LOOKING FOR A FRIEND TO HELP ME STAY MOTIVATED

alannahx0
alannahx0 Posts: 4
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Hi everyone, I am wanting to start My fitness pal again tomorrow and would really like to have someone who i can talk to every couple of day who can help me with this journey. I aim to lose 15- 20 pounds. I have attempted this a few times over the last year, yet, I always get tempted by junk food and end up going off my calories count and become slacker and just give in. I would really appreciate if someone can also give me tips and encouragement and of course i will do my best to return the offer.

Thanks guys

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  • smann1115
    smann1115 Posts: 63 Member
    Hi! This sounds great! I'm looking for friends to help motivate me, feel free to add me!
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  • spennerZ
    spennerZ Posts: 3
    Hi there this is the 1st time I've been on this site, was looking to meet some like minded people :) so hi all :D and you can definitely add me im training to be a personal trainer so I know my stuff :)
  • danamarich
    danamarich Posts: 74 Member
    I'm on here daily as well- feel free to add me :)
  • tannity
    tannity Posts: 5 Member
    I'm starting over again and looking for a friend to help me stay motivated, too. Feel free to add me!
  • Bluefishstick
    Bluefishstick Posts: 6 Member
    Feel free to add me, also looking for friends to help me stay on track!
  • malibubarby
    malibubarby Posts: 2
    I am also looking for someone to help motivate me. I would like to lose 40 pounds by the end of this year. Thank you. Feel free to add me.
  • Afppp
    Afppp Posts: 1
    Hi, I'm afppp. Feel free to add me, I believe friends here really motivate!
  • maliemalvina
    maliemalvina Posts: 4
    Lookin to lose another 40 lbs after havin my 2nd baby def can use motivation feel free to add me!
  • willow_pillow
    willow_pillow Posts: 11
    Me too!
  • antontbrooks
    antontbrooks Posts: 2 Member
    Hi there I come on here from time to time to get the specifics I need. I am working on increasing my weight now. I recently took of 50 lbs...took about Nine months of dedication. I have been into Fitness all of my life really. Always looking to improve though. Hi to all
  • kregerems
    kregerems Posts: 100 Member
    Hi, you can add me if you want. I've been on MFP for a little over a year. Check out my page if you want before you add me if you want.
  • sugarbum1990
    sugarbum1990 Posts: 7 Member
    Im on here everyday and looking for more friends on here aswell. feel free to add :)
  • cslottje
    cslottje Posts: 9 Member
    Hi all! I'm started today..6 hours down and still going strong-haha. I'm looking for some motivation and maybe a challenge as well. I just ordered a Fitbit and would love someone to compete with on there! Add me
  • newbeginnings06
    newbeginnings06 Posts: 5 Member
    im. doing this again..i did this before lost 30 pounds ...surgery after surgery i had a downfall. i gained 40 pounds.. i feel so unhealthy and unhappy..i need to regain back my life. i need some encouragement. looking for friends
  • aliciahamilton39
    aliciahamilton39 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm going to be getting a cervical fusion this week, and will be out of it for a little while (hence my absence recently), so you can add me if you want. The more buds, the better!
  • Shortymuffin
    Shortymuffin Posts: 1 Member
    This is new for me and maybe we can motivate each other. I would love to be your friend thru this....:smile:
  • bahargaser
    bahargaser Posts: 13 Member
    good luck with your newest attemp to lose weight :) you can feel free to add me too, as i also need motivation to keep going :) hope you can make it to your goal weight :)
  • debilang
    debilang Posts: 876 Member
    This is a grrreat site to stay motivated. Log in everyday...and you will have friends to cheer you on...and just be of SUPPORT! Good Luck :drinker:
  • CierraEstelle
    CierraEstelle Posts: 30 Member
    Add me! I need someone to talk to daily as well. I've logged onto MFP for over 455 days in a row now!
  • pappy1702
    pappy1702 Posts: 1 Member
    Feel free to add me too, the more the merrier, and encouragement! :)
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    I caution you against the danger of staying "motivated."

    You can't just be "motivated" for weeks, months, years at a time.

    You need the discipline to do what you need to do even when you don't have the motivation. That's the key here.
  • cinrueshershae
    cinrueshershae Posts: 9
    Jonnythan,

    You caution against the danger of staying "motivated". I agree it is difficult to stay motivated for weeks, months and years at a time, but I think we must at least stay "focused".

    A little motivation in different forms along the way helps us to stay focused, thus we are able to discipline ourselves (with help when needed) to do what we need to do to reach our goals.

    After we get through the first couple hard times, we can have those little talks to ourselves, about how we are the ones who control our actions, and we must not let situations stop us from acting as we should to reach our goals. Only I can control what I do, no one else, but that does not mean that I cannot call on someone to keep me motivated.

    There is safety in numbers, strength in numbers and we must recognize when we need that extra boost. That is one reason I came back here after a short break away. If you really believe that we do not need motivation, may I ask, why are you here???

    Cinrueshershae
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    If you look at, and talk to, the people who have been successful long-term, few of them will talk about how they stay motivated all the time. They will, however, talk about gritting their teeth and just getting it done even when they really don't want to.

    People need to look at and understand the habits and mentality of the people who have accomplished what they want to accomplish.
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    If you look at, and talk to, the people who have been successful long-term, few of them will talk about how they stay motivated all the time. They will, however, talk about gritting their teeth and just getting it done even when they really don't want to.

    People need to look at and understand the habits and mentality of the people who have accomplished what they want to accomplish.

    This, a thousand times this.

    Motivation didn't lose me 60 pounds, discipline did.

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