Need a friend / partner
 

I'm looking for a weight loss partner / friend that can help motivate me and hold me accountable. I am 225 lbs right now (5'8") and my goal weight is 145ish. I'm not in a hurry but am motivated to be healthy. I've been able to lose weight in the past but I can never keep the weight off. I always go back to my old ways. Can anyone help me along the way? I'm looking for someone to discuss our daily successes and challenges, motivate eachother and exchange advice about working out, eating healthy and easy quick recipes. :carrot: Thanks in advance and I can't wait to get started on 3FC!

Welcome!

Tell us a little about how you want to eat and what you like to do for exercise and we'll see if we can find you some threads where you will feel right at home.

I would love to be your motivating friend/partner because I need one as well! That is why I came to this forum but have not really made any connections.

I'd love to exchange email addresses and be able to help eachother :)

Thanks so much. I want to eat lower calorie foods (under 1500 a day) and eat lean meats such as chicken, turkey and fish while increasing my fruits and veggies.

For exercise, I am aiming to start with a half hour of cardio 5 days a week and increase that and add weight lifting. Right now, I'm just doing my bike in the basement for a half hour each day or doing an aerobics tape for 50 minutes. I do want to increase my strength and endurance.

Thanks again!

How about calorie counters?
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/calorie-counters-172/
whole foods?
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/whol...lifestyle-209/
and the exercise forums?
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/exercise-34/

Thanks, srmb60! I will look into those links.

ktw22689, I'd love to exchange emails. Do you know how to send private messages on here? If so, let me know and I'll give you my email and we can start tonight/tomorrow :)

janet..i dont think we can send PM on here yet they have alot of restrictions and stuff on here.

my email: kwebber (at) oswego (dot) edu

We are on the same page!!

We can motivate each other, I don't really have any friends that want to lose weight so its hard being by myself and not having anyone to compare workouts and diets with!

Thanks. I just sent you an email :) I'm excited to get started.

Great Diamond. We can definitely motivate eachother. Add me to your buddy list and we can exchange private messages as soon as we have the ability.

Just added you =]

HI:)
:welcome: to 3FC!
Hugs and support on your weight loss journey :flow1:

Judy

Diamond - are you new to losing weight or just getting started right now?

Originally Posted by islandchick1:
HI:)
:welcome: to 3FC!
Hugs and support on your weight loss journey :flow1:

Judy

Thanks Judy! By the way - "WOW". Congratulations to you on your weight loss so far. Care to share any secrets or tips?

I am semi-new (as weird as that may sound) ; I started a diet in September 2010 and lost 10 lbs but then LIFE happened and I gained it all back .. Now I am starting all over again.

How about you?

Originally Posted by DiamondAries21:
I am semi-new (as weird as that may sound) ; I started a diet in September 2010 and lost 10 lbs but then LIFE happened and I gained it all back .. Now I am starting all over again.

How about you?

Oh - I know how that all is. I was on my way to losing weight a little more than a year ago and then got pregnant with my daughter and am now at my heaviest. I've lost weight many times but I always gain it back and then some. Not this time!!!

absolutely .. well we are here to support and motivate you!!

you are in good hands!

Hey diamond! I was at the same place you are when I first started!! if you want you should engage in a little chat/motivation session with janet and me!! we can all exchange emails..you can email me thru the email I posted if you want :)

Originally Posted by ktw22689:
Hey diamond! I was at the same place you are when I first started!! if you want you should engage in a little chat/motivation session with janet and me!! we can all exchange emails..you can email me thru the email I posted if you want :)

YES!!!! KTW, can you respond to my email and copy Diamond or forward to her once you get her email? Feel free to forward my email address to Diamond via email.

Thanks KTW,

I emailed you and also added you to my buddylist!