Need some buddies!! Help!!

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Wand2016
Wand2016 Posts: 13 Member
Hi everyone

I started this yesterday and already struggling!! I need to lose at least 42 pounds, have tried over the last 4 years and keep failing. I need to prove everyone wrong and do it this time, would love some new buddies for inspiration, motivation etc. Please add me would be fab, Annie x

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  • Rick_1953
    Rick_1953 Posts: 596 Member
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    Feel free to add me as a buddy. Having a support group here helps.
  • MaryMccabe1
    MaryMccabe1 Posts: 1 Member
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    You can add me also
  • amazingmiriam
    amazingmiriam Posts: 4 Member
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    I just sent a friend request. We have similar goals. Let's do this! :smile:
  • christ5069
    christ5069 Posts: 1 Member
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    Hi. I'm new to this too. I should be a pro - I've dieted off and on for 20 years. And I'm still here. I'm planning this to be the LAST first day!

    We can do this!
  • only1Kiki3579
    only1Kiki3579 Posts: 6 Member
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    You can add me if you'd like :)
  • jen_bush
    jen_bush Posts: 679 Member
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    We have very similar amount of weight to lose. Add me xx
  • FoxyBaha
    FoxyBaha Posts: 9 Member
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    I would love to be your buddy! It's a wild weight lose jungle our there. We all need help!
  • KathyHoard
    KathyHoard Posts: 1 Member
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    Yall can add me!!!!!
  • mudpaw
    mudpaw Posts: 37 Member
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    Hello Annie and welcome to MFP.
    I know you are seeking new buddies but I'd like to comment on your intro.

    Don't be so discouraged, progress will take time and maintaining your goals takes practice.
    Forget about proving everyone else wrong, instead focus on proving yourself right.
    Take a moment to write out your goals or at least think of one.
    Also, instead of focusing on 42lbs, try a smaller goal of 5lbs and work your way up.
    I have been on the weight loss track for over 2 years.
    I was 70+ lbs overweight but now I have gotten it down to 45 lbs.
    It seems it took me longer than most people to start losing weight and it felt much longer than I anticipated.
    However during that time I have made radical transformations despite the delayed results.
    It took me time to develop better eating habits and to reprogram my mind about my health.
    Part of losing weight is also losing the negative emotions, destructive habits and stress that accompany it.
    Live not only to be healthier but also happier and don't be so hard on yourself.
    If at first you don't succeed then you...