New, and need friends for this (really long) journey...

Earthboundmsft
Earthboundmsft Posts: 8
edited September 27 in Introduce Yourself
Hi all! :)

I'm new to the site (tracking calories for about 2 weeks now), and I really need some friends to keep me motivated.

Other than a period in high school when I was horrible anorexic/bulimic, i've always been fat, but getting weighed at the dr a month ago really opened my eyes to just how fat I've gotten, and I've realized I need to do something about it NOW!

I don't know how much weight I've lost so far, because I am waiting to get weighed at the Dr's at the end of the month, but hopefully it's a decent amount, because the most depressing thing about being this heavy is...I could lose a 100lbs, and still be fat!

Anyway, enough of the depressing talk....I would love some friends on here that also have a big chunk of weight to lose....maybe we can keep each other motivated! :)

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  • MissMegan3119
    MissMegan3119 Posts: 110
    You can feel free to friend me :) Welcome, and good luck!
  • nukebhs83
    nukebhs83 Posts: 158
    HI---FEEL FREE TO ADD ME
  • Shmorg27
    Shmorg27 Posts: 6 Member
    I understand needed motivators!! Feel free to add me and we can help motivate each other.

    Good luck to you!
  • LessMe2B
    LessMe2B Posts: 316
    Welcome, good luck, and feel free to add me.:happy:
  • craftylatvian
    craftylatvian Posts: 599 Member
    Hi and welcome! Fee free to add me too.
  • Lozx87
    Lozx87 Posts: 130 Member
    feel free to add me.
  • dcbaby9
    dcbaby9 Posts: 14
    First of all stop calling yourself fat....you're overweight and need to lose weight just like everyone else on this site. I've had a lot of helpful hints and positive reinforcement and I've only been on here for 3 days. Feel free to add me! Good luck and I'm sure you're gonna do great!
  • beverlyl64
    beverlyl64 Posts: 381
    Welcome, and glad to meet you! Friend request sent.
  • nikkirosem
    nikkirosem Posts: 63 Member
    I will add you. Welcome to the club!
  • marisol7649
    marisol7649 Posts: 484 Member
    Feel free to add me, but I dont log in very often, I have a busy lifestyle and I think I got food under control this is my second year with this website. I have lost weight but it has been a long slooooow process.
  • finley360
    finley360 Posts: 16
    I have a long road too - let's kick-*kitten* together!
  • Operachk19
    Operachk19 Posts: 6 Member
    You can add me too - I also came to the realization that I needed to make a change in my life when going to the doctors office. It's amazing how far you can without going on a scale, then seeing that number jars you into reality. Best of luck with your journey!
  • ivyann73deleted
    ivyann73deleted Posts: 67
    Welcome! Feel free to add me also.
  • Slayer66
    Slayer66 Posts: 265
    Welcome, GL to you!
  • sparrow747
    sparrow747 Posts: 87
    I'll add you!
  • milahoni
    milahoni Posts: 4
    You can befriend me. Goodluck!:smile:
  • sarah_ep
    sarah_ep Posts: 580 Member
    I have had the app for a while, but I am just starting to use it and the website seriously yesterday! Add me, I have no friends on here.
  • nukebhs83
    nukebhs83 Posts: 158
    I have had the app for a while, but I am just starting to use it and the website seriously yesterday! Add me, I have no friends on here.


    I WILL BE YOUR FRIEND---ADD ME. :happy:
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    ... because the most depressing thing about being this heavy is...I could lose a 100lbs, and still be fat!

    Well, I could lose 100 lbs and still not be half way to goal weight, so yeah, I can relate to that statement very well, which is precisely why I try not to look at the 'big' picture, just at the little pieces. Those are doable, in a period of time that doesn't sound overwhelming to me. And with them I can recognise successes a whole lot faster.

    So, hello and welcome.
    MFP is a great place to be.
  • flea2449
    flea2449 Posts: 499 Member
    Hello! Add me if you'd like. We need all the support we can get!
  • mrbunzey
    mrbunzey Posts: 8 Member
    Welcome to our world. I have lost 40 lbs so far with 15 more to go. I encourage you to look at yourself positively. This site is a great tool but it will only get you healthy. God made you beautiful! Believe it! What has helped me is to set the profile to make sure I am charting sugar as well as carbs, fat and protein. It is the hidden killer and is in so many foods. Set reasonable goals, lose a pound per week. Exercise every day. Take an early morning walk for 30 minutes or do it in the evening if you have to. It will lift your spirits, and pump up your metabolism. Initiate changes to your diet (what you eat) slowly. Don't overwhelm yourself. Plan to fail! Yes, you will not be perfect, so plan it. Know that once a week you are going to plan to fail by going after that special something you desire. Enjoy it and then get back on track. This will help a great deal. Now, be sure to use this tool diligently every day. Be honest! Weigh yourself every day. Do it first thing in the morning naked and with an empty bladder. Record it!

    You can do this. It is harder at first because of our appetites. Your appetite is not hunger, it is your cravings. We crave all of the things we have always eaten before, in the quantities we ate before. This will go away in time as you make changes. Do these things for yourself. You deserve to be everything that you can picture in your mind. Think of the nice clothes you are going to buy. How great you will look in that slim fitting dress you want to wear. Hold on to that.

    God bless you on your journey!
  • Betmar83
    Betmar83 Posts: 30 Member
    Feel free to add me as well. I have over 100 lbs. to lose. I've been tracking my calories and working out since February and today I hit my 20 lbs. lost mark! I don't have many friends here yet since I've just started being active on the boards, so I would love to make some!
  • betterlife2011
    betterlife2011 Posts: 61
    :bigsmile: feel free to friend me i know what u mean that is what opened my eyes. plus i have just been dianosed with diabetes so im determined to loose weight. welcome to mfp this is a great website ull love it. im also in a group that is for people that wants to loose 100 lbs or more. there r really good people on here congrats on makin the first move . ttyl
  • koolkat92
    koolkat92 Posts: 16 Member
    Welcome!
  • Scentlessapprentice
    Scentlessapprentice Posts: 170 Member
    Hi folks feel free to add me, i'm a newbie too x
  • elliecolorado
    elliecolorado Posts: 1,040
    Welcome! Sent you a friend request.
  • CakeLady315
    CakeLady315 Posts: 3
    HI,

    I don't have a big chunk to lose but I need encouraging too. I have been on fitness pal since February and have no at home support. I am stuck at 12 lbs and don't know what to do to lose more weight. I tried starving myself but that didn't work and then I eat more than I should and well, the circle keeps going round.

    Hope we can help each other.

    CakeLady315
  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
    Hey, I'd love to be in your friend network. I've been on here just over a week and the support of everyone here is awesome. Talking to other people with similar goals is definitely helpful. Feel free to add me!
  • Ambria0516
    Ambria0516 Posts: 62
    Hi! I have about 100 lbs left to lose and have been on here since Jan. 19th. I can honestly say this place is the best for support and motivation. My friends on here are the best. I have lost 58 lbs since joining...exercise and eating right (with the occasional cheats ;) Feel free to add me and we can do this together!
  • Italy77
    Italy77 Posts: 2
    Hi! I just started here too about 2 weeks ago and I am looking for friends too!! My weight has fluctuated all my life..... I am trying to lose weight and hopefully keep it off. I moved to the US from Italy in 2006 and I started to gradually gain weight. It has been a big change of lifestyle for me..... Some days I find it very hard to stay on track, I just want to eat even if I am not hungry..... then I feel guilty........
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