2015 Adopt a Noob Official MFP Thread

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  • sgboutain
    sgboutain Posts: 18 Member
    edited May 2015
    26 years old looking for any and all help. Trying to get on the right track, lose weight, cut fat, and gain muscle. Please pm me
  • SierraDupuis94
    SierraDupuis94 Posts: 1 Member
    edited May 2015
    I would like a mentor! Ive been struggling to stay motivated for years now and its to the point that im worrying my whole family, friends and boyfriend. I want to do this for me and get healthier!!
  • luke13285
    luke13285 Posts: 5 Member
    hi im new member im looking for some help if anyone has the time.

    My stats and goals.
    im 30 very active was super skinny like 8st 6lb started working out to gain mass and muscle done really well for 6 weeks got upto 9st 10lb but slowed down alot now.
    goals really good definition of overall body muscle and a good weight around 12-13st
  • andresfelipe53
    andresfelipe53 Posts: 14 Member
    I need friends lol ppl add me on here :)
  • GabriellaGrau
    GabriellaGrau Posts: 4 Member
    Are there any mentors who are still willing to take on a noob?

    I'm 18 years old and I weigh 135 pounds (heaviest I've ever been). I've always been really active, seeing as I was on a dance team in highschool. After college started, however, I put on a lot of weight because of the food available to me and my lack of commitment to the gym. I recently started Kayla Itsine's workout guides (basically HIIT style).
  • ShannonA0314
    ShannonA0314 Posts: 10 Member
    How do I find someone to mentor me since I am a "noob" ?
  • emfreshstart
    emfreshstart Posts: 17 Member
    *Up for adoption!!*

    21 year old female, PCOS sufferer, start weight 15st (210lbs). Very unfit, I find exercise difficult but willing to do more of it. Slight chocolate addiction and binge eating issues at emotional times. Looking for someone who can motivate, encourage me, hold me accountable and help me to do more exercise.

    Thank you anyone who wants to help x
  • Jpat0
    Jpat0 Posts: 201 Member
    Wow this is such a great idea! I'd gladly be a mentor.

    My name is Jahnavi and I'm 23 years old. I have tried to lose weight for as long as I can remember. I have been through the phases of making excuses for myself but have changed a lot since then. I'm trying to be more positive now.

    I am 5'3'' at 155 lbs. I started at 178 lbs and have a goal weight of 120, which I'm planning to reach by this summer or just after summer. I've overcome years of depression and am a lot stronger now mentally. It comes back time to time but I just fight it off. I have also struggled with emotional eating in the past, which also loves to creep up on me on occasion. I have no other choice but to fight it and live in moderation.

    I believe moderation is key to any diet. I don't believe in quick fad diets. The weight gain wasn't quick, the weight loss won't be either. As for exercise, I am very much into yoga, dancing/zumba, kick boxing and strength training at the gym. I do yoga every morning and go the gym classes in the evening. It's taken me a long time to learn about nutrition, exercise and weight loss. Through my research, I have also found cheap ways of losing weight when I was a broke student lol.

    I'm willing to share knowledge with 5 individuals who wants to make a positive change in their life. It will be on first come first basis. Please PM me with your background information and your reasons for wanting to lose weight. The reason is the most important thing, whatever it may be because it is what helps you keep going when you want to give up.

    My reason: Going on hikes/climbs around the world. I need to be in optimum shape to do so.
  • luke13285
    luke13285 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi again :)
    Im a noob but looking to gain weight not lose. Exercising hard and eating a good diet, little extra motivation would be awesome. Feel free to add me

    luke.
  • keb0119
    keb0119 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm very late to this, but I'm hoping that I can find a mentor. I'm 23, married, and I work a desk job. Ironically, I work in the corporate office for a fitness company! I also have a free membership to their gym.

    The issue for me is my recovery. I was diagnosed with anorexia and hospitalized for the first time in December 2011, and was in and out of the hospital four times up to September 2013. I'm coming up on two years out of the hospital in August.

