Wanted - Friends to share my Journey with..............

lucycaz
lucycaz Posts: 191 Member
edited September 27 in Introduce Yourself
Hi Everyone

Today is the day, well at least last Wednesday was the day, when I made the decision that I was serious about losing weight this time. I sat myself down, gave myself a good old fashioned talking too and decided it was now or never and I could not go on convincing myself that I was happy with how things were, that being overweight did not have any impact on my life.

Don’t get me wrong I am happy with my life I have a wonderful partner who is very supportive we have been together 6 years and last year had our civil partnership. I love my job as a Nurse Manager is a small mental health hospital I manage a great team and although often stressful I look forward to work every day.

And there perhaps lies the problem I am the happiest I have ever been and now want more, we love to travel and I have been becoming ever more aware of the things that my weight restricts us from doing. I used to enjoy horseback riding, skiing and sailing and want to get back to doing these things plus loads more.

So here I am.......

I am currently 324lbs (already 2 lbs lighter than when I started)

I would love to make some friends on MFP to share the good times and the tough times, the funny moments and those where we just want to cry....

I love the forums and have started to swap my face book addiction to a MFP addiction so get in touch add me as a friend and let’s do this..... I will also be working on entries on my blog, this is intended to keep me motivated and I am sure may provide a source of laughter and hopefully some inspiration for others out there like me on a journey to change.....


Lucy
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  • silveryflutterby
    silveryflutterby Posts: 335
    Welcome to mfp! We are happy to have you. This is an amazing site full of so many supportive ppl! Feel free to add me! :)
  • texaslady9376
    texaslady9376 Posts: 7
    welcome. just started myself..xoxo
  • Snapshotgirl
    Snapshotgirl Posts: 57 Member
    Add me, please. I horseback ride, too.
  • Marthie
    Marthie Posts: 1
    Hi Lucy

    Thanks for posting - I need a friend too and would love to share this journey with you as I am in the same boat and need all the help and encouragement I can gel. Please stay in touch.

    Marthie.
  • wwhite94
    wwhite94 Posts: 176 Member
    Add me if yo like I too just started on mfp and would like pple to share the ups and downs of weight loss with
  • shaunacaddell
    shaunacaddell Posts: 24
    I have been on MFP for a little over 2 months and do not have any friends. It would be nice to have some friends that I could share with. I can talk to people I know about my weight loss, but they don't understand like someone who is actually going through it.
  • sooh2011
    sooh2011 Posts: 134 Member
    Hi Lucy,
    Feel free to add me as a friend - I'm here every day logging everything! I've been here since January and have lost 21lbs so far.

    Good luck!

    Sue
  • kayleeblue
    kayleeblue Posts: 273
    Good Luck..add if you would like..
  • WhyW8
    WhyW8 Posts: 54 Member
    I love the forums and have started to swap my face book addiction to a MFP addiction so get in touch add me as a friend and let’s do this.....]


    -me too!!!
  • miss_dreamer
    miss_dreamer Posts: 50 Member
    I just joined 4 days ago :) And i used to horse ride, i do miss it and it's one of the things i want to get back into when i lose some weight. ^^
  • frainfam
    frainfam Posts: 11 Member
    Welcome! I will add you now :D
  • WhyW8
    WhyW8 Posts: 54 Member
    same here with the MFP addiction! I wish you luck - your head sounds like its in the right place and thats the first step!
  • posbey
    posbey Posts: 200 Member
    Congrats on making a good choice for your help. we are here for you so feel free to add me.

    :-)
  • Carol_s
    Carol_s Posts: 73
    Hi, I've sent you a friend request. Good Luck with your journey :smile:
  • Lisone
    Lisone Posts: 78 Member
    You can definitely add me too! I am loving this site.. everyone is SO inspiring and very, very helpful and supportive. I've lost 5 lbs so far and I've been at it for 10 or so days... GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
  • Jackee357
    Jackee357 Posts: 37
    Hi Lucy!
    Wecolme to MFP! I started my journey 2 mths ago & have lost 13lbs. I love this website & the ppl on it, feel free to add me :flowerforyou:
  • deborahmorris
    deborahmorris Posts: 177 Member
    Hey I too started my weight loss journey in January 2011 and so far I have lost 21lbs...there are some days that are really good and then some that are really bad...but if I mess up on one meal I hop back on then next...the same with days!!!

