Need A Friend
 

Hello,

I am not new on this site or on weight loss.. I had my share of past successes and gain in my life. Have been lurking and decided to post to find a daily email or PM buddy who can relate with me, weight and plan wise. I am a good giver on moral support to others, but when it comes my turn, no one seems to care like I do. I have email online friends, but they seem so busy and not very talkative about the ups and downs on weight loss/health life issues. So I am hoping and praying I can find a few buddies to share the tackle of life, weight, food and heck, what else to share.

My history on weight loss struggles on being on a diet plan/calorie ,fat, etc counting, which never had much luck. I am 40, single, no kids, never been married, but do have a boyfriend for 14 years counting. I had tried weight watchers, atkins, south beach, richard simmons,and did have the strong mindset and luck on staying on plan. I was confused and always flip floping from plans to plans to make it right. but never succeed within a day.

I recently had colonoscopy done on May 17th, had stomach issues and the test came out good...had a plylop, which my stomach doctor taken off. My stomach doctor suggested on me being on high fiber diet...which I knew about High fiber from being advid reader on health books. So, few days after my colon test. My weight was 410 and started eating high fiber foods and light exercise at home. I down 21 Lbs so far and am a firm believer that fiber does curb my appettie and when I am hungry, I snack on oranges, or air popcorn, or any fiberous foods depending on my hunger..I currently weigh at 389, but changes daily, since am a scale watcher. I am happy that am losing, but don't have friends to talk with on my issues and weight level..sure feels alone, in a way.

I am keeping a food journal and counting fiber..am eating a balanced meals and snacks and even have my dark chocolate for my sweet attack. I am hoping on making one or two buddies who can relate of my post and share success with our weight loss efforts.

Thank you for listening and best wishes to all.:hug:

Hello,

I am not sure if I meet the criteria you are looking for..lol

I too would be interested in finding someone to talk with regularly about the stuggles of both being overweight and losing weight.

If you are looking for someone who is following a similar plan to you I may be out. I was recently diagnosed with IBS and because of that I have a really strict diet that doesn't tend to fall into a "normal" diet category.

If you are at all interested message me, if not no worries..We all know what we need to get to our goals and I hope you find exactly what you are looking for.

Shannon

I think you are going to find lots of friends here..this is a great site. Welcome and good luck with everything :) Congrats ont he weight loss so far :)

Yep you're in the right place. I've been a lurker for a few years myself. I finally joined about a week ago. Congrats on your weight loss. It sounds like you have a great plan going. I know all about the flip flopping thing. I'm a pro at it! My problem is giving up drinking! I just cannot lose weight when I drink! I also have hypothyroidism so my metabolism is in reverse and when I drink that sends it even further in reverse! I guess I had to get the drinking thing off my chest because I had my last beer today! Oh well it was hindering my spirtual progress anyways so I know it had to go. Welcome and keep up the great work!!

Thank you all for the warm welcome and support! I love it here and just wanted to say to the 3 sisters who keeps this site going. Although I have not posted, been reading and seem like a wonderful, supportive family type enviroment on tackling weight loss efforts.. Thank you for this site. Read much success, and struggles and it gives me hope and not alone with the fight of this battle. God bless you and keep up the good work on making this site the best. I wish I had real life friends to brag about this site. This site have been a Godsend. :hug: :)