Downsizers Team Chat JANUARY 2022
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hi everyone. my name is roger. i'm 57, married with an adult daughter who refuses to leave home. i live in san diego. i have been on my weight loss journey since march 2019. i started at 566 pounds and am currently at 245.
what started me on this journey is a sad and ugly tale. i started getting fat in the Navy and wound up getting booted because of it. i then kept getting fatter as time rolled on and nothing would stop me. not testicular cancer, a bad back problem that didn't let me stand up straight for over 2 year and hurt whenever i moved or didn't move, and not a near death incident where i had a problem with one of my 2 blood pressure meds and passed out in the middle of the night due to my b/p dropping off the chart. in february 2019 my doctor called and said he couldn't renew my prescriptions anymore since i hadn't seen him in 2 years. i had to tell him i was unable to see him because i had become housebound for 1 1/2 years. i was unable to walk 150 feet, i couldn't fit in a vehicle, i couldn't bathe myself. i would be gasping for breath just getting off the couch, walking 24 feet to the toilet and sit down. luckily my doctor referred me to their "home based primary care" team, which accepted me into the program. i was seen for over 2 years by a nutritionist and behavior therapist. i lost 10 pounds a month from october 2019 until october 2021.
what are my triggers? snacks, like everyone else. chips, cookies, m&m. i am trying to use moderation now. when i first started i couldn't have them in the house at all but i am now comfortable weighing and counting my foods and i log everything both in here and in a personal journal.
what are my goals? i want to keep losing, but i believe i am slowing down now since i am getting close to goal. i want to get a job for the first time since 2008, when i had my back problem for over 2 years. by the time i was better i was to heavy to work. i also am thinking about skin removal surgery but it is questionable whether i can get it.
what do i want from the group? companionship. support when i am low. all the good things that come from people in the same boat trying to do the same thing for themselves.
the last thing i want from the group is to have people read my story and then fight hard on their journey so they don't wind up like i was. i sat on my couch and thought about how the paramedics would get my body out of the apartment when i died, whether thru the door or thru the big window.6 -
so its all done and finally got myself back on track on the 1st jan.... sorry my weigh in is late, lets remove those extra pounds!
HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS! This is our year! back to the gym today and now for the next 5 stone to lose!
username: jayenguk
weigh day: Wednesday
PW 236.7
CW 2444 -
sequimtrim wrote: »1. Tell us about yourself.
I'm a 65 yo woman, married, two grown kids. I run a property management and vacation rental business, love to travel, take care of two big dogs.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
In 2020 my foot started to hurt, and that's when I became REALLY sedentary. Gain 10 lbs over an already unacceptable weight. My foot's better, so I'm starting again.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Chocolate, potato chips, food. Lock the kitchen, ha ha. Don't buy junk.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by?
I just learned why Keto is bad for me, so just calorie reduction, fruits-veggies-grains-beans-chicken-fish is on my list. Is there a name for that?
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Weight training, walking/hiking (when foot's ok), biking.
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
Drop 2 pounds per month until done, around 70 pounds.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
I need motivation and accountability. I'm also joining a group training that meets 4 days a week after work.
Welcome to our group ... I am in charge of recruiting and I do not see your name on my list ...Did you sign up with a different name ? If so may we know it so we can put you on the spreadsheet ..Thank you1 -
Happy Sunday, Downsizers! It's so great to see so many people joining our team - and I LOVE that we have people from all over the world! Here's my daily check-in and my weekly weigh in:
PW: 174.3
CW: 171.6 (-2.7)
SW: 250
1/1/22:
Calories: 1,129
Exercise: 85 minutes elliptical and a 15-minute stretching class
Steps: 12,367
@lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970 I would like to continue with the step challenge at 10,000 per day and I would like to change my weigh-in day to Wednesdays - so I'll start reporting this Wednesday if that's ok.