    My metabolism has gone insane as a result, and I'm having a really hard time with the amount of weight I put on, which actually puts me in the overweight range. I want to get back to a healthy weight, but I would love a mentor to go to with questions or concerns. (Just to be clear, not looking for a therapist - I have one of those!)

    Thank you for reading! :)
  • ObiWanJacoby_
    ObiWanJacoby_ Posts: 56 Member
    I'm up for mentoring someone!!

    I'm 26, turning 27 this July (what up cancers!!!??). I started my weight loss Journey about 3 years ago when I reached my highest weight of 290lbs! The moment I stepped off that scale I began dieting. I lost a good amount of weight, so I took a break. Started dieting again and lost even more. I downloaded MFP in September of 2015 when I weighed 238, but didn't really use it to track. It wasn't until January, that I began living by MFP. I started off at 225 and (as of my writing this) have dropped to 188.

    Im the kind of person that when I have my mind set on something, there's practically no stopping me. I learn everything I can about a subject I'm interested in, and then implement it. That's exactly what I've done with this transformation. Of course I was unhappy with how I looked, *kitten* I was depressed about it. Just like you might or might not be. The only difference about us, is that we're doing something about it.

    I want to mentor an individual that has a mindset just like me. One that knows what they want, and will get the job done to achieve it. I will help you set realistic goals, create a plan to bring those goals to fruition, and motivate you along the way.

    I can help you lose weight, gain muscle, or maintain Your current weight. If you're interested, shoot me a friend request and a pm with your goals and information about yourself!

    Look forward to helping!!!
  • Fasttrack2freedom
    Fasttrack2freedom Posts: 122 Member
    I love this idea! Looking forward to making new friends myself. I've had some success & some failure but MFP has been a positive experience all the way around. Feel free to add me to your friends list if you want me on the team :) #notajediyet #lovethementoridea #lovemfp
  • kristinsnm
    kristinsnm Posts: 67 Member
    I love this idea! Having a mentor would really motivate and ensure accountability, not to mention feeling like you have a friend in this whole intense journey. I am 32 years old and have over 150lbs to lose, any support I could get would mean a lot to me :) I don't see a list of available mentors to browse through, so if any mentors see this message, and think that they would be a good match for me, please contact me and let me know :)
  • KiraLinn
    KiraLinn Posts: 4 Member
    I am looking for a Mentor to help me with my weight loss and fitness goals.
    I am a first time mom looking to lose the baby weight I happily put on but now regret. I lost 35lbs before I got pregnant by cutting out all soda and only eating when hungry and stopping when I was full. I know that sounds so easy but I didnt know it would work like that. How ever I did not eat healthy and never worked out. I am looking for a nutritious and healthy way to lose weight and some guidance on fitness.
  • Hient48
    Hient48 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I need a mentor. I'm new to this app and exercising world. I go to the gym 4 days a week and I also do my daily walks at night. I'm trying to loose weight and get my body back after having 5 kids. If anyone want to mentor me please send me a message thank you.
  • Jazzyguru
    Jazzyguru Posts: 4 Member
    Hello, my name is jasmine I just downloaded MFP today so I know very little about the app. I am wondering if anyone would be able to give me some tips, I'm 19, and want to loose 70 lb. My main problem is choosing healthier option to eat. I'm hoping that this app will really show me how bad I'm eating!
  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    edited May 2015
    I'm offering myself as a mentor to 2 or 3 people. I started out weighing in at around 250 and I'm down to around 190 but planning on shedding another 15 lb after maintaining for the last 3 months while I prepared for a triathlon. My journey has been bumpy but this has allowed me to learn a lot about myself along the way. I think the biggest single issue I needed to overcome was the simple fact that to get into shape I needed to change me rather than drop a few calories for a couple of months. I started out here with no clue about health apart from knowing that everything I had ever tried had failed. After getting to know people here I started to learn about my body and what I need to do. I looked at those successful and decided I needed to emulate successful people and after looking around I decided that Triathlon would be good. I trained hard but sensibly and have just completed my first triathlon, a pretty tough one called Slateman in North Wales around the mountains. From where I have come from I think it is amazing that I have changed so much thanks to the help of others. I know some people may be interested in Triathlon which is great but I will encourage and help any positive change in any direction - the direction isn't important - but I believe the change is essential and anyone can do this if they want to.

