Day 2 and need some friends! 50 lbs to lose.

Hello! I am new to MFP as well and need to lose about the same amount of weight. I just logged in a couple hours ago and already I am getting friend requests and messages from great people. I recently got married and am looking to start a family and that is part of the reason why I want to lose weight.

I also carry weight in my midsection...not good...I would be more than happy to help anyway I can. I think we'd be good for motivating each other! good luck and feel free to add me if you'd like!!

Hi there I'm also new (this is my day 2 as well!) and so far love the idea of this. I think this is what I needed to get motivated.

I know what you mean about those diets. Its hard for me to stick to them and they get expensive. However, I was doing weight watchers for free... my only problem is I didn't have the motivation to follow through with counting points... if you are still interested in giving it a shot without having to pay for the membership, the site I was using was called "onemorepound.com" you can calculate how many points you are allowed throughout the day, and there's a nifty calculator directly on the site where you input the calories, fat, protein, fiber etc and it will calculate the point value for any item. It even has restaurant lists, so you can look up your favorite foods at restaurants and it has the points already calculated. I really liked it, but like I said, my problem was the motivation factor. Since I work in fast food, its so easy to just give in to temptation.

I will be friending you if thats cool

Looks like I'm the "oldie but goodie" in the bunch so far. I'm 63 and was recently diagnosed as being pre-diabetic so doc gave me a choice: 1) meds or 2) healthy food choices + exercise. I chose #2! In the 8 weeks since I joined mfp, I've lost 26 pounds. It's a lifestyle change for me...not just a diet to buy cute clothes. I do not want to be a diabetic so will do whatever it takes to turn my blood sugar around. So on August 21, I jump in with both feet and have loved every minute of it. Water aerobics is my exercise of choice so I go 6 times per week (5:30 a.m. during the week) and on Saturday at my local YMCA. The inches are just falling off of me. Gone down 2 sizes so far. It works if you put your mind to it. My diary is open for you to look at to get some ideas.

I think you've made a good decision to request friends. We can encourage each other as we travel this path to better health. I will "friend" you if you like. Best of luck to you.

Bette

Bette

Hi I am day 3. I like this site and looking forward to making friends. I have used weightwatchers several times before, and it works but is expensive. I am glad I found this site/app for my phone. I have about 50+ pounds to lose. I also carry all of my weight around my mid-section. Today is also the first day I have not had a cigarette. I almost lost my will power. lol

I am pre-diabetic (last time I checked), have sleep apnea and high blood pressure and I am only 42.

I am trying to understand how all of this works a far as how many calories you can eat daily but then when I logged in a workout, my calories to eat increased.. I guess not that i am paying attention, this is confusing. Can anyone help answer why I have to eat more? I want to lose the weight not stay the same.

Hi, I have been on MFP for about a week now, just kind of checking it out and seeing how things work. I too have 50lbs to lose. I was on Weight Watchers and was very successful until they changed the program and then I never could adapt after that. I have since gained all my weight back. I now have high cholesterol and was told by my doctor that I needed to lose weight and exercise or he was going to put me on meds to lower my cholesterol. I am ready to make this life style change and become a healthier and happier person. With the support and motivation of friends we can do this together. Feel free to add me as a friend!!!

Good Jobe Bette!!

I'm pretty new to MFP, also. Lots of motivation and support from online friends is what helped me lose 52 pounds four years ago. I'm back at it to lose the 15 or so pounds that I've recently gained. Feel free to add me as a friend! We can motivate each other.