2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

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.

I've tried a couple of times to message someone about mentoring me and the system won't send the message. Has anyone else had that issue?

Ok. Thanks.

I'm looking to be adopted by someone who is willing to provide guidance about this app, nutrition, and exercise.

Hi, happy to be a mentor.

Bit about me. 44, been training 10 years or so (properly, not properly before that!). Went from 16st to 12.5st then up to 13.5 where I am now. Maintaining 12.5 wasnt really for me. In those 10 years I've enjoyed obsessing about nutrition while researching different supplements (whats a con and what isnt) and learning about different workout routines.

Currently I train 3 days per week at 6.30am, train karate 2 sessions per week and teach kids 2 sessions per week.

Am a father of 3 and run a business. Never a moment to myself!

Oh, and live NE England (Newcastle).

Nood here need to be adopted by someone willing to consider that I just joined on December 01, 2016 and have lost 35 pounds as of January 07, 2017. that's 324 down to 289 in 5 weeks just using My Fitness Pal and logging everything I eat and drink. I kicked the soda habit, cut sugar almost to zero, etc.