    Just keep going...I have been overweight all of my life and it will take me a long time to lose the weight but I have changed te way I eat so it is a learning process so it will take time!!

    Please feel free to add me because I need friends on my journey also!!
    We can all be here for each other!!!
    I have found some really nice people on MFP and they keep me motivated!!!

    NEVER NEVER give up...that's my moto!!!

    I also have a support group for ladies only and they do a 3 month session at a time...I am now on the 2nd 3 month session...my goal is to lose at least 25lbs this session...my goals are small...small steps are the key!!

    :flowerforyou:
  • lizzie0926
    lizzie0926 Posts: 1
    Just joined today and feel the same way. I know I would be happier if I lost weight. I'm sick of being embarrassed to be out with my children, not having any clothes to wear and generally feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. I am happy with my family but I know my weight is holding me back from so much more. Good luck on your journey:)



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  • sushilicious
    sushilicious Posts: 53
    Add me if you want! -- Also joined today, friends would be nice to keep my lazy self motivated and/or help others. g'luck on your journey (everyone else's too)! ;>
  • helenr32
    helenr32 Posts: 15
    And I just joined this week too!! Also looking for people to connect with . . . .
  • louwho36
    louwho36 Posts: 53
    Welcome to MFP. I have been here about a month and absolutely love it. Congrats on the brave decision and good luck. I will add you.
  • hangelgirl
    hangelgirl Posts: 9 Member
    we can do this together :) yay!
  • robston
    robston Posts: 67 Member
    Hi I just joined as well, would love some friends..I'm all about self motivating and utilizing others experiences, tips, tricks to motivate. I'm even posting my updates on Facebook etc..It's already got some of my friends and family commenting and getting involved in motivating me..please add me, any that are looking for a friend and additional motivation..
  • SarahSmile77
    SarahSmile77 Posts: 27
    Welcome Lucy! Good luck on your journey!
  • CharlieBarleyMom
    CharlieBarleyMom Posts: 727 Member
    It looks like you got a quick response from many friendly people, me included! I also just joined a little over a week ago. I am still trying on the new foodstyle. I work second shift and I am up during the day so I have to really plan my food to take to work with me because that is the END of my day rather than the middle, if that makes sense.

    I have found that exercise definitely makes the difference... I started taking the doggie for walks again since the weather has been nice and we're both better for it.

    Good luck on your journey. I am currently at 295... down from 303.5 a week and a half ago (mostly water weight I know for sure!)... I'm on a mission to hit 195 pounds... the lightest I have been in my adult life is 225 and I will be extremely happy with that (5'11" tall) if I decide along the way that the healthiest decision is to stop there.

    I will add you as a friend and I hope we can help each other through this journey.

    :flowerforyou:
  • SurlyGirly
    SurlyGirly Posts: 5
    You are certainly not alone here. You came to right place for inspiration and motivation.
  • LilianaGarciia
    LilianaGarciia Posts: 146 Member
    welcome & good luck!
    im on this site to mainly tone up and get fit as i cant run more than 1 minute without collapsing lol!
    feel free to add me :) x
  • sinclare
    sinclare Posts: 369 Member
    i have been here about 3 weeks and yes it is amazing. the people are so nice! congratulations for taking that first hard step--you can do this!
  • greeneyedwitch
    greeneyedwitch Posts: 21
    Hi Lucy....I'm new too. Congratson the 2 lb loss! Add me as a friend if you would like.....we can motivate each other. :smile:
  • george1957
    george1957 Posts: 34 Member
    Hi Lucy, welcome to MFP. This is my 5th week and enjoying. feel free to add me to your friends list.
    Good luck on your journey. George
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