Supportive Friends

2myhealth577
2myhealth577 Posts: 13
edited December 18 in Introduce Yourself
Hi there.
My name is Theresa, I am 34 years old...and this is the "long story short" version of my story:
I was always a overweight child, in 2004 til about 2010 I lost 50 pounds on Weight Watchers.
Well, between Jun of 2011 til now I have gained 46 pounds back. I've never seen 199 in my adult life but that's all changing THIS year...my goal is to get there and beyond, and enjoy the journey while doing so. What I learned that I did not have while losing the 50 pounds was support, a group to be supportive and who I can be supportive to...so I just re-started my journey, fresh new start; eating 1800 calories a day as well as eating my exercise calories back. I've seen LOTS of posts about how many don't eat them back, but I chose differently...I think if I don't my body won't work well during a workout because it knows if it depletes that much energy it won't get anything back in return, and by "exercise" I mean for now walking 10,000 steps a day, eventually I'll do more but for now that's what is on my exercise list...
I am on here a lot lately, and would love some support and people I can support along the way as well. This isn't an easy journey but it does start with one step and together we can help one another...
xo
Theresa
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  • HeHealsMe
    HeHealsMe Posts: 174 Member
    HI, I'm Nico, you can add me. I need supportive friends too. I'm in MST zone. I would also like your name with your friend reqest, so I know what to call you during email. Thanks!!:flowerforyou:

    In Christ, Nico
  • coombsy87
    coombsy87 Posts: 50 Member
    Hi I'm Sam, you can add me I'm here for the long haul! :D
  • Cookie_d
    Cookie_d Posts: 15 Member
    Hi, I'm Linda and new here too... Add me...
  • 2myhealth577
    2myhealth577 Posts: 13
    added you all :) thank yoU!
  • 2myhealth577
    2myhealth577 Posts: 13
    :
    If there is ONE thing I've learned from this WL journey it's to have supportive friends who know what you are going through in the journey....ones who will lift you up when down, kick your butt if you aren't on track and help you through it all :D
  • BeeSunny
    BeeSunny Posts: 172 Member
    Welcome and feel free to add me :smile:
  • Encore_
    Encore_ Posts: 2
    hi, I'm Yoanna, add me, hope you good luck this time:)
  • Smokey19
    Smokey19 Posts: 796 Member
    My name is Kimberlee, 48. It's been a long journey and I have a ways to go yet. Having supportive friends make a world of difference. We can do this together. Feel free to add me.
  • colombianita0304
    colombianita0304 Posts: 5
    FRUSTRATED
    a bit frustrated... on a 1200 calorie, go to the gym for 6 days a week for an hour to hour 1/2 (spinning, zumba, full body workout abs, weights).... its been about 3 weeks only lost 3 weeks, the scale isnt budging...., not sure if its because im lifting weights also... everyone notices and tell me how great i look i just want to see it on the scale!!
  • dfair1967
    dfair1967 Posts: 91
    Welcome, My name is Dwight I too lost 85 pounds and gained 30 back. Now I have lost 21 as of today feel free to add me for support if you like.
  • smplycomplicated
    smplycomplicated Posts: 484 Member
    Feel free to add me :)
  • Tracey0013
    Tracey0013 Posts: 154 Member
    Hi I'm Tracey :) I am on every day :) feel free to add me :)
  • fitnessyeoja
    fitnessyeoja Posts: 357 Member
    Hi there.
    My name is Theresa, I am 34 years old...and this is the "long story short" version of my story:
    I was always a overweight child, in 2004 til about 2010 I lost 50 pounds on Weight Watchers.
    Well, between Jun of 2011 til now I have gained 46 pounds back. I've never seen 199 in my adult life but that's all changing THIS year...my goal is to get there and beyond, and enjoy the journey while doing so. What I learned that I did not have while losing the 50 pounds was support, a group to be supportive and who I can be supportive to...so I just re-started my journey, fresh new start; eating 1800 calories a day as well as eating my exercise calories back. I've seen LOTS of posts about how many don't eat them back, but I chose differently...I think if I don't my body won't work well during a workout because it knows if it depletes that much energy it won't get anything back in return, and by "exercise" I mean for now walking 10,000 steps a day, eventually I'll do more but for now that's what is on my exercise list...
    I am on here a lot lately, and would love some support and people I can support along the way as well. This isn't an easy journey but it does start with one step and together we can help one another...
    xo
    Theresa


