Could use someone to check in with and help me stay motivated.
kimsko2010
Posts: 13 Member
I am 45 years old, and need to lose about that many pounds. It was easier when I was younger, isn't it always? Lost my mom last year. I have always liked to eat and had a pretty good appetite, but I feel like maybe I have been trying to use food to make myself feel better. And no, it isn't working! I did a lot for my mom, so I have a void to fill and I would like to do that partially with exercise and doing other things to make myself feel good. We had a TERRIBLE winter and I have spent the last 2 months not wanting to leave my house, for any reason, including going to the gym. But winter is supposed to be over now, and I need to get off my butt.
I was doing Weight Watchers last year, and I had some success for a while. Then it stopped working. Honestly, I think that is because 1 point does not necessarily equal the same amount of calories, depending on what you are eating. So I think I am better off counting calories. What I think DID work about Weight Watchers was having to be accountable, going to meetings and getting on the scale. So I am hoping I can be accountable here.
I was doing Weight Watchers last year, and I had some success for a while. Then it stopped working. Honestly, I think that is because 1 point does not necessarily equal the same amount of calories, depending on what you are eating. So I think I am better off counting calories. What I think DID work about Weight Watchers was having to be accountable, going to meetings and getting on the scale. So I am hoping I can be accountable here.
0
Replies
-
Sorry about your mom. Please Add me to your friends, I'm the same age and have 30 pounds to lose. Good luck!0
-
Thank you. I definitely will. Good luck to you, too!0
-
Hi! I lost my mom almost 2 years ago and did the same thing. Always good to have support. Please add me!0
-
Sorry to hear about your mom.
I lost my best friend of 30+ years last year. It has really made staying motivated to get healthy harder.
Good luck to you.0 -
I guess losing someone can make you go either way. Good for you! I think I need a kick in the pants!0
-
I'm here for ya!0
-
Just trying to introduce myself it says closed0
-
Add me! I need some peeps too!0
-
Sorry to hear about your mother. Comfort eating, especially after having something as devastating as that happen, is hard to come back from so kudos for seeking help.0
-
Hi, I have tried this several times but fizzle out. I need to be more committed to my dirt. I lost my Mom a year ago as well. One thing I have changed is more exercise... But not so great with good especially at nighttime!!! I need to lose 40 pounds. Glad to help support you!!!0
-
Ok where is spellcheck... Oops diet and food ... Need help!!!0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions