Looking for MAJOR weight loss buddies/support

Shani1106
Shani1106 Posts: 1 Member
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Hello!

My name is Shani. I am looking for weight loss buddies. Ideally, I am hoping to add people who are in the same situation I am.

Therefore, here's me:
I'm 28 years old, 5'9", and currently 336 lbs. I wear a size 24/26. I work in an office, and don't have children.
My plan to lose weight is to reduce my calories by eating nutritious filling food, lifting weights, and moving more. At my size, I have to start with small slow goals so that's why I'm looking for someone in a similar situation.

My motivation:
To be able to climb a flight of stairs without getting breathless
To prepare for the next stage in my life (wedding, starting a family, etc.)
To feel comfortable in my clothes

Looking forward to meeting motivated people and to provide support myself!

Replies

  • redzgal
    redzgal Posts: 255 Member
    I wish you the best of luck!!! Stay motivated...it's a journey..not a race :)
  • StephyA86
    StephyA86 Posts: 68 Member
    Hi there! I'm 27, 5'9 and about 2 weeks in. It is all about the small steps and learning how to eat right and move! Feel free to add me..I keep an open diary if you're needing meal ideas, etc. :)
  • kinni101
    kinni101 Posts: 38
    Hey Shani you can add me if you wish.

    I;m 23, 5'3 and now 200 pounds. starting was nearly 205 pounds.

    I have no children and also work in a office. But i do try to go to the gym 3 days a week and have just started the 30day shred which i am in pain for ..but fingers crossed!!! my short term first goal is to be 191 pounds so i am no longer "morbidly obese"!! I try to make small goals and have a big goal in sight ;

    Kiran
  • MattyFTM
    MattyFTM Posts: 68 Member
    I'm 24, 6'1" and am 399lb. I'm working on making small, sustainable lifestyle changes, one at a time. Feel free to add me if you want.
  • funsmile1234
    funsmile1234 Posts: 83 Member
    I'm 39 and started at 370. Am currently at 214. Feel free to add me for support.
  • nashcraft
    nashcraft Posts: 1
    Hello, I am Nikki. I am 36, weigh 297 lbs and am 5' 7". I am doing this to be healthy and feel better as I move around throughout my daily life, I have been married nearly 17 yrs and a stay at home mom of 3. (15, 14, and 10 yrs old). Good Luck!!!!! With a great support system you can do this!!!!!!
  • abickford82
    abickford82 Posts: 207
    109lbs. loser here. I'm now 31, married, and run/weight lift, and just recently became Insanity certified to teach it in a gym setting (start teaching the week after next). Would love to add you!
  • eluna72
    eluna72 Posts: 13 Member
    I just sent you an add request. I know what you are facing and am doing the same! Good luck to you!
  • eluna72
    eluna72 Posts: 13 Member
    YOU are awesome and inspiring! I hope to be able to claim a 101 lb. loss one day!

    abickford82, this was intended for you! :-)
  • jeansnpearls84
    jeansnpearls84 Posts: 40
    Friend request sent :)
  • MaryElvira1959
    MaryElvira1959 Posts: 13
    Hi, my name is Mary. I'm 5'6" use to weigh 298 and now weigh 227.4 lbs. I started out slow because of my weight, my knees use to hurt but I kept on walking. Started out 10 minutes a day then as time went by I was walking 4.4 miles 5 days a week. No more knee pain. Now I go to the gym for 30 minutes in place of walking due to I'm working now, so right after work I go straight to the gym. I lost some of 40 lbs. before joining MFP. Now I have lost more with the help of MFP. The food diary has been the greatest with staying on 1200 calories, I use to be on 1600 calories. I feel if you contFinue to change your eating habits and exercise, plus use MFP you will continue your success. You have a new buddy in me for support and I hope you will be my new buddy in support as well.
  • vvvalentines
    vvvalentines Posts: 151
    My name's Emily, I'm 20, I'm 5'4" and started at 315 (now down to ~375).
  • Ruth4111gut
    Ruth4111gut Posts: 289 Member
    Friend request sent :)
  • karendee4
    karendee4 Posts: 558 Member
    My highest weight was 330 (I recently re-set my ticker to help me focus on the rest of the weight I need to lose).

