Geeks with 50+ Adipose to Lose! Where are you at?

PaperUnicornDesigns
PaperUnicornDesigns Posts: 1,207 Member
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Hey geeks!

I'm Michelle and I've been using MFP for about five weeks and am looking to join (or start) a small group of likeminded geeks that are in this for the long haul and have a substantial amount of weight to lose. I'm a geek at heart and am looking to connect with others that would like to intersperse this new (or old) journey with a little geeky motivation.

Allons-y!
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  • thebiblewithtina
    thebiblewithtina Posts: 48 Member
    I read the topic as 'Greeks with 50+ Adipose to Lose' and wondered why only the Greeks, lol.
  • PaperUnicornDesigns
    PaperUnicornDesigns Posts: 1,207 Member
    thebiblewithtina wrote: »
    I read the topic as 'Greeks with 50+ Adipose to Lose' and wondered why only the Greeks, lol.

    :D I'd be hip to Greek Geeks, too!!

  • AndreaTamira
    AndreaTamira Posts: 272 Member
    50+ pounds? Or kg?

    My weight goal right now is "only" another 23 kg, but that is preliminary and I'd like to get down another 5 to 10 kg after this.

    So, if it's pounds I may, just about, qualify.

    Also, those Adipose are annoyingly cute and while I'd never take a pill where the "fat walks away" (literally... yikes!), I do have an Adipose plush.. or more like Squish, because it is all squishy and not very plushy.
  • PaperUnicornDesigns
    PaperUnicornDesigns Posts: 1,207 Member
    @AndreaTamira all are welcome; it was more about me looking for geeks that were in this for the long haul that might be able to better relate to each other. Someone with 5# to lose might not relate in the same way as someone that is making a radicle lifestyle change <3

    And, I'm in the same boat...I don't want my fat to get up and leave me in the middle of the night :D
  • AndreaTamira
    AndreaTamira Posts: 272 Member
    @PaperUnicornDesigns

    Ah, that makes sense. I sometimes overthink very simple things too much, to the point that I overcomplicate them and tie myself into knots. - Sorry about that.

    I sometimes wonder if I had taken a, apparently everywhere reported to work perfectly, weight loss cure like in that episode. Probably not till it had been out for a few years (with long term effects studied and all that), but you never know. If one feels desperate enough...
  • shaunablackwood
    shaunablackwood Posts: 1 Member
    Hi😁, this is my first post in the forums. I am working with a bariatric doctor to get me down to surgery wieght.
    I'm also disabled and many of my health problems have to do with my wieght. I've been trying and it just feels like I'm not getting anywhere. I lost 20 pounds and then covid hit. I've gained back 25. I'm having a lot of trouble with carbs.🍞🥞🥨🍝🍩
  • AndreaTamira
    AndreaTamira Posts: 272 Member
    @shaunablackwood

    Hey there.


    It's great you are not giving up. That set back must suck so bad, but you are still here and fighting. That's a lot.
  • Jackie9003
    Jackie9003 Posts: 1,121 Member
    I lost 70lbs but put a lot back on during lockdown, I still need to lose 70lbs...

    I'm not super geeky but at my wedding I had a tardis and a dancing dalek 🙂
  • lilithsrose
    lilithsrose Posts: 752 Member
    My goal is to lose 80 to 100 pounds. I'm definitely a geek. I love books, comics, videogames, and anime. I am also a fan of Doctor Who, which is why I opened this thread in the first place.
  • AndreaTamira
    AndreaTamira Posts: 272 Member
    J_NY_Z wrote: »
    Physicist who works with lasers. Star Wars, Star Trek, all things space and time.

    That sounds cool, but what do you actually do with those lasers?

    I ones worked at a planetarium and observatory. The lasers used thee were just pointers to show you different things in the night sky.
  • fiveorsixgirls
    fiveorsixgirls Posts: 4 Member
    Hi, I have 66 to lose. Although I truly am a dork.
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    Hi! I think I meet both criteria: looking to get healthy and being nerdy.

    Proof: Bullet points.

    — 5’10”, 49yo. 10 lbs down, 30 to go. That won’t get me quite to the ideal BMI, but I’ll reassess when I get there. I’m not looking to wear a bikini. I’m looking to live a long, healthy life.*

    — We’re going in a Star Trek cruise in early 2022 for our 20th anniversary. But we’re not telling anyone it’s an ST cruise, lest we be mocked incessantly for the next year. We have to maintain some dignity. :)

    I’ve been with MFP for a long time, off and on. This is the way.

    * I tried to resist, but failed: “I’m looking to live long and prosper.”

