Newbie from UK/ NI

maxxi
maxxi Posts: 27 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hi there, I'm from U.K (NI to be exact) and this is my second week and am finding that friends for support and encouragement is a big part of what makes MFP work.

so if anyone out there wants to add me as a friend please do!

I'm about 226 pounds at the minute but also tall but could do with shedding about 3 or 4 stone.

I have also started Gillian Michaels 30 day shred yesterday (OMG!) so we'll see how that goes!

Maxxi

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  • MisterTEZ
    MisterTEZ Posts: 272 Member
    Hi maxxi I am from Isle of Anglesey North Wales and welcome, I too find having friends a great motivation and good luck on your 30 day shred
  • Claire594
    Claire594 Posts: 349 Member
    Hi maxxi.

    I'm from northern Ireland too. Been on mfp since Jan. Started at 230lbs, now currently 193lbs. I just completed day 10 of level 1 of 30ds, starting level 2 tomorrow. Feel free to add me.
  • maxxi
    maxxi Posts: 27 Member
    Who knew it was so easy to pick up some friends!!! Have added you all, cheers!

    Claire594 - hope the 30DS is going well for you and I hope you can tell me day 10 was easier than day 1!

    I looked at level 2 and there is some scary stuff in there but maybe after level one you feel ready for it???

    BTW how do I get my ticker onto my posts?

    Maxxi
  • Claire594
    Claire594 Posts: 349 Member
    Hi maxxi,

    I hated level 2 the first time I did it because of all the plank moves but I was about 20lbs heavier then so I hoping it is easier this time round. I'll let u know tomorrow lol.

    To get the ticker go into the settings on the message boards and tick the wee box.

    What other stuff are u doing? I started c25k as well. On week 6. Am so excited as I never thought I could run but yesterday I ran for 20 mins without stopping.
  • maxxi
    maxxi Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks Claire, I got the ticker!

    Yeah planks and push ups are my worst nightmare! I also did couch to 5k a while ago - its a great programme as I never thought I could run for 30 minutes, never mind 5! Sort of stuck at 30 minutes now but running with a friend and we are trying to push past that. I suppose I need another app to tell me what to do next!

    Missed my 30DS yesterday so think I will start day 1 again today - its gonna be a long month!
  • trollydollymolly
    trollydollymolly Posts: 107 Member
    Hi Maxxi,

    I'm from Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire.

    Just on week 2 of c25k . It is'nt easy but the satisfaction in completing the day's training is unbelievable, even if I require oxygen!!

    Feel free to add me if you want.
  • sueb12345678
    sueb12345678 Posts: 41 Member
    Hi from the south east coming to ireland on the 18th may down in kerry to see the farther in law for his 70th cahersiveen just love ireland and the people good luck with your journey x
  • cdpm
    cdpm Posts: 297 Member
    Hi Maxxi!

    Feel free to add me, I'm a Londoner, but have half my family in NI.
    Good luck with your 30DS!!
  • charliedavisxxx
    charliedavisxxx Posts: 53 Member
    Hi, i'm from southern england, but might be coming to uni at Trinity Dublin! (tenuous connection haha) add me if you want daily support... i'm finding this place a little addictive haha.

    best of luck!
    Charlotte xxx
  • Claire594
    Claire594 Posts: 349 Member
    Well done on completing the couch to 5k program maxxi. It's hard going. Once i complete it I'm going to sign up for parkrun. They are free 5k runs round UK and Ireland. Don't know where in ni u are from but I like outside Belfast and there are a few different ones around there. Once I'm comfortable doing 5k I'm going to download the bridge to 10k app to try and increase my distance. Maybe u could give that a try.
  • aries_girl
    aries_girl Posts: 3
    Im a uk newbie too! x
  • PrinnyBomb
    PrinnyBomb Posts: 196 Member
    From Durham in the NE.

    Debbie

    Always looking for friends and support

    Feel free to add me anyone!

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