Desperately Need Support

this_is_4_me
this_is_4_me Posts: 23
in Introduce Yourself
I'm returning here after having tried the site for about a month then deleting my account due to depression brought on by low self-esteem and little support at home. I didn't know how to receive motivation here and was afraid to ask for support from anyone. Today, I'm back and willing to ask for the help I need. Please...I'm tired of being alone, fat, tired, out of shape, and muddling through with little to no support. If anyone here is willing to be part of my cheering-section, I'm willing to return the favor. All I know for sure is that what I've been doing hasn't been working.
«1

Replies

  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    Feel free to add me and pat yourself on the back for taking the steps to come back
  • funfang
    funfang Posts: 200 Member
    We all been there, it's not an easy road. It does make it easier to have friends. Add me if you like, I will be supportive. Wish you the best and good luck!

    61180394.png
    Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods
  • thejocool
    thejocool Posts: 46
    We are all here to help !
    Feel free to add me if you'd like :happy:
  • NERRY15
    NERRY15 Posts: 9 Member
    HI, WE ALL NEED EACH OTHER. SO I AM IN YOUR CORNER. LET'S GET TO WORK:happy:
  • fedup30
    fedup30 Posts: 141 Member
    I hear ya! I am back again as well, after a unsuccessful first attempt. Friends do help! I also suffer from depression, and would be willing to offer what support I can! I continue to stumble through this, but I figure as long as I take more steps forward than backwards... then I am headed in the right direction. I will send you a friend request! :flowerforyou:
  • Crazybusryde
    Crazybusryde Posts: 4
    Hang in there! It's a hard journey, but a worthy one! Hugs.

    (Sending friend request)
  • BrittDoesIt
    BrittDoesIt Posts: 54 Member
    Congrats for getting back here! thats deffinatley the first step towards change! I hope you find all of the support you need!
  • kel2356
    kel2356 Posts: 1
    I'm in the same boat, I tried before and gave up because I kept failing myself. Now I am back and am trying to do this not only for me but for my 2 small children a better relationship with my husband. I would love to help support you if you return the favor. I'm looking for all the help I can get!
  • dchief30
    dchief30 Posts: 129 Member
    we can do it together lets do this the first time I was on I lost 70bls I gained a little back and trying to lose about 20 bls again I run a lot and Bike and also do Les Mills Pump for excise anybody can add me always on
  • rtrader09
    rtrader09 Posts: 6
    Congratulations on making up your mind to make a change!! We can be each other's motivation. Add me if you'd like
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Happy to have you on board if you want.
  • hollyhopes2
    hollyhopes2 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi I like you need motivation and support too. Just joined a couple of minutes ago, came across the site by accident and joined up and your the first email that I came across and you sound soooo like me :(... hope we can make a difference and encourage each other regards Marion :)
  • Anderson519
    Anderson519 Posts: 6 Member
    Congrats on your new journey! You can add me if you would like :) a strong support system is definitely important!
  • jabrat
    jabrat Posts: 14 Member
    We can help you

    Motivation galore - 2200 members and going strong! We are walking right now!

    FOR MOTIVATION ON FACEBOOK AND THE FITBIT SITE ITSELF:
    Really, really nice people in our group/room: – (being Friends on Facebook is not necessary)

    We post pictures of where and how we get our steps, articles of interest, Weight Watcher recipes, nutritional information, etc.

    You can also try the link to join: Highlight the links, right click and hit "go to" or copy and put in your browser:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/465769380159704/

    We also have a leaderboard too on the Fitbit site - here is the link:
    http://www.fitbit.com/group/22D39L

    If the above does not work for you - email me with the email you want me to send to and I will send you an invite - kabrignani@comcast.net

