I need diet and fitness friends in their 30s!!!

juniper1108 · November 2013

Hi everyone! My name is Jen and I am 34 years old. I am a married mother of a 13-year-old, and I am a full-time college student. Ever since I started school three years ago, I have packed on 40 pounds. Stress=overeating for me. I have tried countless times to lose weight, but I haven't succeeded. I just celebrated my birthday, and TODAY is my first day being healthy! I need friends who will motivate me and whom I can help motivate too! I weighed in at 187 pounds this morning, and I'd love to get down to 145 by summer. Anybody else in a similar situation? Please feel free to add me!

Terran1976 · November 2013

Somewhat similar. I am 37 and have two children. I am also a business owner and full time student. I started at 212 lbs in early September and weighed in today @ 185. I have done the yo yo dieting for years now and want to get down to 145-150 by next summer.taking the kids on a cruise in August

and I want to look good in a bathing suit

juniper1108 · November 2013

Oh my gosh, I haven't looked good in a bathing suit in YEARS. That would be great.

htimpaired · November 2013

Well, I'm in my 30s and need to lose the last 10 lbs (again) after gaining them back (again) from stress eating due to work. No kids, but I have cats, does that count? Feel free to add me.

godsgrl33 · November 2013

I also just turned 34 (oct. 30th), and have two kids. I started out at 219 in January, and I'm now 153. I will send you a friend request. Congratulations on making a healthy new start!

clau_nectarina · November 2013

Hello!

I'm 32, no kids, but also a stress-eater. I gained 30 pounds in the last three years and I'm trying to get back to a healthy weight. Having the support of MFPals has been invaluable.

Let's root for one another!

janinab75 · November 2013

Hi Jen,
I started on May 20th (again) at 178lbs. I'm 38. I started putting all this weight on in grad school 13 years ago and it's been a roller coaster since. This is the last time. My goal is 135, I have 9 lbs. to go. Feel free to add me, I'm happy to support you and always happy to get new supportive friends with similar goals :-)

maasha81 · November 2013

Hi, my name is Maasha and I'm 32 yo mom of a toddler with a sedentary desk job.. I work full time and plan to resume studying as we'll. the only time I get to workout is at 9pm and it is quite a challenge. I tend to snack a lot at work and that's my weakness.

Lately I have been good with pre planning my meals n snacks to keep within my cal limit. We can do this together !!!

nikkylyn · November 2013

Hi im 30 yr old momma with 3 little ones my oldest is only 5. In college ft as well. I feel ya on stress...lol i log daily. Add me

Tots77 · November 2013

Hi Jen,
I just finished my second Masters and really put on weight my last Semester. I am 36, have 2 kids, work full time. Currently am at 170 and am hoping to get to 150, I think that is a realistic not kill myself weight. I am working hard on changing habits and weighing out all my food until I get a sense of what a normal portion is. I know I need to exercise, but have not fit it into the schedule yet.

tamtam314 · November 2013

I'm not quite 30, but is 29 close enough? The way I see it, we all need support from anywhere and everywhere.

Shellinabobina · November 2013

I'm fixin' to be 33 on the 27th. Same boat here, 2 kids under 8, stress eater and starting school in spring. Would love to offer my support!

cjmcmillan · November 2013

Turning 34 next month...started out 18 months ago at 332 pounds...now at 230 with about 80 to go. will send a request.

kristen6022 · November 2013

34 (35 Dec. 3rd...:sad: ), not married, no kids (other than a furry one) and I live with my BF of more than a year. I'm in maintanence (again) after achieving my goal weight (145) in August 2012. I tend to get cocky and go back to old ways and the weight finds me. Trying to figure out how I can keep under 150 and still have fun and not be so strict all the time.

Dorianlg · November 2013

Hi there! I'm Dorian, I'm 31 and I'm also in gradschool + work + no kids but very needy kitties. :-) I like to eat all of my feelings and my feelings are apparently very carb-heavy. I've gained weight and lost muscle in gradschool, and was up as high as 195. I've come back down to 180, but I feel so far from the 160 goal. Eating healthy in Atlanta is difficult even if you're not broke and bogged down with work. I'd love to have more friends and give/receive support!

samoa53 · November 2013

31 married, 3 kids, wife doesn't want me to gain with her this time... Looking for some accountability partners. Thank you

Ian_Stuart · November 2013

36, 3 kids + girlfriend with 2 more. I tend to fit my workouts in around midnight.

nickijhughes · November 2013

38, married, 2 kids (15 & 5). Business manager and taking part time school. Need to drop 20. Feel free to add me as a friend. My biggest challenges are being consistent and carving out the time for exercise. I have a positive relationship with food but my metabolism has changed. Need to exercise.