Thanks everyone - I hope you all have a great day!!4 -
1. Tell us about yourself.
Hello Downsizers! I'm a 55 year old woman living in Richmond, VA. I love animals and volunteer on the board of our local humane society.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I was extremely overweight and was beginning to suffer the physical consequences of that: acid reflux, achy joints, not being able to sleep well, etc. My doctor told me that I needed to lose 100 pounds. He wanted me to aim for 1,100-1,200 calories per day and add exercise if I could. I started on April 12 of 2021 - my goal is to lose all 100 pounds by April 11, 2022. So far, I've lost 78.4 pounds - just 21.6 to go!
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
I gained all of my weight because I have a stressful job and I don't like to cook - so I would eat all three of my meals from restaurants/take-out every day. I've completely changed that - I cook everything for myself now. I prep all of my meals on Sundays so I am ready to eat healthy food all week.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by?
My doctor wants me to eat between 1,100-1,200 calories per day - and I have done that, without fail, since April 12. I eat all of my favorite things and I eat some form of chocolate every day so I don't feel deprived. I use the Skinnytaste website for many of my recipes and I've taken other dishes that I love and played around with them to make them healthier and lower in calories.
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
I am lucky to have an elliptical machine at home so I use that for a great, non-impact, cardio workout - I also have the Peloton app and I use that for stretching and yoga classes.
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
I have just 21.6 pounds to go until I reach my goal weight - I'm finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm really happy about that. My goal is to just keep doing EXACTLY what I have been doing since April because it has really been working for me.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
I have been great about sticking to my daily calorie goal but I'm not usually a lover of exercise. In fact, I was able to lose most of my weight by diet alone - I really didn't start exercising until December 1st when I joined the Downsizers. I'm hoping for continued accountability so I continue to exercise most days of the week.5 -
Hi all will do full intro tomorrow when I'm 9n my computer.
@lindamtuck2018 the weight in i did was on sat which was yesterday for me 1/1
SW for Jan is 185.6
Calories about 1000
Steps 4397
I've been sleeping in until about midday on my days off so not very active.4 -
Check in for 1/1
Steps 1155
Calories: 1392
Okay okay okay okay. I had dreams last night about walking walking walking walking walking. And I am not going to lose weight being afraid that I won’t make it. Fierce is what I need. Stand up for yourself (and walk around while you’re up, ja wohl!) So…
I moved my calorie goal to 1400 per day.
At least 30 min of Exercise 5 / 7 days
6000 steps a day
1 Zumba, 1 pool
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Please keep me on the step challenge for 6000 steps.
One day at a time, y’all!5 -
"Let’s get to know each other!
1. Tell us a little about yourself? Hi - I'm Jim (52) and live in St. Louis, Missouri with my wife Susan of 25 years and have one adult daughter, another girl and boy in college and our youngest son is a sophomore in High School. I'm an IT Director with a very large health care company which keeps me very busy. I've suffered from insomnia for most of my life which would be less of an issue if I worked out more but I usually get on the computer, watch TV or snack so my 2022 goal is to at least exercise in the wee hours if I can't fall back to sleep. We're big travelers.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start? I wasn't happy with my appearance in in family pictures and got my 'wake up' call after hearing about someone else passing away early due an unhealthy lifestyle. I'm on track to retire early (~ 4 years) and I want to be around for a long time to enjoy retirement and eventually a grandparent.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them? Pizza, Nachos, and Moose Tracks ice cream. I never buy the stuff but my wife does so I try to make sure I eat some fruit or vegetables first to mitigate the risk of eating too much.
4. Do you have a favorite diet you go by? No specific or regimented approach - I just try to eat healthy when I can, and treat myself every now and then. No one is perfect and life is short so eating food shouldn't just be about survival or losing weight all the time.
5. What is your favorite way to workout? I just received adjustable dumbbells for Christmas (awesome!) and am learning to use a weighted jump rope (it's tough) but I'm back on the rowing machine again which is great. As long as the weather isn't really bad, I enjoy walking outdoors - especially on hiking trails but that's not too often.
6. What are some of your goals this month? I really lost my motivation around October (not sure why) and have crept back up over the last 3 months so my plan is to lose 3 lbs in January and February and then get back to 2 lbs / month from there for the rest of the year. I'm planning to get down to 200 lbs by my birthday on Halloween.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? It's been inspiring to hear about the challenges others are taking on and it helps me realize that I can do this if I put my mind and effort into it."3 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 I would like to start me step goal at 10k. Thank you.2
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@tslose I'm so excited that you are here! This is a great group that will help you get into a routine that works. You can do this!
@Morethanjustanumber Welcome to the team! We have all kicked ourselves about regaining the weight at some point. The most important thing is that you are picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and are refocusing on losing the weight. That's the hardest part!
@alexanderrob You have such great goals! With some focus and determination, I have no doubt that you will lose those 75 pounds in 2022! I've lost more than 78 pounds since April, so please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help you. I'll be cheering you on along with our other team members!
@GMgetsfit I know exactly how you felt with regard to the airplane seat belt - that happened to me too - I dreaded having to fly. It won't be too long until those seat belts fit you with plenty of room to spare! I'm so happy that you are here!
@MeowScout I think you would be an amazing motivator!!!
@Megan_smartiepants1970 Your crafting skill is so impressive - I don't have a creative bone in my body - so I'm in awe!
@cormierannie I love your goal of getting enough sleep and daily self-care - those two things will definitely help to get the weight off!
@aknroberts
Welcome to the team - we are so glad you are here!!2 -
@red1185 We are so happy to have you here - it sounds like you have a great plan in place to lose the weight!
@sequimtrim Welcome! You have set an excellent goal for yourself - it's so impressive that you have signed up for the group training class
@rwood566 As always, you are incredible - so excited to be here with you - such an inspiration!
@jayenguk Stepping back into the gym is a great way to start the year - thanks for the motivation!
@Pippin20206 Happy New Year! It's always nice to sleep in when we can!
@jimboden3 Welcome to the Downsizers! I have full confidence that you will hit your goal by your birthday! Please let us know how we can help!
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I also want to add that it's so great to see so many people using the habit tracker this month - so exciting!!2
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Happy Sunday, Downsizers! It's so great to see so many people joining our team - and I LOVE that we have people from all over the world! Here's my daily check-in and my weekly weigh in:
PW: 174.3
CW: 171.6 (-2.7)
SW: 250
1/1/22:
Calories: 1,129
Exercise: 85 minutes elliptical and a 15-minute stretching class
Steps: 12,367
@lindamtuck2018 and @Megan_smartiepants1970 I would like to continue with the step challenge at 10,000 per day and I would like to change my weigh-in day to Wednesdays - so I'll start reporting this Wednesday if that's ok.
Thanks everyone - I hope you all have a great day!!
I will change you to Wednesday and will update your weight then.2 -
Good Morning Dazzling Downsizers ... Happy Sunday to all ....Today is meal prep and clean the house ...I have bags and bags of stuff to take down to Good Will and my old air fryer ... I bought myself a Ninja Airfyer for Christmas which has 2 baskets ...I used it last night for the 1st time .. I love it
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Here is my Sunday reminder ....Please have your steps in no later than 1/3/22...so that I can do December week 4 results and the Grand Finale for December ..Thank you for your cooperation
@lindamtuck2018- 1/1/22
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@red1185
Staying the same during the holidays is a positive. Great idea to increase your step goal gradually.
@katie_rnc
Welcome to the team!
@Morethanjustanumber
Great job joining the step challenge. It really helps me get my steps.
@rwood566
Walking around a tourist area sounds like good exercise. Your journey is so inspiring.
@sequimtrim
Welcome to the team. You have a solid exercise plan.
@jayenguk
Happy New Year! I can wait to watch you succeed this year.
