2015 Adopt a Noob Official MFP Thread

Bumping this for anyone who is looking for a mentor. Impress him or her by showing off your reading and listening skills, then they will know you will pay attention to their advice

Rachel wrote: »

The list has been updated to this point. Thank you to everyone who has participated in this topic! :flowerforyou:

Looking for a Mentor?

Please review the short paragraphs of the members and feel free to PM them or send a friend request (you should include a little bit about yourself as many members won't accept blank friend request). Hopefully, you will utilize this as a mentoring tool to increase the chances of success.

Keep in mind, that mentors are NOT obligated to accept new members if they do NOT feel it's a good fit... especially if you PM them with a creepy message or their plate is full.

Wish to remove yourself from the mentor list?

Please send @Rachel, @Olivia or @Michelle a PM requesting for your name to be removed.

MrNundy wrote: »

blankiefinder wrote: »

Bumping this for anyone who is looking for a mentor. Impress him or her by showing off your reading and listening skills, then they will know you will pay attention to their advice

Rachel wrote: »

The list has been updated to this point. Thank you to everyone who has participated in this topic! :flowerforyou:

Looking for a Mentor?

Please review the short paragraphs of the members and feel free to PM them or send a friend request (you should include a little bit about yourself as many members won't accept blank friend request). Hopefully, you will utilize this as a mentoring tool to increase the chances of success.

Keep in mind, that mentors are NOT obligated to accept new members if they do NOT feel it's a good fit... especially if you PM them with a creepy message or their plate is full.

Wish to remove yourself from the mentor list?

Please send @Rachel, @Olivia or @Michelle a PM requesting for your name to be removed.

Point taken.

Trust me, that wasn't directed at you specifically Though you did mention that you want a mentor who is a good match, so working your way through the list and looking at profiles might be the best way to go about it

Hi all. I'm a month in and would love a mentor to give me support & encourage me. I'm at that stage where I need some motivation.
I've just actually seen this thread and wish I'd posted sooner.
Thanks
Trace

I'll be happy to mentor one or two people. I'm 28/male, between 5'7" and 5'9" (it's funny, I've never got 3 consecutive consistent measurements).

Been working out since almost 10 years or so. However, started a consistent fitness regime only from April-2011. It's been a bumpy ride and I've battled the following:

-- Lower back pain
-- Shoulder pain (read: rotator-cuff tear). Was out of action from July-2013 to Feb-2014.
-- Knee pain
-- Hyper-sensitivity to pre-workout stuff and coffee
-- Tendency to gain fat pretty fast

My philosophy has always been to be functionally-fit. This is primarily because I try to stay engaged with some kind of sports. Because of this, I try to incorporate a lot of plyo-style cardio in my workouts and also try to get creative with the usual lifting exercises (because of my history with injuries).

My favorite workout is a 7-minute-burpee-challenge. I also like to run on weekends.

I was ~190 lbs in Apri-2011 with about 22% BF. Right now, I'm at 155 lbs (not sure about the BF percentage though. My goal is to test out the BF percentage when I reach 145 lbs). Almost all my injuries are history now. They do pop up every now and then during a really exhaustive workout, e.g. slight knee pain after a 10k or slight shoulder pain after doing a heavy shoulder-set.

Lately I started logging food (~65 odd day streak) and it's been absolutely transformational (as far as my fitness is concerned). I recover much faster than I used to, feel much more athletic. Heck, it's got so interesting that my body starts craving the macros that are under the required level for a given day. This is largely in the mind, but definitely helps me stay fit.

My motivation for posting here: The first 2-4 weeks of my nutrition-logging were the toughest. I've lost count of how many times I quit logging just because it was a large PIA.
Also, it's hard to notice immediate results. Hence, I had to try extremely hard to keep myself motivated.
I just want to make this initial-phase easier for a few people. Moreover, it's a lot of fun when you workout with a buddy. Similarly, it might be fun to log nutrition with someone else as it'll keep the both of us extremely motivated.

