I think I need friends

dzebs
dzebs Posts: 2
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This feels a bit strange to me, I'm not an antisocial or loner type of person, I think, but I do tend to prefer to work things out on my own. Well I'm almost 25 now, and Ive been constantly trying different diets since I was 12 with little success so I'm thinking maybe its time to try something new and find a buddy to work with.

I'm 6"2' and weigh in at weigh in at 280lbs and Id like to get down to at least 200. I could go on forever with details of my exercise and dieting, motivations and such. So anybody interested in making a new friend and helping out a newbie MFPer?
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  • angeliis02
    angeliis02 Posts: 103 Member
    I can always use more friends, feel free to add me.

    I'm 5'10 and 250 trying to get down to 200 also, I've never weighed less than 200 so that's what I strive for!
  • BrettWithPKU
    BrettWithPKU Posts: 575 Member
    Sounds like I'm in a very similar situation compared to you. I'm 27 years old, 6' 1.5", started at 280lb (now around 260lb), and I'm shooting for an athletic build at 208lb.

    I play a lot of sports. My main motivation is performance on the playing field.

    Feel free to add me.
  • emtrem
    emtrem Posts: 22 Member
    I would love a buddy, I'm starting tomorrow. I can get demotivated very quickly, I'm a wee bit impatient for results. Do add me if you want. Emma x
  • monica208
    monica208 Posts: 229
    Feel free to add me
  • lawanarae
    lawanarae Posts: 9 Member
    Hello dzebs and angeliis I am also new to this and have tried countless times to lose weight but I will never give up. I am 46 and weigh 311 and am trying to get down to between 150 and 160, I am 5"4'. This is the most I have ever weighed in my life and I know if I don't get a handle of my weight It will continue to climb. I just started walking again it was tough the first day and is still tough but I keep adding and I let as many people know as possible. I have people asking me have you walked today or do you need to go get a bottle of water and this helps me to be accountable.
  • wannaslim
    wannaslim Posts: 31
    Hey, I'm here. Add me if you want :)
  • _Triple_S_
    _Triple_S_ Posts: 214 Member
    you can add me, I always like to meet new people and I try to offer words of encouragement
  • TennisQtpye
    TennisQtpye Posts: 110 Member
    I love this app. Feel free to add me! We all need encouragement along this arduous journey
  • Evadeeva86
    Evadeeva86 Posts: 3
    Sure, add me!
  • chubbster17
    chubbster17 Posts: 31
    Feel free to add me :) x
  • Charisse1011
    Charisse1011 Posts: 84 Member
    Feel free to add me.....
  • sadye58
    sadye58 Posts: 55
    feel free to add me..5'5 cw 185 gw 150 struggling lose pregnancy weight but after i made 25 i've been struggling to keep my weight off the past 10 years!
  • MorgaineFey
    MorgaineFey Posts: 8 Member
    Hi! Nice to meet you! Feel free to add me, as well! I could always use more friends. >^-^< I am 29 and am trying to lose around 30 ish pounds! I like to encourage people, but don't have many friends myself either.
  • bestbassist
    bestbassist Posts: 177 Member
    I'm 6', currently 245 pounds and would like to get back to around 155 (eventually). Feel free to add me.
  • dzebs
    dzebs Posts: 2
    Wow that's a lot of responses in only a feq minutes, ok ill add all of you asap. Thanks everyone.
  • beckybrouse
    beckybrouse Posts: 6 Member
    WOW! Way to reach out! I have daughter close to your age and a Mother turning 80 this year and we are all on MFP. Count me as a friend!
  • fluffysexyme
    fluffysexyme Posts: 104 Member
    Feel free to add me!
  • Amcolecchi
    Amcolecchi Posts: 260 Member
    Everyone needs motivation, even independent people. I love having friends! Feel free to add me if you like! :)
  • manderann
    manderann Posts: 189
    People typically do better when they know someone is watching them (called social facilitation), and that's why we could all probably use some more fitness buddies! Feel free to add me :smile:
  • AriesGrl
    AriesGrl Posts: 174 Member
    Hi there...Im 6 ft 2in as well...I started out at 300lbs and got down to 175..but then had alot of stuff change in life and gained a bit back...currently at 200, and trying to get down to 150!!! Feel free to add me if you like=)
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    add me. I am roughly same size. I'm around 265-270 right now. Trying to ultimately get to 210-215.

    Keep plugging and don't give up
  • carloc
    carloc Posts: 135 Member
    Everyone uses everyone else on MFP for motivation, and also to help other out when they need a little help staying on track.
    It makes a big difference doing this with so many other people who have decided to make better changes and improve and find their new lives.

    Add me to your friends if you haven't got dozens already.
  • Missy005
    Missy005 Posts: 7 Member
    Add me. I'm down 14 pounds so far, and I'd like to get down 30 more to 150. I'm 5"4.
  • jentarver
    jentarver Posts: 192
    Feel free to add me if you are still needing friends. :)
  • Adubmarie87
    Adubmarie87 Posts: 41 Member
    Let's be friends! I just started this myfitness thing and I, at 5'6'' (girl) use to weigh a whopping 256lb. I was like no freaking way, I walk up a flight of stairs and be winded. So I started dieting, lost 10lbs in two weeks, then 10 more and 10 more... Today, that's 30.2lbs I lost in 5-7months eating healthy and exercising. I run, swim, jog, Zumba and I do boot camp. Sorry I'm rambling, I just got done dancing!
  • chi18
    chi18 Posts: 95 Member
    I'm also new and also tend to do things on my own. Feel free to add me - we can hold each other accountable!
  • HipsBreastsandMore
    HipsBreastsandMore Posts: 51 Member
    FEEL FREE TO ADD ME. I PROMISE I WON'T BITE....UNLESS YOU HAVE SOME SNACKS! :glasses: :bigsmile:
  • violabeatle
    violabeatle Posts: 87 Member
    Please fee free to add me! The more friends I have, the more encouraged I get!
  • Neahpata
    Neahpata Posts: 322 Member
    Feel free to add me. 5'4" started on MFP at 265 pounds now 249 pounds. Highest weight ever was 274.
  • RichardCMolloy
    RichardCMolloy Posts: 130 Member
    Feel free to add me too!

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