@peng123
I think it is awesome you volunteer with the humane society. Fantastic loss to date. What is your favourite healthy recipe?
@jimboden3
I love your thought that food shouldn’t be about just losing weight all of the time.
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❌10k converted steps 1,860
❌log food daily
Not a great start to the New Year. I picked up a stomach bug. I slept most of yesterday on and off and I missed New Years Day dinner at my daughters. I didn’t eat all day so there was nothing to log. Hoping it settles so I can get back in the pool in the next few days.
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@peng123 and @MeowScout Thanks for stepping up - I am going to need you!2
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@peng123 and @MeowScout congrats on becoming the team motivators. Thank you both very much.2
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@lindamtuck2018 I'm so sorry you aren't feeling well - take it easy and rest up so you can get yourself back to the pool once you feel better.
Here are some of my favorite recipes:
https://www.skinnytaste.com/orecchiette-pasta-with-chicken-sausage/
https://www.skinnytaste.com/cajun-chicken-pasta-on-lighter-side/
https://www.skinnytaste.com/cauliflower-rice-chicken-biryani/
https://www.skinnytaste.com/spicy-shrimp-fried-rice/
I love the Skinnytaste website - so many delicious recipes for all different eating plans/preferences.4 -
Hi everyone! after a dismal December (lol) weight-loss wise, and also having problems getting on MFP for about 3 weeks, I am glad to be back!
1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I'm Tanya, a British ex-pat living in Toronto Canada. I'm the Downsizer's resident Starbucks Barista (so if you need any tips on low-cal treats at the Bux let me know!) and I live with my wife, Gael, and 3 kitties. I love football (soccer) and dancing (when my knee isn't giving me issues)
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I started back at MFP in October 2020. I was the heaviest I had ever been- 375lb, and my health was just brutal. My knees and back were in constant pain and I wasn't able to do my job fully (bending, lifting etc). I joined F2F in the November and the first few months were highly successful. Sadly, due to some health issues this year (gallstones and a bad knee injury) I haven't been able to reach much success in the last 12 months. In fact - between christmas 2020 and 2021, I stayed the same weight. I guess in the grand scheme of things that's not terrible. But this year is going to be a year of change for sure! I miss being in the 200's! I'll hopefully get back there in the next few months!
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Food triggers- Refined sugar. I don't have any food that has sugar in the first 5 ingredients. Also potato chips can be easily binged on. I have realised too that peanut butter is also something I can overeat on so I'm going to avoid that for a little bit. I am not someone that can will-power myself into moderation.
Behaviour triggers- boredom, stress, anxiety.
How to avoid triggers
Food triggers- don't eat them lol. If Gael brings potato chips home I have to remind myself that it's not my food. Also to plan my food ahead of time so I'm not tempted due to hunger
Behaviour triggers- meditation, knitting, planning ahead of time so I don't let myself get hungry. Also just riding the wave. I am going to be hungry, or at least think that I am, and I have to accept that. I don't have to be constantly full. Satisfied is definitely enough
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
I have a food plan that consists of 3 meals and up to 2 optional snacks a day. I don't eliminate a specific food group (so I eat protein, fat carbs etc) I stick to around about 2000 calories a day. I need a food plan that is not a diet, but something sustainable for when I get to a healthy weight. I have dieted for years and it's not worked for me, and if anything it's encouraged disordered eating.
I am in a 12 step fellowship for overeating and if I eat the right things, not binge or restrict, and work my program on that, then my weight loss is a positive consequence. I do like to weigh myself weekly and keep on top of that though, just to see how I'm doing regularly.
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Even though I can't do it much- I love my wii fit (especially dancing), walking, and swimming. Because if my injury I haven't been exercising much but I'm hoping to start dancing again soon!
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
I would love to be back in the 200's by the end of the month ideally. By the end of the year? Maybe under 250? 220? who knows! I'll take it day by day and see where I go
I'd also love to get fit enough to do some jogging. I wanted to try and run a mile in one go but because of my knee, again, I couldn't manage it sadly. Lets see what this year brings!