PS: I'm extremely competitive by nature. If this thing works out, then it'll be cool to do weekly challenges with the partner as well.

Cheers,
Ankit

To be honest. ive been on this app since january religiously. but ive had this app for multiple years. I had an eating disorder and one point in my life, where i weighed around 165. then i tried to get better and weighed 170, slowly i started gaining and weighed 180. i told myself id do it the healthy way and tried to always stay healthy. then i went to college and it got the best of me. i got to my highest weight ever of 206 ponds. and thats when i told mysef no. that i wouldnt do this anymore. ive been trying to be healthy, and sometimes I have those days where i just want to stop eating, and I try not to but cant, because knowing i have to be healthy doing this is what I tell myself. Ive hit a plateau for the past month or so and ive just been sitting around 195. I dont want to be here any more, im working at small goals. so for 190, then 185 and so on. I just really want this all gone, I dont know If i would be a mentor or not, more just like a buddy to support each other

findingmyw1ngs wrote: »

I can mentor people if they like. One or two would be ideal because I really wanna be able to get to know you and your struggles. I, personally, don't have the best of eating habits, but I know what healthy eating looks like. Like many have said before, easier said then done. I don't judge people when they mess up (it will happen) because I've messed up plenty in my life. I've lost almost 25 lbs and plan to lose at least 5 more, but we'll see where things go. I'm a vegetarian too.

Could you mentor me?

I am in need of a mentor. I am from Canada and am in my late 40's. Due to medical issues (medication I must take daily) I find it hard to keep weight off. Need some to give the that boost when I am feeling down to keep focused on my long team goal of getting my health back after cancer and to stay positive.

blankiefinder wrote: »

KarenCourticeMommy wrote: »

I am in need of a mentor. I am from Canada and am in my late 40's. Due to medical issues (medication I must take daily) I find it hard to keep weight off. Need some to give the that boost when I am feeling down to keep focused on my long team goal of getting my health back after cancer and to stay positive.

I'd be willing, will send you a PM, but I have no experience as of yet with cancer drugs and their effects on weight loss.

Side effect is major weight gain... need to say focus on my long term goal.

Hmm, something to think about.

Anyone interested in taking my case load and helping out ?

I wouldn't mind mentoring or being mentored; really I want an accountability partner to learn from and teach, for us to learn from each other. A little bit about me: I created a group on here called "Christians With Mental Illness" because I'm a Christian and in 2010 I was diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder; mental illness is so highly stigmatized, so I wanted us as Christian brothers and sisters to support each other; I'm not afraid to talk about my diagnosis, not to be pitied but for people to understand I am just like everyone else, created in God's image. I'm willing to be a friend to anyone, not just a person with a mental illness.

I'm not necessarily a newcomer, but am newly getting dedicated to MFP, losing weight, and creating a healthy lifestyle. I realise that this goal and the will power it requires is on me, but I also know that it will be that little bit easier with the more support I can get and would love a mentor to help me get there! PM me if you're interested! Katie x

Good evening, I'm just about to start my weight loss journey. I have gained weight due to being put on medication. It would be great if someone could help me along the way xxxx

Hi all,

Andrea, 36yo, mum to a 7yo girl.

Classically trained singer and performer, for the rest, pretty sedentary.

Just got into fitness and I currently step, lift and walk my 10.000 steps everyday (or at least I try to).

5'0" (154cms). Currently at 183 (83kgs) and would love to get to 121 (55kgs)

Need nutrition and fitness (cardio + lifting) guidance.






Would you like to adopt me?

Noob looking for a mentor.

I'm 39, happily married and wanting to have kids.
SW: 329 / CW 271 / GW ~140* But, hopefully there will be a pregnancy or two before I get to my goal weight.

Ideally, I'd love to pair up with a woman who has been at my SW and dealt with pregnancy.

Thank you all for volunteering to mentor on this board! What a great community!