2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

I would like to be "adopted"

A little bit about me, the noob of all noobs -

I currently weigh 140 pounds and would like to lose a little bit of weight as well as becoming more toned. I would really like a mentor who will push me so that I can reach my goals, since I tried on my own and kinda failed. I love running as well as lifting. I am really good with sticking to a plan when I know that someone is enforcing it so if you are interested with helping a weight-loss noob, feel free to message me (:

zcb94 wrote: »

PandaTami wrote: »

would like to find a mentor that gets my disability constraints and have overcome similar hurdles... please.... will include humour and sarcasm free to the right mentor lol

As my mentor-bio mentions, I am in a wheelchair. After you take a look at all Mentor posts here, please let me know if you believe that we'd get along.

hi!!!

Hi everyone. I would love to have a mentor.

I am 43 years old, just celebrated my 22nd anniversary and have 7 children (oldest is 21, youngest is 2). I work as an accountant (desk job) and get very little exercise. I used to be very active when I was younger and was healthy even at 175 lbs. But over the years the weight has crept up and I am now over 300 lbs. Still quite flexible but unable to exercise due to a knee injury. I am having an MRI done next week and hopefully something can be done so I can at least start with water aerobics or even just walking again. Right now, I can barely stand long enough to make dinner before the pain is too much.

I recently joined a 12 month weight management program through the hospital here and they suggested tracking food and exercise though the my fitness pal app so here I am. Although the program is good for monitoring and classes, it doesn't really offer the one on one mentoring that I may need. I studied nutrition years ago so I have no problem with figuring out how to eat right. My biggest problem in the past with losing weight has been staying motivated and not getting discouraged. I finally have decided to seek professional help because I cannot keep up with my youngest daughters (2 and 4) and my oldest 2 are now overweight as well (I have not been the best role model for them). My husband was recently diagnosed with gout and has high cholesterol and blood pressure. We need to develop healthier eating habits as a family. Also, I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea this year and have had to sleep in a recliner for over 3 years now because I cannot breathe laying down. This is affecting my marriage.

My goals are to lose weight (I would love to get back down to 175 eventually) by not dieting but by living a healthier lifestyle. I want to increase my fitness too by becoming more active.

Hi from a big fat noob. I would really like to find a mentor.
I had a stroke in 2010 and spent a year learning to move again.
During that year I packed on 100 lbs.
Today I'm 48 years old and I recently I hit 293 lbs so I'm desperate to undo this because it won't get any easier as I get older.
I'm in a wheelchair, can't move my left leg, so my list of exercises is short but I'm learning new things all the time.
Hopefully, within this positive community of people all trying to get in shape, I will find the encouragement and advice I'm looking for.
What I have to offer is this - I have a positive attitude, and I'm happy to return any encouragement with same.

Thanks for reading.

I would love to be adopted!!!!!
25 year old from Los Angeles Works about 60+ hours a week maintain a busy schedule. currently 170Lbs 5'6 looking to drop some weight and build some lean muscle. Currently on the Keto Diet anyone want to join me on my journey?

I would absolutely love to be adopted!

My name is Danielle. I am 23, married, and from Tinley Park, IL. I started out my weight loss journey at 208 pounds. I am a former Weight Watchers member. I lost 21.2 pounds on that before I quit the program because it was too expensive. I maintained my success for a while before I ended up getting a lung infection that caused me to have to go on a prolonged course of prednisone which caused me to gain back about 7 pounds back in the last month. I am weening off of the medicine little by little, but I am determined to lose and reach my goal of being in the 140's.

I am looking for somebody around my age that will be able to keep me in check every day, help me with food suggestions, exercise, and keep me motivated. Being sick was a huge setback and I am ready to get back on track again.

Hi all I am Yvette from the Midwest. I am 48, married with 3 adult chidren and need to lose about 40 pounds. I did this once before with MFP but seemed to have gained it all back. I am trying to stay motivated. I seem to do really well or a few days then just l flunk out the rest of the week. The one thing I have going for me is I love to workout. I am looking for motivational friends and I would love to motivate others!

I would love to be adopted.

I'm 20 y/o, five feet eight inches, 222 lbs., and in a size 18. My goal is to get down to a size 14 in pants, shorts, etc. Whatever my weight is in a 14 will be what I stick to, because it suits my body type. I have lost weight before (went from a size 16 to a 14 two years ago) but I've gained it back and then some, but I know I can do it.

I have started a light exercise routine so I don't injure myself and to get my body moving. I overdone it once with exercising and found that I had no energy to continue which is when the weight I have now piled on. I'm going to cut back on pop/soda/ (whatever you want to call it, I'm down to one per day now when it was 3-4) gradually so I don't end up with a caffeine headache. I've started to eat more healthy things and I'm not eating anything after 6 o'clock in the evening. I've also measured myself and I'm going to keep track of that along with my weight.

I've just started all of this yesterday so I haven't seen results yet. However, having a helping mentor would motivate me more. I'd love to get back to the sporty build I had just two years ago.

I'm here, just take me in.
N00B
5'6"
24 M
62.6 kg
good BMI
low strength
weak arm
low endurance
high willingness
vegetarian.

^you sound like we would get along as mentor/mentee. Please take a look at my mentor bio given at the beginning of this thread and let me know if I could be of any assistance