Need some motivating friends

LaDawnnie

I'm 5'1, 28 years old and hit 213 pounds! I've always been overweight but told myself if I ever hit 200 I would make myself do something! I've tried every fast miracle diet and diet pills and lose weight but then I get off track and gain it all back. Now I'm ready to make lifestyle changes and have accepted the fact I can lose weight slow as long as I stick to it and it don't come back. I've used the app many times but never socially or for support. My worst area is my lower belly! I hate it! But also my under arms and back! I just started exercising and I'm working out 6x a week and trying to complete this t25 program! My ultimate goal is to lose about 75 pounds within the next year! Hopefully sooner but again I'm keeping my goals realistic! I've finally got back into ONEderland recently! I have a cruise planned next May and gotta get

peppermintcaroline

Hi! Nice to meet you! I'm also a short person (4'11"). I've been on this journey, off and on, for about 2 years. Right now I have about 30 pounds that I would like to drop. The easiest workouts for me to stick to have been things that also benefit others ie: walking my dog, hiking during lunch break with work friends, riding my horse, helping with fairs/demos at work (walking, set up, take down), etc. Then adding in weights or strength training as able. My sister is my accountability partner, and my roommate helps as well. We keep healthy food around, and eat "bad" foods in moderation. Working out 6 X a week seems a bit extreme to me, and could cause a burn out. As long as you are eating a deficit, you will lose weight. Working out helps, but the body needs time to rest and recover as well, and I know mine takes more than 1 day a week to recover (usually I take a break every 2-3 days from certain things like I'll do Cardio 3X a week and Strength training 5X a week, but focusing on different exercises).

Good luck with your journey, and I hope you find a lot of support. Feel free to add me!