29, from NC hoping to lose 80lbs, in need of friends!

taramartin1010
taramartin1010 Posts: 9 Member
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Hello all, I've been on myfitnesspal for about 4 weeks, I've lost 10lbs so far, so only 70 more to go. I'm losing in hopes it will help in my efforts to get pregnant. Sounds silly lose weight so you can gain more while being pregnant. Anyway, married for 3 years, I work in daycare, I've been overweight/obese my entire life...well at least since 2nd grade, that's when I remember starting to be bigger than all of my friends. I'm 5'9, 232lbs as of this morning. Anyway, I'm looking for friends so I can stay motivated.

Thanks! :-)

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  • terrirz
    terrirz Posts: 53
    hi and welcome!! im always looking forward to making new friends..feel free to add me!
  • Joy150
    Joy150 Posts: 10
    Friend request sent. I'm looking to lose weight to have a baby too! It does sound hilarious, lol!
  • Dozrzz
    Dozrzz Posts: 245
    Hey! I am 22 (almost 23) and I also live in NC. I am also 5'9" and I have about 70 pounds to lose as well. My goal weight is only 180 though. Anyways, I would love to be friends on here to help motivate each other! What part of NC are you from?
  • taramartin1010
    taramartin1010 Posts: 9 Member
    I live near Mt. Airy, which is close to the VA border. About 1 hour northwest of Winston Salem.
  • Dozrzz
    Dozrzz Posts: 245
    I live near Mt. Airy, which is close to the VA border. About 1 hour northwest of Winston Salem.

    I know exactly where that is! I live north of Greensboro. I am about an 45min to an hour from Danville Va.
  • hkevans724
    hkevans724 Posts: 241 Member
    Feel free to add me!
  • JackieMac979
    JackieMac979 Posts: 189 Member
    Hi everyone! Taramartin101 and Dorzrzz, I'm also in NC and around your heights. I'm in Fayetteville/Eastover and have similar goal weights to you both. Feel free to add me if you'd like!
    Jackie
  • Hryan722
    Hryan722 Posts: 3
    hI! I'm in NC as well, close to Fayetteville. I know how you feel... at one time I was about your same weight but i'm pint sized, 5'0" so it looked like it was more... I was in a size 24 for a long time. Then I got pregnant with my third child (yeah, that's where some of the weight came from, but I didn't do anything to get rid of it afterward...) I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I lost over 50 lbs from breastfeeding which is a great way to do it... I am now close to my "perfect" size, only about 14 lbs to go and i'll be moved from the "obese" to the "healthy' category. Can't wait! It's tough but you can do it! A favorite quote of mine for alot of circumstances is "just keep swimming, just keep swimming" Good luck!
  • Susabelle64
    Susabelle64 Posts: 207 Member
    I live near Mt. Airy, which is close to the VA border. About 1 hour northwest of Winston Salem.

    I know exactly where that is! I live north of Greensboro. I am about an 45min to an hour from Danville Va.

    Nice areas! I used to live in Eden! Live in Seattle now though.
  • RandomMiranda
    RandomMiranda Posts: 298
    I'm 29 also, and although I don't work at a daycare I used to be a nanny and still do a ton of babysitting while I'm in grad school. Kids can be a great workout :) Not quite enough to meet big goals, but at least we're not sedentary. Friend request coming your way.
  • DeepBreaths
    DeepBreaths Posts: 39
    Feel free to add me, we are pretty much in the same boat!
  • SwtMelissa86
    SwtMelissa86 Posts: 165
    add me too! :) good luck
  • darcie81
    darcie81 Posts: 69 Member
    i sent you a request.... hope you have a wonderful day!! ;0)
  • Mellie13
    Mellie13 Posts: 424
    Feel free to add me!
  • TheRealAimee
    TheRealAimee Posts: 16 Member
    I'm from NC too, but I live in Texas now. Feel free to add me! :)
  • Tori_356
    Tori_356 Posts: 510 Member
    add me...i live in NC also :-)
  • tblank0126
    tblank0126 Posts: 5 Member
    It does sound funny, but having children is so worth it!! I am new in a sense to MFP, signed up before but did not keep with it. I am praying that this time I stick with it and lose the much needed weight I need to lose! Supports are a definite plus!! Would love to establish a group of friends on here to support and also keep me accountable!!
  • aochoa123
    aochoa123 Posts: 299 Member
    I live near Mt. Airy, which is close to the VA border. About 1 hour northwest of Winston Salem.

    I live in Mt Airy!!! Sending request. I too am 5'9 and weigh in the 230's.
  • senyosmom
    senyosmom Posts: 613 Member
    Hello,

    You can add me if you want. I am 29 years old (big 30 in July), 5'0 and weight 187 lbs as of last week. I just joined MFP this week so its only been a few days for me.

    Good luck and great job on the first 10 lbs!
  • VP56
    VP56 Posts: 10 Member
    feel free to add me
  • ElleBelle30
    ElleBelle30 Posts: 9
    Sounds like we're a lot alike. LoL. I'm 29 (30 this month), 235 lbs, as of today and 5'3". Would like to lose 75-100 lbs. Been on the app for about 6 weeks, just started using the website a couple days ago. If anyone wants to add me as well, feel free to send a message. Going to work hard at staying motivated, and would love a community of friends to work together to keep each other in positive spirits!! :-)
  • missa0208
    missa0208 Posts: 25
    Friend request sent. And no it dosen't sound silly to lose weight to get pregnant. I know a few girls who lost weight and got pregnant right away. And I;ve heard doctors say that its true that if you lose weight you have a better chance at getting pregnant. Good luck to you !
  • SweetxCatastrophe
    SweetxCatastrophe Posts: 593 Member
    Hi there! I'm losing to have kids too so its not a silly idea :)
  • wayne46uk
    wayne46uk Posts: 6
    What a great reason to lose weight, good luck with your journey. Feel free to add me
  • jgriffin88
    jgriffin88 Posts: 41 Member
    Hi! I'm from Pfafftown, Just outside of Winston Salem. Add me if you like.
  • prov31jd
    prov31jd Posts: 153 Member
    I think your reason for wanting to lose weight is just beautiful! And it is certainly possible that your past weight has hindered your ability to become pregnant. Praying your lifestyle change will bring you a bundle of joy, along with a healthier you! :flowerforyou:
  • Kenhabes
    Kenhabes Posts: 187 Member
    Welcome! Doesn't sound silly at all. You want your body to be in top shape to have a healthy pregnancy and to be prepared for giving birth. Make sure to get as flexible as possible before getting pregnant, because your pelvic bones will widen. My wife lost almost exactly 80 lbs. before we had our first son (RIP Andrew) and kept it off to have our second son, Jonah. You can do it!
  • tialeanne
    tialeanne Posts: 186 Member
    I bet you'll get pregnant in no time! I lost my weight before and almost as soon as I was within 10lbs of my goal weight I got pregnant! (by accident lol) Which is why I've told my husband that when I get near goal again he's going to get a little snippy snippy. hehe

    I'm on the SC/NC border (near that wonderful place, South of the Border), feel free to add me, but be forewarned I have a silly sense of humor and sometimes my language is questionable. :p
  • JilianneNicole
    JilianneNicole Posts: 116 Member
    I am 29 as well and have about 70 more pounds to lose. Feel free to add me! :)

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