Anybody Else Starting Today?

AVT78
AVT78 Posts: 39 Member
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Just wondering if anybody else is starting their journey today? If so I would like to start a check in or something?

I've struggled with being consistent on MFP in the past, but seeing recent photo's has lit a fire under my but to start losing weight. Any else?
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  • Janmf63
    Janmf63 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi yes I am re starting again today, tried an few months ago and was rubbish at it,
  • rseneca724
    rseneca724 Posts: 46 Member
    I'm sort of starting over....been lax the last few weeks due to some life issues, but trying to get back on track today. I figured the first of the month was a good time to recommit!
  • LauraCunningham3
    LauraCunningham3 Posts: 16 Member
    Starting today. taking it day by day.
  • Jaytob
    Jaytob Posts: 2 Member
    I am.....I want to be fit again....1 accident and 12 kg gain in a year.....not OK
  • 4031isaiah
    4031isaiah Posts: 1,253 Member
    I really want to but don't know where to begin. I don't even have a goal in mind. I just know I want to weigh less and feel better than I do right now.
  • trispark
    trispark Posts: 1 Member
    AVT78 wrote: »
    Just wondering if anybody else is starting their journey today? If so I would like to start a check in or something?

    I've struggled with being consistent on MFP in the past, but seeing recent photo's has lit a fire under my but to start losing weight. Any else?

    Hi I'm new today. Thought I would give this a go but this weather I am more hungry than I am usually plus this is my first winter without cigarettes. I smoked for 40 years and was happy to light one up but now I like to eat something instead.
  • Pinnacle_IAO
    Pinnacle_IAO Posts: 608 Member
    AVT78 wrote: »
    Just wondering if anybody else is starting their journey today? If so I would like to start a check in or something?

    I've struggled with being consistent on MFP in the past, but seeing recent photo's has lit a fire under my but to start losing weight. Any else?
    I start daily.
    Keep at it, and good luck to you!

  • lia0821
    lia0821 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi all, not new to MFP but new to the forums and since falling off the wagon last week, I'm starting over today. 9 pounds down 26-36 to go!
  • ladyhiker603
    ladyhiker603 Posts: 1 Member
    edited August 2015
    I'm starting today. Trying to figure out the best way to enter meals, etc.

    Thanks for asking! It's encouraging to see others also at the beginning of their "get healthy" journey.
  • MartinMcAvoy
    MartinMcAvoy Posts: 1 Member
    Starting again today. Want to be healthier, MFP was helping awhile back time to try again. Good luck all!
    CHALLENGE: DO SOMETHING OUT OF YOUR NORM FOR 10 MINUTES TODAY. walk around the neighborhood, do some stretching or low inpact exercise, just something you don't usually do. Post your out of the norm.
  • KittehDoll
    KittehDoll Posts: 12 Member
    I'm coming back after a long break. I got very close to my goal weight but then I fell waaay off the wagon. I topped out at 160, I'm down to 153 and my goal is 130. If anyone wants to send me a friend request I'd really appreciate that.
  • annailtanen
    annailtanen Posts: 1 Member
    I'm starting today! I have had the app for a while and occasionally attempted to jog down things but nothing concrete ever came out of it. Now I'm sick off being overweight so will try to change that! Best of luck everybody, would love to hear how people are doing after couple of weeks ☺️
  • benedm
    benedm Posts: 10 Member
    I'm one week and and MFP has quickly become like a religion. My best move was getting a buddy on board so we bust each others chops all day b/c we can see what the other is eating. My best suggestion is to find someone to go along with ya...that way you know someone is always watching :wink:
  • DJeanJean
    DJeanJean Posts: 1 Member
    Starting again today. I'm trying to be more committed to MFP so I will be more dedicated to losing weight. I've never been on the community before so at least I've made one positive change already.
  • ffyrebird
    ffyrebird Posts: 5 Member
    I just started three days ago, does that count? I need to lose 50 pounds, and am doing Intermittent Fasting, walking and want to work my way back to regular resistance and cardio. I need the encouragement, LOL! So feel free to friend me, we are all in this together!
  • Brookerosefinn
    Brookerosefinn Posts: 1 Member
    Good luck everyone! Starting again today too! Ugh!
  • PantherChic19
    PantherChic19 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm starting again today. My Zumba Incredible Results package arrived in the mail on Thursday, just in time to start out the month with something new. This month's goal is a 10# loss.
  • Kexessa
    Kexessa Posts: 346 Member
    Every day is a "starting today" day for me. Every day when I get up it's a choice to eat reasonable amounts of nourishing food and move more or eat chips and cookies and be a couch potato. It isn't necessarily about weight. It's about feeling good and healthy emotionally, mentally and physically. What is it today? Today I choose healthy me over sloth me.
  • Babykinz
    Babykinz Posts: 14 Member
    I'm starting today again after putting a stone in weight on, I've also joined the gym, I'm determined to get back on track this time !!!
  • lorrainecurtis38
    lorrainecurtis38 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I'm starting it today...getting used to inputting everything into my phone. I wish to lose a stone and then want to maintain. Good luck eveyone
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    Starting again, every day.

