Adopt a Noob - Official MFP thread

i feel like i've learned alot throughout my development. I'd be happy to assist anyone that's dedicated, don't really have time for anyone that's not committed though

OK I will say it out loud...I need help =/ I just can't do it on my own...I want to lose weight (not too much but from 7 to 10 kg) but most importantly I want to get toned and fit...I need help, someone to push me, to tell me what to do and to mentor me...please if anyone is willing to risk their time and to help me I would really appriciate it thank you in advance

Hi there I'd love to become a mentor and help, encourage and support others

All my life I've been on the heavy side, all most everyone I knew commented on my weight. I missed 6 months of school when i was 15 due to anxiety and depression disorder and I managed to balloon up to nearly 14 stone! Ever since then, I felt conscious of my body image and weight. I'd try lots of different diets but I could never stick to any and they only lasted a week or so. I got with my boyfriend when i was 16 and he always said he loved me however I look but if i decided to lose weight he would support me 100%. Unfortunately, when I was about 18, I developed an eating disorder and lost a stone and a half in 3 weeks, it all piled back on when I tried to eat normally again and after that, I was unable to eat any food without bursting into tears because it made me feel fat. Then last year, I decided I was going to do it properly, so I joined MFP and started in April, and 1 year down the line, I've lost 2 stone I've had my ups and downs as I still suffer with the disorder and I still feel fat when I eat, but I tell myself eating wont hurt me. I've had so much support from my boyfriend which helped me get here, so now, I want to help support those who are battling weight loss. During my time of dieting, I've researched a lot, I'm not saying I'm a professional, but I know my stuff about health and fitness due to this I look forward to giving 110% support and encouragement to those who need it

This is a great idea and thread!

For anyone who's interested:

I've been on MFP for over a year. Active on and off on the site logging-wise, but have maintained a workout routine (either intense or maintenance) throughout (minus moments of illness or, ahem, rare cases of utter laziness

I've lost 40 lbs using a variety of methods: general cardio training, intervals, weight training, hiking, walking, etc. I've recently rebooted myself (turning 40 had a lot to do with it) and am going all-in this time around... no going back!

I'd love to mentor a few folks if any are patient enough to deal with my quirky attempts at humor... if you're good with a flexible approach to fitness, health and weight loss then I'm your redhead. I'll be tough when needed, motivating always, and lighthearted and understanding when necessary. I'll walk (or run, or hike, or jog, or pop/lock, or roll step) this journey with you and give you a swift kick in the pressed ham if, and when, the recipe calls for it.

Currently I'm in the midst of weight training and shrinking some fat cells around the gut. Eating as clean as possible but nothing so strict that I can't have some food fun now and again... celery is great but come on, I have a crush on fast food hamburgers that won't die any time soon, so life's just going to have to deal with that.

I'm not an expert in super low-cal diets, extreme weight lifting, crazy endurance training or no-movement Chocodile diets.

It's not about short-term diets anyway... it's about slowly (or quickly, depending on your cocaine habit) building a life-long lifestyle that you can learn to love and adhere to - there will be no "OK, I've made it to xxx lbs, all done!"... Nope.

PM me if I sound like a mentor that fits your keyhole.

Cheers!

I'm 5'7 and 221 pounds. I've lost quite a bit so far, but I still consider myself a noob. Totally in need of a mentor, adopt me!

I have dipped in and out of MFP for a while. Thanks to the brilliant help on her I have today reset my starting weight (it was lower before) so I can see my current actual progress.
I have lost 6lb in the last 3 weeks from logging food and doing light exercise each day and reaching 10,000 steps on my fitbit each day.
I would love some support and encouragement though to keep me going. I have a long journey and I know it will take time but I will get there eventually (I hope).

Please friend me/ adopt me.

I'm 5'2 and 206lbs

Guys....

The mentors don't read the thread, and pick you. You pick them. Go though the thread, and find some mentors who look like they might be a good fit for you, and PM them with some info about yourself.

New members

Please review the short paragraphs of the members and feel free to PM them or do a friend request (you should include a little bit about yourself as many members won't accept blank friend request). Hopefully, you will utilize this as a mentoring tool to increase the chances of success. If you have questions, please PM me.

Are you taking on anymore noobs?

Guys....

The mentors don't read the thread, and pick you. You pick them. Go though the thread, and find some mentors who look like they might be a good fit for you, and PM them with some info about yourself.

New members

Please review the short paragraphs of the members and feel free to PM them or do a friend request (you should include a little bit about yourself as many members won't accept blank friend request). Hopefully, you will utilize this as a mentoring tool to increase the chances of success. If you have questions, please PM me.

Counter argument...

