2017 Adopt a Noob Discussion

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  • JustRobby1
    JustRobby1 Posts: 674 Member
    MFPLiftWeightsRun wrote: »
    JustRobby1 wrote: »
    Offering up my help to a new MFPer in need of direction and accountability to stay on track and work consistently towards both intermediate and long term fitness goals. All my former adoptees have since fallen off the face of the Earth so I am game for a couple of new ones. Helping you also helps me.

    Feel free to send me a request with a brief explanation, but please meet the following conditions:

    1) Be 100% committed. No excuses.
    2) Be prepared to record your food and exercise diary daily without exception.
    3) Have a positive attitude. This process does not have to suck. It can even be fun.
    4) Be ready to establish goals and adopt a plan of action to get you there.
    5) Be prepared for weight in each week on Sunday mornings.
    6) Don't be a fad diet practitioner.
    7) Buckle your seat belt, because it's often a bumpy ride.

    Best of luck to all as you embark on a crusade for a new you.

    100% committed, no excuses? LOL.
    People like that train for marathons and aren't on this board.

    Ease up, man.
    It's ok to just help people and through dialogue, they learn

    Best -

    At all of 19 posts I can understand how you would not know this, but there are plenty of marathoners and ultra runners here on MFP. I ran a half marathon myself a little over a month ago.
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    nwalker0814 wrote: »
    If there are still mentors looking to adopt.. I'd love your help

    I'm almost thirty and have very active kiddos, two grand babies and I work with scouts. I love being active with them so my goal isn't so much to loose weight but not to be healthier and more stamina to keep up. Which is not currently possible. I have been trying on my own for the last year and getting no where. I lose motivation and just give up. I will give this my all this time around but having some backup can never be a bad thing. I always tell my kids don't be afraid to ask for help and decided it's time to take my own advice. I need help!

    Welcome! Please feel free to check out my mentor-bio on the first page and reach out if you think we’d get along.
  • linchambers0208
    linchambers0208 Posts: 11 Member
    I would love a mentor if someone is available. I am highly motivated and love to set and squash goals!
  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    I will mentor any female 50+
    Been there, done that. Send me a message.
    Lost over 70# and kept them off for two years.
  • dragoman6002
    dragoman6002 Posts: 3 Member
    I would like to donate some of my time to be a mentor. I'm 5'9" 220 10% body fat and really enjoy being active. My background is in weight lifting with sport specific training in both rugby and football and now have ventured into the realm of rock climbing and yoga. I played rugby for 12 years and have been doing yoga and rock climbing for 4 years. If anyone would like to contact me, feel free. I will try to do what I can.
  • sweetpamii
    sweetpamii Posts: 3 Member
    Hi there I’m looking for a mentor.

    A little about me, I’m a 29 year old Mum of two, one of which has quite a few health problems, so the last few years have been all about the kids and I have just realised i need to get myself sorted.

    I’m not an active person and have been put on an inhaler and generally struggle trying to get fit. I want all this to change.

    I would like to lose 3 stone ish, and have only been on MFP for 6 days but I’ve really started trying to think about what I’m eating and have started doing a 30 minute fitness video, which I have done fully for the last 4 days, which is more than I’ve ever done.

    I’d like to think I can do this but have so many questions about nutrition and I know there will be things I should and shouldn’t be doing.

    I’m hoping someone will be happy to help me along. I’ll keep plodding along until then :)

