2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

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  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    Everyone who needs a helping hand can check out my mentor bio and tell me if we'd click! :)
  • kolson111322
    kolson111322 Posts: 34 Member
    zcb94 wrote: »
    Everyone who needs a helping hand can check out my mentor bio and tell me if we'd click! :)

    I think you'd click very nicely as a mentor for me. Let me know if you agree.
  • VeronicaA76
    VeronicaA76 Posts: 1,116 Member
    Gibbler78 wrote: »
    Id like to be adopted. Im 39 from Canada. 185 lbs and 5 foot 1. 4 Children. Married. I work an 8-5 Monday-Friday Job. Kids have lots of activities in the evening. Im a busy person, but not active. Maybe 6000 steps per day. Ive been a member for a while and was even successful at one point in losing 37 lbs by CICO (Calories In Calories Out) Starting again. Open Food Diary. Looking for a mentor !!

    Check out my bio above. See if we click. If so, I'd be more that willing to adopt you as a mentor.
  • Shalala_Land
    Shalala_Land Posts: 1 Member
    I'd like to he adopted. 41yo female in Halifax, Canada. Need some initial guidance to get started.

    Me:5'7" and 205 lbs. Healthy and active, bit need to lose 40 lbs of fat.

    I walk, sail, hike; I eat healthy and no processed foods but my thyroid slows my metabolism. Now that I seem to be on the right medication dose and my energy levels are back up, I need to kickstart my metabolism.

    Enjoy fitness classes (spin, pump, boxercise) and don't mind weightlifting.

    Is it reasonable to start with machines before going to barbells?

    I just want to lose the fat my thyroid has caused me to gain and become stronger! Not focussed on the scale, more focussed on being a better Me!

    Thanks!
  • SSGKunze
    SSGKunze Posts: 21 Member
    If someone want's to pass cool features of this site on to me ? I just found out you can PM and request people on here lol. I'm about as new to this as possible.
  • VeronicaA76
    VeronicaA76 Posts: 1,116 Member
    Shalala_Land wrote: »
    I'd like to he adopted. 41yo female in Halifax, Canada. Need some initial guidance to get started.

    Me:5'7" and 205 lbs. Healthy and active, bit need to lose 40 lbs of fat.

    I walk, sail, hike; I eat healthy and no processed foods but my thyroid slows my metabolism. Now that I seem to be on the right medication dose and my energy levels are back up, I need to kickstart my metabolism.

    Enjoy fitness classes (spin, pump, boxercise) and don't mind weightlifting.

    Is it reasonable to start with machines before going to barbells?

    I just want to lose the fat my thyroid has caused me to gain and become stronger! Not focussed on the scale, more focussed on being a better Me!

    Thanks!

    I'm 41 from. Texas. 180lbs, used to be over 300lbs!!!

    As far as weight training, machines have thier uses, as does cables and free weights. Learing how to use them all for a better workout is better than just sticking to one or the other. I do cardio daily (because it's good for me, not because I get any joy out of it) and love weight lifting. My bio is above. FR me if you think we click.
  • ckorenowski
    ckorenowski Posts: 2 Member
    edited August 2017
    Any experienced keto mentors willing to adopt a keto noob?
  • Ginamg08
    Ginamg08 Posts: 1 Member
    Looking for help and direction. Type 2 diabetic. *a little history* March 2016 I was taking metformin and it wasn't helping my blood sugar. My blood sugar averages 400+ I've had my meter read HI which indicates over 600. Aug 2016 i went back to my Dr and got put on insulin injections. I gained 50lbs in 2 months with no success of my sugar being controlled through medicine. My Dr had no answers. So essentially I gave up. I lost the 50lbs since then. About 2 weeks ago I found a lump on my neck (my mom has history of non-hodgekin lymphoma) so I went to see a Dr about that. She was so shocked about my blood sugar numbers she said she wasn't even concerned about the lump (ended up being swollen gland) she told me she would make it a priority to know why my body isn't responding to medicine. She said if I don't do something I will be on dialysis by 30 (I'm 27 now) she recommended the keto diet for me and since Wednesday I've been watching what I've been consuming. Last Sunday my blood sugar was 448 today it is 218 which is still not good but I'm on the road to recovery. Need some guidance and recipes to not be tempted to quit. Thanks in advance for advice and good recipes!
  • Rottingtone
    Rottingtone Posts: 26 Member
    Looking for some "guidance".
    Just started out trying to live a healthier lifestyle. I mostly lift weights and walk occasionally.
    I'm an open book and just would like to gain some more knowledge about this.

    -open food dairy.

    I'm a 24 y/o male 5'11. 251 pounds.
    I'm from Thornton,Colorado
  • Alex
    Alex Posts: 10,137 MFP Staff
    Giant thanks to all our new mentor volunteers!