For some of us (like moi) we didn't do our about me MySpace style paragraphs on why they should choose us to mentor them, simply because all that was needed was to tell Psulemon that we wanted our names down as a mentor. So I do check the thread and if anyone looks interesting, I'll add them.

I wanna adopt a noob! Cute idea!

I'm Gabby, a 21 year old from England. Aged 19 I started gaining weight- I was 12 stone 12.5 (181.5 lb) for my 5'3 height. I have come to MFP to lose the last few pounds, I may choose to lose a bit more. I find it a lot easier to count calories and focus on weight loss that way. Currently 154lb, have been on here soon to be a year. I would love to be a support to you, please send a friend request if you want me to adopt you and to be your mentor!

i feel i could really use a mentor in this i would like someone who has lost close to the amount im looking for so i feel like we have more in common if anyone is interested please message and or friend me!! thank you

Hi...shy face inserted here. I am 47 years old and recently found myself lying to my husband about my weight when he was filling out passport renewals. I am not new to dieting I have been dieting my entire life. I was looking through photos with my adult daughter the other day and came across some photos of when I was in my mid 20's and I can't believe how fit and thin I was. The irony was I was considered fat even then. If you take me on I'll scan you the photo and you'll ask me if I'm freakin nuts. So here is my dieting story. Since my youngest (17 years) ago I have gained 60 LBS +. I too am a foodie with a very exacting husband. I watch the foodnetwork for background noise, I will say celebrity chef's names like Bobby Flay, Ina Garten and Rachael Ray with hallowed awe. I love buying food, I love planning menus, right down to an accompanying cocktail. I am almost an empty nester and have been swimming at the YMCA for about a year and then I moved to LA Fitness where I added YOGA, BODY WORKS AND ABS, PILATES, AND STEP -to my repertoire. I have been on Weight Watchers on and off again for the last 2 years and the only thing I have been able to consistently loose are my monthly payments. I lost and kept off only 6 LBS. I went to a plastic surgeon to talk about a tummy tuck to fix the baby damage from 21 years ago and in my ignorance I thought the doctor would just fix that and ignore gut above it. I carry my weight all in the front, to look at the back of me you would think I am svelte. He told me that because I am obese and because I am a front carrier he can't help me and I should consider gastric by pass surgery and then see him again. I have started the process. After talking to him I went on to the gym to do my daily thing and as I am sure you can attest to gyms have friend cliques. You see the same people a few times, then say hi, then start to complain about a machine not working or a new fitness gadget. Well I walked in and a woman who uses the same locker area as me was there and I vented my frustration to her. Don't you know it she sells Meta Switch and muggings here signs up for 3 months. $$$$$$. In that month I lost 6 LBs but no more. AAAGGGGHHHH!!!!!. After coming home from getting my hair done and I really hate the hairdresser mirror, you can't hide anything in front of that. I was stewing and frustrated. My husband suggested I download an app his partner uses. I did, of course I will try anything...and I started reading the site and the options and I have married a plan where I use WW, Meta Switch and My Fitness Pal. In 6 days I have lost 2 LBS. I am going to play this game for the next month and see if the results are consistent. I am beginning to have a shift of philosophy...loosing weight is a numbers game, exercise, portion control, and calories. I believe that once I get the right mathematical equation I will be ok. I just don't want to start having to buy pre packaged foods, I want to walk into a grocery store, buy food, make informed decisions and continue on with my other passions, art, travel, family and pets. Do you think you are a good fit with me? I am not looking for perfection just loose 50 LBS and have a physically healthy and mentally fulfilling life for the next 30 years. You game?

I feel like I could possibly be a good mentor.

About me:
I've been on MFP for a while now and have lost 35 lbs. I have a hard time sticking to my own advice and sometimes a week off becomes a month or a year off.
I have helped two other people (in person) reach their goal weights through calorie reduction and exercise
I lift, I run, and I did Insanity until I got bored
***I am a full time college student and work full time! If you are in a similar situation and would like advice from experience, I'm your gal!
******I'm not for everybody. I'm not the most supportive, but I am trying to be more supportive. I curse a lot, I flirt a lot, and I sometimes yell at fish. If you don't think you would like these qualities, please do not apply.
I do IIFYM and I will explain that to noobs as many times as possible
I am an expert at posting cat gifs
I like anime and totally nerdy stuff

If you want to be my noob, please PM before you friend request me so we can be sure you can handle my specialness.

ETA: I'm willing to take 2-3 noobs on. I'll only take 3 if you're really cool.

Quoting my post because I'm still willing to take on 1 or 2 more noobs. First one is great, btw!

Your post was several months ago so just checking-- still taking noobs? I'll send you a more detailed message as well just in case.