looking to lose 85 pounds...need buddies!

mommyvalarie

Hi, I'm new here, but not new to MFP. Hypothyroidism and children, along with marginal eating habits have put me up to 220 pounds. I was working out with a trainer, but she switched jobs.I don't seem to have any trouble building muscle, just losing the fat. I am disgusted with myself, and I have decided that I just can't do it alone. I am 48, and I think it gets harder with each passing year. Anyone want to join me?
Valarie

NiqueKristan

Hi! Feel free to add me. I was 222, and in a month I am down to 206. My goal weight is 150. You can do it, however long it takes.

lilmisscrabby

I'm am also starting over with mfp . I am 230 pounds and my goal weight is 150 . need friends add me

9voice9

If you're okay with a guy buddy, I'll come alongside. Started several years ago with that same disgust when I was at 260#. Spent a couple years getting down to 204#, and then started back with the unhealthy habits. In October, I started with a FitBit at 228#. Since then, I'm down to 191#, on my way to 174, so still about 16 pounds to go. MFP has been a huge help. BTW, I'm 51, so it's possible.

Take it one day at a time, and set your calorie budget conservatively at first. Think of your food choices as spending those calories, and you'll soon start deciding that that dessert (or extra helping of whatever) isn't worth the calories it costs. I still eat my sweets, but I budget for them.

And when you fall down, remember that it's okay. You just have to get up one more time than you fall down.

karrrbear

Hi, I would love to be a support buddy as I need the support myself. I am also starting over my MFP. Last year I lost 24 lbs while my husband (that can eat anything and not gain a pound) was on long term travel. When he came home I gained it all back. Now I am back on the wagon at 197 lbs and would like to lose 43 lbs getting me to the top of my expected weight to my height ratio of 154.


Ladies and Gentlemen we can do this... Like 9voice9 said it is a mindset put the calories in your wallet and budget them out...

anacd

Hey mommyvalarie, I'm trying to lose 50lbs - just started over with MFP as well I'll add you so we can motivate each other.

MellisaCruz

Hi, I'm hypo and trying to lose 20. I work out, eat well but misunderstood. I just recently started Armour and notice a big change in energy level but no change in weight. My trainer thinks I dont eat enough, but if I eat anything passed my budgeted 1200 I gain .

I have to get serious with MFP, I did have some success a couple of years ago, so here we go again....

Anyone can add me for support.

jsobole

I'd be happy to be anyone's motivation buddy - feel free to add me!

Linville10

Hi! I have a similar story as yours. I had two babies in two years and need to lose about 85 lbs. I'd love to be your buddy so we can do this together!

jcjaa

Hi. I'm 37, 5'5" with 3 kids. I need to lose about 85lbs. I'd love some friends to help along the way.

laggar

Count me in

editorgrrl

MFP has a Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). I lost weight slowly, so be patient. But I did it just like everybody else—by eating fewer calories than I burn.

ameulton

hey im in the same boat as most of you almost 39, started at 220 pounds, now 213. my eventual goal weight is 150ish. i have 2 kids. some support friends would be lovely. add me.

TrinaLynn527

Same story here!! Was 230 trying to lose 100! Add me if you like!

queenbrc

Hi to all.
I'm 28 with 3 kids
5`6"
HW: 235
CW: 210
GW: 150

Anyone feel free to add.

Anthony7905

I'm on my second round with mfp as well. I love how a lot has changed on here. Right now I'm 241 aiming for 200. Loe chatting with people who have the same goals

9voice9

Hey Valarie (and anyone else): How's the week been? Any results - good or bad? Did you keep your diary current? That's an excellent first step....

pacemakerbabe

editorgrrl wrote: »

MFP has a Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). I lost weight slowly, so be patient. But I did it just like everybody else—by eating fewer calories than I burn.

pacemakerbabe

Please add me too.

lee134

Please be free to add me.

sanjueswaran

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MadtownMadisonian

wow! so many of us! sure - add me if you like. 56 years old. HW 272. CW 228.8 and GW 135-145 so I am right there with you on the "80+ to lose" wagon. This is my second time with MFP. Last time it got me from 272 to 215 but then I backslid all the way to 262 over the course of a few years. This time will be different.

I log on my phone during the day as I eat, so as someone else commented, I find myself looking at sweets or meats and thinking "I don't want that food as much as I want to have calories later for my proper meal," which makes it a lot easier. Somehow it is no longer "I want to eat that but I can't" and it is "I want to meet my calorie goals." Somehow the change in attitude is helping.

A number of years ago I quit smoking, after many attempts, with the same kind of change of attitude. Over and over it had been "I want to smoke but I won't let myself" and each day was an exercise in denial. At some point, it is hard to keep up the discipline. This last time it was "I feel liberated and am loving being a nonsmoker." So when I got cravings for nicotine, I didn't feel irritated I couldn't smoke, but instead I felt irritated that I had to deal with these stupid cravings. It focused me on resenting the right thing and that was the time I quit for good. Am hoping something like that is happening this time with food.

On a more practical note: I now eat mounds and mounds of vegetables and salads, so that I feel full even with much smaller portions of proteins - 4 and 6 ounces at a sitting rather than 8 and 10. And I set a realistic daily goal -- in my case 1300 or 1340 depending on my mood that week -- so that I can develop a sustainable diet plus have the pleasure of more often than not eating less than my allotment. It is so demoralizing to keep missing your goal, which can happen if you set it too low.

editorgrrl

MadtownMadisonian wrote: »

I find myself looking at sweets or meats and thinking "I don't want that food as much as I want to have calories later for my proper meal," which makes it a lot easier. Somehow it is no longer "I want to eat that but I can't" and it is "I want to meet my calorie goals." Somehow the change in attitude is helping.

I do something similar. Rather than thinking "must avoid carbs," I use MFP's default protein & fiber goals as minimums and ignore carbs & fats.

I eat "healthy" 80% of the time, and fit yummy, portion-controlled treats into my calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to bingeing.

SeriouslySta

I've got about 95 total I am going to lose.
(I am 49 - and yes, it's harder now!)

triciahonzell

Feel free, everyone, to add me. I would like motivating friends as well!

lisabrezina1980

I am 220 as of today down 16 pounds.
I am 34 and have 3 kids under 3
I put a lot of weight on being pregnant for almost 2 years but it's time to change it!
Please add me, I would love to lose 85 more pounds.

thefitzner

I'm in the same boat, please add me! Anyone else in this thread is welcome to add me as well!

stevesgirl824

I'm with you. I'm 34, have 3 kids, and about 70 lbs to lose. Feel free to add me!

sliverqueen

I'm 37, with 2 kids. Currently at 224.6. Looking to hit 165. Friend request sent!

tlbev2015

Hello to all! Happy Sunday. 100% agree with 9voice9... ONE DAY AT A TIME!
We can do it, let's not beat ourselves up for the little slips ups.

Today made homemade Chicken corn soup, a hardy meal and healthy with no salt, lots of carrots celery and chicken. Yumm. A step closer to eating better

HW: 280, CW: 265