enjoy your friendships and journies.

    Cheers
  • alxinhim2
    alxinhim2 Posts: 81 Member
    I have added all of you beautiful people :)

    Feel free to post and get to know each other :)

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