    @bee_bee8 @LarryRacesBikes @tweaking_time @VeronicaA76 @emilyb117

    Have all been added to the list of available mentors in the opening post.

    Noobs, please reach out to these mentors via private message to see if they are interested in adopting you.
  • Tweaking_Time
    Tweaking_Time Posts: 733 Member
    edited August 2017
    I used to weigh 250 pounds and used Atkins (now called keto), Weight Watchers, and ultimately MFP/diet/exercise to reach goal (175 pounds or less). I cycle, swim, and run regularly and log daily. Add me if you want.

  • angi373
    angi373 Posts: 1 Member
    I would like someone to adopt me :-) I'm interested in someone who can assist with eating healthy and weight loss. I'm 45 years old and am 215lbs at 5'3". Due to having a busy job and the commute I have joined cookinglightdiet which provides dinner recipes for 7 days ( I find this holds me more accountable when I already have things planned out ahead of time) and have started counting calories on a 1200 cal per day. I have a fitbit HR that feeds into it but my job is pretty sedentary and on a really good day I can reach 7000 steps. I have a gym membership (have for awhile) today was my first day back and tomorrow 8/31 I will be meeting with a personal trainer to hold me accountable in my working out. I hope someone is willing to take me on, I'm not big on posting
  • Leahbcc
    Leahbcc Posts: 38 Member
    I would like to be adopted....even though I am nearing my five year mark....I am almost 49...have two children that live with their father {21 &14}I have lost almost fifty pounds...it is a slow process. 5"3 and under 200. About nine years ago my life changed...I broke my entire right side...arm, knee, and ankle...was told I would walk with a quad cane for the rest of my life...Citizen Sugar Cane whom I don't use at all any more. I have defied all the odds that where placed in front of me. I still see the "FAT" person. I have worked with the same trainer for years and only get to the gym when I see her....I work in an office and not easy to get up and move. I have cut out so much and changing for the better. Any help or support would be great as I want to show my children that I am not about to give up or in. Thank you
  • bellarosebunny
    bellarosebunny Posts: 26 Member
    Bunny looking for adoption!

    30, dialysis patient simply looking for a mentor to chat with and help get settled into MFP. I love to cook, write, plan, stream, all manner of things but when it comes to exercise...I'm bleh without a partner to go along with me. I'm not asking to be babied just a nudge and a bit of encouragement is all.
  • Padunkers
    Padunkers Posts: 3 Member
    I would love to be adopted!

    I've been super focused on dieting in a sense, mostly calorie counting but making sure I meet most of my macro-nutrients by eating healthier. I understand it's a lifestyle change. Also exercising daily. :) I know I have a long way to go but eager to keep up with this journey.

    30yrs old from San Antonio, Texas! Lost 20lbs in the past two months, aiming for about 50lbs more to meet my target weight of 170lbs. But I'm also going to try to tone up with muscle as well. Would love some mentoring advice!
  • HangryPixies
    HangryPixies Posts: 16 Member
    edited September 2017
    Hi! I'm 20, female, 220lbs (10 lb loss) and I'd love to have a mentor. I'm from the U.K. and so far my plan is to calorie count until around 200lbs then join a gym to burn fat and build muscle. I've been doing it for about a month and I'm pumped to see how much better I'll look and feel.
  • umass2
    umass2 Posts: 6 Member
    A mentor on here would be great. 42 overweight male :/. Goal is losing 6 kg in 3 months and overall vison is get healthy and happy and get out of my rut!
  • Stephyyy_p
    Stephyyy_p Posts: 4 Member
    I would love a mentor! I'm new to this app and would really like to lose weight. I've been on and off with eating healthy/exercising for the past two years but I would really like to try to be consistent. Let me know if you would like to be my mentor! I'm 24 years old and am a new mental health counselor. :)
  • sdl96
    sdl96 Posts: 9 Member
    A mentor would be great! I am 47 and am trying to cut about 20 lbs and build muscle. Most importantly, I am seeking healthier eating habits. I go to the gym regularly but don't know what I am really doing. There is so much information out there that it is overwhelming. A good mentor would be very helpful.
  • waalby
    waalby Posts: 3 Member
    Hey! if there is anyone out there that wants to be a mentor to me that would be great!

    A little bit about me - well I am overweight, d'uh! but seriously I could do with losing about 50lb (or more) currently I am 239lb at 5'11''.

    I guess what I am looking for is for somebody to help with motivation to exercise more as well as provide some dietary advice. I go through spurts of motivation but lack a little on the consistency, so I am thinking that a mentor will help me overcome that!

    Shout, nudge or message if you think you can help!

    W
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