Help Needed! - Please Add Me!

nightstarr777
nightstarr777 Posts: 4 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi there! My name is Siobhan (Irish name, pronounced "shivon"). I am trying so hard to lose weight and I keep falling off the wagon so to speak and ending up back at where I've started. I'm close to 300 lbs and I would like to lose 120 lbs to put me at 170. I haven't seen 170 lbs since I was in high school I think and I'm now 34 years old. I recently moved to a new city and I don't really know anyone. I don't really have anyone that can understand what I'm going through.....it makes me feel alone in this battle. I could really use some help with keeping me accountable and offering some encouragement. I would be more than happy to offer the same in return! I'm so tired of being tired, not being able to do the things that I want to do, and being sore all of the time. My weight is holding me back because I know my self confidence is hiding somewhere beneath all that weight!

Good luck to everyone, I hope you all can reach your goals as well!

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  • taty1983
    taty1983 Posts: 1
    Hello, I read your message and I can totally understand where you are coming from. If you want we can hold each other accountable. I am happy to know you want to lose weight and be healthy. I also have to lose 150 lbs and it seems like it will take a lifetime. Keep up the spirit. Cheers
  • Thin4payton
    Thin4payton Posts: 234 Member
    I'm here too! I've been on this roller coaster for a very long time. But this time I have a goal and I time frame in mind and I HAVE to meet it. And it's not even a number on the scale I want, it's a size of pants I want! I will help anyway I can! Add me!
  • cuinboston2014
    cuinboston2014 Posts: 848 Member
    You can friend me if you want! I do have local friends where I live but definitely feel alone in the battle with my weight. My other friends don't worry about their weight - regardless of their size - and havent' tried to lose weight....

    I did lose 100 pounds a few years ago and kept it off. I'm now trying to lose anohter 30-40 as I would like to be around 150-160 depending....
  • nightstarr777
    nightstarr777 Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you so much everyone for the support, it is very much appreciated!
  • dylan104373
    dylan104373 Posts: 55 Member
    Feel free to add me everyone! I've been on this site for over a year now but I can't seem to break the 20lb mark. I'm looking to lose about 60lbs. I need a few more supportive friends than I have right now.
  • runningjen74
    runningjen74 Posts: 312 Member
    Hi Siobhan,

    Feel free to add me. I'm down 50, about 30 to go, maybe more/less - depending how I feel / body composition.

    Jen
  • toomanireasons
    toomanireasons Posts: 84
    Hi, Please add Me ! I am older than you, but I have seen that 300 lbs on the scale. I am not at all interested in seeing it again. I have lost 100 pounds about 10 years ago and now after many different things have happened, I have it back. I have struggled with my weight my entire life and am actually on here on MFP for a 2nd time. I hope to make real friends. I will commit to encouragement and communication. I am feeling different about changing my lifestyle this time. I am excited and ready ! Oh, did I tell you I love to cook ? That maybe part of the problem. So, I am learning to use big, bold flavors to help satisfy !

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