    I personally believe anyone and everyone can do this. I think we are all different and will come up against our own issues along the way. Some will be common and some will be personal. The big thing I found is that I learned from others and even if their situation was a little different to mine I could learn from them. I am totally non-judgemental and believe we all have the ability to problem solve and think for ourselves. I will offer advice based on my own experience as well as moral support and space to talk about stuff I may not have gone through myself in order to keep you going until you work out the best course of action.
    My personal issues that I have to look after is that I am asthmatic and I am sugar sensitive/hypoglycaemic. If I start eating sugar I find it difficult to stop  If you are like this then I would gladly help you all I can with what I know and my own coping strategies.
    My future plans are to get my %body fat down to around 10% and to run another tough Triathlon on September called Snowman. Long term goals are to eventually go for an Ironman somewhere and compete competitively at triathlon with my local club. I’m guessing the latter two will be 2 or 3 years time.

    If you want to come along for the ride, feel free. I'm friendly and supportive and will do what I can to keep you motivated and help you though the bumps

    PS I'm 47, happily married with 3 kids. I work as a professional engineer and live in a lovely part of the UK called Cannock Chase . I'm happy to take men or ladies who feel I could help them

    If you are interested please friend me with a note saying you are from this forum :-)
  • michele2020
    michele2020 Posts: 19 Member
    Hello: my name is michele, I am 48 and now weigh 209 . I have lost 26 pounds in the last 10 weeks . I am interested in getting as healthy as possible . I would like to be able to quit taking blood pressure medication, and medication to sleep at night . I find your story interesting because I just started running/walking and look foward to being able to run as far as you do. Take care, thank you for time and remember to do something nice for yourself today . Michele.
  • meghanttu08
    meghanttu08 Posts: 158 Member
    edited June 2015
    Hello! I am willing to mentor a couple newbies if possible. I've been on here for a while just haven't gotten involved with the community til now!

    A little about me...
    I'm 31 and live a very active lifestyle. I'm busy doing something six days a week. Three days I'm in the gym weight and strength training. The other three I'm running short distances with my long run on Saturday. In less than one year I went from .10 mile to completing two half marathons! I'm starting early and training for my first full marathon in December. In the past I've also done boxing, yoga, and a little Zumba! (I'm not that great at it but it's fun!)

    About 5 years ago I was at my heaviest at almost 300 pounds. Since then I've lost about 80 pounds and still have more to lose. That's okay because I am focused and dedicated to making myself a better person for me! I would be thrilled to share my workouts to help those they want to shed some pounds, as well as some eating tips that I'm working on now to loose those pesky inches. I love seeing people succeed at any they out their mind to!
  • Skyewall
    Skyewall Posts: 5 Member
    edited June 2015
    Looking for a mentor who has "Been There, Done That!". Through my work wellness program I am starting with a coach, and expect she'll be great...but from her bio she clearly isn't coming from same life experience which I think is essential to making a deeper 'mental' connection with. Do not want to give myself the excuse of "well that sounds good in theory, but..."

    I'm a few days from my 52nd birthday, weighing in at 273. June 1, 2015 was the first day of the rest of my life!

    I had a full right knee replacement last year (Jul 2014) and have struggled since starting/keeping efforts going to be healthier and improve mobility. I've yo-yo'd dropping anywhere from 11-20 lbs, but gain it back. The best I've done is not going over 275 (started at 280 last year).

    Professional M-F worker with 1.5 hr commute daily. Find best time of day for exercise is the morning. Adjusted my schedule to work out from 5:30-6:00 a.m. and working 7:30 to 4:30. Married >32 years with 2 grown sons out on their own. In addition to using MFP for tracking effort I am looking at the VFX Body program; purchased but just starting to read information. Starting initially by keeping calorie count, carbs, fat and sodium on the lower side (modified Atkins?) which has helped in the past.
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