Women 200lb+, Let's Find A Way This May!!!

RavenStCloud
RavenStCloud Posts: 366 Member
in Motivation and Support
🌼 Hello, ladies! We've made it to May. One more month until summer!

🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried and true methods that have been working for you so far this year?

🌼What are you looking looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?

🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?


🟡If you've never been here before, please know you are welcome to join at any point in the month. All you have to do is post something, and then BAM!, you're one of us.

🟡In this group, we post our weekly and monthly goals and provide support and motivation to each other as we share our triumphs and our struggles. This group is all about accountability.

🟡All are welcome and, if you think you belong here, you do! No matter how much you currently weigh or how you measure (or don't measure) your weight, we'd love to hear from you.

🟡Victories, both scale and non-scale, are great to hear about, but, conversely, we know that weight loss isn't all sunshine and roses. If you're going through a rough patch, please feel free to be honest and vent your heart out. The struggle is real and we're all here to support each other!

🌼Let's find a way to make this May the best month of 2024 yet! 🌼
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  • kristinwoods919
    kristinwoods919 Posts: 76 Member
    Hi I'm Kristin. I am 41 years old. I only weighed in Friday so I didnt weigh in today.
    I plan on training for my 4 mile at least 4 days a week. The 4 mile is at the end of the month. So with that being said. The weather is looking much better here. With the diet and exercise my goal is 10 LBS. I know a big goal. There is 5 weigh in Fridays for me.

    Starting weight April26- 220.7
  • sharon81
    sharon81 Posts: 83 Member
    Sharon
    42 years old
    5'5"
    SW&HW (10/2022) 230lbs
    Jan 1 Starting weight: 193.0 lbs
    April 1 SW: 183.2
    CW 5/1: 184.6 - Up 1.4lbs this month overall instead of down. To be honest, I haven't been as strict as I have been in the past. I don't make any food a food I "can't" have, because in the past I have always deprived myself of things I really wanted that weren't "healthy" and then I fail because when I do finally give in, I really give and then I throw in the towel. Since I started this journey in 2022, I have not withheld any kind of food, sweets, carbs, you name it, EXCEPT, high calorie drinks like soda and specialty coffees and the like. That all being said, I have allowed myself to overindulge too many times and for me it's not even the junk food that gets me, it's dinner. I am good all day, keep calories low because I know that dinner will be a higher calorie count in my home and instead of having 1 serving, I have 2 or 2 and a half and then on top of all of that, I am not exercising enough. I HATE organized, planned exercise, but I just do not get enough movement in my day to day, so I HAVE to bite the bullet and get to the dreaded exercise. The problem is that I never end up seeing the "Extra" results, like more energy or enjoying it once I get going with it. It's not terrible once I get started but I still hate it!
    GW 155
    LW 180.2
    Weigh in day is Wednesday.
    Total loss to date for 2024 - 8.4lbs
    Total loss to date overall - 45.4lbs
    May 2nd GW: 179.0 lbs - I did not meet this goal.... We'll shoot for this for June 1st.


    🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried and true methods that have been working for you so far this year?
    Tried and true + walking/exercise 3 days a week

    🌼What are you looking looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?
    My son is graduating at the end of the month!! I am worried that the stress will get to me and keep me from my goals.
    🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?
    Don't stress over a messed up day or couple of days, just keep logging and keep getting up and starting over! EVERY DAY!
  • lisakatz2
    lisakatz2 Posts: 534 Member
    sharon81 wrote: »
    Sharon
    42 years old
    5'5"
    SW&HW (10/2022) 230lbs
    Jan 1 Starting weight: 193.0 lbs
    April 1 SW: 183.2
    CW 5/1: 184.6 - Up 1.4lbs this month overall instead of down. To be honest, I haven't been as strict as I have been in the past. I don't make any food a food I "can't" have, because in the past I have always deprived myself of things I really wanted that weren't "healthy" and then I fail because when I do finally give in, I really give and then I throw in the towel. Since I started this journey in 2022, I have not withheld any kind of food, sweets, carbs, you name it, EXCEPT, high calorie drinks like soda and specialty coffees and the like. That all being said, I have allowed myself to overindulge too many times and for me it's not even the junk food that gets me, it's dinner. I am good all day, keep calories low because I know that dinner will be a higher calorie count in my home and instead of having 1 serving, I have 2 or 2 and a half and then on top of all of that, I am not exercising enough. I HATE organized, planned exercise, but I just do not get enough movement in my day to day, so I HAVE to bite the bullet and get to the dreaded exercise. The problem is that I never end up seeing the "Extra" results, like more energy or enjoying it once I get going with it. It's not terrible once I get started but I still hate it!
    GW 155
    LW 180.2
    Weigh in day is Wednesday.
    Total loss to date for 2024 - 8.4lbs
    Total loss to date overall - 45.4lbs
    May 2nd GW: 179.0 lbs - I did not meet this goal.... We'll shoot for this for June 1st.


    🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried and true methods that have been working for you so far this year?
    Tried and true + walking/exercise 3 days a week

    🌼What are you looking looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?
    My son is graduating at the end of the month!! I am worried that the stress will get to me and keep me from my goals.
    🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?
    Don't stress over a messed up day or couple of days, just keep logging and keep getting up and starting over! EVERY DAY!

    Overall, you've made great progress!

    I think walking is great exercise, particularly outdoors. If you find yourself delaying this goal, start out small (like 15 minutes). I think you'll find it doable, and you can increase at leisure.

    I agree with you 100% about overeating days, just get back on the horse! Reflect back on why you overate and figure out a way to jump this barrier. I'm a (former) late night (after dinner) eater too. I find brushing my teeth immediately after dinner and keeping my mind/hands busy with something relaxing, helps. My particular thing is adult coloring books. There are a lot on Amazon, its easy, fun, and not too expensive.
  • readgal89
    readgal89 Posts: 20 Member
    Allison
    34 years old
    5’3”
    Starting weight today: 244
    Goal weight: Under 200
    Final Goal Weight:160ish


    Goals for May:
    Strength train every day.
    Walk 10,000 steps every day.
    Log my food every day.
    Take ACV and Cinnamon every day.



    🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried-and-true methods that have been working for you so far this year?

    ACV and Cinnamon is something I have taken in the past to help me lose weight. I personally don't enjoy them by themselves, so I thought about investing in some supplements. Right now, I am putting some ACV in my water and not taking cinnamon at all because all the ways I know to eat cinnamon also includes sugar or carbs. Any ideas on this?

    🌼What are you looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?

    I hope to fit into a size XL dress that I have. I can physically get into now, but it is way too tight around my belly and arms. Hoping that by June/July it will fit better. So, I hope that May will be very successful month.

    🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?

    I have been asked several times by people much smaller than me how I am losing weight and I confide my weight or clothes size with them, and they always feel bad because they are at my goal weight but are not happy and worry I will be offended. But I just tell them I can't compare myself to them. And they shouldn't feel bad. We should just cheer each other on.
  • jenbroussard71
    jenbroussard71 Posts: 281 Member
    Check in May 1st

    Jennifer
    SW: 236.2 (4/18/24)
    LW: 231.8
    Monday weigh in

    Goals for May:
    Walk 30 min / 3x per week
    Log daily (and honestly)
    Measure my food when I am at home
    225 on the scale

    I have been able to stay focused the last 12 days (since my doctor visit). When I scheduled my follow up in July she asked if I wanted a virtual visit and I said no I need to step on the scale over her so I am accountable. Looking forward to seeing how much I can accomplish by that visit.

    Having friends over for dinner on Saturday. I need to stay mindful of my eating. I will make sure my salad serving is larger than my pasta serving is.

    Struggling with getting enough water in so I have added one flavor packet a day in. It gives me something to look forward to.

    Hope you all have a great day.
  • danikat15
    danikat15 Posts: 113 Member
    I was here a long time ago. Lost a bunch of weight after my grandfather passed away and then just put most of it back on. We're taking our kids to Disney Land this summer for the first time ever and I want to be able to walk around with less pain.

