new member, 30 years young, 40# supposedly, looking for buddy-support

Hello all,

I'm new here. At 30 years of age and 5'5", all the calculators think I'm ~40# overweight, but I cannot imagine being 135# again. That was last seen what I was 16 years old and an active kid at that. Right now I think I'd be pretty content with a size 9, whatever that may be weight-wise.

So far what I love most about this site is the big stinking grade at the top of my daily analysis. It keeps me really motivated for now. But what I would like is a few buddies to read with, commit to projects with, and to provide and receive support.

I have several goal pitstops:

1. Lose the 10# I've gained since my wedding last spring. (That's 164# goal)
2. Get myself to 150# (I think that is a comfortable size 10 for me).
3. Single digit sizes, baby! 9 is perfect!

My husband does not want me to be skin and bones, so I'm probably never going to aim for the 135# that all the calculators want from me. Women should be curvy, just not... well, lumpy. =)

So if you want someone to support you with reasonable expectations, gentle encouragement, understanding commiseration, please feel free to"buddy" me.

Love,
fern 

Welcome to Calorie Count, I can assure you you are not alone in either your weight or your goals. Hopefully, through the use of the tools and the support of our members we will be able to help you achieve your goals.

I haven't checked, but if you have not yet filled in your profile, I recommend you do so. Your profile lets members learn more about you and allows members with similar goals and interests find you. Your profile can be as detailed or as vague as you wish -- check out other members to get an idea (click on the member's picture or name in a post). To update your profile, click "Community" --> click "People" --> click "edit page" under your picture/avatar.

Welcome again -- if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

I think you'll find that there are ranges of weights -- perhaps you are just destined to be at a higher end of the range -- don't sweat it 

Coach_K

Volunteer Moderator

Hi Fern,

I'll be your friend :) I'm new too and could use all the buddies, support and scolding...lol...that I can get :)

Love that you have pit stops. i think it's way better than what I've come up with..lol

Hope you're having a good night.

Yuri