In need of mentors and friends for support

Dghp
Dghp Posts: 15 Member
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I am a 41 year old female. Who needs to loose about 125lbs. I tried ww in the past and found that it helped me to loose weight but I gained that back and more when I stopped. Well in a nut shell I am in need of mentors and friends to help hold me accountable and on track as I begin this journey again.
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  • okanaganlifer
    okanaganlifer Posts: 3 Member
    I will join you. I too in the past lost a whack of weight with WW, and have gained quite a bit back too.
    I want to lose approx. 47 lbs, but find it hard as I work too much and don't have a lot of time to plan.
    WE CAN DO THIS!
  • hmcunningham79
    hmcunningham79 Posts: 26 Member
    Feel free to add me!! I need to lost about 110 pounds and I'm 35. We are all in this together.
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
    i started in September of 2012, took me a year to lose 100 pounds. been maintaining @ 100 pounds for the past two years. Did it entirely by counting calories. No fads, no secrets, no cleanses, no paleo. Got a digital scale and weigh everything i eat, then log everything i eat. got a HRM, started walking. now i run, hike, bike, yoga, use videos, dance central, whatever to keep moving. dont let yourself or others tell you its hard, its not hard, its really easy. you burn more than you eat and if you have those numbers (yes yes they are estimates) but if you have a rough idea what those numbers are, the rest is all choice.
  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    You are more than welcome to add me ...I have 100+ to lose ...wishing you much success ..WE CAN DO THIS :)
  • Dghp
    Dghp Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks, YES WE CAN!!!
  • schandler1011
    schandler1011 Posts: 83 Member
    You can add me as well! :)
  • allaboutthefood
    allaboutthefood Posts: 781 Member
    You can do this, I started Feb 22 2015 and I have lost 53 lbs so far. Set your mind to it, come up with a plan and stick with it, for at least a month to see if it working or if you need to switch it up a bit.
  • Dghp
    Dghp Posts: 15 Member
    I really appreciate all of the encouragements and new friends to help me during this journey. I am determined to do this. Thanks again!
  • iammygirlsmom
    iammygirlsmom Posts: 17 Member
    I find the kind words and encouragement so helpful! Would be happy to be your friend:)
  • Veeedot
    Veeedot Posts: 122 Member
    I've added u. I have done ww in the past and put all and more back on :( started calorie counting a few days ago never done it before and findin it abit hard :/ we can do it!!
    well done besaro that's fab! :)
  • laghar
    laghar Posts: 6 Member
    feel free to add me :)
  • Anne19682015
    Anne19682015 Posts: 3 Member
    You can add me too. We all need support. I was on WW and lost 70 pounds. Then life happened and gained 45 of it back. So back at WW plan but added Plexus to my health plan . I'm now down 10 pounds and inches. So need support to stay motivated
  • lpamm1226
    lpamm1226 Posts: 11 Member
    You can add me :)
  • lindaz66
    lindaz66 Posts: 2 Member
    You can add me as well, as can anyone else who has commented. I have struggled with my weight all my life, Start something like WW and do well but get bored and lose motivation. Always put back on what I've lost and more.
  • Bxqtie116
    Bxqtie116 Posts: 552 Member
    You can add me as well. I would start, lose 10 lbs and stop. I've finally decided that this is my year to be persistent. So far I've lost 35 lbs and have 50 more to go.
  • bone2731
    bone2731 Posts: 17 Member
    Dghp wrote: »
    I am a 41 year old female. Who needs to loose about 125lbs. I tried ww in the past and found that it helped me to loose weight but I gained that back and more when I stopped. Well in a nut shell I am in need of mentors and friends to help hold me accountable and on track as I begin this journey again.
    Well if need to lose 125lbs once you start the weight loss process you can stop. When your body notices you're back to your old ways it will hold on to and store all that you eat so you have to make a lifestyle change and stick with it smaller portions plenty of water frui and veggies no late night eating prepare your food NO TAKE OUT for a while. Stay focused it's hard but you can do this. No eating after 8pm ive loss 254lbs in 3yrs and till working at it I'm 66 yrs young I walk 3 miles everyday take your time work at your pace do what best for you. Remember you're doing this for you it not a contest you ain't gonna win no money it's for your health and you gonna look soooooo good when you get there so get it in
  • scress0514
    scress0514 Posts: 51 Member
    anyone can add me, I also want to stay on track and keep motivated!
  • Dghp
    Dghp Posts: 15 Member
    Veeedot wrote: »
    I've added u. I have done ww in the past and put all and more back on :( started calorie counting a few days ago never done it before and findin it abit hard :/ we can do it!!
    well done besaro that's fab! :)

    I'm saying it is already done. I'm counting calories as well and finding it hard but I'm determined to succeed this time so I'm working it out. We got this!!!!
  • dfy4104
    dfy4104 Posts: 1 Member
    You can add me to the group Need friends to keep me accountable. I just had a knee replacement and need to lose 100+ pounds
  • Dghp
    Dghp Posts: 15 Member
    lindaz66 wrote: »
    You can add me as well, as can anyone else who has commented. I have struggled with my weight all my life, Start something like WW and do well but get bored and lose motivation. Always put back on what I've lost and more.

    I know the feeling; we got this this time.
  • Dghp
    Dghp Posts: 15 Member
    karima116 wrote: »
    You can add me as well. I would start, lose 10 lbs and stop. I've finally decided that this is my year to be persistent. So far I've lost 35 lbs and have 50 more to go.

