Trying not to do this on my own

Hello,

I have been slowly putting on the punds over the last few months. I've always been rotund, and I have been bigger than I am right now. I went to my GP on monday for my normal prescriptions and mentioned that I am so, so tired all the time. I had bloods done just after Christmas and everything was fine, so he thinks I could need to move more- I am pretty sedentary. So he gave me a "Prescription for Health" which is basically reduced rate membership at a local gym. I start next week. I've also been trying to be more mindful of what I eat. I have fairly severe mental health issues and tend to comfort eat when things are bad.

So yeah, I don't want to do this on my own. I think I need people to help motivate me a bit.

Love
Moosifer
xx

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  • Iansmommy123011
    Iansmommy123011 Posts: 872 Member
    Feel free to add me if you like :)
  • jenbroussard71
    jenbroussard71 Posts: 280 Member
    Add me if you like. I log on regularly :)
  • rlegamaro
    rlegamaro Posts: 1
    Hi Moosifer! Please feel free to add me to your 'circle'. I might recommend a book for you it's called Made to Crave. I am currently reading it and I have found that it's really helping me with my emotional eating. It is a Christian book so if you aren't a Christian I apologize. However, even if you aren't, you may want to read it. It's not a techinical manual about eat this, don't eat that, do this exercise. It's more about evaluating why certain emotions trigger eating and how to combat them.

    I'm with ya sister!!

    Becky :wink:
  • Tesh25
    Tesh25 Posts: 56 Member
    You can add me for motivation! :) I need more motivators also :)
  • Well, you came to the right group! Please feel free to add me if you would like - I am not judgmental - I will support you or anyone the best that I can - the only thing that I ask of anyone is to be honest with what they are doing.

    Enjoy MFP - most people are great to work with!!!
  • Lyndi4
    Lyndi4 Posts: 442 Member
    Feel free to add me as well. I try to be a really supportive friend. You can do this!!! Congrats on stating your journey!
  • MNguerita
    MNguerita Posts: 199 Member
    love that prescription for health....that is awesome...wish more places did that, maybe obesity wouldn't be as much of a problem. Well anyway....you are definitely in the right place....there is plenty of support here and tools that will get you on your way! I have only been here 4 months and have already lost 43 lbs! Feel free to add me if you wish....you can never have too many friends when it comes to losing weight.
  • balogda1
    balogda1 Posts: 21 Member
    Feel free to add me too. I need friends to help motivate me as well.
  • zaxmom09
    zaxmom09 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi Moosifer,

    You are definitely not doing this on your own! I, too am struggling with losing weight. My GP prescribed wellbutrin sr to help with my mood, cravings and/or binge eating. It is working well for me so far. I still lack energy to work-out though. Feel free to add me, if you want! I also could use some motivation!:smile:
  • You can add me too. Have a great day.
  • NJGmywholewrld
    NJGmywholewrld Posts: 123 Member
    I am always open for more motivation!! I will do by best in return!!
  • lmsupar
    lmsupar Posts: 8
    I'd love to have some motivation from others myself! Please add me to your circle and we can start losing weight together. I'd like to lose 100 lbs if possible and start training for a sprint triathalon to give myself an end-goal. Everybody needs some buddies to cheer them on. Thanks!
  • Feel free to add me!
  • gayje
    gayje Posts: 230 Member
    sending a friend request right now :-)
  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    I am on here ALL the time. Feel free to add me.
  • I am here for you all...feel free to add me:)
  • cuatromommy
    cuatromommy Posts: 120 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'll support you to the best of my ability.
  • slimmersooner
    slimmersooner Posts: 28 Member
    I agree with Becky! Made to Crave is an awesome book!
  • kittyhug1986
    kittyhug1986 Posts: 60 Member
    Feel free to add me! I am here for you.
  • wgn4166
    wgn4166 Posts: 771 Member
    You can add me :)
  • DeniseK66
    DeniseK66 Posts: 15 Member
    That is the story of my life! Started with a personal trainer 2 weeks ago because my GP said I need to be held accountable. I have lost 5 pounds in the two weeks. :smile: Feel free to add me. I could use some friends too!
  • mormadu1
    mormadu1 Posts: 11
    Please add me as well! I just started this last week and need help with motivation like many of the members. I'd love to hear about your journey.
  • FreedomReigns
    FreedomReigns Posts: 195 Member
    Sending a request! We all need friends :)
  • you can do it! whatever you set your mind to, it can be accomplished :) i love mfp, have only been on here for a few mo's or less but it's def helped me keep myself more accountable and lose another 5lbs and countless inches. i'm on here frequently and have sent you a friend request. i'm on here for support as well so i'm here for ya :)
  • ti2gr
    ti2gr Posts: 2
    You can add me as a friend too :) I've only been on Myfitnesspal for about 6 mo., but I've been working on losing weight consistently for a little over a year. Over all I've lost 37 lbs and 8 pants sizes. I've done so good using this site and using Beach Body's site (since I'm using their workouts) that I've become a coach. I'd love to help any way I can and not to sell you anything. I became a coach to help others, to Pay it Forward, since someone else who is a coach did that for me.
  • samadora
    samadora Posts: 7
    I added you! You can do it.. I'm pretty sedentary myself... corporate office, job in a cublcle... bla bla bla. lol.
    I try to workout when I can "sneak away" from the kids...

    Side Note - Plese don't take this seriously people but why does most people reply and say, "Add me". We all need motivation. Add the lady already.... don't wait!! Lol.
  • majones_orl
    majones_orl Posts: 195 Member
    You have come to the right place, lots of friends here for motication. and MFP will give you the food help to achieve your goal.
    I am sending a food request.

    Mararet