Looking to lose 97lbs...and in need of some friend requests.

lottybirley
lottybirley Posts: 9
edited September 27 in Introduce Yourself
I've been using 'myfitnesspal' for 3 weeks now and have lost a total of 12 lbs so far- which I am very happy about, but I can't help feeling that I am in this alone. I have zero friends on here and am really looking for people who want to offer their support and get mine in return. It just seems to me that I am typing status's for the sake of typing them- because nobody actually reads them.
I want to lose weight because I hate the way that people judge me by my looks- my confidence is at rock bottom at the moment, but I'm getting there. I see this 'diet' as a lifestyle, rather than the hard project that it is. With the support of a few lovely people, I know that I'll reach my goal and you too will reach yours....
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  • milahoni
    milahoni Posts: 4
    Hey girl. You can add me. I am looking to lose 80lbs! Lets do this TOGETHER! Goodluck!
  • sreimer07
    sreimer07 Posts: 154 Member
    You can add me! im lookig to lose 89 maybe more :)
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    Hey hon add me your not here alone
  • kaitlynsmom
    kaitlynsmom Posts: 140 Member
    You can add me also!!!
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    I've set my total weightloss goal to 82 pounds. The BMI thing says it should be 100, but I don't want to be that small.
    I want to go by MY standards, not statistics. Be sure to build a good support system when using this site. Guaranteed, it really does help you stick to your goals. I would've never lasted this long without all my buddies. <3
  • GunslingerGirl
    GunslingerGirl Posts: 251 Member
    Hey you can add me :smile: I'm hoping to lose 90.5 pounds :happy:
  • kristarablue
    kristarablue Posts: 702 Member
    Well welcome to MFP...I will tell you the support system is an amazing thing. You can wait for people to friend you, however feel free to friend people you feel would be encouraging. Make sure you send a note with your friend requests, it is just really good manners and some people will not accept friends without a note. You can go to the "find members" tab and look for people in particular area's or that has lost or needs to lose a certain amount of weight so you feel you are among people that understand what you are going through. However I will say, I have friends that have lost 150 pounds and ones that have lost 20 and they are all amazing! It sounds like you are well on your way to making a life style change.. Rock on and congrats.
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Hey there -- welcome to MFP! This is a great community if you put yourself out there and ask for support and are willing to give it to others they will respond in troves!

    I have about 80 to lose, but when I started I had more than 100 girl ... it is possible to reach those dreams we set.
    If you wanna know more about me... just check out my profile. And if you wanna be my friend... just send me a request!
  • pashinfrut
    pashinfrut Posts: 5
    You can add me too! I need all the support I can get. I have 80-100 more to go.

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  • getitoffhord
    getitoffhord Posts: 21
    you can add me if you like. im trying to lose 50. This website has really jump started me. Weight loss is hard, but rewarding when you see what your sacrafices paid for!!
  • MClark71903
    MClark71903 Posts: 7
    Sent a friend request! You are not alone, we can all use motivation and support though. Congratulations on the first 12 though, you are off to a great start!
  • suniskys
    suniskys Posts: 23
    You can add me as well. Since I started my weightloss journey 2 years ago I've tried to lose 100lbs total. I need to lose another 40lbs. You can do this!
  • Beautiful_Fury
    Beautiful_Fury Posts: 21 Member
    I have 80 to 100 pounds to lose myself.. We can help to encourage eachother..

    Congrats on your weight loss by the way.. That's a great start!!!

    I'll send you a friend request :o)
  • eorourke23
    eorourke23 Posts: 56
    hi there add me, together and with all my friends we can do it, I am from scotland uk, :happy:
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Great start!
    Add me if you like
  • tlcAK
    tlcAK Posts: 671 Member
    You can add me. I'm trying to lose 40ish...
  • laursey
    laursey Posts: 307
    I totally hear you. For weeks I would sign into MFP and a big caption would say "Laursey has NO friends". That sucked. :ohwell: I'm totally here to support and would appreciate support back. Add me as a friend it you'd like.

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  • TracieJ65
    TracieJ65 Posts: 645 Member
    Hi there,

    I know exactly how you FEEL because that is exactly how I was but is was for about the first three months! I think I got my first MFP friend just after my third month! But I was on a mission, I was going to do it "this time," and just kept plugging away, day after day. NOW I am 16 months down the road, 110 pounds gone, and I have an excellent, huge, friends list and we all help each other. So I am living proof this can be done! I only have a little left to lose but I really think MFP is my lifelong friend because I will NEVER gain that weight back! But I am always there to encourage my friends along their path of this journey. So feel free to add me. Believe in yourself, you can do this, and the support of MFP friends helps, that is for sure.
  • jhigginb
    jhigginb Posts: 15 Member
    I added you as a friend! :) I've got 50+ to lose still and we can support each other!
  • Winged_Victory
    Winged_Victory Posts: 58
    I've got 85 to lose. We can help each other on the journey :-)
  • Jmongillo
    Jmongillo Posts: 11 Member
    just sent you a request (: you are definitely not alone!!! I need to lose 100lbs.
  • HadraPriestess
    HadraPriestess Posts: 58 Member
    Wow! All of ya'll are amazing women!!!

    I have started two days ago to be honest about tracking my calories and water. I have 80 lbs. to lose.
    Like some of you I find this is the time (this time) that is going to be the lifestyle change of my life.
    I am committed to being honest w/ myself about what I put into my mouth, track it and analyze how it makes me "feel".

    So. I am glad that you guys are out there. For accountablity, inspiration, and support.

    Ready, set, go!
  • dctyler
    dctyler Posts: 30
    I looking to lose another 84 lbs, so we can take this journey together. Feel free to add me.
  • amglover06
    amglover06 Posts: 5
    Add me as well, I recently just started to and I only have 1 friend
  • Skaren
    Skaren Posts: 24 Member
    you can add me, i have lost almost 55lbs in 3 years and have 3 more pounds to go.....
  • letsgetserious
    letsgetserious Posts: 140 Member
    Like the song goes.....

    "You got a friend in me " ...so count on me
    and we both can do each other some good........

    :)
  • Treacle34
    Treacle34 Posts: 13 Member
    You can add me too if you like! I have about 85lbs to lose - am new here myself, but am really excited to start this new way of life for me.
  • kris1085
    kris1085 Posts: 1,436 Member
    I will send you a friends request ! Anyone can feel free to add me !
  • joalynn72
    joalynn72 Posts: 3
    Hi there - I'm new here, but I have to lose 70 lbs. You can add me too if you want. I just signed up on here today.
    My name is JoAnn:drinker:
  • ouddy29
    ouddy29 Posts: 17 Member
    You're doing a great job losing 12lbs in 3 wks. Keep your head up and just know that you're beautiful. Friend request sent.
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