Doing it RIGHT this time. Let's be friends.
ThisLoserGirl13
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Hi guys! I'm J. I'm 26 years old. I've been obese as long as I can remember. I came from a rather large family, so it was never an issue for me. I never thought about weight loss until after high school. I fiddle-farted around though, and let school stress, career stress, life stress become a habit forming enabler for myself. I blossomed from 280 in High School to a lovely 360.4 in college. I graduated last May (2014) and have been teaching ever since. I tried to lose weight off and on when my family got in a 'fit' mood. But I never did it for the right reasons. It was always because I liked some boy, or I wanted to 'be skinny'. It was never to be healthy. Never to find an inner peace with my outer self. Never, ever for the right reasons.
I started Weight Watchers in January, and then joined Planet Fitness in February. I instantly fell in love with working out. INSTANTLY. It still brings me joy. However, WW wasn't doing it for me. I felt like I was eating TOO much, and I couldn't keep up with my nutritional information. How much sugar was I consuming a day with those 'free' fruits? How much sodium is in that 5pp pack of ramen noodles? Did it fit my points? YEP
Did I lose much? Not really.
Then a friend told me maybe I should try My Fitness Pal to switch things up. I had hit a 30lb plateau and was frustrated. As soon as I started MFP I began to notice a difference. I WANTED to diet. I WANTED to eat healthy. I WANTED to consume less and make a drastic change in my life.
So now, I'm doing this for me.
I'm doing this so that I can change my life. I'm doing this so I can be the BEST version of myself. Do I make mistakes? YOU BETCHA! Do I have cheat days? Welllllll....*cough*cheatweeks*cough*. I try not to. Sometimes I fall off that wagon BAD...and I mean BAAAD. But the best part of THIS journey is that I ALWAYS get back up and try again. #YouOnlyFailIfYouQUIT
I've lost 41lbs, I still need to lose 172 to be at goal. It's a loooong term goal, but I will get there one day. For now, I want to see under 300... then 250...then 200. I GOT THIS!
#ImDoingThisForMe
I started Weight Watchers in January, and then joined Planet Fitness in February. I instantly fell in love with working out. INSTANTLY. It still brings me joy. However, WW wasn't doing it for me. I felt like I was eating TOO much, and I couldn't keep up with my nutritional information. How much sugar was I consuming a day with those 'free' fruits? How much sodium is in that 5pp pack of ramen noodles? Did it fit my points? YEP
Did I lose much? Not really.Then a friend told me maybe I should try My Fitness Pal to switch things up. I had hit a 30lb plateau and was frustrated. As soon as I started MFP I began to notice a difference. I WANTED to diet. I WANTED to eat healthy. I WANTED to consume less and make a drastic change in my life.
So now, I'm doing this for me.
I'm doing this so that I can change my life. I'm doing this so I can be the BEST version of myself. Do I make mistakes? YOU BETCHA! Do I have cheat days? Welllllll....*cough*cheatweeks*cough*. I try not to. Sometimes I fall off that wagon BAD...and I mean BAAAD. But the best part of THIS journey is that I ALWAYS get back up and try again. #YouOnlyFailIfYouQUIT
I've lost 41lbs, I still need to lose 172 to be at goal. It's a loooong term goal, but I will get there one day. For now, I want to see under 300... then 250...then 200. I GOT THIS!
#ImDoingThisForMe
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sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!0
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We can be friends, I have fallen and got back on, fallen and got back on many many many times!0
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You're on track, good job!0
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That's amazing you lost 41 lbs!!!0
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Please add me I am looking for motivation, inspiration and laughs! Let's do this together! 0
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Hi! Finding your why is an important step. Then it's plastering the walls with post-its, quotes and pictures to always keep it in mind! Consistency is key. It's a change in small habits done over a long period of time that brings us the greatest results.
I log everyday. Feel free to add me 0 -
Add me! Let's do it together! You are doing an amazing job!0
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I have a similar story and would love to know how you started your work outs. I don't have the courage yet to go to a gym. I've just started my losing weight adventure this week (I'm a teacher too and summer holiday started this week here in the Netherlands, I figured perfect time to get in shape for the new school year.) I have 100+lbs to lose, so it will be a long road. Maybe we can support each other. I have send you a friend request.
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Let's be friends I will add you!!!0
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I have a similar story and would love to know how you started your work outs. I don't have the courage yet to go to a gym. I've just started my losing weight adventure this week (I'm a teacher too and summer holiday started this week here in the Netherlands, I figured perfect time to get in shape for the new school year.) I have 100+lbs to lose, so it will be a long road. Maybe we can support each other. I have send you a friend request.
Workouts began in the gym for me, but it all started with cardio. I knew if I could get used to walking, then I could progress to the elliptical, then to the ARC trainer, etc. Since you don't want to go to the gym yet, I say walk. Cardio is the one exercise proven to pull weight off super fast. Get your heart pumping and that weight a moving. I can also recommend some videos on YouTube. Today (in the privacy of my own home) I'm trying "Dance Fitness with Jessica" on YouTube. I'm home alone and want to have a little fun hit me up ANYTIME. I love talking to people about this stuff. It keeps me motivated. 0 -
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Igotthatcake wrote: »We can be friends, I have fallen and got back on, fallen and got back on many many many times!
It's such a roller coaster! Thanks!! ) 0 -
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wonderpage wrote: »That's amazing you lost 41 lbs!!!
Everyone keeps saying that, and yes, it's freaking awesome! But I still don't see it. It's a mental thing for me, but every once in a while something fits differently, or I can wear a size smaller, and I admit how great I'm doing. So thank you! I appreciate it 0 -
Sometimes enough is enough! Good for you! You can add me if you'd like 0
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blueberrymohn wrote: »Please add me I am looking for motivation, inspiration and laughs! Let's do this together!
Deal!0 -
Hi! Finding your why is an important step. Then it's plastering the walls with post-its, quotes and pictures to always keep it in mind! Consistency is key. It's a change in small habits done over a long period of time that brings us the greatest results.
I log everyday. Feel free to add me
Thanks! I even started a fitness journal and a fitness-Instagram with my friend. I've got to get that mindset 0 -
Nicely Done! Those of us with a lot of weight to lose have to be patient, it will happen.0
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kriscastleberry wrote: »Add me! Let's do it together! You are doing an amazing job!
Awesome! Totally! Thanks!0 -
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You're doing great and welcome to mfp! You're definitely on the right track and so right in knowing and believing you can do this. You got this!0
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That's awesome that you've lost 41 pounds! Sounds like you are determined to get healthy and I applaud you for that - it's the best reason for losing weight. I'll send you a friend request.
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Feel free to add me. You're doing great!0
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