    Me to. I've already told myself if I should slip get up and start from where I am and don't stop.
  • Dghp
    Dghp Posts: 15 Member
    bone2731 wrote: »
    Dghp wrote: »
    I am a 41 year old female. Who needs to loose about 125lbs. I tried ww in the past and found that it helped me to loose weight but I gained that back and more when I stopped. Well in a nut shell I am in need of mentors and friends to help hold me accountable and on track as I begin this journey again.
    Well if need to lose 125lbs once you start the weight loss process you can stop. When your body notices you're back to your old ways it will hold on to and store all that you eat so you have to make a lifestyle change and stick with it smaller portions plenty of water frui and veggies no late night eating prepare your food NO TAKE OUT for a while. Stay focused it's hard but you can do this. No eating after 8pm ive loss 254lbs in 3yrs and till working at it I'm 66 yrs young I walk 3 miles everyday take your time work at your pace do what best for you. Remember you're doing this for you it not a contest you ain't gonna win no money it's for your health and you gonna look soooooo good when you get there so get it in

    Thanks so much! Will do. I've already begun with no fast food. And if I go out I don't do what I call "sides" I get double vegetables instead. So slow and steady it is.
  • Bshmerlie
    Bshmerlie Posts: 1,026 Member
    Counting calories can be a bit hard at the beginning but after awhile it gets easier and easier. Often times people eat the same foods over and over again anyway so once they are in your log history its easy to just click on them again. Over time you'll also find out which foods fill you up and keep you feeling full longer. I started out in April also with 125 pounds to lose. Now I'm down 48 pounds and the longer I do this the more determined I am to see it through. My recommendation to you would be to make small incremental changes. Don't try to change everything at once. Do the easy things first. I really believe that your weight loss plan should feel easy, not hard. If its feels hard you're eventually going to stop. So do it at a pace that feels easy and in a way that you feel like you could do it forever. Yes, your pace might be slower than you originally thought but if its something you could do forever you're not going to be tempted to stop. And then when you do reach your goal weight it will be an easy transition to maintenance. So eat the foods you've been eating all along just start slowly selecting healthier options during your meals. Don't try and radically change your diet on add an intense exercise routine. Those things never last anyway.
  • schwartzamanda14
    schwartzamanda14 Posts: 2 Member
    Feel free to add me as well. I'm still in the early stages of my own journey. To get to my "healthy weight" I have about 75 pounds to go. I started in February of this year, lost about 20lbs, and have hit a bit of a plateu. Came across this app about a month ago, been getting some good use out of it. Just remember it's your journey to walk, don't worry about everyone else's.
  • nettaleferrari
    nettaleferrari Posts: 2 Member
    Add me as well. My weight gain started a year ago. It was so easy to put on, getting it off not so much. The moment you decide you are tired of the weight and want to do something about it... You are on the right track.
  • ilhemou123
    ilhemou123 Posts: 4 Member
    me too
  • bhw2412
    bhw2412 Posts: 6 Member
    Have been on WW and have gained the weight back (plus more) as well - I don't think ProPoints are working anymore, especially the bonus ones!

    Getting back onto the weight loss wagon is the only way forward - good job for coming this far :smile:
  • Dghp
    Dghp Posts: 15 Member
    Bshmerlie wrote: »
    Counting calories can be a bit hard at the beginning but after awhile it gets easier and easier. Often times people eat the same foods over and over again anyway so once they are in your log history its easy to just click on them again. Over time you'll also find out which foods fill you up and keep you feeling full longer. I started out in April also with 125 pounds to lose. Now I'm down 48 pounds and the longer I do this the more determined I am to see it through. My recommendation to you would be to make small incremental changes. Don't try to change everything at once. Do the easy things first. I really believe that your weight loss plan should feel easy, not hard. If its feels hard you're eventually going to stop. So do it at a pace that feels easy and in a way that you feel like you could do it forever. Yes, your pace might be slower than you originally thought but if its something you could do forever you're not going to be tempted to stop. And then when you do reach your goal weight it will be an easy transition to maintenance. So eat the foods you've been eating all along just start slowly selecting healthier options during your meals. Don't try and radically change your diet on add an intense exercise routine. Those things never last anyway.

    Thanks so much, Awesome advice. I do believe gradually beginning to eat clean will help me a lot. I am a meat and potatoes gal so I find potions are my weakness. Since I began counting calories and measuring I'm doing good, however I have the time right now to do so. Once my schedule changes again that is when I run into problems. Not having time to measure and cook; then I find myself going out to eat and stopping on the road for a quick fix.

    So while I have time (now)I'm going to try and figure this out before "time" takes me out later. Trying to come up with a plan now before the shift happens.
  • Dghp
    Dghp Posts: 15 Member
    schwartzamanda14 wrote: »
    Feel free to add me as well. I'm still in the early stages of my own journey. To get to my "healthy weight" I have about 75 pounds to go. I started in February of this year, lost about 20lbs, and have hit a bit of a plateu. Came across this app about a month ago, been getting some good use out of it. Just remember it's your journey to walk, don't worry about everyone else's.

    Thanks so much! It is nice to have to have the encouragement along the way and people who can identify with you.
  • Dghp
    Dghp Posts: 15 Member
    nettaleferrari wrote: »
    Add me as well. My weight gain started a year ago. It was so easy to put on, getting it off not so much. The moment you decide you are tired of the weight and want to do something about it... You are on the right track.

    Thanks and you are so right. Thanks again

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