Need Friends, Please... < 3

LavaDoll
LavaDoll Posts: 595 Member
edited November 9 in Introduce Yourself
Hello.

I am having a very hard time getting started back on the path of wellness, weight loss, and exercise.

I have a closet full of beautiful skinny clothes (which for me, skinny is a size 10) which I purchased once I had finally lost all 130lbs I had to lose after pregnancy induced thyroid disease found me.
I have gained about 80 of that back over the last 2.5 years, in part because of emotional eating and bad food choices, sure, but mainly due to complete cessation of exercise.

Those of us with thyroid disease must move, or we will steadily gain. I know this. I should have known better.
I just lost my motivation for a little while, and then it became a longer while, and then it became too difficult to even get myself going again.

That's where I am now.
Finding myself bigger, again, and very unhappy about it.
No motivation to be active, other than intent.
A closet full of gorgeous clothes I cannot wear, which mock me.
I am uncomfortable, and so upset with myself, I could just scream.
But screaming won't help, so that is futile.

Getting on board here, committing to move my body tonight, and every night, that might help.

And also, I think that maybe if I just had some friends, if I did not have to do this alone, that might help, too...

Thanx in advance.
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  • dadoffo
    dadoffo Posts: 379 Member
    You can add me if you want. I'm here to help.
  • cadams0715
    cadams0715 Posts: 43
    I had a very hard time getting motivated for exercise. Then I joined a weight loss program at my gym where I work out with a personal trainer once a week. That totally got me motivated! I wanted to improve every time I met with my trainer so I now work out everyday and I challenge myself. I know its hard, but once you get going, you might like it?
  • PhiaNan
    PhiaNan Posts: 7
    You are not the only one, in the past few months i have attempted to get back on track o many times! Today i am hoping i will stick to what i start! I only have about 20lbs left to lose but those 20lbs are the difference to me feeling comfortable with my body! Im after any motivation and encouragement i can get! I want to be in the best shape of my life by mid year! :flowerforyou: x
  • loosetorideagain
    loosetorideagain Posts: 32 Member
    Hi, you can add me if you like... I am new here to

    Trace xx
  • nik7255
    nik7255 Posts: 1
    Hi Lava 1971~

    I am just starting up on my fitness too. I have a low thyroid and take medication for it. You can do this! We all can...one step at a time. That's what I tell myself. I have good and bad days but I just keep trying. I started by trying to eat healthier. I pretty good during the day when I am at work but when I get home that's my toughiest time. When I am wanting to snack I try to moderate or sneak in a salad. I so understand the emotional eating. I do the same thing if I am stressed or sad. I have also started walking for twenty minutes then I moved it up to forty. I am soooo sore! :) I am not sure if I am helpful but I know you and I can do this. I am too stubborn not to be able to to this. LOL

    You can add me if you would like.

    Niki
  • darylinny
    darylinny Posts: 146
    Understanding where you are and the process that needs to happen is the first step. You can add me to your friends list, I'm all about the motivation. And boy to I know where you are coming from about the skinny clothes LOL!
  • MustangMac
    MustangMac Posts: 8
    You can add me if you like.
  • susiet256
    susiet256 Posts: 1 Member
    You can add me. You might want to go check out coconutoil.com my sister turned me on to this site and coconut oil is suppose to take care of your health issues. I am just getting back myself, good luck!:smile::smile:
  • muleycrazytexasgirl
    muleycrazytexasgirl Posts: 6 Member
    Hi! You can add me! :smile:
  • brandneweyesnd
    brandneweyesnd Posts: 40 Member
    Hi, welcome!!

    I found it so irritating when I put back on all the weight I had lost just through gorging over christmas so i know how you feel! Feel free to add me as a friend, and good luck meeting your goals :-)
  • thinbluebird
    thinbluebird Posts: 10 Member
    Hi there-
    Feel free to add me as your friend. I just started this 4 days ago. We all need support. You can count of me!!!
  • Dayna154
    Dayna154 Posts: 910 Member
    feel free to add me as well... You will get back there, it will just take hard work and time...
  • DizzieLizzie779
    DizzieLizzie779 Posts: 31
    Hi, feel free to add me! I am struggling with motivation myself.
  • jillkent12
    jillkent12 Posts: 14 Member
    In the same boat! I'm 23 and get discouraged when everyone else is losing around me. I'm in this for the long run! Ready to get healthy and get my life back and be the 23 year old I always knew I am!

