Motivation/Support Friends Wanted...feeling alone in this

momto16kids
momto16kids Posts: 8 Member
edited 11:34PM in Motivation and Support
You guys!! I’m hoping someone out there will come alongside me in this health journey for support and encouragement. I have no support at home. I feel my best at a certain weight so am trying to lose the last 20 lbs to reach my goal weight. That doesn’t sound like much but it has been a royal beast to lose due to a long recovery after a horrific car accident 2 years ago. I sure would appreciate someone walking the last leg of the journey with me!! Thanks friends!

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  • emmies_123
    emmies_123 Posts: 513 Member
    You got this! Feel free to add me, I'm on most days =)
  • Chris_J99
    Chris_J99 Posts: 175 Member
    We can do this! There are lots of lovely encouraging people on here.
    Those last few pounds might be stubborn but you can do it!
    😁💪🏼
  • Sponge86
    Sponge86 Posts: 10 Member
    I've also got about 20 lbs to lose, feel free to add me too im just starting over and trying to find the motivation and support x
  • Countryboy72
    Countryboy72 Posts: 90 Member
    I have about 50’or so to loose but would love to be apart of your journey. You can do it I’m sure. Feel free to add me.
  • rileyfamily811
    rileyfamily811 Posts: 14 Member
    In the same boat. I am wanting to lose 20 lbs.
  • lorilori1407
    lorilori1407 Posts: 1 Member
    We all
    Need encouragement and support! Need to lose last 10lbs.
  • venusjourney
    venusjourney Posts: 3 Member
    I’m looking for support too. Add me and we can support each other’s journey 😊
  • momto16kids
    momto16kids Posts: 8 Member
    @jmf552, sooo true! Thank you for the reminder. And for the support.
    jmf552 wrote: »
    Happy to jump in. I have about 60 to lose. (I want to look like my avatar picture again!) I think support is great. Get all you can. But one thing I'm realizing is this all up to me. Only I can do this. At some point, I have to learn to encourage myself, be my own support. That is a tough hurdle, but I think it is one worth achieving for more reasons than diet and weight.

  • hereslibby
    hereslibby Posts: 93 Member
    Support and encouragement is very important. I have had little encouragement on the home front since I started this journey, many times it’s been discouragement and sabotage. Although it’s been tough, I discovered the best cheerleader has been myself. I look for the small victories and keep going. At the moment I am struggling to loose the last 20lbs that just won’t budge.
    Always looking for new friends that are wanting to mutually supporting each other. Feel free to add me.
  • Gayle4971
    Gayle4971 Posts: 4 Member
    Glad to hear you are doing well with your recovery after your accident.💝 I’m restarting today in an attempt to lose 25 lbs, feel free to add me. Best of luck on your journey.
  • JasonJoyHedenskog
    JasonJoyHedenskog Posts: 143 Member
    Add me too. I’m always looking for people to keep me motivated. I don’t have a lot of support at home either and need the encouragement!
  • Candyn617
    Candyn617 Posts: 108 Member
    I started my journey here on MFP back in March of this year but didn't start logging seriously until the end of March. I have a long road ahead of me but am proud of how far I have come so far! Always looking for new friends. Let's support and inspire each other!
  • sarebearr
    sarebearr Posts: 59 Member
    Please add me! I am struggling so hard and feel alone in this as well.. need encouragement!
  • salman_nadeem
    salman_nadeem Posts: 12 Member
    Add me if you like. I'm down From 231 pounds to 176 pounds right now. I still need to lose 15 to 20 pounds myself.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,770 Member
    You are never alone on here just add friends and stick at it you can do it remember its not a quick fix it takes time but you have the power to succeed!
  • bkb4605
    bkb4605 Posts: 3 Member
    I'd love to have someone to play off of. My cousin was suppose to do this with me and I've been ghosted for 3 days now. I'm down 8.6 lbs with a good 30 to 40 lbs to go. Anyone please add me!
  • christys03
    christys03 Posts: 22,786 Member
    Everyone here can add me...Im active daily, daily workouts, and public diary...lost 110lbs. Maintained for 2 years...
  • MrsCarter092911
    MrsCarter092911 Posts: 13 Member
    I have a lot more to lose then 20 pounds but I
    Could use friends for this weight loss journey as well! Anyone feel free to add me! ☺️
  • dinuattalage
    dinuattalage Posts: 4 Member
    I am looking for support too. Trying to loose 30 pounds. Please add me too. Haven’t been successful in sticking to a plan and following a proper regime. But trying my best.
  • KMumby
    KMumby Posts: 7 Member
    Count me in! I've got 10lbs to lose and some unfortunate eating habits I picked up that need to go. Would love to join a healthy community!
  • grahamfammommy
    grahamfammommy Posts: 3 Member
    Hi. I completely understand! About two years ago lost 25 pounds using this app.i only had 5 more to go. It felt so good! I was so sure I would be able to do it and keep it off.

    Fast forward a year... I was frequently experiencing pain in my hips, back, shoulders and neck. I was in a stressful situation at work. I started having GI issues. I had gained about 10 pounds back.
    I started sliding quickly downhill.

    In July I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (spinal arthritis). Since then I have been struggling with remaining active and emotional eating. During this time, I have tried getting back to tracking numerous times. I gave up and tried another fitness app. I realized how much more I like this one. I need to do this.

    The one thing I know I need right now is motivation and support. As much as I would love to do it on my own, this time I am asking for help.

    I am not giving up on self motivation (I just need a little extra nudge). This is my new daily mantra: "I can do this! I need to do this!"

    I am sorry this is so long. (Thank you if you have read this far) Hopefully it helps to know what someone else is going through. We all have unique personal struggles. It is nice to be able to connect on a more "human" level.

    Please include me. I promise I won't always be so wordy. 😉
  • alex6278
    alex6278 Posts: 2 Member
    Feel free to add me! I had weight loss surgery 14.5 years ago and lost 100 lbs. One year later I was rear ended on the expressway. I sustained several injuries including my cervical and lumbar spines as well as my first TBI. I’ve kept off the weight but my physical challenges and chronic pain are getting in the way of losing the last 30-40 lbs. My goal is to be healthy and become as functional as possible. I’m super motivated - my daughter just announced the date of her wedding! I have 6-7 months to lose my weight before I HAVE to look for a dress. SO... I’m very open to suggestions from others who have or are kinda in my shoes. And I love new friends!
  • sunshinecicadas
    sunshinecicadas Posts: 28 Member
    I’m looking for motivation myself! I’ve been in a funk and I feel like no matter what I try, I fail.. so looking for some new people and maybe some new ideas! :) I’m as active as the app lets me!
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