Fitness buddies?

I need a buddy to, I am all alone in this, and I don't know if I can keep it up on my own. I have a long ways to go until I get to that healthy weight I am just hoping someone can help motivate me and push me to keep me on the right path.

Hey Kathy, I have been on this sight for a year and a half. Started about where you are at, and have lost 35+ lbs (3 pant sizes) and still working towards more. Feel free to add me, but no pity parties from this corner. Expect some kicks in the pants to keep going toward successful! To help you get started, read this article by a couple of longtime MFP'ers. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants. Good luck and welcome!

One thing that would help you is to find an accountabuddy or an accountable buddy if you’re in to that whole proper English thing. Someone that will keep you accountable when you’re lying to yourself; we all do it, so own it and move on. It should be someone that is in your personal life, that way they see firsthand the things that you are doing. You can have multiple buddies but try and find one that you know personally, that will push you but be respectful about it, you don’t need a drill instructor that will only dissuade you in the long run. The other reason you need it to be someone in your personal life rather than someone on a website is that you can hide from us but not from them. I have been an “accountabuddy” for several people that just stopped logging in so how can I hold them accountable right?
Which brings me to my next point, change starts and ends with you and there is no better accountabuddy to you than yourself. This site is a great tool but it’s only as good as the people that use it. Log everything that goes in your mouth! Don’t sweat it when you go over just do better but take ownership for it. Don’t cut corners, don’t starve yourself either, your body needs the calories. Experiment with your daily calorie goal to find out what works for you. Enjoy the foods you like just do it in proper portions and maybe restrict how often you have it if it’s something that throws you off. I.E. Pizza, I could eat it every day but that would be counterproductive.
Find what exercise routines works for you and that you enjoy and mix it up so you don’t get into a regular routine that you may get bored of.
Good luck.
V/r,
DW.

Kat,
You are welcome. Doing it the natural way is certainly the way to go. If you set you mind to it you can accomplish anything. I was almost at 250, (in fact I may have hit it) I seem to recall the heaviest that I saw on the scale was like247 or so. I finally set my mind on get back to or at least near my ideal weight which is around 165-170. I have seen my best and most consistent weight loss since starting on this site and do my best when I have logged everything even when I knew it was going to put me over. I still have a ways to go but I’m getting there.
I would also recommend getting a good heart rate monitor (HRM) that also tracks steps. I use the Garmin Vivofit and like it but I would highly suggest doing your homework before making that kind of investment as everybody’s needs are different.
Please feel free to add me if you would like or just message me anytime you have a question.
V/r,
DW.

Hi Kat, feel free to add me, looking for motivational friends as well! I think a lot of us are in the same shoes. I used to be on Weight Watchers years ago and was 5 lbs away from my goal, but just "gave up" / "got busy" etc. It's a new year, and hoping to make things happen!

Feel free to add me!! Always looking to motivate & get motivated!!