Hey you guys... I’m new here and I need a buddy! So, a bit about myself...

I’ve got a lot of weight to lose. I’m about 290 right now and I’d like to get down to about 140. It’s part of my ‘renovate my life’ master plan! But I’ll get into that in a minute... Anyway, my name is Mica and I’m a 20 year old (21 in 16 days!) girl from New Mexico. I’m moving to Pittsburgh this winter and I’m trying to get my life together before I go. Weight loss is only one of my goals but it is definitely the major one. I’ve struggled with my weight throughout my childhood and teenage years and I don’t want my adult life to be the same story! So, now I’m going to take care of that problem and I’d love to have a buddy along the way.

Just so you know more about me, here’s what I’m trying to do...
Mica’s master plan to make a come back!
*Reach and maintain a healthy weight and active lifestyle (this is definitely the biggest one)
*Develop friendships with girls! That’s right... I need girlfriends. Almost all of my friends are guys and I miss girl stuff!
*Get back into the things I used to do... Just go out and have fun, go to concerts, volleyball, dance, go hiking... so many things!
*Move on to higher education! (That’s why I’m going to Pittsburgh.)
*Put up fewer walls and don’t play games in relationships. (I’m in one right now! I’m working on it.)
*Work lots and save up some money.

So, there you have it! Losing weight is the key one though. I let my weight hold me back from so many things. Going out and having fun, being comfortable with other people (which hurt my friendships and relationships), loving myself, even pursuing better jobs or going to school... I would always tell myself “I’ll just lose the weight, then do all the things I want to do”... so I basically put my life on hold! It’s been paused for a long time now and I’m tired of it. So no more! I’m going to (finally) lose the weight and I’m going to get the rest of my life together at the same time. But, yeah... I really need some support! (You know the story, motivation waivers, willpower fails... I need someone to help me stay on track! And someone that I can help too.)

And friendship doesn’t hurt too! So, a few things that I’m into... I love, love, love music. Rock (mostly new) is my favourite but I also love punk, some metal, rap, hip hop, country... Almost anything! I like movies and probably watch way too many (but I’ve started watching them while I’m on the treadmill!) I love nature and animals and I have a few pets. I’m also really into social politics. I love talking to people about it and debating about it. (I’m pretty liberal.) I’d love to be able to talk on the phone with a buddy... I have unlimited long distance and it would be great to just have someone to talk to and look to for help and give support to. I love to talk about pretty much anything. =)

Oh, and I started a weight loss journal! It’ll have a food and exercise log, progress pics and me ranting about my ups and downs. www.thecomebackgirl.livejournal.com And if anyone’s wondering about the “come back girl” thing, it just has special meaning to me. I want to make a come back into my life. And I want the girl that I used to be to come back. It’s my mantra of sorts. =D

So, if you think you want to buddy up with me or just be friends then write me a message and tell me about yourself.

Hi Mica! Welcome to 3FC! Hope on around and make yourself at home. I've got limited weekday minutes, but my night and weekend minutes are free. You've got me on aim, so definitely keep in touch!

I am a little older than you but I was always a guys girl also. Just seemed that my interests ran more in that direction. I spend every Sunday during football season glued to the t.v. I always wanted to be an astronaut or a fighter pilot growing up, etc. I have found as I got older that your friendships are not quite as shallow and that just because the interest lay in one area you can still find girl friends that you can get along with and enjoy. I do agree it is nice to have some girl friends to talk with at times.

Good luck in your weight loss goals as you can see my goals are about the same as you so you can get in touch with me or pm me anytime. Also I am fairly active on the 100+ board (the board for people who want to loose 100 pounds or more) you might want to check that out. It is a real help to see people wanting to loose the same amount as you and also to see how far some of them have come.

Enjoy you should like it here.

Trish

Hi there! I'm new too and looking for a buddy. It seems that we have a lot in common for I too have just started a 'total life transformation' thing. I just turned 23 yesturday, and I realized that, like you, I have been waiting to lose the weight before I participate in my own life. so I'm making changes...

I'm also into rock music - a total 'Disturbed' junkie here. :-)

Anyway, if you wanna buddy up, just let me know!

Kelli