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ZobiaQureshi
ZobiaQureshi Posts: 28 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hello everyone!

Looking for some motivation/support buddies.
I have been overweight for almost all my life. I want this to change! I want to feel and look my best!

I am 5'5, I started at 202 pounds. Currently, I am sitting at about 190 pounds. My GW is 140.
At this point, I don't know how to get there. I found out recently that I enjoy running - but i run short of breath so easily (this gets me so mad! But i know i need to be patient). I'm considering the Couch to 5k program. I have also been doing some strength training here and there to increase my arm, core, and leg muscles.

This week, I went to the gym Monday-Thursday for 1.5 hours a day. I am really hoping to go everyday but I now feel like i'm losing motivation (-Again, gotta be patient! I see no real results but i do feel great)

As for food, I'm sort of lost here. As a student, its so difficult to maintain a consistent, simple, easy and quick food plan. i`m all over the place. I have cut back some of my sugar and carbs. Eating more green/protein!

I would really like to lost 15-20 pounds by summer (may/june!). Excited to see my before/after pics if i can make it!
Anyone in the same boat?

Let's be friends, add me!!

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  • Neckita
    Neckita Posts: 33 Member
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    I will add you! Just stay active, eat clean and enjoy the ride! :) You will be at your goal weight in due time, but don't be too hard on yourself if you lose some motivation here and there. I have to remind myself that fitness and health is a life long journey
  • Sindbad1985
    Sindbad1985 Posts: 22 Member
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    I'm a Ph.D. student, same height as you, 5 by 5. I started weight loss programs last August when my weight was 206lbs, and my BMI was Obese. Since that August I decided to lose weight. I did hip hop abs for three months, Cize workout for one month, and currently, i'm doing Insanity Max 30. All these workouts are in-home DVD workouts. Now my weight is 168lbs.
    So take my advice and do what I do, do one of the workouts above or visit the Beachbody website to see their other programs. They have on demand one-month free trial, so you can see what suits you. Feel free to add me. Good luck.
  • debbiebondklein
    debbiebondklein Posts: 158 Member
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    Feel free to add me . we can share recipes and be there to help eachother
  • try_harderG
    try_harderG Posts: 626 Member
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    I'm suggesting you don't need the gym everyday. Doing something out of the gym to keep you motivated?
  • slimmint
    slimmint Posts: 288 Member
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    Feel free to add me...we both have same goal weight
  • sexyjacky
    sexyjacky Posts: 40 Member
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    Hi I'm also looking for friends to help motivate me and to help each other on track.. I've been on this app several times but this is the first time I looked into the community part and I think it would be helpful to have someone to talk to & just to keep each other on the right path to getting healthier and I also want to lose some weight by summer :-) you can add me if you'd like.
  • ZobiaQureshi
    ZobiaQureshi Posts: 28 Member
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    try_harderG wrote: »
    I'm suggesting you don't need the gym everyday. Doing something out of the gym to keep you motivated?

    Hey! What are some example of doing things out of the gym?!
  • GrayRider61
    GrayRider61 Posts: 337 Member
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    U can add me. I have some insight that i think will help.
  • SierraFatToSkinny
    SierraFatToSkinny Posts: 463 Member
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    For some reason I can't seem to add you.

    So add me!

    I'm in my 6th week of C25K and I absolutely love it!
  • DeseeBoo
    DeseeBoo Posts: 3 Member
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    Hi im really looking for some motivation ive lost 8 pounds in 3 months but i feel all alone in doing this. I just need someone to give me the motivation and support i need
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
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    Supportive friend here! Active on MFP daily, feel free to add me!

    I'm 5'3, 19 years old and started at 181lbs. I'm currently 139lbs and my goal is 120-125lbs.
  • HaleCry
    HaleCry Posts: 387 Member
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    Also, I can't recommend C25K enough! I couldn't jog for 60 seconds this time last year... now, thanks to the program, I run for 40 minutes 3 times a week! I'm a runner... who'd have ever thought I'd say that?!

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