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  • bb1lopez
    bb1lopez Posts: 81 Member
    edited August 2015
    I'm starting again today for the..... oh I've lost count...
    I said to myself "new day, new month, new plan"
    I've really had enough of starting and stopping, starting and stopping because each time I end up worse off than the time before.
    Looking for new friends who are determined and motivated so that some of their energy can rub off on me. :)
  • Plump2FitPanaQT
    Plump2FitPanaQT Posts: 121 Member
    I've started today too for the umpteenth time. I have +100lbs to lose and I'm fed up with the fact that I keep quitting. :s I'm ready this time for sure & can use some motivation & support!! Feel free to add me! :smiley:
  • alco1966
    alco1966 Posts: 56 Member
    Good luck everyone xx it really is easy to log foods etc ONCE you get used to it... drove me mad for the first couple of weeks then it all seemed to click into place... now lohhing / scanning food into the diary is just a normal easy procedure.... one tip for you though, if possible plan you meals for the day and add them first thing in the morning, you can always go back and change it if you go off track or change your mind xx
  • wiggawaggle
    wiggawaggle Posts: 50 Member
    I'm in the same position... tried it using mfp so many times before and gave up. Recent seeing my reflection and pictures makes me need to do something about it as i'm bigger than all the previous attempts now this time...
  • AVT78
    AVT78 Posts: 39 Member
    How's everybody doing?

    I'm doing ok. Not on target but not too far off either.
  • 50andhappy8464
    50andhappy8464 Posts: 10 Member

    AVT78 wrote: »
    Just wondering if anybody else is starting their journey today? If so I would like to start a check in or something?

    I've struggled with being consistent on MFP in the past, but seeing recent photo's has lit a fire under my but to start losing weight. Any else?

    Hi! I'm starting again today. It's been 8 months, and I have put the 30 I lost back on. Good news I know I can do, I did it before. If I can believe me you can too. Not to brag, it was pretty easy that time. The changing eating habits that is, I really didn't struggle. As far as the weight went it took about seven months, without working out. Problem is my eating habits have gotten ridiculously un-healthy and out of control. Portions, and foods of no value. Everyday for months as I watched my weight piling back on I would say, tomorrow, beginning next week....repeatedly. I so need to be healthy and fit. I'm thinking this time I must need an accountability buddy, or a group to report in to.
    I'm 50yrs old 148lbs, working as a florist in a grocery store (hence the bad foods, retail hours, two for one Orio's, or fill in the two for one blank,excellent bakery.... So on). I would like to get down to around 115 - 120. So around 30 lbs again. Not much of an exerciser, but put a goal of 3 30 min body weight exercises with 2 days 30 min walks as my goal. I too had a picture taken, which totally scared me.
    Any suggestions for help with accountability and motivation.
    Also, would like to say to those new for the first time, MFP is an excellent tool for weight loss - especially when you faithfully use your food diary daily. And even more so when using your diary and planning your meals ahead....
    Best of luck to all! It can be done!
  • 50andhappy8464
    50andhappy8464 Posts: 10 Member
    50andhappy8464 wrote: »
    AVT78 wrote: »
    Just wondering if anybody else is starting their journey today? If so I would like to start a check in or something?

    I've struggled with being consistent on MFP in the past, but seeing recent photo's has lit a fire under my but to start losing weight. Any else?

    Hi! I'm starting again today. It's been 8 months, and I have put the 30 I lost back on. Good news I know I can do, I did it before. If I can believe me you can too. Not to brag, it was pretty easy that time. The changing eating habits that is, I really didn't struggle. As far as the weight went it took about seven months, without working out. Problem is my eating habits have gotten ridiculously un-healthy and out of control. Portions, and foods of no value. Everyday for months as I watched my weight piling back on I would say, tomorrow, beginning next week....repeatedly. I so need to be healthy and fit. I'm thinking this time I must need an accountability buddy, or a group to report in to.
    I'm 50yrs old 148lbs, working as a florist in a grocery store (hence the bad foods, retail hours, two for one Orio's, or fill in the two for one blank,excellent bakery.... So on). I would like to get down to around 115 - 120. So around 30 lbs again. Not much of an exerciser, but put a goal of 3 30 min body weight exercises with 2 days 30 min walks as my goal. I too had a picture taken, which totally scared me.
    Any suggestions for help with accountability and motivation.
    Also, would like to say to those new for the first time, MFP is an excellent tool for weight loss - especially when you faithfully use your food diary daily. And even more so when using your diary and planning your meals ahead....
    Best of luck to all! It can be done!

  • 100lb
    100lb Posts: 75 Member
    Starting again this week, like 50andhappy8464 I lost weight easily before. The problem is you think its easy so don't stress about putting it back on.
    I'm 6ft, and 4 years ago I went from 289lb to 216lb in a year (5st in 5 months, rest in remaining 7). Since stopping my weight has increased through things like indulging in our work's tuck-shop at break times.
    So I'm starting by simply cutting out sweets etc, and not overindulging at meal times. Lets see how easy it is second time round!!
  • kyubeans
    kyubeans Posts: 135 Member
    Hi, I'm starting today. I haven't really paid attention to my health in the past year and have gotten so into the habit of eating whatever I feel like, no matter how terrible. I never tried calorie counting before but it seems simple enough.

    I just want to start out slow and get into the habit of paying attention to what I eat and making better choices. My first goal will just be to lose 5 pounds, just to see that I can. My weight has ballooned up in the past year so much because all I eat is crap, and lots of it.

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