UK Friends

Astrogirl_87
Astrogirl_87 Posts: 10 Member
in Motivation and Support
...and those from further afield, feel free to add me as I'm really interested in people's stories/journeys.

I wrote UK in the title because everyone's always talking about how many pounds they've lost and I'm mentally trying to calculate everything in stones!

I'm 27, new to this and desperate to lose 2-3 stones by August for my wedding. Any advice/friendship is welcome and I'll do my support to motivate you too!
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  • Astrogirl_87
    Astrogirl_87 Posts: 10 Member
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  • walkonfire5
    walkonfire5 Posts: 648 Member
    Hi there, im paul 25 and 8stone to lose. i would add you but tablet seems to mess up when trying to add people
    Congratulations on getting married. All i can say is lets do this grab the bull by the horns and lets be the skinny people we wish to be. one long tough hill to climb. But it can be done wish you all the best. Hopefully this app helps first day today

  • rachelsomer
    rachelsomer Posts: 3 Member
    Hi I'm from the uk too so your post stood out. I'm 23 and trying to loose a stone. I managed to loose weight when using the app but I give up when I get near my goal weight and put it back on again. Looking to join a motivated group but don't want to mention to people I know that I'm on a diet.
  • PollySmith1505
    PollySmith1505 Posts: 1
    Hi, never replied to anything like this before, but thought I'd give it a go. I too am struggling with the U.S. To UK conversion! I'd like to loose 2-3 stone all of which I put on after second child. Fantastic news on the wedding congratulations!! Are you doing anything else to help you loose it or just this??
  • walkonfire5
    walkonfire5 Posts: 648 Member
    rachelsomer wrote: »
    Hi I'm from the uk too so your post stood out. I'm 23 and trying to loose a stone. I managed to loose weight when using the app but I give up when I get near my goal weight and put it back on again. Looking to join a motivated group but don't want to mention to people I know that I'm on a diet.

    You shouldnt say to yourself that your on a diet, its a whole life style choice its the lighter than light healthier mayonnaise its one biscuit instead of half a packet. Its a evening walk or a weekend bike ride. Or even instead of sitting watching your fav tv show watch it while on a stationary exercise bike. Its the healthy options you have to rewire your brain to make subconsciously your get there its all the small things that help to add up but it doesnt have to be that bad if you have a sweet tooth have a freddy frog but as a treat.

    No to the word diet
    Yes to a new you and a whole new way of thinking and living

    Wish you all the best with you goal
    Paul
  • rhoryborealis
    rhoryborealis Posts: 4
    Hi All, Add me if you like, 27 stone down to 13 (bulked up to 16.5 over 3 years) currently cutting down to 14 for a power lifting competition.
  • walkonfire5
    walkonfire5 Posts: 648 Member
    Wow lost for words now that is amazing, the one thing im worried about is lose skin
  • rhoryborealis
    rhoryborealis Posts: 4
    loose skin can be a problem I have quite a bit at 13 stone i still kinda looked like a fat guy but it wasn't saggy, i found the more omega/aloe Vera supplements i took the better it got (might just be a placebo effect) it's something to deal with once it's all done, there are things that can be done! just work on getting happy and healthy :smile:
  • xnikki70x
    xnikki70x Posts: 3 Member
    Can I ask what omega / aloe supplements you took please .....if anyone would like to add me please do so ....good luck everyone on your new journey :smiley:
  • walkonfire5
    walkonfire5 Posts: 648 Member
    Everyones more than welcome to add me as a friend. For some reason everything i click on a person profile it seems to mess up and say page is lost weird one. But please all the merrier more than welcome to add me
  • jessiemjporter
    jessiemjporter Posts: 174 Member
    Hello~ Im Jessie from Derbyshire, UK
    I have 3-4 stone to lose (ideally)
    *kitten* me if you want ^.^
  • jessypug
    jessypug Posts: 142 Member
    UKers feel free to add me too! I'd love to have some motivational buddies :D
  • liseloo79
    liseloo79 Posts: 23 Member
    jessypug wrote: »
    UKers feel free to add me too! I'd love to have some motivational buddies :D

