Adopt a Noob - Official MFP thread

could really use some support/advice with my weight loss, anyone interested msg me

I'd love a mentor!
I'm a 22 year old female (MSc student), looking to lose about 10 lbs.
I have had issues with over restricting calories and over exercising in the past that I think has affected my ability to lose weight.

I am also offering to mentor.

I'm 49 years old and I live in Bayern, Germany near the Austrian border. Nearly 30 years ago, I was quite over weight. I was about 120kgs. I then discovered weight lifting and haven't looked back since. Today, I am mostly at 90kgs and I maintain 10% body fat. Fluctuates between bulking and cutting, but only slightly. While I am new to MFP, I am not new to tracking nutrition. I used to keep binders of everything I ate. That got very tedious.

I understand the frustration of loosing weight very well. While my fat loss was many years ago, it is something I still know and study.

If a new person is looking for support, motivation, guide, etc., please feel free to contact me. I am having time for one or two people. I will answer all emails. I've seen a few posts where the new member sent an email that never was replied.

Please keep in mind the possible time differences when you write and I look very forward to hearing from someone.

I love this!!!...This is the main reason I joined MFP,because it's great to see how far people have come along and how they also have had UPS and downs and managed to get back focused and take control of their lives!!!...I just signed up today and hope to learn alot more from you!!!

I am interested in being a mentor to someone who needs and wants it.

Although I've been physically active my entire life, it has not been without struggles. At one point in my life, I very much surpassed being "morbidly obese" on the BMI charts. So, I've been there and cannot judge.

I have a wide range of knowledge and education regarding physical fitness. I am not a personal trainer and do not aim to be. Most of them suck, anyway, and are a huge waste of money. I'm just a guy who would love to share whatever I have to offer regarding fitness.

Hi .. maybe a stupid question .. what's a DERP ????

Hello, I'm 22 year old university student that has recently quit smoking which didn't help my already overweight frame. I'd love some support and motivation from anyone willing to give it I've been using my fitness pal for 15 days and have already lost 10lbs which means I have 60lbs to get to my goal weight! If your interested in helping me start and finish my fitness journey please add me as a friend my goal is to one day run a 1/2 a marathon!

Thanks for reading my story

-Lainie

Hi, I read your story and admired what you've done. I'm new to this site and adopt a noob mentors seems something I;m going to need in this quest. This is my 5th day and I already feel quite lonely in the this journey for better health. I would love to have your support and advice.

start adding friends.

go to the "Introduce Yourself" forum and create a thread to introduce yourself. let people know you're looking for friends.

spend time in the forums. find people who seem knowledgeable and add them (hint: look for people with tickers showing 100lbs or more lost).

go to the Chit Chat forum. find people with a similar sense of humor. send them friend requests.

you'll quickly discover that adding friends and using the social aspect of the site makes this all much easier and more fun.