New and being ignored :(
Sandysfree
Posts: 15 Member
I don't know why others are getting responses and I am not, so I will try again. This is my second day here and I am ready to lose atleast 70 pounds. I have already lost 10 pounds and 3 inches. I have moved to another State and have no friends here. I am concentrating on losing this weight and then finding a job. I know i will meet people, I just have to get out more. I joined a fitness gym and have been going 5 times a week faithfully for 2 months.
My husband and my 3 children ages ranging from 20-25 years are my greatest support. But I want to meet others on this journey who can encourage me as well as give me any tips.
I am literally starting my life over (if you only knew my testimony). Ever heard of Breaking Amish? Well, I wasn't Amish but close.
Sorry if I sound whiny, didn't mean to.
My husband and my 3 children ages ranging from 20-25 years are my greatest support. But I want to meet others on this journey who can encourage me as well as give me any tips.
I am literally starting my life over (if you only knew my testimony). Ever heard of Breaking Amish? Well, I wasn't Amish but close.
Sorry if I sound whiny, didn't mean to.
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I have around that much to lose too. Add me if you want :flowerforyou:0
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Request sent 0
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welcome. i know you will do just great here. log everything that goes in your mouth. and keep it up at the gym and youll be good!!0
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i am on a journey to lose weight starting my life over and going through a divorce it you need to be encourged and want to share tips please add me as a freind in hopes we can encourge eachother.0
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HI! sounds like you have a long tough road ahead of you. I am working on dropping 100lb myself and it is not easy. feel free to drop me a line if want to chat and need tips. I have been studing nutrition and exercise on and off for a few years now. Best wishes!!!0
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Hello Sandy. You sound a lot like me. I have four kids 19-23. Since they are all out of the house, it's similar to starting a new life. I am wanting to lose 40 lbs. I recently had back surgery, so my exercise is not at the same level. I am only released to do palates and I start that today. I also need all the support I can get. 0
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hello,
i joined not to long ago and am still finding my way around this site. nice to meet ya...0 -
Hi There,
I'm working on losing about 95 lbs total so I still have about 75 left to lose. You can add me if you like 0 -
Add me if you would like a UK friend 0
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Hi, I've lost 80lbs and looking to lose 35 more lbs. Add me:)0
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Sending request!0
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You can add me! I'm all about forming a supportive circle of friends.0
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I've been logging for a couple weeks now but haven't filled out my profile or started posting until now. Your post inspired me to start! First let me say you don't look old enough to have kids in their 20s! ; ) Second, congrats on sticking with the gym - I haven't yet managed to do that myself. I'm trying to lose around 50 pounds myself. Hope we keep in touch.0
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You can also send requests yourself to people you find interesting on the forums. Sometimes its easier to find like minded people that way rather than hoping they will notice and send you a request.0
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Sending you a request now! I have lost 52 pounds and I have about 65 left to lose! Anyone feel free to add me for support
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Do a forum search for your state. There are plenty of "Anyone from _________?" threads. Also, posting in the forums helps you meet people. Good luck, OP!0
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Add me as well...working on losing about 80 lbs myself...have lost some already but the journey is continuing. I welcome any new friend additions...motivation and support is key!! I am 49, have 2 kids (24 & 19), married 29 years and have 2 beagles and 2 cats. I work full time outside the home plus we own a service business so help with nights and weekend calls as well as all the bookwork. I am currently doing a 12 week weight with little cardio program and watching my diet. I am in week 3 and have really just started logging food again. Took a bit of a break but am ready to hit it hard now!
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Sounds like you have plenty of people ready to support you here
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Hi! I'm fairly new here and could use a support buddy as well. I'll be available for you so add me if you like. :happy:0
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I joined MFP about a month ago and feel the same way sometimes, ignored. :sad: Add me and we'll support each other. I'm about 40% to my goal...I haven't done the math, actually but I know I've come along way tho' not quite half way there. I still have about 90 pounds to goal. Sometimes the community just needs to get to know you a bit and needs to know that you are going to stick it out. Best of luck to you! :flowerforyou:
PS....okay, I couldn't post this without doing the math, so here it is: I am 37.8% of the way to goal. (40%, in my head was pretty darned close!
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Feel free to add me ive about 33lbs to loose but have lost a lot weight this year0
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I have lost 18 pounds and I know it is hard to keep on specially as winter and holidays are on their way. Keep going on. This is only for you and will be most benefited of looking good and feeling great!!0
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I don't know why others are getting responses and I am not, so I will try again. This is my second day here and I am ready to lose atleast 70 pounds. I have already lost 10 pounds and 3 inches. I have moved to another State and have no friends here. I am concentrating on losing this weight and then finding a job. I know i will meet people, I just have to get out more. I joined a fitness gym and have been going 5 times a week faithfully for 2 months.
My husband and my 3 children ages ranging from 20-25 years are my greatest support. But I want to meet others on this journey who can encourage me as well as give me any tips.
I am literally starting my life over (if you only knew my testimony). Ever heard of Breaking Amish? Well, I wasn't Amish but close.
Sorry if I sound whiny, didn't mean to.
here's my advice.
when it comes to your friends list, go for quality over quantity.
there's no point in having 200 random strangers who hardly login or say a word to you on your friends list.
go to the Chit Chat, Fun, and Games forum and participate in the threads. get to know who has a similar sense of humor to you. send them FRs.
go to the Eat Train Progress group. read everything in there so that you are well-equipped to lose that weight easily and without any unnecessary suffering and deprivation. don't trust what you read in the public forums - the public forums are about 85% derp. learn the difference between the derp and the good advice by reading the Eat Train Progress group threads. send FRs to the people in there who impress you with their knowledge and helpfulness. then, once you can tell the difference between sound advice and derp, you'll be able to sort through the public forums and find the advice that makes sense within that sea of derpy advice.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress
one other piece of advice that i can give you is this: it doesn't matter how big your FL is either... whether it's 25 or 50 or 300 people, if you "click" with them and interact with them and share solid scientific advice with each other, then you'll find all the support you need from them.0 -
Hi, 71 lbs down, another 30-60 lbs to go! So we're in this together. I'll add you after posting. You can find me on Facebook, instagram and twitter all under "cheeksbryant". Good luck, and keep working hard. I almost always follow back on anything and welcome new fitness friends.0
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Hi and welcome! I'm pretty new too. Add me if you'd like 0
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There have been a lot of replies already but just wanted to add mine! I've been on MFP for a while and have managed to shift about 20lbs - have been more or less maintaining though for the last 3/4 months and going round in a circle putting on and losing same 3-4lbs
I could do with some new friends who will help with motivation and getting me back in the zone! Would like to lose another 25lbs, not in a rush to do so but would love to finally reach my goal weight. I don't go to the gym as I found the membership too expensive to maintain, but have discovered Jillian Michaels DVDs and have a collection of those I like to do at home - I've completed 30 Day Shred twice now, 6 week 6 pack once (don't have a 6 pack but definite improvement in midsection) and now working on Ripped in 30 - I like the short intense workouts!
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Anyone can add me!0
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I'm 37. Not married. No kids. I started at 230lbs wanting to lose 75lbs. I have lost 31lbs, with 44 more to go!!!!!0
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If everyone is ignoring you congratulations-you now what what its like to be a married man!0
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Welcome! Feel free to add me. I've been here since May, trying to lose 70lbs total.0
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