2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

*UP FOR ADOPTION - one NOOB Asian Female*

-THE SITCH: Over the last 8+ years, gained 2 kids (almost 8 & 3) and about 25 lbs. Love the former but the latter NOT SO MUCH. Lost time for myself, gained some bad (old) eating habits.
-KICK IN THE PANTS MOMENT: realizing I'm turning 40 in 27 days (but who's counting) - I want to be a Fab40 not a Fat40. I've earned every one of those years and want to kick off the second half of my life in the best shape physically and mentally.
- STATs: 5'5" /161-163 lbs (depends on time of day)
- GOAL: 132 - 135 lbs - this was the weight where I was the happiest. I was eating sensibly and working out a few times a week but not making myself crazy watching everything I ate. I have started food logging again but after a few weeks, it gets really old.

Looking for a mentor to inspire me to find time for myself again, suggest healthy south asian foods if possible (I've tried salads but at the end of the day, my diet has to be culturally appropriate to be a lasting change), and to hold me accountable for slacking. Fingers crossed that this Golden Unicorn holding a Four-Leaf Clover exists!

I'd love to be adopted!!

I'm a 31 yo female. I'm an attorney so I sit most of the day at work, and my evenings are spent chasing my 2 yo and 8 yo stepson. Over the last 3 years I've gained 40 pounds (the last 10 were only since November). Weight loss is a huge struggle for me. I've dieted, counted calories and macros, gone paleo, etc. I find my biggest problems to be 1-motivation/will power and 2-Binge eating. This is my last time trying to lose the weight because I'm determined to be successful. I'm sick of worrying about how bad I look all the time. I currently weigh 160 and am on the very high end of the overweight BMI scale. I need to lose 40 pounds and even had my doctor tell me so today. As for exercise, for the past year I had a trainer 3 days a week. Again, I wasn't really losing weight, but I gained a lot of muscle and strength and was at least looking more toned. Trainer quit in November. I have a treadmill and workout videos so now my exercise will be at home.

I'd love a mentor who has struggled with binge eating and overcome it, also someone who has successfully done workouts at home. I know what I NEED to do, but I fall off the wagon so easily and need help staying motivated even when I hit a plateau.

I would love to be adopted / mentored. My biggest challenges are finding the time to work out in a hectic schedule, avoid stress eating and making healthy eating choices, and dealing with very little sleep.

I'm 33 years old, Male, looking to start off by loosing 30lbs

I'd love to be adopted. I've been trying to lose weight but along with losing weight I always lose motivation, I wanna get back down to 125 and I currently weigh 155. If anybody is willing to help me send me a friend request and message me. I would really really appreciate it.

I need to be adopted

Here's a little bit about why and what my goals are.

My name is Natasha , I am 21 years old. I am 5'2 ,175 pounds and feeling overwhelmed by the weight i have gained. My healthy weight is 155 pounds. I am a single mother to a two year old but after having my daughter i still cannot loose the weight. I am now doing IF (fasting) . I am tracking my weight, calories, steps, and exercise. I have successfully lost 6 pounds already but i want to loose the last 20 needed to be at my goal. I am confident i can do it but i really want someone to push me as well.

Would love to be adopted! I'd love the Mentor/Buddy to keep me accountable to hit my goals by 6/1! 49 yrs old and hypothyroid....Thanks and looking forward to a Mentor to help me achieve my goals for 2017!

I would love to get adopted!

I'd love a mentor; I'm a 32 year old mom of 3 and promise this will be the time that I lose all the weight for good. I'm so determined; but would love some encouragement/advice along the way!

I would be able to help someone along. I am 47, male married with college kids. 2..5 years ago I got upwards of 250 and decided to really go at it. I am down 75lbs and in the greatest shape of my life. It's hard but it's also easy. Daily dedication.

Would love to be adopted!! I'm 21 with an ultimate goal of 150. To reach that goal I have to lose 20 pounds. I know it's not a lot, but it's a stubborn 20 pounds!! I work out okay, but I would love some guidance to workouts. I also would love some help with food and food choices. I cook when I'm at school, but I would love to cook some delicious healthy food! Logging my food, even though it's only been a few days, has been so helpful with not over eating, but I definitely want to lose the weight. Message me!

I need a mentor too. I was here about a year ago but didn't stick with it. It's time for me to make a change, so I'm back.
I'm 53 years old and have a lot of weight to lose. If someone would like try help me, that would be great.

Lori.

Hi, I'm not super new to MFP or weight loss, but I could definitely use the right mentor for support. I am a 32F and my husband and I live in Mongolia (and it's nothing like Mongolian BBQ you get in America). I started MFP years ago at 195 lbs, lost 30 but while I was working 80+ hours a week put it back on quickly. Prior to MFP I did Livestrong, and before that, paper journals. Last year I rejoined MFP after finding out living in Mongolia is not as magical as living in Nepal where I lost 50 pounds (as a vegetarian living at high altitude with a Parasite) but was cycling in my weight so I got serious. I lost that 30 pounds easily right away again (about 90 days) but then with a busy summer stayed there the rest of the year. But I go visit America in November and want to be 120-125 when I get there and have a goal to lose 1 pound a week. I prefer my mentor to be female, as I also struggle with some health issues like endometriosis, an injured ankle, and a lot of back and joint pain (very recently). But I don't believe in excuses, believe in 100% honesty and integrity, track diligently measuring with a scale and using my Apple Watch for calories burned, believe in the 3500 calorie math and am not afraid to be honest with myself. I require grace - with that one serving of chocolate per day, best if in the form of Oreos. It's my comfort away from home and a psych thing for me. No more food after the Oreos and I'm pretty satisfied with that. I'm hoping for a cheerleader who will also remind me that it's not just about calories but healthy choices and getting some protein too, and who will understand when I post a quick calories with that note of "I have no idea how much sheep's fat I was responsible to consume today at that meeting". Hopeful for a good match - I'd be really appreciative of someone to connect with - primarily for motivation and accountability.