Just signed up today, looking for some friends and encourage

OH_matt
OH_matt Posts: 228 Member
edited November 11 in Introduce Yourself
Hi there everyone. My name's Matt. I'm 27 and from Cincinnati, Ohio. I have always been known as the "fat kid" and finally hit a wall to do something about it. Back in high school I was very active with marching band and playing sports, but even then I was a little on the heavy side (200-215 lbs). After graduating HS, I went to school at Ohio State and had spent about a year doing ROTC workouts a couple times a week and got down to 190 lbs. After that, my weight just went up. I started working and going to school and just lost the time and drive to workout and stay in shape. Today, I'm at 289 lbs.

I admit I've had some times here and there where my weight and being out of shape have been an issue. Honestly, nothing really had been enough of a wake up call to do something serious about it. I had a few times where I cut out junk food and ate healthy for a while and dropped a little weight, but it came back. I am ready for a permanent change.

Sadly, the big kick in the face was my 7 yr old son. He is a VERY active little boy. There have been times where he wants me to do certain things with him that I just can't do or am not in shape enough to keep up. I am INCREDIBLY upset with myself that it is difficult for me to be as active with him as he would like. I want it to be that he has to keep up with me. :-)

I work with a guy who has gone through this program and lost a lot of weight and kept it off for a while. He says this program works wonders and the people here are great, so here I am. I hope to meet a bunch of cool people, and maybe a few around me to possibly start a work-out buddy system. Let the change begin!!

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  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Hi Matt,
    I'm Colie, I'm 22 from Boonville, NY. I'm here because I want to start a healthier lifestyle, and change my bad eating habits! I'm also getting married in August 2013 and I want to be able to look and feel confident in my dress! I'm a great motivator, it's always good to have a great support system. Feel free to add me, together we can do this!!!!
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    My two sons are also a large part of why I decided to lose weight, so I can relate to that aspect of it. Add me if you would like.
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Hi, I'm Mike. I joined 10 days ago. Feel free to add me!
  • newmein2013
    newmein2013 Posts: 674 Member
    Hi Matt, this is a really great site and you will find a lot of motivation on here and really good tips. My total weight loss goal is 120lbs. So far I'm down 43. Feel free to add me. We're encourage each other. Don't be angry with yourself. The fact that you're doing something about it speaks volumes. Any time you start thinking negatively, shift your thought process to thinking and doing something constructive to lose weight. Best of luck.
  • melloneill16
    melloneill16 Posts: 38 Member
    HI Matt, I have been on here about a month (i think!) and have found this site to be very encouraging! If you want support on your diet, just open up for us to see and we can help...I get some food ideas from others diaries and things I didn't think of. Between this sight, my boot camp I do and AdvoCare, they are three support systems of people just like me with the same goals! I have separated myself out from the people that made fun of my "healthy" life style. You want to be around people that encourage and this is great for that! You just have to be honest with yourself about what you put in your mouth and then you can do something about it! I have changed goals, exercises, etc...until I found what works for me and you will too!
    Good luck and please feel free to add me!
  • Luvmyboxerboy
    Luvmyboxerboy Posts: 130 Member
    Hey Matt! So happy that you joined! I just signed up yesterday...I am a mom to two boys so believe me I know how active they are! You will have SO much furunning around with them when you hit your goal!!! You can do this! Sending you a friend request!
  • xncx2012
    xncx2012 Posts: 4
    Hey, I am also new to this only signed up a few days ago feel free to add :)
  • scottishmummyoftwoboys
    scottishmummyoftwoboys Posts: 39
    Hi I joined 5 days ago feel free too add me.
  • Kamalalue
    Kamalalue Posts: 87 Member
    Here! Feel free to add me!
  • nursestephenie
    nursestephenie Posts: 2 Member
    Hi Matt,

    I know what you mean by keep up with your kids before I gained this 58 # I was always wanting to do something or go somewhere and now it like let's have movie night with lots of fun junk food. Additionally my middle son is 9 and 100lbs he is over weight I am not worried or his Dr but I know he is uncomfortable he is active in sports but my poor eating habits and quick unhealthy snacks is the problem! So I am doing this for him as well. 1st EMPTY those cabinets! NO RANCH LOL and but spray butter for your steamed veggies. I bought 90 calorie fiber one brownies for my kids and yogurts and froze bananas. They love sugar free jello and fat free cool whip. I found once I didn't have Doritos and cookies in the house I wasn't walking by grabbing them! and my kids all think they are punished for me wanting to loose weight but they will survive. I also felt the like I had to buy girl scout cookies I went around town and handed the boxes out to pan handlers and felt glad to give them a treat ( my daughter thought I was nuts ) Stick to it don't worry if you fall off the wagon hop back on! Add me as a friend as well if you like!
  • AngelaG2006
    AngelaG2006 Posts: 30
    Hi! Welcome to MFP! Here you will definitely find wonderful support and amazing encouragement!! I love the people here that I have met and they help keep my spirits up too! I have two little boys, ages 3 and 1 year and they are so busy! I had them both by c-section and because they were so close together I didn't have much time to drop my weight from the first son. I have a total goal of 50 pounds to lose, so that my BMI is healthy again! Look forward to encouraging each other!! YOU CAN DO THIS! You have taken the first step and that one is THE hardest, so congratulations!!! :D I am sending you a friend invite too.
  • UnderConstructionLuis
    UnderConstructionLuis Posts: 331
    Hey Matt - Good to see you on mfp. I think you'll really enjoy the site and the mounds of support and motivation you'll get from everyone on here. We are all here for the same reasons so feel free to add me if you like.
  • ccfessler
    ccfessler Posts: 28 Member
    Matt, Welcome!
    My name is Chelsey, I am 28 and from Nebraska. Feel free to add me. :)
  • UnderConstructionLuis
    UnderConstructionLuis Posts: 331
    Hello Matt and everyone else. 32/M from TN here. Trying to lose at least 50lbs, I have 30 more to reach this first goal. Need all the suuport I can get and will give all that is needed in return! Everyone feel free to add me. Thanks.

