Adopt me?

tara_means_star
tara_means_star Posts: 957 Member
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Anyone willing to take on a noobie to adopt? I'm really looking for someone who is scientifically based and knows nutrition and exercise well.

A little about me:

I'm 24 years old and been overweight my whole life. When I got married, I put on a lot of weight fast and have spent the last forever yo-yoing but never getting very far. My goal is to lose 75 pounds. I love to hike and I live in the mountains so I hike on weekends. I recently got a kayak and enjoy that as well. During the week, my schedule is inconsistent and I find places to fit exercise in. I am unable to have a "every day at such and such time I do this" kind of work out. Instead, I look at what is going on each day and find a time and an exercise that I can fit in. I do not weigh my food but I am planning to buy a digital scale when my living situation stabilizes. I'm pretty motivated and have had some success so far but it's not as consistent as I want, so I'm looking for someone that is willing to help me achieve my goals.

If you want to be my mentor, let me know. I'd love to have you.

Also, nothing against you men on here, but I'm shy and prefer a female mentor :)

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  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Have you been to the doctor? You should do that first! Make sure there are no physical problems (even if you're certain you can't have any.) A yearly physical is the best way to stay healthy. They can catch little things before they become big things. And EVERYONE who begins a weight loss journey should visit the doctor, as every expert and MFP itself will tell you.

    Get a good goal weight, daily calorie figure, what kind of foods you should and shouldn't be eating. Get exercise limitations (or get cleared to do whatever you want.)

    Then go forth, with a plan that is specific to YOU, from someone who is qualified to give you that.

    This is the BEST way to start...and to take care of yourself. :)
  • molls10m
    molls10m Posts: 22
    I am totally not scientific or anything but I am always motivating and supportive :) and looking for new MFP friends :)
  • bbylynn1
    bbylynn1 Posts: 25 Member
    Tryna lose 50lbs,need someone to adopt me too!! xx
  • tara_means_star
    tara_means_star Posts: 957 Member
    I had my physical like 2 weeks ago. I suppose there is more to explain.

    She told me I have exercise induced asthma and gave me an inhaler which has worked wonders for me.
    My blood pressure is good, my cholesterol is ideal, my blood sugar is perfectly normal. The only advice she gave me was to continue losing weight. She asked me what I was doing to lose weight and said good for you, keep it up. lol and that was it...
  • tara_means_star
    tara_means_star Posts: 957 Member
    Oh and my thyroid is good, she checked that too...
  • Catter_05
    Catter_05 Posts: 155 Member
    Good for you! It's great you are owning your own health so young. I know people twice your age who aren't doing anything and their bodies are falling apart.
  • redwoodkestrel
    redwoodkestrel Posts: 339 Member
    My main motivation for losing weight is to go on more and bigger hiking adventures and kayaking trips! I have mountain tops in my future. And I just bought a kayak this summer and have been LOVING all the paddling excursions. :drinker:

    I'm "scientific" in the sense that I'm a marine biologist... but not an MD. :smile:

    Anyway, if you'd like me on your team I'm happy to offer support and encouragement. Feel free to friend me.
  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
    I'm not a professional trainer or anything like that. But I'm a logical person, good with numbers - and finding my own success after years of the typical on again/off again tug of war.

    I'm a proponent of moving more, setting goals, tracking food & being 100% honest/accurate to get results. Getting the food scale is a good plan. If you want to 'chat' thru MFP messaging, or offline email, I'm good with either.

    I'm 39 so a 'few' years older. I have kids (youngest turns 13 soon, then a 14 year old & 16 year old). Married, grad student, work full time. So I know about a crazy life. I'm probably in the best 'shape' health & fitness-wise that I've ever been. I'm close to maintenance, working more on toning & strength training and less concerned with the scale # right now. Will probably stop weighing everything I eat soon, but keep logging. Its easy with the MFP app on my phone.

    For most of this year I ate in the 1400-1600 range. Now 1600-1800 as I'm aiming for a smaller deficit. I figure I'll be at ~2000 for maintenance.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    I had my physical like 2 weeks ago. I suppose there is more to explain.

    She told me I have exercise induced asthma and gave me an inhaler which has worked wonders for me.
    My blood pressure is good, my cholesterol is ideal, my blood sugar is perfectly normal. The only advice she gave me was to continue losing weight. She asked me what I was doing to lose weight and said good for you, keep it up. lol and that was it...
    Whatever you're doing must be right! Keep it up!

    I don't know how fat you are, but if you're really super-fat, the pounds come off pretty quickly at first. Don't discouraged when the loss slows down. Expect it to come. Keep going. :)

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