    So here I am!

    SW:242
    CW:234
    GW: I don't have one. Just want to be healthier and feel better.

    🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried and true methods that have been working for you so far this year?
    -I'm trying to get back to what worked for me the last time I lost but not as rigid. I'm allowing myself graces.

    🌼What are you looking looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?
    -I need it to be summer break like now. This school year has been STRESSFUL!

    🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?
    -I mean, I'm reminding myself not to step on the scale every day and stress over it. But I can't give that same advice to someone else because that's what held me accountable before. So. I guess do what's best for you.
  • krabuck
    krabuck Posts: 42 Member
    May 1 check-in

    Katie
    42, 5’10
    Evolving snack queen

    SW: 269
    CW: 256

    Switching to Sunday weigh-ins

    5/05:
    5/12:
    5/19:
    5/26:

    Personal May Goals:
    249 on the scale… even just a flicker
    Complete C25K
    Log every day

    🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried and true methods that have been working for you so far this year?
    Pretty much doing the same things this month, only switching up my weigh in day to Sunday to help keep me accountable on Saturdays when I’m home alone with the snacks.

    🌼What are you looking looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?
    Looking forward to how good I will feel on 5/31 if I just stay consistent all month.

    🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?
    Stop stressing over how far you have to go. Even if it doesn’t seem like it, you are putting in the hard work that will get you to your goals. Don’t give up!!
  • katrose1985
    katrose1985 Posts: 53 Member
    krabuck wrote: »
    May 1 check-in

    Katie
    42, 5’10
    Evolving snack queen

    SW: 269
    CW: 256

    Switching to Sunday weigh-ins

    5/05:
    5/12:
    5/19:
    5/26:

    Personal May Goals:
    249 on the scale… even just a flicker
    Complete C25K
    Log every day

    🌼Will you be trying anything new this month? Or is it back to the tried and true methods that have been working for you so far this year?
    Pretty much doing the same things this month, only switching up my weigh in day to Sunday to help keep me accountable on Saturdays when I’m home alone with the snacks.

    🌼What are you looking looking forward to this May? Is there anything you're worried about for the rest of spring?
    Looking forward to how good I will feel on 5/31 if I just stay consistent all month.

    🌼And what is one thing you'd like to remind yourself (and others) not to worry about or stress over this month?
    Stop stressing over how far you have to go. Even if it doesn’t seem like it, you are putting in the hard work that will get you to your goals. Don’t give up!!

    Nice to see another tall lady here!!! You got this!
  • katrose1985
    katrose1985 Posts: 53 Member
    Hey there!
    My name is Kat! I’m 38 from Minnesota and I’m here on MFP for the 2nd time. I lost 50+ lbs back in 2018 after my first was born and now I need to do it again after my second baby was born in January of 2022! I’m determined and excited for a transformation!

    5’10”
    SW-210
    CW-202.4
    GW-150-160ish

    I love to walk, hike, garden, bike, home workouts and run for exercise. I just started back running yesterday after a 5 month break and one mile was TOUGH, but I have a goal to run a full marathon when I’m 40 (in 2years) so I’m taking it slow and steady! Back in 2019 I was running ALL the races and ran my first 1/2 marathon…I want that ability back!

    I’ll weigh in on Sundays and I’m very happy to have found y’all!!1c9cht5kc6ud.jpeg
  • CupcakeCrusoe
    CupcakeCrusoe Posts: 1,424 Member
    edited May 2
    Good morning everyone!

    A little higher on the scale, but I also feel sore from the gym a couple days ago, so it's possible it's water retention. I keep waking up thinking it's Friday and then being bummed when I remember it's not, haha.

    Today! I was supposed to go to the gym tonight but it was cancelled, so that means gym night at home for me. The nice thing about that is, no hourlong- hour and a half long commute time (that is for both ways, not each way).

    Video games last night was great, kept me from snacking. This morning I once again didn't need a sweet with my coffee, although the donuts were calling my name as I was driving to work. I didn't answer! I need to deal with my sugar thing at some point. White knuckling it forever is not going to work. I'm not even sure how one deals with it permanently. I have such a huge sweet tooth. Currently drinking some blueberry brunch tea with artificial sweetener that's almost scratching the itch.