    Hi Theresa,
    Yes, I'm of that same mentality. We're in it together. I am about mutual support. Friend me if you'd like. I'm active on the site daily and I try to post encouragements daily. I would like the same.
  • mbcan316
    mbcan316 Posts: 41 Member
    Hi! I'm Melissa. I'm relatively new here also. I have about 50 lbs I'd like to lose. Feel free to add me. Also, anyone else that would like to may add me. I like to give encouragement & receive it.
  • kris10lv84
    kris10lv84 Posts: 51
    I'm on here everyday also...this site is so motivating between the people and the actual food and exercise tracker..love it. Anyone who wants feel free to add me.
  • misalillstead
    misalillstead Posts: 407 Member
    Request sent... anyone else may feel free to add me. :)
  • dfair1967
    dfair1967 Posts: 91
    FRUSTRATED
    a bit frustrated... on a 1200 calorie, go to the gym for 6 days a week for an hour to hour 1/2 (spinning, zumba, full body workout abs, weights).... its been about 3 weeks only lost 3 weeks, the scale isnt budging...., not sure if its because im lifting weights also... everyone notices and tell me how great i look i just want to see it on the scale!!

    Do you ever measure yourself ? I have heard numerous people say the scale is not moving but their clothes are getting looser or falling off. When you workout you could be building muscle and that could be why you are not seeing the scale budge. The scale is Important in losing weight but you should also take your neck, waist and leg measurement once every two weeks.
  • cacastig
    cacastig Posts: 2 Member
    You can add me too! I'm on nearly every day, I've been on here since last November but I've been doing it alone since then. Kind of hit a wall lately, it would be nice to get some friendly motivation. Anyone else, too!
  • sunnyspirits
    sunnyspirits Posts: 9 Member
    FRUSTRATED
    a bit frustrated... on a 1200 calorie, go to the gym for 6 days a week for an hour to hour 1/2 (spinning, zumba, full body workout abs, weights).... its been about 3 weeks only lost 3 weeks, the scale isnt budging...., not sure if its because im lifting weights also... everyone notices and tell me how great i look i just want to see it on the scale!!

    Do you ever measure yourself ? I have heard numerous people say the scale is not moving but their clothes are getting looser or falling off. When you workout you could be building muscle and that could be why you are not seeing the scale budge. The scale is Important in losing weight but you should also take your neck, waist and leg measurement once every two weeks.

    Do you really lose that many inches in the neck???
  • 2myhealth577
    2myhealth577 Posts: 13
    Thank you all for the requests -- All added :).
  • Flab2fitfi
    Flab2fitfi Posts: 1,349 Member
    Hi - you can add me too.
  • 2myhealth577
    2myhealth577 Posts: 13
    ^ added thank you :D
  • mbk830
    mbk830 Posts: 164 Member
    I'm on here every day and am quickly learning that having supportive friends is key!
  • finallyFIT_ForMe
    finallyFIT_ForMe Posts: 26
    Hi, feel free to add me.
  • _canuckrunner_
    _canuckrunner_ Posts: 364 Member
    Hi there, happy to add more fitness-minded friends. Feel free to add me
  • alfie1313
    alfie1313 Posts: 51 Member
    Hey there :-) Add me if you would like another supportive friend... Im on here daily and track whether im good or bad lol :-)

    Lynn x
  • carlynn13
    carlynn13 Posts: 281
    we could all use some great supportive friends. feel free to add me as well :)
  • 2myhealth577
    2myhealth577 Posts: 13
    Awesome - all have been added...Can't wait to be a supportive friend :)
    I have a few ideas stewing in my head and will post a status up as soon as I finish cooking some healthy tacos for tonight LOL!
    Hope you are all having a great day :)
  • etface
    etface Posts: 9
    Hi Theresa, my name is Erica and you can feel free to add me. Walking is a great start. It was what I did to lose 50 pounds 6 years ago. However 6 years later, I gained 17 back and I refuse to hit the 20 mark. It would be great to have you as a friend. I hope I am not making a mistake by advertising a particular product but Leslie Sansone has great dvds to use when the weather is too nasty to walk outside. They range from a 15 minute mile to 5 miles in an hour. They are great and I've dusted them off to use again.

    By the way I am a 47 year old Mom of two boys, 17 and 13, who refuses to look like the oldest Mom :)
  • mebepiglet
    mebepiglet Posts: 4
    Hi have added you

    I too am in same boat regained most of my lost weight. On here every day and would love the support
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