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
Ya know what i would love to gain- is experience on how to use an airfryer lol. If anyone has any airfryer recipes that would be great!!3 -
1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I’m Nan (67) from Fife in Scotland, sharing my home with mum(91), who does most of the cooking, monitors the washing machine and dryer, allows me to push the trolley in the supermarket and can tell me which store has the cheapest whatever we’re looking for.
I do the heavy jobs, keep the garden and am mum’s chauffeuse.
I enjoy knitting, crossstitch, gardening and when we can be, I am active in my local church
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I’m trying to lose weight to feel happier in my skin, get back in to pre covid clothes and reduce pressure on my osteopenia bones. I’m restarting because I need to be fit for the things I have to do
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Stress triggers me to eat mindlessly and since the problems won’t go away I need to find alternatives to sugary foods to cope
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
Since mum was a 1950s bride when meat and two veg was the order of the day and she still does most of the cooking we’re on mostly 1950s fayre
5. What is your favourite way to workout? I prefer walking but am currently using my exercise bike because I prefer to exercise whenever I get up and it’s too dark in the mornings in winter
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
My goals for this year are to
Lose 1lb per week till I get to my target (lose around 25lbs)
Exercise daily
Add strength to my exercise regeme especially for my wrists and ankles
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
I’m sure I’ll find and hopefully be able to give inspiration from the team1 -
Help please. I tried to add myself to the steps challenge but can’t.
If I can be added I’d like a target of 5000 per day please
@Megan_smartiepants1970 i think you can add me2 -
littleflutterby wrote: »Hi everyone! after a dismal December (lol) weight-loss wise, and also having problems getting on MFP for about 3 weeks, I am glad to be back!
1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I'm Tanya, a British ex-pat living in Toronto Canada. I'm the Downsizer's resident Starbucks Barista (so if you need any tips on low-cal treats at the Bux let me know!) and I live with my wife, Gael, and 3 kitties. I love football (soccer) and dancing (when my knee isn't giving me issues)
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I started back at MFP in October 2020. I was the heaviest I had ever been- 375lb, and my health was just brutal. My knees and back were in constant pain and I wasn't able to do my job fully (bending, lifting etc). I joined F2F in the November and the first few months were highly successful. Sadly, due to some health issues this year (gallstones and a bad knee injury) I haven't been able to reach much success in the last 12 months. In fact - between christmas 2020 and 2021, I stayed the same weight. I guess in the grand scheme of things that's not terrible. But this year is going to be a year of change for sure! I miss being in the 200's! I'll hopefully get back there in the next few months!
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Food triggers- Refined sugar. I don't have any food that has sugar in the first 5 ingredients. Also potato chips can be easily binged on. I have realised too that peanut butter is also something I can overeat on so I'm going to avoid that for a little bit. I am not someone that can will-power myself into moderation.
Behaviour triggers- boredom, stress, anxiety.
How to avoid triggers
Food triggers- don't eat them lol. If Gael brings potato chips home I have to remind myself that it's not my food. Also to plan my food ahead of time so I'm not tempted due to hunger
Behaviour triggers- meditation, knitting, planning ahead of time so I don't let myself get hungry. Also just riding the wave. I am going to be hungry, or at least think that I am, and I have to accept that. I don't have to be constantly full. Satisfied is definitely enough
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
I have a food plan that consists of 3 meals and up to 2 optional snacks a day. I don't eliminate a specific food group (so I eat protein, fat carbs etc) I stick to around about 2000 calories a day. I need a food plan that is not a diet, but something sustainable for when I get to a healthy weight. I have dieted for years and it's not worked for me, and if anything it's encouraged disordered eating.
I am in a 12 step fellowship for overeating and if I eat the right things, not binge or restrict, and work my program on that, then my weight loss is a positive consequence. I do like to weigh myself weekly and keep on top of that though, just to see how I'm doing regularly.