    Tonight for dinner, babby wants chicken nuggets, while kiddo, unprompted, wanted teriyaki chicken. Lol. At least the nuggs are easy. The teriyaki chicken, not as much, when I haven't prepped any. But I do love teriyaki chicken... maybe I'll stop at Aldi on the way home and see what we can do. Teriyaki chicken on cauli rice would be an excellent dinner.

    Tag party time:
    @lisakatz2 look at you go! Congratulations on the progress!

    @sharon81 it's so hard to find exercise we like. It took me several iterations, and even now I give it real thought. Some thoughts! When I wanted to run as my exercise, I gamified it by using things like the app "Zombies, run!" which is an audio game in your earbuds with a storyline about being a post-apocolyptic runner, really great and recommend. I might have to re-download that for walks, actually... there are other things like that, I know the same company (Six to Start) made a walking equivalent I did for a while. Or some people like to do the LOTR themed walk to mordor. I did that one. Just found out there's an app. I really need to start walking again. :) Especially since I'm about to get a fitbit next week! So if you have one, we can do challenges (I think- it's been years since I had one).

    Or sometimes just trying something new and different for exercise, like that bungie cord stuff, or belly dancing, or rock climbing, or, of course I advocate, pole fitness. ;)

    @readgal89 As far as cinnamon goes, I put it in anything sweet or curry. So oatmeal, every time. Curries, a little bit every time. Currently I'm eating eggs for breakfast and chicken and cauli rice for lunches, so not as much chance for me to do that. Oooh, I could put it in a protein shake...

    @CeCeFlyy girl I was thinking about you around carnival time!! Did you get to wear your fabulous costume? Welcome back- we've all been there, falling off and getting back on the wagon. I've done it a lot myself. ;)

    @jenbroussard71 it's good that you're thinking ahead for your dinner party. That is the best way to do it.

    @danikat15 I remember you! Welcome back! I love the idea of giving yourself grace while shooting for comfortable movement on your vacation, that would be so motivating for me, too!

    @krabuck c25k is so good, and finishing it gives you such a sense of accomplishment.

    @katrose1985 another 1/2 marathon finisher, hello! I really want to go for the marathon as well someday, right now I just don't have the time to dedicate for the long runs. Welcome! Your son is so cute!

    Have a great day, everyone!
  • lisakatz2
    lisakatz2 Posts: 534 Member
    Thanks cupcake, I'm really jazzed about my progress too. Now my plan for myself is not to gain on my upcoming trip! I think losing may be ambitious, but if I keep on logging (which I plan to do) I believe it will keep me on track.
  • 40poundsnow
    40poundsnow Posts: 2 Member
    Good morning 2May,
    This is my first time posting. I’ve enjoyed reading the support and encouragement. Thank you all for posting.
    56yrs old , weight 207, 5ft 2. Getting ready for total knee replacement end of June.
    Doctor said recovery may be a little better and quicker if I lose weight. I want to lose weight
    To improve my health overall.
  • danikat15
    danikat15 Posts: 113 Member
    CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »

    @danikat15 I remember you! Welcome back! I love the idea of giving yourself grace while shooting for comfortable movement on your vacation, that would be so motivating for me, too!

    Hey! I remember you too! And yea, unfortunately, the older I get, the more pain I get in my hips and knees so just getting weight off is the ultimate goal. I don't even want to put a goal number out there because I should have been ecstatic with how far I got the last time. This time I just want minimal knee pain running to different rides :D

    Also, the older I get the more I realize just how much mental health is attached to it all.
  • kristinwoods919
    kristinwoods919 Posts: 76 Member
    A little slow start this month. But a loss is a loss.

    May 3- 220.5

    It’s supposed to storm here today and my head feels it. Stupid headache. I am hoping I can kick this headache.
  • CupcakeCrusoe
    CupcakeCrusoe Posts: 1,424 Member
    edited May 3
    Good morning everyone!

