Needs new friends :)

tmariesX2shine
tmariesX2shine Posts: 24
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Many of my friends are no longer active :( I need to lose about 50lbs and I could really use some new friends who are active on mfp to encourage me :) I am a 28yr old single mom and student who really wants to take every area of my life to a whole new level, starting with my fitness. Here is a little snipet about me, my profile and diary is open as well :)


Despite my love of fitness and healthy food since I was a child, my coping with stress through binge eating has left me overweight for most of my adult life. I cant even put into words how much I am over this whole weight rollercoaster. There are a lot of things in my life that I cant control but the way I treat my body is not one of them. Theres about 6mo left in this year and I am vowing that this is the last year I struggle with my weight. I want to end this year at an acceptable weight for my height and gender. As long as I get and stay in this range I will consider this time a success! To do that I need to lose 50lbs! I have my work cut out for me!

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  • zaxmom09
    zaxmom09 Posts: 18 Member
    Friend request sent ; )
  • Browneyedgirl140
    Browneyedgirl140 Posts: 102 Member
    Welcome. We are very close in age and have similar weight lost goals. Free to add me. I have been on here almost a month. I really enjoy this website and need new people. We can keep each other motivated and give encouragement.
  • tmariesX2shine
    tmariesX2shine Posts: 24
    thanks guys :o)
  • gilley0405
    gilley0405 Posts: 3
    We are similar in age & have the same weight loss goals. We can do it together : )
  • nwoolley
    nwoolley Posts: 39 Member
    Will send you a request :)
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
    Hello! Welcome to MFP!

    MFP is a really great resource to keep you focused and connect you with a wealth of fitness resources and like minded folks.


    1. Log your foods every day - don't skip days, or parts of your day. log everything!
    2. Analyze each day - see where it went good and where it went bad - too much fat? maybe too many carbs? over the calorie limit? Identify and plan how to correct it for tomorrow.
    3. Reach out to the community with questions or advice needs.
    4. Build a network of friends here!
    5. Lastly, do not believe everything you read here. There is a lot of great advice, but also some misleading and hype type advice. Part of getting fit is educating yourself in aspects of health and fitness. Make sure any questionable advice is looked at with a scientific eye and look for facts, evidence, and most importantly real world proof.
    6. You are more than a number. Sometimes the scale may not say what you hoped - thats fine. weight loss is not a straight line declination. Its a bumpy line that drops over time. Don't let single day numbers get your focus away from term based results.
    7. Vary your exercises. Your body forms memories and can slow down how it burns fat and builds muscles. Keep it confused! Hit it hard with cardio styles. Build lean muscle to burn even more fat.
    8. and above all - take your photo now! You will want to look back and have a starting BEFORE picture to proudly display along with your series of PRESENT or CURRENT photos during your transformation and continued lifestyle of fitness.

    I welcome you, and anyone else out there to add me as a friend. I have made fitness and health my passion and love the idea of folks joining me in my new lifestyle of being fit, healthy, and most importantly - HAPPY!.

    I'm here to support and motivate!!! I find my own success comes easier when I help and fuel other folks success.

    and remember - most folks care more about the quality of fuel they put in their lawn mowers than the fuel they put in their bodies. Don't be one of those people. Whole foods. Natural foods. Intelligent choices.



    Fit for life,
    Mark M. Reed
    aka Marc Mayhem - Fitness Blogger, and Motivator!

    Add me as a friend and take part in my daily fitness discussions, tips, and commentary.

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