    Feel free to add me ;)
    Karen
  • newereveryday
    newereveryday Posts: 222 Member
    I've got a long road ahead, too! Starting small and trying to be kind to myself this time around.
  • RottieLovie
    RottieLovie Posts: 6 Member
    I have a really long way to go. I am 30, 5'9'', and started at 393. I am using MFP, and just got a fitbit Friday. I am hoping to lose the weight, and gain the life I want.
  • kristieshannon
    kristieshannon Posts: 160 Member
    I'm about 80lbs in to my quest to lose 120lbs. Support is a good thing! I've sent you a FR.
  • dezb64
    dezb64 Posts: 109 Member
    Hi Shani

    I'm 5' 9' and my starting weight was 265. I was a size 26 when I started and am now a size 5. I starting doing just cardio from day 1. I started lifting in September and am currently doing a recomp. It took me 1 1/2 years to reach my goal. Feel fee to add me as I know how hard it can be and have learned a lot along the way.
  • coffencr
    coffencr Posts: 22 Member
    If you need friends & encouragement you can add me. I read & comment & give that little extra encouragement.
  • coffencr
    coffencr Posts: 22 Member
    What a inspiration !
  • coffencr
    coffencr Posts: 22 Member
    Great job !
  • holycrapbatgirl
    holycrapbatgirl Posts: 17 Member
    Hey there! I'm Lynsee. I understand how you feel. I quite a lot of weight to lose myself. I'm just taking it one day at a time. I hope you have great success! Feel free to add me!
  • QueenE_
    QueenE_ Posts: 522 Member
    Welcome!
  • TeresaJTuck
    TeresaJTuck Posts: 64 Member
    I'm 50 years old. I've ALWAYS had a hard time losing weight and keepinging it off. I'm 5'0" and I weigh 226lbs. Yes, I'm still having a difficult time losing weight.
    I'm been on Nutri System, Weight Watchers, Fat Burning Diet, my own diets, etc. I feel like I'm a FAILURE in Weght Loss. I may be 50, but that is 50 years young, as in I look like I'm in my 30's. I would look much younger when I lose weight.
    We're going to Walt Disney World in June and I desperately need to lose at least 15lbs. before then and I'm not sure about that, but I will workout really hard to be able to at least lose 12lbs. before June.
    I too need a Modivator and a Weight Loss Buddy. Together we can lose weight.
    Sincerely, Teresa and hopefully a MyFitnessPal Friend.
  • c410
    c410 Posts: 6 Member
    Hello. I'm Chelsea, and I have about 100 pounds to lose. I've been up and down for years, but never really down far enough to be healthy. I'd love to be friends with you, I'll send you a request. I used this app for a while a couple of years ago, and most of my friends are now inactive on mfp, unfortunately.
  • jesswithsuccess
    jesswithsuccess Posts: 8 Member
    My name is Jess. I'm a 26 yr old mother of 5. Highest weight was 306lbs.... probably about 303 now. I just started back up a fee days ago after a one month break. (Unexpectedly lost a loved one... it was too much to handle). But I'm looking for friends as well as I currently have none. I'm 5'6ish and plan to weigh anything under 200lbs.... even if its 199, I'll take it! Lol. Feel free to add me.
  • StarFall90
    StarFall90 Posts: 133 Member
    My name is Renee I started at 364 currently 329. I started in February. Feel free to add me. :)
  • StacyRenee77
    StacyRenee77 Posts: 2,732 Member
    Hi there, I am 36, needing to lose a decent amount of weight, feel free to add me!! I support you, goodluck in your journey..
  • JulsiePie
    JulsiePie Posts: 166 Member
    Hey everyone :)

    I started 23 days ago weighing in at 293 pounds. I love having friends that are really REALLY into it with similar goals :) Sending request now :)
  • Liv_7
    Liv_7 Posts: 2 Member
    Hey Shani,

    I definitely know how you feel and im pretty much looking to do the same thing. I would love to be buddies :)

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