    * Because resistance is futile.
  • Tanager13
    Tanager13 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi. The Adipose reference caught my attention. Great way to "find your tribe". I'm only aiming to lose 10 - 15 ( 2017 weight), but I just wanted to say hi. I'm a Doctor Who fan "through marriage" (didn't grow up with the show), but I have cosplayed a Weeping Angel on more than one occasion, so I think I've got some "geek cred", lol. Best of luck with your fitness journey.
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    Don’t blink! :)

    That was a terrifying episode.
  • PaperUnicornDesigns
    PaperUnicornDesigns Posts: 1,207 Member
    Well, hi all!! When I’m at a computer, I’ll look into starting a small geeky group (nerds, dorks, all welcome❤️) whatever nomenclature one goes by!! It’s nice to meet you all!!
  • TheChunkyJawa
    TheChunkyJawa Posts: 18 Member
    Hello All! As the name might give away, big time Star Wars fan. Watch it, play the games, do some Star Wars fan fiction writing, etc. Also love Star Trek, SeaQuest (If you know it, bonus points). I also love space, natural science, and am a weekend storm chaser, so weather.

    Starting this journey wanting to lose over 200 and am down a little over 15. Would love to connect with some like minded ladies and gents of the Geek/Nerd world!
  • becky1390
    becky1390 Posts: 16 Member
    Hi! I'm a little late to the post, but also looking for like-minded people to share my journey with! Like most other people here, I love Star Wars haha. I'm a complete space nerd; the stars amaze me every night. I also have tattoos of the moon and an astronaut!
    My first goal is to lose 40 pounds, and then have a bit more to go after that. Unfortunately I've lost a lot, I've gained a lot, and I'd really like to stop that cycle for good! Add me as a friend if you'd like :)
  • JustaJoe00
    JustaJoe00 Posts: 777 Member
    geeks are cool! :)
  • SaturnsbestMoon
    SaturnsbestMoon Posts: 25 Member
    Heck yes Geekssss! WEIGHTLOSS FOR COSPLAY!!
  • J_NY_Z
    J_NY_Z Posts: 2,540 Member
    AndreaTamira wrote: »
    J_NY_Z wrote: »
    Physicist who works with lasers. Star Wars, Star Trek, all things space and time.

    That sounds cool, but what do you actually do with those lasers?

    I ones worked at a planetarium and observatory. The lasers used thee were just pointers to show you different things in the night sky.

    Sorry I just saw this. We provide high energy density IR lasers for research. Everything from EOS measures to probing of molecular structures to inertial confinement fusion.
  • AndreaTamira
    AndreaTamira Posts: 272 Member
    J_NY_Z wrote: »
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    Sorry I just saw this. We provide high energy density IR lasers for research. Everything from EOS measures to probing of molecular structures to inertial confinement fusion.


    Awesome.

    Thanks for answering. 🙂


    ----

    Also, happy new year. Maybe one of us should figure out how to set up that group.
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,140 Member
    Hello fellow geeks, popped in to say Hi.

    I manage a couple of groups here, so took the liberty of creating one:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/139294-geeks-of-mfp-🧙🏻‍-️🧛🏻‍-️🧚🏻‍-️
  • j_bark
    j_bark Posts: 1,274 Member
    Hey geek squad. Always have been a geek. And proud of it. Browncoats are shiny. The best Star Wars movie is Rogue One, but Luke will forever be may fave. Ravenclaw. Marvel>DC. Wheel of Time finally got it's chance at tv!

    So, fellow geeks, as I make my return to MFP, it's been a tick, glad you are all here.
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,140 Member
    tinkerbellang83 wrote: »
    Hello fellow geeks, popped in to say Hi.

    I manage a couple of groups here, so took the liberty of creating one:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/139294-geeks-of-mfp-🧙🏻‍-️🧛🏻‍-️🧚🏻‍-️

    Come on folks, don't leave me hanging! Invited you all to it. Love to hear what everyone's currently watching/reading/playing and also what your health & fitness goals are.
  • KellieLou412
    KellieLou412 Posts: 17 Member
    The adipose are just too cute!
    I have 55lbs to lose. Taking it one pound at a time to get to goal by the end of the year x
  • jeeves19831
    jeeves19831 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi Guys. Im a bit of a secret geek. Looking to shift 40kg in total.
  • _wild_phoenix_
    _wild_phoenix_ Posts: 31 Member
    Im in! Major geek here with 60 to lose
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,140 Member
    @KellieLou412 @jeeves19831 @_wild_phoenix_ invitations winging their way, or just follow the link above with the wizard emoji.
  • tracydnevins
    tracydnevins Posts: 27 Member
    Hi paper uni!!! I’ve been called “Geeky”, and truly, it would be an honor to be one! You can be the judge. I’m here making round TWO on MFP , hoping something sticks. The Adipose are adorbs, love the bugers! Since Capaldi, I admit I just haven’t been keeping up with the Doc. I’d like to be added to a weight loss group filled with liked minded people who are going through the same struggles, and trying to achieve similar goals, all while gaining support and offering it too!! Reading is my passion , and PaperUni....I think I might know you from Etsy :)

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