    Also looking for new friends that are willing to motivate!
    Feel free to add!
  • rhaugen
    rhaugen Posts: 1
    Hi, you can add me. I know there are times when we need to vent to each other. I had a hard time starting and getting motivated, but now, I think I've got it now.
  • Cheryleire
    Cheryleire Posts: 3
    Hi,

    I just started at the beginning of January. I'm doing well with the eating part but the exercise part isn't going so well. Feel free to add me - the motivation and positive reinforcement is a big help.
  • thedrummer1978
    thedrummer1978 Posts: 31 Member
    Feel free to add me! i'm new to this site and just getting started with my weight loss.
  • StephySands
    StephySands Posts: 53
    I have thyroid issues as well and I know how hard it is to lose weight and to get motivated (part of our thyroid condition). Just make sure you are on your correct dose of meds. Also, having a friend to work out with always helps and please feel free to add me as your friend. You're not alone in this battle, we will all help and cheer you along. You've done it before and you CAN do it again!

    Steph :)
  • Lydeilia
    Lydeilia Posts: 3 Member
    :happy: You are more than welcome to add me. You are not the only one in that situation so I am glad to help motivate you if you will do the same for me!!!
  • Apazman
    Apazman Posts: 494 Member
    You can add me! also, here are a few tips that I found to work for me:
    1. Make MFP your 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 butt 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.
  • wmwellz
    wmwellz Posts: 1
    I need some friends too for motivation. I am at my all time high, and I have no motivation. I want to be healthier & look good in clothes, but every day goes by & I'v done nothing. I don't know if it's depression or I just got lazy.
  • leapet2
    leapet2 Posts: 1
    I just joined myfitness pal and I can relate to your medical issues. You can add me if you would like. I know a big of this working is motivation and I think we all need help in that area. At least I do.
    :smile:
  • natnatz26
    natnatz26 Posts: 2
    You can add me if you want!! :-) x
  • ShannonUGAKennedy
    ShannonUGAKennedy Posts: 1
    You can add me as well. I started today and have a similar story. Lost 150 lbs once and have gained 80 back.
  • lalarox
    lalarox Posts: 37
    You can add me. I'm fairly new and could use the support ;-)
  • bignick21
    bignick21 Posts: 3
    Anybody can add me I am new to this I have always had to diet on my own and having support and giving support will be nice =)
  • bratfink
    bratfink Posts: 1
    After 2 long years of being really unwell I was eventually diagnosed with thyroid disease too. Despite sleeping pretty much 24/7 with the chronic fatigue & barely eating any calories I still gained almost 3 stone in weight...
    I've only started on Thyroid medication about 13 weeks ago or so. I also suffer with very low Vitamin D & Ferritin levels.
    Since joining here & having to force myself to eat calories I've managed to lose 10lb in about 24 days or so. Bizarre that eating more has resulted in a weight loss. I actually find it really hard to eat, I'm still suffering so much with the Thyroid symptoms & sleep much of the day (& night) some days I barely have 600 calories...
    I've found it very frustrating but extremely positive seeing that 10lb loss... Please feel free to add me as a friend too.
  • SassyMom23
    SassyMom23 Posts: 112 Member
    Sent you a request, I find the more support the better! :)
  • ladybug3232
    ladybug3232 Posts: 6
    I need some friends too. I just joined today, and I was very surprised how easy it was to keep track of my food. I lost 30 pounds last year somewhat using Weight Watchers, but never actually paying for the service. I just had to figure the points and all that. While it did work, I am very tired of trying to calculate the points. So I am very willing to give this a try, and hopefully this will give me the boost that I need to get the rest of this weight off. I am currently at 209 pounds. It is still better than the 240 pounds that I was at last year. But I need some more progress!! Thanks everyone. I am excited now!
  • rubybeach
    rubybeach Posts: 529 Member
    Hi, you can add me ;) love your hair btw!
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