Looking for Friends and Support

Hi. I am new and looking for the wonderful support of you all. I can offer my support in return. I'm turning 40 in a few days and so excited to start living a healthier life! Look forward to meeting you!

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  • angiezturn
    angiezturn Posts: 49
    Hi there!! request sent
    I just turned 43 yesterday. So happy early birthday to you. :D
  • TeresaBeam
    TeresaBeam Posts: 26
    Why thank you! I am looking forward to it more than I thought I would!
  • nesi0606
    nesi0606 Posts: 31 Member
    Well I am the oldie.....but goodie at 46! haha I am a firm believer that the more support the better. Feel free to add me, the more the merrier!! :laugh:
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    Welcome. I am turning 40 in October. Seems kinda odd, as I don't feel that way.
  • DaHahn
    DaHahn Posts: 2
    Happy Birthday to you :)
  • 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.
  • shanel97654
    shanel97654 Posts: 38 Member
    Hi! Please feel free to add me!!! Looking forward to meeting you as well. ;)
  • KearstenD
    KearstenD Posts: 1 Member
    I just turned 40 last month and I'm looking at "Year 40" as my renewal to have a healthy life.
  • Happy to see you here
  • Nana_Booboo
    Nana_Booboo Posts: 501 Member
    Welcome!!
  • divinexheirocity
    divinexheirocity Posts: 22 Member
    Request sent :) I'm 26 going on 40!!! MFP is a great tool, get the app if you can too!!
  • dadof2boyz
    dadof2boyz Posts: 156 Member
    42 soon to be 43. Need all the help I can get. I need you to keep me accountable and I will do the same.