    Pammi x
  • jlove618
    jlove618 Posts: 23 Member
    Hi! Please adopt me! I'm 27 years old, currently in graduate school, have a full time job and am looking to lose 73 pounds (I've lost 7 already!). My biggest goal is building healthy habits (in addition to losing weight, of course). Right now, I work out when I can (cardio mostly, but I'm starting to add strength training) and am trying my best to eat as healthy as possible, but I feel like I need some guidance! If you have extra room for me, I'd be extremely appreciative <3
  • salvador231
    salvador231 Posts: 7 Member
    My name is Sal and I beg to be adopted. I just recently been dump by my ex for being overweight and I feel bitter and awful for my self. My ex thinks I am the same guy 10 years ago (180 lbs) but after he saw my recent picture and told my weight, my ex suddenly became cold and started ignoring me and I feel so miserable. I currently weigh 240 lbs and my goal is 180 lbs. I want to be motivated and use my frustration and anger to become healthy. I also want to have my sweet revenge as well. I am 34 years old and a graduate student here in San Antonio, Texas. Whenever I am angry and motivated, I can do hours and hours of exercise. Thanks guys
  • tushar_khan
    tushar_khan Posts: 5 Member
    I am new but i would like to be adopted. I am 26 years old and 187lbs. im 5.10 ft. i need to get back down to 165. I want and need to be mentored desperately to get back to where i used to be 4 years ago. Please help!
  • fitnessminded1
    fitnessminded1 Posts: 5 Member
    edited October 2017
    I am new here, so I appreciate all of the help and positive feedback that I get! I would like to find positive minded people that would be interested in motivating / mentoring me on this weight loss path and in turn I could motivate them (as best as possible) :) Feel free to add me as a friend/send message via MFP messenger.
  • TheGimp
    TheGimp Posts: 15 Member
    Hello. I haven't done a very good job on myself and would like a mentor to help keep me on track.

    I also have accumulated a bunch of information and might be able to help one other person, but I'm not sure anyone wants a mentor who is having problems themselves. I think it's easier to help someone else over helping myself.
  • Roze65
    Roze65 Posts: 4 Member
    May I be adopted please?
    I need to find someone who will help motivate me without lecturing and scolding me. If that makes sense?
  • HannahsBestLife
    HannahsBestLife Posts: 209 Member
    Ooh can someone adopt me?

    29yr female 250lbs, need support
  • fe452436
    fe452436 Posts: 255 Member
    I am 5'4.I need to lose 50 lbs.Need support.Please assign me a mentor.
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    fe452436 wrote: »
    I am 5'4.I need to lose 50 lbs.Need support.Please assign me a mentor.
    I got your Friend Request and would be honored to do what I can! Be warned, however, that I mentor from a very Christian standpoint. If this offends you, unfriend me now.
  • fe452436
    fe452436 Posts: 255 Member
    edited October 2017
    Ok
  • lisad7051
    lisad7051 Posts: 4 Member
    I would love a mentor to help me. I could use a little, or a lot, of motivation. I just turned 47 and have 80 pounds to lose. I am not an active person, but I am willing to put the work in. I do have a bad knee, so there are a bit of restrictions.
  • allisonnicole6926
    allisonnicole6926 Posts: 4 Member
    I noticed a lot of these posts are from 2016, but if this is still a thing I would love the help!
    I'm 22, 5'6, and 180 lbs (20 pound weight loss since Mid April). I still have about 20-30 pounds to lose before I hit my goal. I've been stuck for a little while, not really making progress in any area, but I haven't truly been as consistent as I could be either. I'm EXTREMELY new to MFP. I just re downloaded and logged my first day yesterday so I'm still trying to navigate this and figure things out! Any help would be much appreciated!
  • Mom23now
    Mom23now Posts: 1 Member
    I need a mentor ! I'm a 65 year old diabetic who needs to drop at least 30 pounds. Going to Disney in one year so I will do this with some help and pushes. Hoping to find a mentor who is diabetic and can share their experiences in dealing with eating properly. In other words, I need help !
  • MrsLivering
    MrsLivering Posts: 8 Member
    Hello I'm a NOOB! (Well, kind of.) I've had this app on and off and this is my third go at it. A little about me to help a mentor figure out if im a good fit!
    I'm 20 (turn 21 next Friday woot!!) I'm 5'2" and I currently weigh 145 pounds. I'd just like to lose around 20 pounds so I can be a little happier with myself!
    Some of the struggles I have to overcome are; Chronic knee pain, Chronic back pain... and I'm absolutely exhausted 24/7 (which is undiagnosed) I lose motivation really easily! I'm not very good at motivating MYSELF. I'm really into MMA and am trying to get back into Muay Thai.
    Any mentors think I'd be a good fit for them? :)
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