Need the support im not finding with my family...

Although I'm not in your age group, I would be happy to be your friend...I'm on here every day, and it has been really, really good for me!!!!

Feel free to add me. I'm similar to your situation. I'm 24 - highest at 186 lowest at 134. Curently at 172 and looking to get to 140. I'm on everyday and would love to have another friend!!

Count me in too, I know what its like to never hear the end of the snide remarks. Family sometimes make it worse, even though they are trying to mean well. But we can do this!!

Sure, feel free to friend me. 5'5" looking to lose 25 lbs from my top weight of 155.

I'd be happy to! We're all in this together!

I hear you on the mother comments. Sounds like your's is way more severe than what my mom has said, but it does get old. continued criticism no matter how hard you try or one small slip up is noticed but the good things are never noticed.

Fee free to add me as a friend!

So. I'm 20 years old, and I've been on a bumpy weight loss ride. my highest was 178, my lowest was 148, and im currently 156-160.
My major issue is my mothers remarks...if i eat something she doesnt agree with, she'll start pointing out how my clothes are fitting and how small I used to be, and how im 'lazy' now....and she says it's to help me, but shes not seeing the effects it has on me.
I'm still currently struggling with an eating disorder as well, which she has no clue about, so it's been taking it's toll lately.

So, Fitness Pal people..anyone out there willing to be my buddy and motivational partner?

Add me!! I'm imperfect and struggle on my own with weight but I'm a great mom (of a teen) and a great supporter! YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND YOU ARE SO WORTHY OF THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS!!!

I'm sorry that you aren't getting the support from home that you were hoping to get. I remember when I was in high school and really trying to lose weight, my sister was the toughest one on me. She would tell me that it wouldn't matter because I would gain it all back anyways. And was always telling me how fat I was or comment on what I was eating.

20 years later, what I have learned is that she was just taking out her own insecurities on me. There has to be a point in everyone's life when we shut out the negativity and focus on ourselves and do what we need to do. MFP is a wonderful community of very supportive people. Many are going through the exact same thing as you. You took a wonderful first step coming here. I know that you can do this!

But if you are feeling like you are struggling with keeping your disorder under control, you might want to reach out to someone more qualified to be able to help you.

I will totally support you in this journey!

My mum wrote me a letter last year tell me that she couldn't stand to look at photos of me next to my friends because I'm so fat.

feel free to add me! :flowerforyou:

Oh sweetie - NO ONE deserves that! (maybe your mom is battling some things on her own?) Please feel free to add me!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I'd be glad to cheer you on! Add me!

I used to get comments like that from my mother as well....fortunately, now that my family has seen the effort I am making and what I am accomplishing, they are much more supportive and the comments are turning towards the more positive side. It is hard, I know....but it just gets to a point, when you have to decide you will do it for you and that will be what ultimate drives you. When I started this "me" journey I had to step back and for once say this IS all about me and I'm not going to worry about anyone else for awhile.

Sending you a request. I'm older than you are, but we have similar goals and I too have a naysayer that's pretty close to me. Mine is my mother in-law though. She's great at backhanded compliments, my favorite is, "Yes. You can tell you've lost weight. Your face is less bloated."

Awesome.

Feel free to add me if you're still looking for support.

My advice - keep logging your food and the weight will come off.