Excitedly seeking a Buddy

**malinda** · 10-12-2007, 07:20 AM

I think the idea of the buddies is the best I have seen! Wow, I have lots of friends but not going through this, they just don't understand. I would love to participate with a buddy that had similar goals. I started in late July of this year at 255 and I am now 216. My goal weight is 135.
About me: I'm married (10 years) and we have three little girls. My husband is an police officer so his work schedule is nuts. I stay home with our girls because our oldest is disabled therefore care for her is complicated. So encouragement to find time for workouts would be helpful. The focus has been on my family and I feel guilty concentrating on my needs.
I would love to share with and encourage a buddy of either gender or any age. I wondered if there is someone out there who has about 80lbs to lose like I do. Can we do this together?

readytoshedit · 10-12-2007, 03:26 PM

I like you need a buddy as well. My schedule is crazy at times. I am a nurse so I spend alot of time in the Hospital. I am looking for someone to help keep me motivated and motivate them as well. I am looking at trying to lose 60lbs. I would love to buddy with you and hopefully we can get through this together. I know when I weighed in the other day prior to my Phen I made the statement that the scale was my "FOE" and I just cringe when I go near it. I am looking for someone who's serious and wants help and can give it in return.

**msmartini** · 10-12-2007, 05:00 PM

Malinda and Lisa,

The 3 of us seem to be at about the same place with very similar weight goals. I'd like to be there for you ladies, for encouragement, motivation, etc.

I'm here for the long haul... with a good ways yet to go!

We CAN do this!!

readytoshedit · 10-12-2007, 11:39 PM

That would be great msmartini, I say the more the merrier. I can always use support in any which way I can give it and I would love to be able to help anyone. I just finished up day 1 and I must say I am impressed. Not hungry all day! I did make myself eat earlier. But I guess the one thing I need to learn is to stay away from that scale. Weighing in daily is just so frustrating.. I guess I am thinking 50lbs is going to magically fall off of my body throughout the night (like the fat fairy is going to come and take it all away for me) I wish! But anything you all need I am here