2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

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

I've been using MFP for almost 2 months now and have only been using it to log nutrition, I've done a pretty good job keeping myself accountable/logging in daily, etc. I'm 35 with a relatively good workout history, I love running and at home workouts, I'm not looking to build a ton of muscle but I would like to have a toned body with some defined muscle. I am currently 150 lbs. and would like to reach a healthy 135. I started a month and a half ago at 162 lbs. so I am definitely motivated, I just need a push.

I'd love someone who will be willing to push me and help me with some accountability. Right now, my weak areas are weekends. I'm in the U.S. but I don't need a mentor who is. Message me with any questions, and thanks for considering me!

Looking for friends! I signed up a while ago but am only now really trying to use MFP. I am 52 years old and,5ft 2in tall. As of today I weighed in at 164.5. I quit nicotine lozenges about 10ish weeks ago and gained 10lbs. I would like to lose 30lbs to start. My plan is logging cals with a focus on enough protein and exercise. Deb from MI

Hi MFP! I'd like to be adopted! I'm 37, 5'7", former athlete, wondering how I managed to put on all this weight (likely related to my preferred cheese and wine diet). I live in the American South, am hounded by sweet tea, would like to do better w/ my diet and lose some weight (ideally approximately 30 lbs...). Would love a buddy to keep me accountable.

I would like to be adopted. I am 43 years old, an accountant and over 300 lbs. I have 7 children ages 21 to 2 and have been married for 22 years. My husband loves me the way I am but is worried about my health. I was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and have be sleeping in a recliner for over 3 years. I also injured my knee in January and it hasn't been healing as it should (mostly due to my being overweight.) I use to be extremely active when younger. I was in dance, lifted weights, walked 2 to 4 miles a day, aerobics etc. and I was a waitress. Then I got busy with life and got a desk job and now I am extremely overweight and out of shape and no energy. I feel bad because it is my kids that are suffering. Last month, I joined a 12 month weight management program through the hospital here. They suggested using MFP to track calories/activity. They have classes and you see specialist and have blood work done so I have accountability and even some motivation from that but I am looking for somebody that I can connect with on the app on more of a weekly/daily basis. Mostly for encouragement and possible advice. Thanks.

I am volunteering to be a mentor. I'm 54, a stroke survivor and have been living a healthier lifestyle since January, 2016. I began my journey at 260 pounds, as of Tuesday, June 6, 2017 I weigh 185.4. My health has improved drastically. I'd love to help others realize that nothing tastes as good as healthy feels!

I would like to be adopted!! I need someone to help keep me accountable!!

Someone want to adopt me?

32, mom, discovered the joy of gyming it recently. Can't eat right. I LOVE CHOCOLATE!!! And pretty much everything else I'm not supposed to eat. I would love someone who can motivate me and who I can motivate. A buddy! That's what I need. A buddy.

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Would love to be adopted. Here's my bio:

I'm 28 and living in Canada for grad school, but am from the states. I'm 5'4 and 245 pounds. I've been up and down with weight loss before, but wasn't mentally in a place to stick with it until now. I'm looking for someone in my age range either younger or older, who can keep contact with me for check ins, advice, or even just to talk about the day. Someone who is lively and fun! Oh and I am in a wheelchair, but not wheelchair bound but I do suffer from a muscle disorder so working out is different for me. So I'd prefer someone who has experience either dealing with disabled individuals or is one themself. Thanks!

My mentor-bio, which talks about my wheelchair use, should still be around here somewhere. Take a look at it and let me know if you believe that we'd click!

I'm a 26 year old who needs to be adopted. I've been heavy my whole life but now it's starting to affect my health. I know it's time for a change but I don't know where to start.

Mentor

Hi I’m Calvin looking to help those who are serious to make changes in improving their health, fitness and well being

Experience
Have spent years helping people in losing weight, maintaining weight, nutritional advice, building lean muscle, gender specific advice.
I have spent years reading scientific research, case studies and even bro science and am well versed in nutrition/training methods/techniques/programming and strategies.

Qualifications
Advanced diploma in fitness instructing, Personal Training and Nutrition for physical activity.

Drop me a message or friend request if you want any help.