Weight loss journey...would love some new friends to help me!

Jandy32
Jandy32 Posts: 12 Member
I have two kids and a busy life and my weight has gotten away from me. I want to lose 45lbs. I’m more than ready now to make this commitment. I’ve had two people over this past weekend make remarks about my weight and it hurt but gave me to push I needed to say “ok, enough of this.” Would LOVE to have some new friends on here for support and encouragement.

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  • Qbot86
    Qbot86 Posts: 3 Member
    Are we the same person?? I have two kids a busy life and I'm done being overweight. I need to lose 60lbs would love to team up :smile:
    I just entered my food for the day so far and jeekers it's an eye opener! snacking is my worst enemy so if you have any ideas there I'd love to hear them.. today so far it's been 3 biscuits and 3 pieces of chocolate :neutral:
    I work from home so I'm going to do the couch to 5k. I have managed it one day a week for past two weeks - obviously not enough so I have written it into my diary for the week. do you have any fitness goals?
  • bonniedeponeo
    bonniedeponeo Posts: 1 Member
    i am new to and need to lose 70 pounds .. not sure how i add people on here .
  • dmanakho
    dmanakho Posts: 143 Member
    I also have two kids and a busy life. But this is just another thing that you want to do for yourself.
  • 1BreezeyBree
    1BreezeyBree Posts: 16 Member
    Hi I am new too not sure how to add you
  • suzmedder
    suzmedder Posts: 49 Member
    I have just written a post pretty similar to this, happy to go along this journey with you 😊
  • karliemurwira
    karliemurwira Posts: 3 Member
    Same here! Looking for friends to Add so we can stay motivated x
  • BobbieWhiteside
    BobbieWhiteside Posts: 1 Member
    Day one for me as well. I’m tired of being asked when I’m due because I carry all my weight in my belly. I have aches and pains everywhere and am pretty much at the diabetes stage. I need to lose 60 lbs. I want to feel good mainly but the other perks of weight loss are nice too! Good luck to everyone! Let’s do this!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,277 Member
    Welcome to MFP...you are welcome to add me ....I love to support/encourage/cheer anyone on their weight loss journey :)
  • JessT1299
    JessT1299 Posts: 25 Member
    Add me, please! 😁
  • yaggith2465
    yaggith2465 Posts: 6 Member
    I also want to start a weight loss journey and need friends to help keep me honest. Currently at 278 lbs and would like to lose at least 50 by the end of the year! Add me if you would like!
  • Qbot86
    Qbot86 Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks Jandy for starting this thread! I started using the food diary yesterday? does anyone have any tips or suggestions on using it? I'm finding it interesting to see the food laid out in plain sight! I like how they tally the recommended guidelines and already it's showing I'm over my alotted grams of fat for the day.. I had 2 sausages for breakfast because they were due to go off I cooked them to go with my egg white omelette!! ( o:)>:) ) they were HALF the daily allowance for the day! time for me to wake up and learn what's in my food!!!
  • Jandy32
    Jandy32 Posts: 12 Member
    Hey everybody!! Thank you to everyone who reached out through my post! It means a lot and im SO ready to go on this journey with y’all!
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  • Retired20142019
    Retired20142019 Posts: 8 Member
    Right there with ya! I want to lose 30 lbs.
    I'm older (61) but still have the same drive to lose. I have to break through this stubborn plateau first.
  • Retired20142019
    Retired20142019 Posts: 8 Member
    I'm going to try this---starting today. Thanks for posting it!
  • myersmeganl10
    myersmeganl10 Posts: 15 Member
    Welcome!
  • Jandy32
    Jandy32 Posts: 12 Member
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  • AimeeLGosse
    AimeeLGosse Posts: 24 Member
    Good morning! If I am posting a message here, does it mean I have joined? Haha...I just joined MFP and am quite uncertain!
    I am 45 yr old female and have already lost over 40 pounds. I have at least 40 or so to go. I am a diabetic, but do not take medication. I have to eat very strictly on my diet, and exercise exercise exercise!! I've been slacking lately...the signs are my sugar is up, and my hair is falling out again. Also very tired. All not good!! Happily married stay at home mom!!

    Do we check in here daily?
  • ophelialis
    ophelialis Posts: 26 Member
    Hi! I'm currently looking to lose 50+ pounds. I've lost 14 in the past month so I'd like to stay this motivated. Feel free to add me!

    My highest was about 230 I believe probably 3 years ago, I'm working on setting increment goals for myself so I don't feel so overwhelmed. My first is to hit under 199.9. I'm almost there!
  • Jandy32
    Jandy32 Posts: 12 Member
    That’s awesome! Congratulations! I’m at my high tea right now which is 188. A few years ago I used this app and lost 30lbs. I hoping that I can do that again but this time 45lbs.
  • Jandy32
    Jandy32 Posts: 12 Member
    Nice to meet you! That’s what I’ve been doing. I used this app a few years ago and it’s changed since then. So I’m still trying to figure it out myself! Lol
  • Jandy32
    Jandy32 Posts: 12 Member
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  • anl90
    anl90 Posts: 928 Member
    Hi there, welcome! Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like. (:
  • ambywams328
    ambywams328 Posts: 22 Member
    I'm here for motivation and tips! I have some knowledge of my own, but always looking for more insight. I have lost 130 pounds but have gained back about 100. I thought it was all of it until I double checked my journal. You got this! Having a good support system, even in a community forum is great motivation and accountability. I'll add you!
  • Jamie2663
    Jamie2663 Posts: 779 Member
    Feel free to add me! I am down about 46 lbs still a ways to go. Mom of 3 I feel like I need 2 more of me to get everything done :)
  • Jandy32
    Jandy32 Posts: 12 Member
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    Jandy32 Posts: 12 Member
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