Newbie :) Going on 30 with 80-100 lbs to lose. Need friends

here are a few tips that I found to work for me:
1. Make MFP yoru home page
2. Log in EVERYDAY, read the message boards post.. Keep your mind actively thinking about it.
3. Don't try to change too much at once, Implement 1 change every week or so. Little tweeks over time seem to work best or at least better than but load of change all at once
4. Always be honest. We al fall on our way to the top, be honest, no one is judging you here... we all support eachother
5. Keep trying new things until you find what works for you (It took me a while to find my plan and it works great for me but I wouldn't push it on anyone else)
6. Its easier to lift weights than the burdens of carrying weight.
7. take it one day at a time.
8. Have a cheat day or meal, where you eat what you want
9. Try to talk to yourself as if you are talking to your child or loved one. Often times the thing we need most is to be a better friend to ourselves.
10. Smile.

Congratulations on joining! It's the best move I ever made!! :happy: Always happy to make new friends and give them as much support as possible, so feel free to add me. Good luck

Hey everyone. I thought I would introduce myself. I am 29 years old and live in Minnesota. I am starting to get back on track with trying to get healthy! I started using MFP 2 weeks ago and have lost already 6 lbs. I also just joined a gym today though have been working on my elliptical at home. I am looking to lose 80-100 lbs. I love to cook, love to discuss healthy foods, exercise routines and all that so would LOVE to find some other people in similar situations that would like to be my friend and keep the motivation rotation going Thanks

I am from MN Also...feel free to add me!! I am wanting to lose about that much also..maybe more!!

here are a few tips that I found to work for me:
1. Make MFP yoru home page
2. Log in EVERYDAY, read the message boards post.. Keep your mind actively thinking about it.
3. Don't try to change too much at once, Implement 1 change every week or so. Little tweeks over time seem to work best or at least better than but load of change all at once
4. Always be honest. We al fall on our way to the top, be honest, no one is judging you here... we all support eachother
5. Keep trying new things until you find what works for you (It took me a while to find my plan and it works great for me but I wouldn't push it on anyone else)
6. Its easier to lift weights than the burdens of carrying weight.
7. take it one day at a time.
8. Have a cheat day or meal, where you eat what you want
9. Try to talk to yourself as if you are talking to your child or loved one. Often times the thing we need most is to be a better friend to ourselves.
10. Smile.

Great Tips...putting them on my fridge...thanks!!

Good Luck

Hi! I'm 29 years old as well and my goal is to be out of plus sizes by my 30th birthday. I would like to lose about 100 pounds (possibly more, but we'll see). I have already lost 7 pounds using MFP. I love it here!

Feel free to add me as a friend. I would love more people to talk to about healthy cooking. I've recently started taking photos of all my new healthy recipes and posting them on my FB.

I look forward to talking to you. Congrats on the loss!

here are a few tips that I found to work for me:
1. Make MFP yoru home page
2. Log in EVERYDAY, read the message boards post.. Keep your mind actively thinking about it.
3. Don't try to change too much at once, Implement 1 change every week or so. Little tweeks over time seem to work best or at least better than but load of change all at once
4. Always be honest. We al fall on our way to the top, be honest, no one is judging you here... we all support eachother
5. Keep trying new things until you find what works for you (It took me a while to find my plan and it works great for me but I wouldn't push it on anyone else)
6. Its easier to lift weights than the burdens of carrying weight.
7. take it one day at a time.
8. Have a cheat day or meal, where you eat what you want
9. Try to talk to yourself as if you are talking to your child or loved one. Often times the thing we need most is to be a better friend to ourselves.
10. Smile.

Well said.... thank u... ur post is so motivating!!

MFP is a great tool to have! Good luck to you. And speaking from personal experience it can be done.

Hi! This is actually my first post on my first day here on MFP. I saw your post and knew I needed to post. I am also newly 29 and need to loose about the same amount of weight. I am thinking of joining weight watchers to help give me a support group and meet new people to walk with. I hope we can be weight loss buddies here.

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looking to lose 60 lbs myself, id would be happy to be your friend if you want to add me

Hi, Good luck, I have about 70 lbs to lose, and for a similar reason to yourself. So that I can be around for my son growing up. I have found MFP a hugely motivational tool. I hope it works for you too!

Feel free to add me. ( i also need friends:( ...lol)

I'm 27 and also need to loose quite a bit of weight (about 65ish lb) Feel free to add, I come on every day. Well done on the 6lb, thats better than I've done :-) x