    And me all you UK'ers :-)
  • walkonfire5
    walkonfire5 Posts: 648 Member
    Defo more the merrier hey, would add you all but for some reason this app messes up when i try to add people. But all more than welcome to add me. Its the support and motivation That makes it easier to reach thoughs goals
  • InADarkRoom
    InADarkRoom Posts: 84 Member
    And likewise....UK here and in need of motivational friends. Please feel free to add me. Loads of luck to you all! :)
  • hellobirdie_xo
    hellobirdie_xo Posts: 31 Member
    I'm from Cambridge & have an open diary :)
  • ThisCharmingFellow
    ThisCharmingFellow Posts: 132 Member
    In on UK thread; I'm in Nottingham. Always happy to have new friends :)
  • Jim_G30
    Jim_G30 Posts: 72 Member
    Another UK'er. Frozen North to be precise.....Scotland. Happy to support any new friends that want to add me.
  • foxyroxy83
    foxyroxy83 Posts: 24 Member
    Hey guys, I'm from London please feel free to add me. Looking for more motivating and supportive friends that are serious about this journey
  • fleurk126
    fleurk126 Posts: 43 Member
    Hi! I'm from the UK too - half-way through my second week with MPF. Other people's support means the world - and always keen to meet new, fun people. Feel free to add me. Congrats on the upcoming wedding by the way!
  • Mikeyloye
    Mikeyloye Posts: 43 Member
    I am from the UK too, 2 stone more is my goal I think.

    Can't add people on this stupid iPhone but feel free
  • clarekeating857
    clarekeating857 Posts: 16 Member
    Hi, UK here also, ex London now Lincolnshire. I've got 1st 9lb to lose and started 6 days ago. :D Struggling a little but getting there, how often do you weigh yourselves? X
  • Mikeyloye
    Mikeyloye Posts: 43 Member
    Daily helps motivate me, always first thing in the morning
  • spvpablo
    spvpablo Posts: 2 Member
    Hi everyone

    Spvpablo here in Yorkshire started 31/1/15 from a base of 144kg or 317lb or 22st 9lb.
    Done loads of diets before with limited success, decided enough is enough and change lifestyle,
    Setting small goals instead of I want to lose 8st!!!! so not under as much pressure, I'm linked into an UP band and this is helping, with sleep and excercise logging.
    Please add me if you want we all need the support and encouragement!!!!!!
  • AnneMelody
    AnneMelody Posts: 51 Member
    Hi, I'm in Southend on sea, been on this journey for three and a half weeks, I have 2.5 stones to loose, my diary is open to friends, it does help if you get feedback and positive encouragement, please feel free to add me
  • Naclarkey
    Naclarkey Posts: 1
    Hey peoples,
    Just started again on Monday so the 2.2.15 looking to lose probably about 5-6st in the big picture but happy to start with 2/1.5 by end of March/April is the goal.
    Having a forum to share really does help. Let's do this together!
  • Flava18
    Flava18 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi
    clarekeating857 wrote: »
    Hi, UK here also, ex London now Lincolnshire. I've got 1st 9lb to lose and started 6 days ago. :D Struggling a little but getting there, how often do you weigh yourselves? X

    I find weighting myself once a week as well as taking waist circumference is ample. If you start doing it daily you can get yourself bogged down with seeing small/little results. Whereas, weekly you can see you've lost a sizeable amount. As a result motivating you for the up and coming week
  • Flava18
    Flava18 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi all,
    From Glasgow. Second time round using MFP. I found it helps me portion control. Eyes normally get bigger than my belly. Currently at 100kg looking to drop down to 90kg.
  • maoribadger
    maoribadger Posts: 1,837 Member
    UKer with an open diary but can you send me a note with it x
  • ellamay89
    ellamay89 Posts: 8 Member
    Hello! I'm from the uk! Lovely Dudley to be precise. I'm looking to lose about 4 stone, it was 3 but Christmas happened -.- please someone add me! I need friends but my iphone doesn't think I deserve any :(

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