2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

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  • Clo_Buffie
    Clo_Buffie Posts: 14 Member
    HI,
    Well this is me reaching out. i normally don't post things on threads etc but this time i am as i am seeing it as a way of accountability for me.
    who am I. Well i am 37 who is 5 foot and at last count 78 kgs heavy. My goal weight is 65 and then i might re-*kitten* this to 50 kgs (which is my BMI weight as don't forget i'm short :) )
    my line of work is basically sitting at a desk or in a car all day every day. and my hobbies include painting and gaming..which is not some of the best activity based activities. My exercise program is currently home bike for 30 mins and walking on average between 10 - 12k steps a day. The dr has also put me on Dramamine to help kick start everything..
    So yeah this is me. if you feel that adopting me would work let me know :)
  • BeJeanne11
    BeJeanne11 Posts: 32 Member
    edited May 2017
    I'm looking for someone to help motivate me, and who can check in regularly via Whatsapp for questions/support!
  • tiffnlebron
    tiffnlebron Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, my name is Tiffany, I'm 26 and looking to live a healthier lifestyle. My biggest struggle is working midnights, I am tired ALL of the time. I enjoy healthy foods, I am not picky. I also have a problem drinking soda daily, which I am going to cut out of my life and drink more water instead. I am not big on exercising, but I do enjoy walking. At 5'2" I weigh 200 pounds, this is the heaviest I have ever been and I feel the damage it is starting to do on my body. I have a lot of upper body weight, and it bothers me daily. I am open to starting out with light exercises and would love some help with nutrition and low-cal foods. It's time to get my life back, I could really use someone's help to keep me on track and educate me about living a healthy lifestyle.
  • dawnellemom
    dawnellemom Posts: 76 Member
    This is so awesome. If anyone has room for another, I'd love to be adopted. I'm 40, mom of seven, 5'6" and 177 lbs. The main reason I want to lose weight is because of my back. It has been bothering me SO much. Well, that and my limited flexibility, limited abilities to do things, etc. I have to cook for my big family, but I can cook ahead of time for myself. I feel like I know what to do- I just haven't been able to see it through- I cave and overeat, mostly on sugary foods or junk foods.
  • sunshower786
    sunshower786 Posts: 6 Member
    OmG how did I not notice this sticky all this time!!
    About me. Im 41 year old mom of 8. Ive been over weight my entier life, from 130 pounds at 11 all the way up to a pregnancy high weight of 256, all on a 5' 2" frame., yickes.!!
    Currently Im 215 after losing 22 pounds since joining in February. That was with diet changes only as Im recovering from a car accident that I was in in 2015.
    I had,hopefully, the last surgery on my leg and am on a walker and allowed only partial weight bearing on one of my legs.
    Im really want to get into strength training but Im kind of clueless about how to get started given where I am in my recovery. Please dont say I have to wait till Im healed
  • sunshower786
    sunshower786 Posts: 6 Member
    Please some one pick me
  • critterfull1220
    critterfull1220 Posts: 4 Member
    edited May 2017
    Hi I would like to be mentored. I'm 34 5'10 and 210lbs. I would like to lose 30lbs. I'm more concerned on help on making healthy lifestyle changes. So I can be healthy for my kiddos and be a good example for them. I've already cut out the processed foods and kicked my soda addiction. I would like some help on starting to exercise too.
    Thanks,
    Kelli
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    Just bumping this again, for the young ladies who have posted today. You can reach me via PM or informative Friend Request if you could use my support.
    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.

