Looking for Dedicated and Supportive MFP Friends!

Shaigirl79
Shaigirl79 Posts: 52 Member
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After tipping the scale at just over 300 lbs, I was determined to finally take control of my weight and health! I bought a Fitbit to help become more active; started walking for 30 minutes a day; and measured my food and counted calories on MFP. The combination helped me lose over 50 lbs in five months. I've come a long way... but still have a long way to go before I am where I want to be.

I'm afraid I've become too complacent these past few weeks. I've gone over my calories far too many times; eaten things I know I shouldn't; and basically stopped working out. I am not the least bit happy about this! In fact, I am seriously disappointed in myself. But I'm not going to give up over a few bumps in the road. As of today, I am renewing my commitment to a healthier lifestyle!

Therefore, I am looking for dedicated and supportive MFP friends! Any help, support or motivation would be greatly appreciated. And of course, I always try to return the favor! :-)
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  • christa96
    christa96 Posts: 153 Member
    Congratulations on your progress up to this point! That's fantastic! Feel free to add me. I hit 27 lbs. and I am at a stand still because I'm not doing everything I could be doing to push through. Others are welcome to add me as well! Good luck!
  • Carlamom2
    Carlamom2 Posts: 4
    i will add you! :)
  • Shaigirl79
    Shaigirl79 Posts: 52 Member
    Thanks for all the adds, everyone! Figured I'd give this thread a bump since it's a holiday and a lot of people are home today! :-)
  • kalkat
    kalkat Posts: 48
    Feel free to add me too!
  • Shaigirl79
    Shaigirl79 Posts: 52 Member
    Thanks, kalkat! :-)
  • meanemma86
    meanemma86 Posts: 68
    feel free to add me :)
  • smileyface_2510
    smileyface_2510 Posts: 55
    First I want to say how proud I am of you for continuing on in your new way of life! I know how hard it is to get back on the wagon so to speak...I will def help and encourage you anyways I can!!
  • sgall123
    sgall123 Posts: 133 Member
    Hi I'll add you... Just signed up recently & also just ordered a fitbit
  • goddamnelectric
    goddamnelectric Posts: 85
    Good luck! Feel free to add :bigsmile:
  • Shaigirl79
    Shaigirl79 Posts: 52 Member
    Great! I've added everyone. Thanks again!!! Looking forward to keeping up with all of you! :-)
  • skybaby6
    skybaby6 Posts: 14
    feel free to add me, if you'd like. i wish i could say i was "supportive" but that would mayyyybe be a lie =) i'm quite the slacker myself at times, BUT i am currently on a roll and feeling great about it. losing 50+ #'s is freaking awesome!!! you should be so proud of yourself. good luck, and just keep remembering how foar you've come =) nice job!:smile:
  • whitefang66
    whitefang66 Posts: 38 Member
    Hi, i am very motivated and have lost 17lbs in 24 days although i am new to health and fitness!...feel free to add me if you want
  • grubb1019
    grubb1019 Posts: 371 Member
    Feel free to add me too!
  • Lerin381
    Lerin381 Posts: 3
    In exactly the same boat! I am 31 and had my fifth baby in January. I was eating right and exercising 3-5 hours per week. I was so happy for losing the first twenty lbs! I had a goal of 80 lbs total so I felt I was finally on my way. Then at the beginning of the month, my baby was hospitalized for a week and I ate complete junk food the whole time. I started my soda and asugary Starbucks habit again, and quit working out. Now my baby is home and our routines are back to normal but I just have lost a lot of hope and motivation since I weighed in and saw that I had put 7 lbs back on this month. :(

    I have to get back on track! Would love to be held accountable by people who know what I am going through.
  • noelkm67
    noelkm67 Posts: 118
    I just sent you a friend request with a message.

    :smile:
  • andreamkelly
    andreamkelly Posts: 169
    Congrats on the weight loss so far. I'm on several times a day and try to help out when necessary. I have a long way to go so I'll be here for the duration. I also am looking for motivated friends to keep me on the straight and narrow~
  • interceptor311
    interceptor311 Posts: 980 Member
    feel free to add me......anyone
  • DMarieLVT
    DMarieLVT Posts: 71 Member
    Congrats on the progress so far! I'm still in the beginning of my journey but would love some more inspirational friends :)
  • Irish_Lanie
    Irish_Lanie Posts: 99
    Happy to add anyone as well for mutual support & encouragement! :)
  • stephie4111
    stephie4111 Posts: 118
    add me if you like
  • millzjaimie
    millzjaimie Posts: 1
    What did you do to lose 17 pounds so fast? I was just reading people's stories and I saw your comment. I was just curious.
  • LisaE1067
    LisaE1067 Posts: 2
    I am new to this site was recommended by a friend at church that is using it successfully. I have had success in past with WW, but being a single mom to 3 children I can't afford WW anymore. I lost 57lbs in 2008 and reached goal weight. Since then got divorced went back to work full time as a RN. Being a emotional eater I gained about 35 of it back, but have managed to lose about 18lbs, but am totally stuck at getting the last 20 to 25lbs off! Very frustrated!! Have been very disappointed in myself at my lack of motivation at tracking what I eat or just not caring at times!! I for the most part am very faithful about getting my exercise in 4-5 times a week. I do not like being at a stand still so I would be glad to help you out if you could reciprocate the same.

    You are doing great! Good luck and let me know if I can do anything to help!
    Lisa
  • photojunkie28
    photojunkie28 Posts: 292
    I would love a motivational MFP buddy. I have a few real life motivators, but they don't come home with me and help through that ever so dreaded night time where the fridge is only a few steps away! I am new to MFP, but not totally to the health scene. I am learning a lot as I go and am down 30 lbs so far and starting on my last 30lbs. If anyone is really familiar with the whole "eat more to lose" scenario (having to build calories up first to create a normal metabolism before losing lbs) that would be particularly helpful on my part and I would be happy to share my experiences/recipes and exercise advice in return! Eat Pray Love fit-friends!
  • Cirrex
    Cirrex Posts: 4 Member
    Add away! I am fairly new and trying to build a support team as well! We can help each other!
  • marinemomx2
    marinemomx2 Posts: 143 Member
    Feel free to add me as well - would love to help support you in your goals :smile:
  • ryliejaiden
    ryliejaiden Posts: 68
    Feel free to add me :) I've been here 5 weeks, lost 13 pounds, and about 10 inches. I'm on here several times a day and am very dedicated/determined to lose this weight!
    I'm always accepting new friends and looking to create a good support group.
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    You can add me : )
  • PrettyMindy14
    PrettyMindy14 Posts: 70 Member
    Feel free to add me if you'd like :)
  • stefanieceleste0530
    stefanieceleste0530 Posts: 177 Member
    Just sent you a friend request - having more people to be accountable to is always better! (In my opinion!!) Anyone else can feel free to add me too!!!
  • Sweetie_Pie92
    Sweetie_Pie92 Posts: 314 Member
    Feel free to add me :D I'm an avid logger and poster! I'm looking to build a list of supportive, interesting people as well.

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