    Happy Stepping!
  • jabrat
    jabrat Posts: 14 Member
    I sent you a friend request and a message - please read - we have more than enough friends and motivation for you :smile:
  • Rocky791
    Rocky791 Posts: 52 Member
    I can definitely sympathize as I have been there myself. I'm sending you a friend request!
  • colleensmith50159
    colleensmith50159 Posts: 2
    I will help any way I can I am struggling to with the same thing I have like 119 pounds to lose its hard I know especially when you have depression I have that to and low back pain and artheritis in my knees but Ive been trying even walking a half mile a day till I can build myself up to go further Just try everyday don't give up because you are worth it any weight you lose is better for your health shoot for realistic small goals at a time we should all be here for each other you can add me :)
    good luck to you love colleen Smith
  • colleenzlife
    colleenzlife Posts: 28 Member
    I hear ya! I'll cheer for u if u cheer for me. Keep going, you can do it!:smile:
  • NorCal311
    NorCal311 Posts: 44 Member
    I just came back myself. Feel free to add me. We can cheer each other on!!!!
  • tjohnston14
    tjohnston14 Posts: 18 Member
    Friend request being sent! I joined a couple years ago too but never did anything with it...now I' m back and I'm new again too. I'll be glad to support you!
  • prplebth
    prplebth Posts: 4
    Hello,

    I am new here as well, feel free to add me, we can all use support. I have a few people supporting me but could some more for the kick in the butt i may need.
  • mjtbb
    mjtbb Posts: 77 Member
    I just started back this week again. I did really well the first time loosing quite a bit of weight and going down 2 dress sizes. Then for health reasons and meds that make you hungry I stopped been careful and totally gained back all my weight. I'm back and hoping to do well again for keeps this time. I have a trip planned at the end of the summer and I have to at least lose enough to feel more comfortable in my clothes. I'll be happy to support you as we are both "Newbies".

    Sending friend request.

    Melanie
  • Nanskinny
    Nanskinny Posts: 4
    I am in the same boat. I can't exercise consistently because I have a very bad back so I am limited, besides having to fight hunger and boredom. I have lost weight before but it was many years ago and forgot about portion size and just how carefully I need to count those calories. What I did find to be successful is try to find a routine. In what you do and what you eat; stability in your life really helps. Losing weight has to become as important as having clean cloths and showering everyday , point being; it has to be a priority in your life and has to stay that way for 3 months. Try to make your meals simple to start with so you understand portion control and the caloric intake. Also, if it is too complicated with the meal planning it is easy to walk away, most of us are too busy or don't have the energy for a complicated meal and you can't just eat salad all the time. So, make your meal plans something you can repeat from day to day and week to week at least for the 1st 3 weeks and you see some success. one or two lbs in three weeks is success. It will take about 3 months before you can look at a portion of just about anything and know what the calorie content is. I hope this is helpful.
  • Nanskinny
    Nanskinny Posts: 4
    I also found a site yesterday that I thought was fantastic but I could not figure out how to make it calorie count. It did give you the nutritional value and calories of any food. nutritionaldataself.com.
  • zhanaolivia
    zhanaolivia Posts: 65
    Yeah, I'm all in! We all need a little more support!
  • booksgiver
    booksgiver Posts: 147 Member
    We all need help and that's why we're here too, so be proud of yourself for making this effort. Now, I'm going to tell you something that is completely true. This time next year you could very well be close to or even at your goal weight. Believe it because you can. Start you food diary right away and list everything...all of it and at the end of the day, have a critical look at it and see where you might make changes or better choices the next day. One day at a time but with a vision of what is possible. You can have the life you want, but you must choose to have it.....go get it!
  • im2cute4u5150
    im2cute4u5150 Posts: 6
    I will cheer you on all the way .... I have the same thing going on... No support but I just wanna feel good in my own body so I understand and will deff cheer you one :)
  • beesmall
    beesmall Posts: 15 Member
    Wonderful that youre brave enough to ask for support! you took a step that I should have done ages ago too! Love to be a part of making this journey fun for you:flowerforyou:
  • DaveneGfit
    DaveneGfit Posts: 338 Member
    Please feel free to add me. I have dealt with very heavy depression before and the feeling of just feeling lost. If you need anything please feel free to contact me. I know what it's like. You can do this!!
  • PurpleCupcakes01
    PurpleCupcakes01 Posts: 141
    Same story here. I'll send you a friend request.

Categories