48 y/o female looking for buddies

Hello,

I'm new to myfitnesspal looking around the community first, trying to find a few buddies to chat with, encourage, commiserate with and celebrate with.

I'm a 48 year old female from SW Lower Michigan and I'm type 2 diabetic, controlled with long lasting insulin. I've come a long way in regards to my diabetes journey, losing almost 30lbs in the last year mostly through diet. I started eating low cab and was able to drop one of my diabetes meds so I'm pretty proud of that.

Don't let the diabetes scare ya, my struggle is the same as anyone else's trying to lose weight, I just have an added twist I need to work around.

I'm excited to be here and I look forward to hearing from you!

Michelle
5'5"
Current 196.1

Replies

  • Shawn_White
    Shawn_White Posts: 7 Member
    Congrats on the weight loss. Welcome, Shawn.
  • m_mcbarnz
    m_mcbarnz Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks :)
  • taco_inspector
    taco_inspector Posts: 7,223 Member
    m_mcbarnz wrote: »
    Hello,

    I'm new to myfitnesspal looking around the community first, trying to find a few buddies to chat with, encourage, commiserate with and celebrate with.

    I'm a 48 year old female from SW Lower Michigan and I'm type 2 diabetic, controlled with long lasting insulin. I've come a long way in regards to my diabetes journey, losing almost 30lbs in the last year mostly through diet. I started eating low cab and was able to drop one of my diabetes meds so I'm pretty proud of that.

    Don't let the diabetes scare ya, my struggle is the same as anyone else's trying to lose weight, I just have an added twist I need to work around.

    I'm excited to be here and I look forward to hearing from you!

    Michelle
    5'5"
    Current 196.1

    Well done on your weight loss and getting off some of your meds...

    ... how do we help you along the way?
  • ivanggarcia95
    ivanggarcia95 Posts: 35 Member
    Hello,
    First, congratulations on the weight loss!

    I just started a month ago and have been only checking things such as my daily nutrition. Just yesterday did I finally explore the community tab and whatnot. I'm looking for some friends that are in the same journey.
  • Trevorwatkins
    Trevorwatkins Posts: 8 Member
    Hi
    Im type 2 diabetic too. Feel free to add me as a friend
  • ladyhusker39
    ladyhusker39 Posts: 1,406 Member
    m_mcbarnz wrote: »
    Hello,

    I'm new to myfitnesspal looking around the community first, trying to find a few buddies to chat with, encourage, commiserate with and celebrate with.

    I'm a 48 year old female from SW Lower Michigan and I'm type 2 diabetic, controlled with long lasting insulin. I've come a long way in regards to my diabetes journey, losing almost 30lbs in the last year mostly through diet. I started eating low cab and was able to drop one of my diabetes meds so I'm pretty proud of that.

    Don't let the diabetes scare ya, my struggle is the same as anyone else's trying to lose weight, I just have an added twist I need to work around.

    I'm excited to be here and I look forward to hearing from you!

    Michelle
    5'5"
    Current 196.1

    Love you for not using this as an excuse as is so common. I predict you'll do just fine.
  • Rick_1953
    Rick_1953 Posts: 596 Member
    Good job on the weight loss. I am here every day posting and supporting my friends. Add me if you like
  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
    Hi, I’m 48, too. Feel free to add me. I’m a mom to a 6 yr old, back to school & I love lifting!
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    great job to all of you! i dont get to post mush anymore due to my new job but i love to see success happening for everyone. anyone feel free to add me. i started at 472lbs and over 3 years i am down to a lean muscular 275! my story is on here if anyone is interested in reading and im always happy to help with diet/lifting questions!
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10500083/not-new-here-but-never-formerly-introduced-myself#latest
  • awhstar01
    awhstar01 Posts: 126 Member
    Add me if you like , welcome, I've found this helpful and the people kind and supportive
  • BoiNeezy
    BoiNeezy Posts: 227 Member
    Add me I'm from michigan
  • Rick_1953
    Rick_1953 Posts: 596 Member
    m_mcbarnz wrote: »
    Hello,

    I'm new to myfitnesspal looking around the community first, trying to find a few buddies to chat with, encourage, commiserate with and celebrate with.

    I'm a 48 year old female from SW Lower Michigan and I'm type 2 diabetic, controlled with long lasting insulin. I've come a long way in regards to my diabetes journey, losing almost 30lbs in the last year mostly through diet. I started eating low cab and was able to drop one of my diabetes meds so I'm pretty proud of that.

    Don't let the diabetes scare ya, my struggle is the same as anyone else's trying to lose weight, I just have an added twist I need to work around.

    I'm excited to be here and I look forward to hearing from you!

    Michelle
    5'5"
    Current 196.1

    @m_mcbarnz , I will send you a friend request
  • __KEC__
    __KEC__ Posts: 18 Member
    Just turned 49 and I always appreciate having friends near my age. Please add me in.. Kev