2015 Adopt a Noob Official MFP Thread

Are you still looking for a mentor? Since taking control of myself, I've learned a TON about the science behind fitness, eating, etc. I've used that personally and have since moved on to helping friends in my free time who have needed help gaining weight, toning up, losing weight, etc. Sadly..."wanting" to be fit vs having the mindset to go out and actually do it are two VERY different things! My friends wanted results without making changes. I'd also love to win the lotto, but you've got to buy the ticket first. I figured this may be a better place to find people to help out who actually want my help rather than wasting my time. I've helped men and women, so don't be afraid if you're a woman that I've got one cookie cutter plan that's "one size fits all" for everyone. Everyone is different and things take a little fine tuning. Basics are usually the same, but everyone is a little different, so if you aren't looking to waste my time and are committed to this, I'm game. Add me and let's go from there.


My background:
I was an athlete through high school and college, graduating high school at 180 and college at 190. I had to learn the hard way that 5,000 calories/day was no longer appropriate for a desk job and working out a few times per week. Cutting my calories back to 3,000 felt like I was starving myself after 10 years of setting that as my appetite.

After topping out at 241 (2009) and having gone from being a gymnast, to someone who needed to push up off his legs to stand up off the couch, I decided it was time to take control of my life to make sure I was able to be active with my kids as they grow older. I managed to drop all the way down to 167 in 2011, but have worked on putting some muscle back on to find a better weight for me at my current 187 and have been under that 200 lbs mark for 4 years now.

I'm a single dad, who's addicted to crossfit, running, lifting, and anything I can do to be active. I've had to teach myself how to eat responsibly and it's now my new lifestyle.

Anyone want to adopt me? 24-year-old from Miami here trying to drop 15 pounds and tone up. I lost 27 on my own but am having a hard time with these last few. Any advice is appreciated!

Hello, all.

I am available to mentor/support RNY post surgical individuals.

I'm 57 yrs old and am being called by my docs at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego their "Poster Child". I had a RNY wls in June 2009. I lost from 320 down to 102 (horribly underweight). With constant monitoring and following some mighty fine dietary guidelines, I am happily up to 125; a weight I have to watch daily in order to not lose weight.

I have had several WLS patients referred to me by my PCM for support and built some very solid relationships. Not all have been successful in maintaining their weight loss, but are not just giving up. Giving up....well, that's not an option. Not losing...that's a fact of life. When it comes down to it, we need each other for support. Mentoring others helps ME emotionally. It gives me the satisfaction that eating used to give me.

I figure I can handle 4 or 5 right now. If interested, please give me a shout. I WILL respond. It may take a day or two, but I try hard to get on here daily now and check things out.

Life is good.

Noob here!

I would LOVE a mentor! I've been working my butt off for the past two weeks. Some direction and motivation would be awesommmmme! I would like to know if I am doing this right... Lol!

-Victoria

Hi I'm Chris, I am 42 years old and have battled with my weight for most of my life(usually weight wins). I have gone from a high of 360lbs to an adult low of 223lbs. Over the last 2 years it had crept up on me until this past January I was 316lbs on my doctors scale. I started using MFP then and with logging in my food intake daily I am currently at 287lbs. I would like to get back at least to my previous low. I hope to be able to get back on my bike when the snow finally melts. Any words of encouragement from a mentor would be greatly appreciated.

rushgirl2112 wrote: »

I would like a mentor. I am again trying to lose. I have some health issues but now am trying HCG again low cal, low carb/no sugar added. I have tried Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, plus a variety of other plans, pills, and etc. This is my last attempt.

Have you tried measuring/weighing and counting calories...and eating at a reasonable yet consistent calorie deficit over an extended period of time? I highly recommend it as an alternative last (or better, first) attempt.

ETA: As for you looking for a mentor, the way to do that is explained in Rachel's post directly above yours.

Hi. I've recently been through a 2nd trimester pregnancy loss, have a somewhat short term goal of losing 15 lbs in the next three months before we try to conceive again, and to maintain a healthy weight throughout that pregnancy, whenever it takes place. That event has been my biggest motivator to make weight loss a priority. My long term goals are to lose about 45-50 lbs to get back to my pre-pregnancy size from before I had my previous two full term pregnancies (two boys, 5 and 2). I'm a stay at home mom, 5'6.5" and currently 190 lbs. I studied molecular and cellular biology in college, worked as an EMT, and spent 6 years in the Army guard as a medic/ROTC cadet (read: forced early morning work outs. I've struggled mentally for years to get back into the gym because of the time I spent forced into working out in ways I didn't enjoy). Now that I stay home, I refinish/paint furniture in my spare time and sell at a shop- someday would like to go back to school for a graduate or professional degree. My husband is also in the military and is a physician. That said, I'm a skeptic. I believe in science and medicine, and don't believe in health fads/organic diets/demonizing certain foods or chemicals based on a lack of understanding. I'm working out about 5 days a week, running 4 1/2-5 miles 3x a week, and doing zumba on the days opposite (I would be open to some strength training, I just don't really know what to do). If you have an opening and could be a good fit for me, I would love to have a mentor. Thanks!

Hi my name is Ruth in Ohio!

I'm new to MFP & have no idea if this reply is a post in this Noob community group or not. I really need a mentor but not sure how this works.

Want help in using MFP, joining communities, etc.

And, of course, help on losing weight (as I am obese & my inner self is saying it's now the time), exercise with bum knees (getting ready for left knee replacement), motivation & push, eating properly & better, to explore possibly vegan & definitely GMO free alternatives & I love Yoga, meditation & Angels.

I have 3 cats & a dog. I am also laid off & still grieving that & probably depressed along with that.

So, thank you....

Any mentors older than 40 and into lifting? After 7 weeks of logging, I'm stuck trying to lose some bodyfat. Yes, I am gaining muscle, but I have BF to lose too. I'm not trying to look like a competitor, just to lose the jiggly bits. I'm a clean eater in that I don't do processed. Other than that, I'll eat it. No major health issues. I don't do a lot (if any) cardio but lift 3-4x /week.

I need help fine tuning my calories/macros or whatever the issue might be. My profile pic is 2 years ago. I've gained 7lbs since then and none of it muscle. What worked before isn't working now. I'm motivated!

I promise I'm doing my part by reading through the mentor list to find someone to partner with. Thank you all for helping.

Has found her noobs and is no longer accepting new applicants.

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Hi, I'm happy to be a mentor again. I was on the initial list, got my two mentees and they are doing well so I now have the time to take on two more.

I'm 51, a stay at home mom to an 18 and 20 year old lol! I've got a new puppy so am sleep deprived. I've been on MFP for four years, initially lost 23 lbs to hit my goal weight, gained some back and have now been maintaining within the same 5 lb range for close to 3 years.

I believe in the 80/20 rule. 80% of the food should be healthy, nutritious food and 20 % not so much. All things in moderation-whatever moderation means to you. I don't do extreme "diets" and I will call you out and delete you if I see you continually eating very low calories.

I love to exercise-spinning, Zumba, golf and lifting but am dealing with a rotator cuff injury right now so no lifting or golf which makes me sad