    Will do! Add me as well if you like.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Hi Matt!
    Feel free to add me. I joined in early Jan and I've lost 10 lbs since. I'd be happy to help encourage you on your journey to a new lifestyle, new you. You can do it!
  • Richdogg38
    Richdogg38 Posts: 152
    Add me! Welcome to MFP! :-)
  • bowers23
    bowers23 Posts: 23 Member
    We can all motivate each other!! Feel free to add me!! I started again in Jan of this year! I have lost 8 pounds so far, still have about 35 left to go!! I have struggled with this for the last 6 year, but this year I am going to make it happen!!
  • runbyme
    runbyme Posts: 522 Member
    Hi Matt! Welcome to MFP! There's a lot of support and information here that will help you on your weight loss and fitness journey! Feel free to add me!
  • DaBossLady24
    DaBossLady24 Posts: 556 Member
    Hey!

    I joined about a month ago because my college years and "freshman 15" turned into a staggering "college 60" once I got to graduation. Now that I'm working a 9-5 and taking grad school courses, I decided that I had to make a change.

    Feel free to add me, welcome to MFP and good luck on your goals! :happy:
  • HappilyMarried2711
    HappilyMarried2711 Posts: 69 Member
    I'm fairly new also. Today was my 20th day of logging in! I never miss a day, i swear sometimes i'm on here more than facebook. I'll be 27 the middle of March, from Wisconsin, newly married, and have 2 daughters (aged 7 and 5 months). I'm working at getting back to where i was when i met my husband (10 years ago)..sadly thats almost 90 pounds away. I'd love to be a part of your support system and could use another support/motivation buddy myself. Add me if you'd like. And Good Luck! :smile:
  • twkelly
    twkelly Posts: 91 Member
    Hi Matt,

    Welcome to MFP. I started using MFP on Jan 17. Like you, I hit a wall and needed to change. I have a 18yr old step-son, a 6yr old son and 5 yr old daughter and at 243.5 it was sometimes hard to keep up to them. I also have Menieres and frequent gout so I decided enough was enough. As of today, with the support of my wife, family, friends on MFP, a lot more dedication to exercise, I am at 217. You can do this and MFP will help. Good luck!

    Tom
  • 69saab
    69saab Posts: 24 Member
    Good for you Matt.... We are similar... I also live in Ohio and am currently at 259 Lbs. My goal is 205 by Christmas. I just found the site last week and need all the support I can get. Good luck to you and maybe we can meet for a Skyline Chili after we hit our goals :-)
  • petergarcia82
    petergarcia82 Posts: 122 Member
    Welcome. I going around 150 days ago. I have lost 60 pounds. I have some of the same goals as you. My son is 5yrs old and plays hockey so I would love to keep play with him and keep up. Just keep with the program. It sometimes seems to take forever to see change but keep it up it will come.
  • amanda52488
    amanda52488 Posts: 260 Member
    Hi Matt and everyone! I am from the Cleveland area (sort of close). I just joined today, am wanting to lose around 50 pounds. I am hoping this site will be the extra encouragement I may need to stay motivated when it gets tough.
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    Love this site! It has helped me get out of my weight loss rut. I've lost 7 lbs here and am going to lose another 28 at the very least. Feel free to add me.
  • marlopaterson
    marlopaterson Posts: 53
    Hello everyone! I'm new to MFP but I've been dieting since July 2011. I've lost 60.2 pounds so far, with 70.8 left to go.

    I'm 29, and live in Atlanta, GA. I'd love to have online friends to chat with for support and motivation. My weight loss journey began as I said in July, 2011. I've been overweight since childhood and I've tried every diet on the market. In September of 2010, I lost my mom to a brain tumor. After 10 months of being depressed and feeling sorry for myself, I woke up one July morning ( the day after what would have been her 57th birthday) and decided that I'd had enough. I'd had enough being overweight and feeling sorry for myself for the loss of my mom. I realized that I needed to do my part to be healthy and live a long life. Since that day, I've been eating right, exercising, and I feel great. I've still got a long way to go, but I know my mom is looking down on me and she is SO proud.

    Anyone, feel free to add me. Let's motivate each other to be healthy and happy! Oh - I'm also a vegetarian if there are any veggies out there!
  • katermoody
    katermoody Posts: 23
    Hi Matt, I am Kate and one of the best humans I know on the face of the planet is my baby brother Matt...You can work this and do it daily...keep up with your food and exercise diaries, be honest, share your diaries publicly... That helps keep you accountable and helps so many others see what is working..:)
  • itssarahdunn
    itssarahdunn Posts: 1
    Hi all.

    I joined at the start of the new year. I am 2 pounds away from a stone.
    All I did was make sure I stuck to 1200 calories a day, i've been exercising for 30mins every other day and am 10 pounds away from my goal weight of 126lbs. Yes i'm not a heavy or particularly large person but it's about happiness!
    I want to be happy with my figure and weight by my holiday which is 22nd august. Ages away but I wouldn't want to rush this type of thing.
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