New to MFP looking for friends, fun and extra motivation

Spinningcaro
Spinningcaro Posts: 3
edited November 8 in Introduce Yourself
Hi all, I just joined MFP this week as I am looking for that extra support system to lose weight. After reading through some of the forums, I can see what a huge impact this site has had on peoples' weight loss journeys and I am excited to get the most out of it. I am generally a pretty private person, so even posting in a public forum is a big step for me, but I figure I might as well dive in head first. I am 25, and I have always been on the bigger side. I am a former water polo player and since then I have been a casual exerciser, but I have never been meticulous about watching what I eat, which is my downfall. Now, I'm 5'7'', 250 lbs and looking to lose at least 90 lbs, which would make me the smallest I've been in my adult life.

Today I started the 30 day shred, in addition to the couch to 5K app which my boyfriend and I have been doing for the past week. Anyone who wants to connect with me so we can support each other, or maybe virtually motivate each other, that would be great! If anyone has any helpful tips, throw them at me! :)

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  • ProjectTina
    ProjectTina Posts: 85
    Hey and welcome to MFP! I'm pretty new here as well and can definitely relate to your situation. I'm 23 years old, 5'10" and 216 lbs, trying to lose 50 lbs. I used to do sports as well, but after I quit I wasn't very good at exercising regularly. After 2 weeks of actively using MFP I think that has changed and I'm also more conscious about what I eat now :-)

    I'm actually also doing 30DS (done with day 13) and C25K (starting week 2), so feel free to add me for motivation! What app is it that you are using btw? I don't know which I should go for..
  • sheerjay
    sheerjay Posts: 97 Member
    Im always looking for new friends in similar situations for support and motivation.
    Im at day 8 of 30 Day Shred, and last week I finished C25K. Even though I finished the program its made me enjoy my jogs in the morning and I now try beat my own times or distances, or find friends to have mini competitions with.

    Feel free to add me :)

    the app I used for C25k was "Ease into 5k".....worked pretty well. You find yourself swearing at the voice on it after a while, when it tells you its time to run :P
  • n8vchick77
    n8vchick77 Posts: 114 Member
    Hi!! I started teh 30ds this week but had to take a day off cause omg I could barely move! lol welcome ! :)
  • paulslimjonesbryant
    paulslimjonesbryant Posts: 46 Member
    feel free too ad me daily user and experienced dieter
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    Welcome! We all are here to motivate eachother.. Always could use a new friend! :)
  • IShowUp4Me
    IShowUp4Me Posts: 16 Member
    Welcome!,
    I too am new to MFP! I am also looking for moral support from others to keep myself motivated. I am ready to get back to my skinny profile picture! Its attainable too cause that is me in the picture! LOL Please add me as a friend as well I need all the motivation I can get!
  • digitalmayhap
    digitalmayhap Posts: 141 Member
    Welcome to MFP!

    I have been on this website for awhile and just started actually logging everything for a week or so. The support here is amazing!

    Feel free to add me! More support the better!
  • kaydee210
    kaydee210 Posts: 41 Member
    Sign me up! The more the merrier!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    Spinningcaro:happy:

    Always great to have new members join us! You'll find lots of wonderful support on this site and plenty of motivation looking through all the great Before and After stories/photos.

    All the Best to you on your lifestyle change:flowerforyou:
  • kallibrae
    kallibrae Posts: 209 Member
    Congrats on starting your new life! This site is crazy supportive! :) Welcome.
  • Trueper
    Trueper Posts: 18 Member
    Hi am new to MFP too, I have been doing it for three weeks now, and along with a fitness program of gym exercise three times and week and walking 4 or 5 times a week I seem to eve be loosing the blubbier side of me behind.

    I am 5'8", 32 years old and before starting MFP weighed 205lbs. I am would like to lose 50lbs to get down to my superfit weight. I used to be very active and sporty and over the last three years due to changes in my career I am not so active anymore and along with having a baby I piled on the pounds!

    I would be grateful of a diet buddy to help keep me motivated and hopefully be able to do the same in return.
    SJx
  • CanDurkin
    CanDurkin Posts: 63
    Hello and welcome to MFP. I've been a member for a little over two weeks now and I'm officially addicted! I also used to be very active in my younger days and due to, well life in general, I got out of the habit and of course put on some very unwanted weight. Congrats on the start of a new chapter in your life. Please feel free to add me for mutual encouragement. I looked at doing the C25K app as well, but I haven't committed to it yet so I would be very interested to see how it goes for you. Good luck and here's to a healthier and more fit YOU! :smile:
  • VoodooLuLu
    VoodooLuLu Posts: 636 Member
    hi!! welcome!!! the more friends the more help!!! feel free to add me!
  • ChevyChick88
    ChevyChick88 Posts: 356 Member
    Welcome. We have close to the same stats and goals. I sent you a request. :happy:
  • EMarvie
    EMarvie Posts: 335 Member
    i started the 30 day shred yesterday - and I downloaded the couch to 5k to my ipod !
    good luck on your journey - ! you can do this!

    feel free to add me - )
  • jnbud2002
    jnbud2002 Posts: 216
    Welcome aboard! I'm shootin to lose 95 lbs, and have been on here for a couple weeks now. It is definitely helpful and having friends is ohsomotivating AND it's very inspiring to read and see others successes! Add me if you'd like :D
  • sprstr10
    sprstr10 Posts: 3
    Hey there, I'm super new and super excited....As busy as my schedule is and how much I move around, it has really dumbfounded me on how this weight has crept on. Im not a yo-yo dieter but since leaving high school and a grueling track schedule years and years ago, its been an uphill battle maintaining my weight....now the hill has gotten steeper because I now have to lose quite a bit....Please add me if you're motivated and would like someone in your circle that will give that extra push when you need it.
  • placebo50
    placebo50 Posts: 11 Member
    Hey welcome to MFP. I'm also looking for some friends on here for support and encouragement, I have a problem of binging and blowing my exercise calories, but I know we can help each other!

    I sent a friend request.
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