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  • moonhealer646
    moonhealer646 Posts: 3
    Hello everyone, I am new to the MFP website and App. I joined because MFP is supposed to work well with my new Garmin Vivofit fitness tracker. But nothing seems to be easy! I would love someone to explain how things work. And how do I find people in my area? Search was not much help. If I use the app on my phone, can I use the app also on my IPad? And can they talk to each other? It's frustrating to type lots of info into my phone, then it "fails to sync" and I lose what I typed and scanned! Arrrrgh!
  • aSaltandBattery
    aSaltandBattery Posts: 82 Member
    edited January 2015
    I've been on since September 2014. Most of what I have learned is that slow and steady is the only way I would be able to keep going. It isn't a race to lose the weight as fast as possible. It's a competition with yourself to figure how to become the person you want to be which takes time and patience. This is also something, if it's what you truly want to accomplish, that will take the rest of your life. I lost 15lbs in 2013 only to gain back 20 and I have now lost that 20, but I didn't give up on MFP this time either. I have a long way to keep going to reach my goal. This will be at least a year, if not more of a process to lose and then learn to maintain. I didn't really think that far into it until I started and only planned on it being maybe 3 months I didn't give up eating anything, just eat less. I remind myself of the annoying little 'calories in calories out' mantra whenever I start to get too restrictive (not that this normally becomes a problem ha) and whenever I want to reach for something like a pastry that has way too little bang for it's calorie buck. Since beginning MFP this second time I have gotten much better at exercise and was able to jog a whole 5k! Couch 2 5k works for a bunch of people on here, I just went out and walked/ran around for a few months until it happened though. I still run slow, but the point is I am running. I think that is a good way to look at the lifestyle change that you may be embarking on. You're not going to lose 30 or 50 pounds in a month and you're not going to become the most muscular person around in a month either, but you can begin to learn and start the process of changing your body and life.

    Also I have PCOS and love to add any friends who are also going through this too! Just add PCOS into the message when you friend :)
  • sophiakarlene
    sophiakarlene Posts: 2 Member
    Hey! I'm new here and I'd love some friends for motivation. :)
  • ContessNicoleDuLancre
    ContessNicoleDuLancre Posts: 13
    Howdy! :)

    If anyone would like a supportive friend, feel free to add me. I was active on MFP for quite awhile last year. I was at about 71lbs lost by April of last year, but went through a traumatic event and gained some weight back. I'm currently at 33lbs lost and getting back on track. I have 165 to go! Through the guidance and strength of Christ, anything is possible! :)

    Happy New Years, all.

    Contessa
  • HollyRobertz
    HollyRobertz Posts: 11 Member
    Feel free to add me! After starting a new job in June, all the weight I had worked off came creeping back so fast! (like <6 months fast...I know, shameful lol). Although, I have had MFP for awhile, I haven't been properly utilizing it and it is time that I change that. Most of my current friends are inactive, so any requests are welcomed! :smile:
  • InADarkRoom
    InADarkRoom Posts: 84 Member
    New and in need of motivational friends! Fed up with trying diets and having them not work for one reason or another.

    Just getting back into running after a long lay off so having to start back at the beginning.

    Any and all help will be most appreciated so thanks in advance! Please feel free to drop me a message and add me
  • avie1453
    avie1453 Posts: 4
    I am new as of yesterday. Joined the 2015 challenge. I need to lose 60lbs that I gained over the last 3 years...seems that now I am in my 60s the weight doesn't come off as easily. I tend to eat when stressed or bored...or anytime in between :(. A relative has used this app and lost 50+ lbs., so hoping I can stick to it. Welcome anyone wanting to friend me.
  • beckieshortii
    beckieshortii Posts: 1
    Hi im new :) any advice would be great
  • CJ8585
    CJ8585 Posts: 48 Member
    I am in need of some friends on here so we can help motivate and keep each other on track. Please add me :)
  • NHeyman13
    NHeyman13 Posts: 1 Member
    edited January 2015
    Hi! I was a MFP member in the past but never utilized it like I should. I have created a new account to give myself a fresh start, and would love some new friends :) please feel free to add me!
  • sacharconnolly
    sacharconnolly Posts: 2
    Hi all and Happy New Year! Brand new to MFP but no stranger to health/weight loss tracking. Basically looking to feel healthy and lose the 10 lbs I put on over the last few months plus the 10 lbs I was originally trying to lose!

    With support and encouragement from new friends like you, my new Liketrak watch http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1YERW6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and some crossfit at home http://www.lifemadefull.com/30-day-at-home-crossfit-challenge-workouts/ I'm looking to do this the right way. My motivation is that my husband and I are looking to start a family and I would like to be as fit and healthy before pregnancy as I can!

    Feel free to friend me and let's do this together!
  • DM01234
    DM01234 Posts: 317 Member
    Anyone wishing to do so can send me a friend request. I've been active here for 3 months and have had a great experience thus far.
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