Accountability Buddies Needed!

DiaKid
DiaKid Posts: 6 Member
edited November 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone!

I'm very new to MFP, but not new to weight loss attempts. I've been unsuccessfully trying to lose weight for nine years.

After trying a thousand different ways of doing it, I have decided to keep it simple - calories in, calories out. I have about 125 pounds to lose, and I need people who can help me along the way. I've started going to the gym regularly, and I am now trying to get the eating under control - I struggle a lot with this because I have always turned to food for comfort.

I'm looking for friends who can keep me motivated and accountable as I try to build the discipline to log regularly and get my eating habits under control. I'm happy to do the same in return!

Cheers,
DiaKid

Replies

  • Rowalda
    Rowalda Posts: 1 Member
    DiaKid,
    I'm just starting out too. I'm starting at 240#s, hoping that this time next year I'll be somewhere closer to the 150-180# range.
    Dieting is my biggest struggle- I like food far too much!
    Ex-cross country runner gone bad after I hurt myself and can no longer do the only exercise I love- distance running. I kept eating like I had been during my cross country days, and over the past 5 years, I've gained about 90#s
  • DiaKid
    DiaKid Posts: 6 Member
    Rowalda wrote: »
    DiaKid,
    I'm just starting out too. I'm starting at 240#s, hoping that this time next year I'll be somewhere closer to the 150-180# range.
    Dieting is my biggest struggle- I like food far too much!
    Ex-cross country runner gone bad after I hurt myself and can no longer do the only exercise I love- distance running. I kept eating like I had been during my cross country days, and over the past 5 years, I've gained about 90#s

    Nice to meet you! I have the same problem with food - looks like we have similar goals in that! let's help each other out :)
  • Jepharr
    Jepharr Posts: 12 Member
    Please accept mine as well. So far thanks to this app I've lost 16 pounds still got 40 more to lose to reach my year end goal :D 100 left in total!
  • rlmassman84
    rlmassman84 Posts: 91 Member
    Please add me as well. I've got 30 pounds to lose and am buckling down on my bad habits.
  • ThinningBuddha
    ThinningBuddha Posts: 1 Member
    Newbie here too, just re-started with a dietitian and have behaved so far. I have zero friends on MFP, but am very friendly otherwise. West Colorado salute to everyone, let's do this.
  • DiaKid
    DiaKid Posts: 6 Member
    @Jepharr @rlmassman84 @ThinningBuddha

    Hello everyone! I added you all :) Let's keep each other motivated by commenting on posts, sharing ideas, and venting when we need to (with support from others)!

  • zara1296
    zara1296 Posts: 56 Member
    Add me!
  • Mom2Maika
    Mom2Maika Posts: 34 Member
    Logging diligently really makes us aware of what we are actually consuming and whether it's as healthy as we think! Its eye opening!
  • thehoyleshome
    thehoyleshome Posts: 2 Member
    I am trying to log and be accountable. I am hoping adding friends will keep me motivated to do this. I am not sure how to add friends if anyone can help me with that I would appreciate the help.
  • heathben7
    heathben7 Posts: 8 Member
    Add me!
  • WildAngelJoy
    WildAngelJoy Posts: 140 Member
    Feel free to add me, I am back a second time...I lost 20 lbs. in 2012 but regained it due to a medication. I have a great group of MFP friends who are honest, motivational and fun!! MFP does work and it is more fun with friends :) Blessings...Joy
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