2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

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

Hi guys, looking for some help.

5'11, 21, 263lb looking to get to around 180 lb. I struggle most with motivation and seeing an healthy life style past an week. I don't use FitBit etc and I'm currently a student.
Thanks in advance.

I am a 43 year old mom of three (13, 11, 8), I am looking for a mentor. I have slipped into the habit of over-eating "whatever" "whenever". I continued to raise the bar of what I saw as an acceptable weight for myself. I would like to lose about 30lbs, I have lost about 10lbs so far. I have been using the Couch to 5K app almost everyday, with a goal of doing a 5km in April then possibly moving on to 10km... will see.
My clothes aren't getting any looser yet-I think I was in denial about how tight they were before I started.. Just looking for someone else to join me - guide me- on my journey..

Good morning! I need to be adopted . I have well over 100+ pounds to lose. I'm 36, work full time at a desk job and have equipment at home in addition to a gym membership. I struggle with emotional eating as well. I have high blood pressure, bad knees, migraines, etc., and finally decided I need to do something to change so my health doesn't continue to deteriorate. Please feel free to add me, I need all the support I can get! - Kara

zcb94 wrote: »

About me:
-60 pounds down, 30 to go
-recovering Type II Diabetic
-Christian young lady, willing to help a couple of Christian young ladies
-wheelchair/bed bound
-loved playing baseball
-uses a hand-bike, rides a horse for exercise
-not very knowledgeable about health but very caring and willing to listen and pray with you during struggles

About you (the noob):
-prepared to log every last bite, sip and exercise (open diary ideal but not vital)
-knowledgeable about the basics of health and how to use MFP as a tool
-willing to come here and at least briefly message me Every. Single. Day. No matter what! If I don't see you one day, I'll be nice and check in via message. If I still don't see you...goodbye.
-able to share your struggles and successes with others. I want to celebrate victory together and cry with you during defeat.

Just putting this back out there since several young ladies are posting "want ads."

I am relatively new to MFP. I started using it about 30 days ago to help me "tweak"/monitor my nutrition after hitting a weight loss plateau since the Nov/December.
I started working out in September 2016. My weight at that time was around 187lbs. I am 5ft 6in. I started with 21 day fix and it was great, the portion containers helps me visualize my portion sizes. I did great and saw amazing results, as well as increased muscles. I lift and do cardio with at least 1 active recovery day a week (usually Yoga or Pilates). I changed up my program to 21 Day Fix Extreme, a little more intense, when I hit the first plateau in October, and that worked I lost another 10 pounds. But then I hit another plateau, and have been trying to how to break through. I am currently doing Master's Hammer and Chisel, and I've held steady after dropping 5 lbs. when I first started. I am down a total of 35lbs, but I would like more muscle definition. I have started lifting heavier weights and really paying attention to macros rather than calories, to make certain I get the balance I need.
I would love a mentor and friends who are familiar with macros rather than just calories. Also would like suggestions for at home workouts and exercise routines for EVERY day of the week. I don't want/like to kill myself with hours at the gym.

Would like to be adopted.
I am a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian so perhaps by someone who understands the concept.
I quite often exceed my daily recommended protein intake.
I'm 25, and from South Africa. I am looking to get lean and toned and build muscle - and kick BUTT - in that order.

I need some guidance in meeting my daily nutritional goals, I have trouble getting the right amount of fats in.

My name is Josie and I am from California, USA. I am 32 years old and SW is 186, my goal is to be at 140lbs no matter how long it takes. I do attend the gym about 4 to 5x per week and try to get a good mix of cardio/weight lifting in.

I have struggled with weight issues mostly after my first pregnancy and it became worse with the second. I am committed and ready to loose this stubborn weight. Any help would totally be appreciated and I could never thank anyone enough.

Thanks and good luck to everyone starting out on their journey!!!