Stress and Weight Loss- Needing some accountability buddies

[SoraPleau]

Alright, I see that there are a lot of people on here looking for friends and accountability buddies. 
I have had my Fitbit for about a week without changing/doing or logging anything just to gauge what my actual level of activity is... and it's not good.

I'm 25 years old, have 2 kids, am going through a divorce with a stressful job, and I find that I just want to sit on the couch, watch netflix, and gorge myself on (Cherry Garcia) Ice Cream when I get home from work.

I am really looking to lose 40 lbs over the next year (I'm 165 lbs right now at 5'3... and it doesn't feel good).

I never had body issues before I got married.  4 years ago the words "I feel fat" would have never even come to my mouth even though I was only 15 lbs lighter. 

I am excited to start... And without giving my sad and sappy life story, want some people to start with me.  Today is my first day of actually getting up and moving!


( I work the graveyard shift... So that is why I'm, here so late)

[Caramammal]

Hey, welcome 🙂

I'm also aiming for 40lbs, and i think we're a similar height/weight...i'm hoping to do it in 7 months at around 1.5lbs per week. I started last week, and have lost 6lbs in 7 days, which i'm sure will slow up as the 1st week is usually just bloat/water/muscle etc. Good luck!

[dasher]

Hi, I'm recovering from a broken ankle and need to begin walking again. My confidence is somewhat lacking and need to rebuild. I broke the ankle whilst out walking, putting my foot in a hidden hole. All alone but with phone managed to call for help. Used to walk everywhere and any where but now say with main routes with plenty of people around. A buddie would be good for me too. We could provide support for each other. I.e exercising at same time and posting results. I also have a wii which I have found most useful. I'm 69 years and prior to the break would walk 8/10miles daily. Good luck soraPleau.

[Dionysiusa]

Hi Sora

Please feel free to add me! I am new myself to fitbit and looking to lose 50 plus pounds. I am honestly not sure how to add people but here is my email adress 🙂

denise.a.williams.1974@gmail.com

[Dionysiusa]

Feel free to add me as well !