New and being ignored :(

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  • Roneillelizabeth
    Roneillelizabeth Posts: 5 Member
    I'm new too. I've been doing this for about a month now. I like it! What do you think so far?
  • Sandysfree
    Sandysfree Posts: 15 Member
    Thank you Angel! I got that from my mother's genes. People think I am in my early 30's. I'm fine with that!! And everyone who has responded, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have added those who gave me permission and accepted all the friend requests sent. You guys are Awesome!!
  • gabbygirl78
    gabbygirl78 Posts: 936 Member
    Hi...feel free to add me :flowerforyou:
  • maybeazure
    maybeazure Posts: 301 Member
    Sometimes topics get quickly buried with new topics, and then people miss them. Don't take it personally. I'm sure that's what happened with your first topic. I've been here awhile, but am always looking for new friends. Feel free to add me.
  • hdyanneh
    hdyanneh Posts: 39
    Sending you a friend request. Ive been here about 90 days and love it. I have plenty more to lose so Ill be around to keep you company.
  • Laura3BB
    Laura3BB Posts: 250 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. :)

    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.

    Great advice!
  • WhiteRabbit1313
    WhiteRabbit1313 Posts: 1,091 Member
    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.

    I was in a cult, too. I survived it. You will, too. It just takes time and learning to see the world from differing perspectives.

    As for friends, find people you identify with who will provide POSITIVE support for you. I believe, in your situation, counseling is a must. Group therapy helped me A LOT! You will be surprised how much your weight issues are tied to your oppressive background. Now is the time to take control and to stop letting people dictate your life for you. (Except for when they're giving good, constructive advice. :wink: )

    Good luck!
  • Laura3BB
    Laura3BB Posts: 250 Member
    If everyone is ignoring you congratulations-you now what what its like to be a married man!

    lol!
  • lorivega
    lorivega Posts: 2 Member
    You're not alone. Feel free to add me lorivega. Good luck with your weight loss. we can hold each other accountable.
  • Sjenny5891
    Sjenny5891 Posts: 717 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. :)

    Welcome to MFP!
    I'm Jenny. I started MFP 18 months ago after my youngest was born.
    I have 6 children, 15, 14, 12, 7, 7, and 20mo. I gained 100 pounds when I had the twins.

    My biggest thing was to start slow. Make several easy changes instead of one huge one dropping everything "bad" in your diet. If it makes you miserable it is more likely to fail. A lot of times you can replace things with healthier low calorie items like Berries instead of Cinnamon rolls in my case ( 500 calorie Cinnamon Rolls at that) My biggest fail was Mountain Dew.

    I love the gym. Zumba is a blast but I'm one of those people that seem to lose weight better just walking ( granted I walk with the baby on my back) I'd love to help any way I can. Just send a message if you have any questions or need help with anything.
  • Artaxia
    Artaxia Posts: 185
    Welcome! I have over 100 lb to lose. I've lost 7 lb so far. Add me if you'd like. We can chit-chat :)
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    I turn 48 two weeks from today! Although my kids are young. Late starter here.
    Homeschooling - kudo's to you!!!!

    I'd love to help with motivation, bring it on!
  • libyloba
    libyloba Posts: 30
    I'm new too. I have lost about the same amount as you have. Accept my requset and we can motivate eachother:).
    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. :)
  • Tonyb03
    Tonyb03 Posts: 4 Member
    Have sent a Friend request.
  • zjpq
    zjpq Posts: 198 Member
    always happy to have new friends!
  • howaboutit
    howaboutit Posts: 68 Member
    Please add me!
  • howaboutit
    howaboutit Posts: 68 Member
    I am in the same cycle of gaining and losing the same 5 pounds! Maybe we can break the cycle together. Good luck!
  • dawn139
    dawn139 Posts: 14 Member
    Feel free to add me I'm starting out though I've been on here a while ive really used it, think trying to do it on my own has allowed me to be lazy so hoping that using this more and being able to work with like
    Minded people will make me accountable for getting off my butt and less likely to be lazy.
  • Sandysfree
    Sandysfree Posts: 15 Member
    I think being on here everyday and writing in what you eat will help you for sure! And of course the encouragement from all of us. We can do it, I know it!!
  • TreasuredBelle
    TreasuredBelle Posts: 9
    I am pretty new also, so you can add me as a friend :smile:
  • dgeorgiadis
    dgeorgiadis Posts: 95 Member
    I'm new as well. Congrats on the commitment to loose. Let's be buds!
  • Keep_The_Laughter
    Keep_The_Laughter Posts: 183 Member
    I'm on MFP so my trainer can monitor my caloric intake and solo workouts. She does not need to monitor those things right now, but I still read the forums for info. Feel free to add me though. I check MFP everyday.
  • willrun4bagels
    willrun4bagels Posts: 838 Member
    Adding you!
  • wildrose957498
    wildrose957498 Posts: 24 Member
    :wink: I felt the same way for a bit, now I'm finally getting some people who are great motivators for me and me to them. Feel free to add me if you want. I miss some days, but I try is all I can say lol. I'm trying to lose about the same weight also, lost 24 lbs for my wedding last July , then lost 6 lbs then BAM the brakes came on and I haven't been able to lose anymore, but I'm not giving up!! I hate feeling tired, achy, outta breathe and tried, wait I said that lol. well I'm here and if you add me you can maybe add some of my friends they seem real nice. Have a blessed day!!
  • discoveredamber
    discoveredamber Posts: 379 Member
    Sent you a request.
  • steffi38
    steffi38 Posts: 8
    You can add me. I've been here a little while.
  • 1ZenGirl
    1ZenGirl Posts: 432 Member
    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.

    yes.
  • ItsAliciaMarie
    ItsAliciaMarie Posts: 130
    Welcome!!! I am looking to lose just about 70, too! Feel free to add me if you'd like! We can motivate each other!!

    Congrats on your commitment! You're stronger than I am - I wasn't able to go to a gym until I had a buddy to sign up with!! :ohwell:
  • sullrico18
    sullrico18 Posts: 261 Member
    Hello there! I log daily and check in consistently to see how things are going. :-) Feel free to add me if you'd like!
  • jhwellness
    jhwellness Posts: 156 Member
    Feel free to add me I log on daily and the support on this site has really helped me. I still have close to 30 lbs to lose.

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