We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

30lbs overweight and looking for friends

katejhowarth
katejhowarth Posts: 14 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hello! My name is Kate. I joined MFP back in 2011 when I had a semester out of college (between undergrad and grad school) and lost over 20lbs in three months. I began running and ran my fist 5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon. I got really into running (I ran several half marathons and joined a running group) and then I started grad school. I worked out less and after I got busy and got out of the habit of counting calories. With being busy and the stress of school...I started eating more convenience foods and drinking high calorie lattes. I also began a job working as a night nurse. Working nights also compounded my terrible diet and poor sleep. I hate being overweight again. I'm starting to get back fat, I'm losing my waist, and my thighs rub. I can't wear skirts or shorts anymore because of "chub rub". I do not like the person I have become. I'm doing well in grad school and work, but I feel like I'm failing in my personal life and health.

Other things about me:
- I'm 27
- I live in Milwaukee
- I got married in June (eloped in Italy) to my boyfriend of 6 years.
-I love to run, but I hurt my foot almost two years ago and now I have a chronic foot pain. I still try to run, but my foot aches.
-I love my dog. She's a harlequin great dane named Darla

I'd like to make friends with other similar interests. Please message me and feel free to add me.

Replies

  • lanajooste
    lanajooste Posts: 5 Member
    Hi Kate,

    I'm Lana from South Africa. Add me if you'd like :)

    - I'm 25kg over weight
    - I'm 32
    - I'm a single mother, national sales manager and seems the only place lacking motivation is where fitness is concerned, most likely from just being tired
    -I use to play provincial tennis, USASA swimming, 1 team netball, etc. (so I have an active tendency underneath all the rolls :) )
    - I'm starting my 3km daily walk tomorrow again, building to 5km and further
    -I'm getting heavy for my horse, so I have other "friends" counting on me as well
    - I LOVE Harlequins, but have a Lassie
    I LOVE wine......probably my biggest downfall...or wait, is that Tequila???


    Anyways, chat soon! :)
  • thegreatcanook
    thegreatcanook Posts: 2,419 Member
    I love running to! You can add me!

Categories