In need of motivating friends!

hdg1822
hdg1822 Posts: 75 Member
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Hi. I am a 30 year old who has decided it is time to get serious about making changes. I am about 5’6 but am about 80 – 100 pounds overweight at around 240. My goal weight is between 135 and 150. This is my second “real” go round with MFP. I joined about 2 years ago and lost 15 pounds in about 2-3 months. Then I got a job where I sit all day, didn’t have time (or the inclination to log into MFP), and can be rather stressful at different times of the month. Which is a problem since I am a stress eater. This is something that I am working on. A good friend pointed out that “If it’s not hunger than food won’t fixit” which has a been a good motivator in staying away from food when stressed. I am now working on taking short walks or climbing stairs at work rather than reaching for food. Any other suggestions are greatly welcomed.

I know that MFP works since it has worked form me before. In addition to getting back into using MFP I am working with a personal trainer to actually get exercise and learn how to do them properly.

I would love to add friends that could help encourage me and that I could help encourage. Ideas on a better diet and at home exercises would be greatly appreciated. If interested in helping each other stay motived please add me!

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  • MetalPisces
    MetalPisces Posts: 261 Member
    I'm 30 as well and need more motivated friends!! The more the merrier!! I restarted weight loss when I got back up to 245, now down to 219, with a new goal to get to 165 and then go from there, feel free to add! I also run a great to accountability, challenges, and weigh ins!!

    Good luck!!
  • dlmowrey55
    dlmowrey55 Posts: 10 Member
    Would love to have you as a friend. We seem to share a lot of the same problems!
  • DawnMarie1970
    DawnMarie1970 Posts: 97 Member
    I am in the same boat as you...I did MFP a couple of years ago and lost 19lbs....then...well not sure what happened but I stopped logging in, and one thing lead to another and well I gained it all back :-( I would love for you to add me.
  • Bethany0214
    Bethany0214 Posts: 36 Member
    Hi! I just turned 29 and I'm in the same boat as all of you. I have about 100 pounds to lose and have used MFP before but not enough to lose weight with it. Would love to have some motivating new friends! :)

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