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
Even though I can't do it much- I love my wii fit (especially dancing), walking, and swimming. Because if my injury I haven't been exercising much but I'm hoping to start dancing again soon!
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
I would love to be back in the 200's by the end of the month ideally. By the end of the year? Maybe under 250? 220? who knows! I'll take it day by day and see where I go
I'd also love to get fit enough to do some jogging. I wanted to try and run a mile in one go but because of my knee, again, I couldn't manage it sadly. Lets see what this year brings!
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
Ya know what i would love to gain- is experience on how to use an airfryer lol. If anyone has any airfryer recipes that would be great!!
Welcome back Tanya.... I just bought a ninja airfryer for myself(it has 2 baskets which I love I am giving away my old one to Good Will ........Last night I made air fried shrimp with air fried lemon broccoli .....I have an airfryer cookbook with 250 recipes ..Let me know what ingredient you want to use and I will try to find a recipe1 -
1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I’m Nan (67) from Fife in Scotland, sharing my home with mum(91), who does most of the cooking, monitors the washing machine and dryer, allows me to push the trolley in the supermarket and can tell me which store has the cheapest whatever we’re looking for.
I do the heavy jobs, keep the garden and am mum’s chauffeuse.
I enjoy knitting, crossstitch, gardening and when we can be, I am active in my local church
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I’m trying to lose weight to feel happier in my skin, get back in to pre covid clothes and reduce pressure on my osteopenia bones. I’m restarting because I need to be fit for the things I have to do
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
Stress triggers me to eat mindlessly and since the problems won’t go away I need to find alternatives to sugary foods to cope
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
Since mum was a 1950s bride when meat and two veg was the order of the day and she still does most of the cooking we’re on mostly 1950s fayre
5. What is your favourite way to workout? I prefer walking but am currently using my exercise bike because I prefer to exercise whenever I get up and it’s too dark in the mornings in winter
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
My goals for this year are to
Lose 1lb per week till I get to my target (lose around 25lbs)
Exercise daily
Add strength to my exercise regeme especially for my wrists and ankles
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
I’m sure I’ll find and hopefully be able to give inspiration from the team
Welcome to our amazing group 1 -
Help please. I tried to add myself to the steps challenge but can’t.
If I can be added I’d like a target of 5000 per day please
@Megan_smartiepants1970 i think you can add me
I will add you to our step challenge 1 -
1. Tell us a little about yourself?
Hello everyone! Sorry if I am late to the party, I didn't know what I was doing, lol. My name is Victoria, I am 38 years old and I am from Florida. I have been a member of MFP for a lot of years. I am always trying to lose weight it seems and at one point I lost over a hundred pounds. Unfortunately, I gained most of it back. But I am looking forward to being a part of the team and getting back on track.
2. Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start?
I haven noticed that just getting into bed causes me to breathe hard. I don't like that, and I have some other issues, but I really want to focus on myself for once and try to get to a healthier version of myself.
3. What are your triggers and how can you avoid them?
I tend to binge at night. Even though I go to bed by 730pm, I feel like I have to eat as much as I can before bed. The passed week I haven't binged at all and I have been keeping myself busy by watching a show and writing in my journal before I go to bed.
4. Do you have a favourite diet you go by? ie keto, low carb
Nothing fancy, just calories in, calories out. Maybe a little intermittent fasting.
5. What is your favourite way to workout?
I like going for walks and workout videos from The Body Project on youtube.
6. What are some of your goals this month? Year?
I am hoping to lose 15lbs this month, but overall, for the year I hope to lose at least 80lbs.
Besides losing weight I have a goal of saving enough money by June to be able to leave my job and pursue something else.
7. What do you expect to gain from the team? Do you have any suggestions?
I hope to gain friendships and maybe some advice that I could use to help reach my goals.
I look forward reaching our goals together! Happy New Year everyone!2
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