  • jascamdesigns
    jascamdesigns Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I'm Camilla and I'd love to be adopted :) I recently got engaged and have less than a year to go till our wedding. I have around 150lbs to lose.
  • akasharuns
    akasharuns Posts: 8 Member
    Can I be adopted? I need to lose 18 pounds. I am a runner and lifter.
  • ArisingSol
    ArisingSol Posts: 5 Member
    Joined MFP recently and would love to be adopted, lol ~ Just turned 51 so would appreciate connecting with peeps in my age bracket who understand additional challenges that come with age. Thanks so much and good luck everyone!
  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    I have been on MFP since October 2014 and have lost over 70#. I am 58, female and love to run, among other exercises. I am willing to help any ladies over 50 find their "me" weight. Please send me a message telling me where you found me. I am not a professional anything, just another traveler on the road to fitness.
  • mwalker834
    mwalker834 Posts: 2 Member
    im just getting active again after illness, and starting out small. i have about 100 lbs to shed. i could really use a partner to help keep me accountable.
  • mrhsmrs
    mrhsmrs Posts: 3 Member
    I am 51 years old and need help. I have lived 95percent of my life with no problems and now all the sudden with menopause and health issues I desperately need help.
  • rebekahrozas
    rebekahrozas Posts: 1 Member
    I'd like to be adopted! I need a motivation and accountability partner!
  • livesinpjs
    livesinpjs Posts: 27 Member
    I'm just starting out and trying to lose around 30 pounds. I struggle with lack of energy but starting to notice a natural difference by trying to eat more protein. Adoption would be great. I am so uneducated on healthy!
  • djwunderlin
    djwunderlin Posts: 1 Member
    edited May 2017
    I am starting a journey. I want to go from obese to normal weight. I don't know how long it will take, but I'm all in. If anyone is interested in mentoring me, I would appreciate the help. I am a 48 year old man living in Connecticut. I retired from the Navy and now work as an accountant. Thank you for taking a chance on me!
  • Rodzeus
    Rodzeus Posts: 4 Member
    I'd like to be adopted! I need someone to help me be accountable. I'm a 24 year old PA student looking to lose some weight and gain some strength. I love cooking and binge control is my biggest goal. Looking to lose ~15lb.
  • Dangerrosive
    Dangerrosive Posts: 17 Member
    Adopt me!
    I am 31/F/5'2"
    SW: 186
    CW: 174
    GW: 120
    I would really like to start lifting but I'm also really shy. My husband refuses to go to the gym with me. We have a treadmill but I hate running. I am currently working on adjusting my macros. For a while I was doing the vegetarian keto diet but its way too restrictive.
    For now I'm just going to count calories and try to work up the courage to go to a gym by myself.
  • samarrp
    samarrp Posts: 2 Member
    Could I be adopted? I am back where I started. It's depressing to go on the scales and see them not move from where you were two weeks ago. I'm tired and ready to give up.
    Yet. Here I am. Day 1. Looking for friends. Looking for mentors.
  • bugsy380
    bugsy380 Posts: 7 Member
    I would like to be adopted because I need an accountability partner and I would like to have help with logging recipes
  • jegselk98
    jegselk98 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I am a 60 year old female in search of support on need for a lifestyle makeover. I have over 100 pounds to lose so it seems daunting at this point of just starting. I like to walk and used to golf but my endurance is next to none now so need to lose some weight first. I would really appreciate someone who is supportive and encouraging to speak with on the journey. I am 63" tall and weight is 266 lbs. My job is essentially sedentary. My husband and I are also raising our two grandkids ages 5 and 8. Life is busy but I need to make time for myself and my health. Would welcome a mentor. Thanks in advance.
  • misscola
    misscola Posts: 40 Member
    appreciate to be adopted :#

    little profile/background for ur consideration.
    turning 31, christian, goal is to lose another 30lbs.

    i lost about 30lbs in the last quarter of 2015, with exercise (t25), weight lifting and controlled diet.
    met my ex in early 2016, and put back all the 30lbs :s we broke up w mths back. (devastating, but i trust my Lord)

    lost 20lbs over the last few mths w t25, running, swimming, zumba and controlled diet. my target is another 30lbs. :D

    would really appreciate someone for mentoring/support/motivation/advice :*
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    misscola wrote: »
    appreciate to be adopted :#

    little profile/background for ur consideration.
    turning 31, christian, goal is to lose another 30lbs.

    i lost about 30lbs in the last quarter of 2015, with exercise (t25), weight lifting and controlled diet.
    met my ex in early 2016, and put back all the 30lbs :s we broke up w mths back. (devastating, but i trust my Lord)

    lost 20lbs over the last few mths w t25, running, swimming, zumba and controlled diet. my target is another 30lbs. :D

    would really appreciate someone for mentoring/support/motivation/advice :*
    Welcome! If you read my mentor-bio and think we'd click, please shoot me a Friend Request in which you tell me about yourself and where you found me.
    That goes double for all the ladies who keep posting here. :)
  • CeiraDenise
    CeiraDenise Posts: 17 Member
    I know we are supposed to read the intros and find a mentor for ourselves .... But I am wanting to put this here JUST IN CASE any mentors go looking as well.

    I'm 30, oh typing that hurts. Lol. I am looking to change my overall health and eating habits. I am having an issue cutting fat from my diet, for some reason it just seems to get in there. I have cut a lot of sugar and calories and I also use. I am in Texas/US.
  • sandy1340
    sandy1340 Posts: 14 Member
    I am up for adoption...I have 15-20 lbs to loose it just seems so hard to get rid of does that make sense?
  • CharityL85
    CharityL85 Posts: 14 Member
    Would love to be adopted. I'm a mother of three that's been having trouble losing the rest of my weight, around 70lbs from the birth of my son. I suffer from PCOS and multiple back and hip problems, so I need someone that has knowledge about these issues and can work with me to achieve my goals. I would really love to be confident in myself again. I use FitBit as well. Can also use other programs if necessary, no fads though. Any help would be appreciated. Adopt this adorable puppy today
  • becca_hutton
    becca_hutton Posts: 6 Member
    Can someone adopt meee!!! im 25.. Gained 2 stone real quick! Mainly in the thighs and the Butt! Weightloss journey is about to begin! Im excited/nervous. not sure how to stay motivated or on track!
  • jawjaws39
    jawjaws39 Posts: 4 Member
    I want to a ADOPTED!!!! gosh! look at ME!!!!
  • Kimikgetsfit
    Kimikgetsfit Posts: 4 Member
    Hello!! I would love love love to be adopted!! I just started my fitness journey this year i have lost so far almost 20 pounds. I'm super super interested in gaining muscle and losing weight. I workout every day but I struggle with diet and finding something that works for me and my body. I'm 5'3 currently home after my first year of college. I really want to go back to college this upcoming semester looking as healthy and fit as i can be! :smiley:
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