2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

Here to help.

Former collegiate athlete turned Zumba instructor from 2012 to 2016 who is currently going solo via beach body's P90x3 and other home fitness videos/you-tube. Having lived in the gym since middle school (4 season athlete from middle school to college), my new policy is an anti-gym membership. I have nothing against gyms; they are great places to meet, greet, and get fit. However my new perspective is to cultivate a life style where I can be fit, without shelling out $$ each month and only using my membership 50% of the time.

Looking to mentor and motivate anyone that wants to get healthy, and stay healthy in a way that is both cost effective and time flexible (at home fitness can be done whenever you want as opposed to getting dressed, driving 20 minutes, working out, getting showered, getting dressed, getting stuck in traffic on the way home... you get the picture).

I am here to motivate, but also to be inspired by my mentee as we get fit and stay fit and healthy together.

Hi everyone! I'm "up for adoption" and would love to get connected with someone who knows a little more about this lifestyle than I do at this point. I'm a 26 year old female and I have 50 lbs to lose. I love doing anything outdoors, especially hiking. I will admit, I'm not the greatest with consistency in my workouts or healthy eating, so I'm looking to improve on that. If anyone is interested in adopting me, feel free to message me!

I need help! Hello everyone, My name is Deborah. I'm a wife, mom, grandmother and greatgrandmother! I've been overweight all my life and have lost and regained a lot of pounds. I really want to get healthy, fit and lose this weight. I currently weigh 211. I started at 240, 2 years ago and was doing good until family interrupted my progress but managed to stay around 220. Now I'm back and would like to have an accountablility partner. I also need help with meal planning and recipes, Thanks, blessing to all!

Can someone adopt me. I'm 41 years old, I have been on yo-yo diets most of my life. I can't seem to get it right. I'm 5'7" and 232 lbs. I'm looking to lose 50 lbs. on February 5 implemented sometime new. Meal prep! I think if I meal prep every week, exercise, and log my food I can do very well. I struggle with consistency! This where I can benefit from someone's help.

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I would like to be adopted! I am a 57 year old female with over 100 pounds to lose. I have tried many fad diets and have never been successful at losing weight. This time I am concentrating on calories in/ calories out. I would really like to have someone to encourage me on this journey. My husband tries to be supportive, but at 6'3" and 160 lbs. he has no real idea of my struggle.

Hi Anne - My name is Anne too! I'm 56 and have lost approx. 140 lbs. in about two years. I've been on MFP since August 2014. Feel free to message me if you're interested. You can and will reach your goals. MFP is a great place to start.

Wishing you much love and success.

I would like a mentor please

I would love to be adopted!!!!
My name is Jenny I'm 28 years old and I weigh 205. I gained 115 lbs during my pregnancy and now I'm work really hard to loose all this weight by the end of this year.
I currently work out 4 days a week cardio and heavy weight lifting.

Hello, I'd like to be adopted! I'm actually a little bit of a special case-I'm a dietitian in training, so I wouldn't really need nutrition or fitness advice. I mostly just want a empathetic ear while I go through my journey...lol.

I need adopted!! Please and thank you!!

I am 25 working in a human resource department, yes it is an eight hour a day desk job!
Although I absolutley love my job it is keeping me from being active. I would like someone to motivate me to stay on track. I have recently started a weight loss journey (again) in the past I have lost over 30 pounds, but unfortunatly I have gained it all back plus more after college and being less active. I need to lose over 50 pounds! I start my day off great but as the day goes on I find my motivation is gone. I would like someone to help me throught this process and maybe give me ideas on food items that have helped them stay on track as well as some simple excersise routines that also help.

Thank you in advance!

Mentor Request

Me:
43 years old
217lbs at Start of weight loss: 1/20/17
199 today, 2/11/17

My goal is to get to 135.
I'm currently keeping a calorie deficit and doing hiit and lifting on a Parabody machine.

I would like to learn to strength train correctly and maybe a workout plan that will help me lose at a good consistent rate. No gym access. I have only the parabody gs2.. kettle bells.. resistance bands..jump rope and me.

Not afraid to work hard.

I'm open to adopting a couple noobs! I'm active every day on MyFitnessPal. I've lost over 70 pounds and am still going strong towards 100! I have lots of tips and tricks regarding eating and changing your relationship with food. I'm a Fitbit user, with PCOS, living in Manhattan, single, former high school teacher turned grad student, with cats! Add me as a friend if you'd like some help getting started.
-Erin

48 (in menopause) - 203 - 5'4 - have a goal of 145. As long as I am there by 50 I will be happy but I would like to get there now. I need help getting on treadmill and doing the right exercises and eating combo. I like to prep my meals to stay the course. I like carbs over sweets. I can eat chicken/salmon spinach everyday and it doesn't bother me. I would like help building a solid eating plan with the things I like at the right amount. I'm not a shake person and I'm not chatty - I forget to say good morning and all that - so if you're easily offended by that then you don't want me. I like the Adrian Bryant videos on you tube. I get really focused when I want to do something or prove something. Right now I seem to like doing 10 minute exercises 3 or 4 times a day and try to walk the longest routes to get steps. I am not consistent with the 10 minute exercises but I want to be and more. I have dogs/outdoor cats and chickens. Thanks in advance.

Hi!! I'm
Interested in being adopted!! I recently just had my second baby and need help getting this extra baby weight off. I am very VERY motivated and am looking for someone to encourage me and help hold
Myself accountable.

I would love to be adopted!

I'm 25, work a full time desk job, and am trying to lose weight to feel better about myself.

I have the healthy eating part down-- I eat a plant based diet with very few processed foods and stick with my calorie goal as best I can.

Buuut I really need someone to motivate me to workout and hold me accountable!