    Staying a bit higher, but still lower than the average.

    So, about that chair practice last night, haha- Kiddo came home asking us to sponsor her for a two mile run at school, and I told her two miles is a lot. So I mapped it out, and told her she should try it. I ran with her so I could see her the whole time. She made it 1.3 miles before she gave up, much longer than I thought she would. So that was my exercise last night, after not running in years and not in a sports bra. :lol:

    Today is a jazz dance class at the gym, only one class tonight, but that class is 2 hours long, lol. I'm starting off today watching My 600-lb life and drinking my coffee, weird choice but it's Trash TV Friday, I guess.

    I just want work to be over with today so I can get the weekend started, haha. I'm so excited to get my Fitbit next week that I've set up the app on my phone already in anticipation. I've also downloaded a "Walk Middle Earth" app, because Fantasy Hike is only for iPhones, dang, and I downloaded The Walk, from Six to Start. I've also got a spreadsheet, if anyone wants to tally up our mileages and compete.

    Tag party time!
    @lisakatz2 I think not gaining on a trip is doable, what with trips usually being more active than we are in our day to day. That's how it usually works out for me, anyway.

    @40poundsnow welcome! I've followed a couple people on here at fatsecret in the same spot- those that were successful with their weight loss before knee surgery did have an easier time.

    @danikat15 it really is so mental! Everyone talks about the minutia more than the mindset, but the mindset is so important. I saw I have a friend request from you, but I don't log here, I use MacroFactor, I'm only here for the forum, so being my friend here doesn't do anything, haha. I'm still supporting you from this here forum! And if you want me to peep your food diary I love snooping, lol.

    @jessicaex_oh your picture and username makes me think of Xanga, there used to be a blogger on the subsite lovelyish named Jessica. My handle on Xanga was Wait_by_Moonlight. Anyway, time for weird internet subcultures. Back to you! I absolutely know how it is with kids and extracurriculars on top of school on top of having a job, brutal. I hope you can find that time for yourself in their baseball practice times or something, I know it's so hard, but you can do it! Welcome!

    @katrose1985 that looks so good! :yum:

    @girlinkaz744 CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 HELLO 160S HERE TO STAY!

    @kristinwoods919 Progress is progress! I know that's right!

    Have a great Friday everyone! TGIF!
  • readgal89
    readgal89 Posts: 20 Member
    34 years old
    Starting weight:268
    1st Goal weight: 200
    Final Goal weight: 150-160

    May 3: 241
    May 6:
    May 13:
    May 20:
    May 27:

    I lost a pound!!

    I did also figure out that I can make a hot tea with cinnamon. It is a little messy the way I am doing it with my ground cinnamon. But I think it is great. Some recipes call for cinnamon sticks, which is easier to work with and may be fresher. I love cinnamon in oatmeal, but I was trying not to eat carbs. And I don't want any added sugar if I can avoid it, which I would need in oatmeal. I will try to add some cinnamon to a recipe the next time I use curry as @CupcakeCrusoe suggested, but I don't use curry in my cooking very much. I bought some for one recipe not too long ago, but have not reached for it since then.
  • katrose1985
    katrose1985 Posts: 53 Member
    Today is day 3 of using MFP and logging food. I’m surprised by how much I’ve been underrating and now I see why I’m so tired, hangry and depleted all the time not to mention the extreme bingeing when those emotions/feelings get too intense. Weighing and measuring and tracking can be a pain in the butt, but I can already feel the positive impact of being more intentional with my health. I needed this.

    @girlinkaz744 WAY TO GO! You are GOALS!🥳

    @danikat15 feel free to add ME! I need friends on this journey!!🙌🏻

    @CupcakeCrusoe i love that you’re daughter is doing that! How old is she?! My son (5 at the time) wanted to run a 1 mile Halloween race so we trained for it and ran it together! It was incredible seeing his face when he got that medal! 🏃‍♀️

    @kristinwoods919 GO SISTER!!! 🤩

    Also, anyone here feel free too add me! I don’t have any on here yet and everyone here seems like my people!
  • mkculs13
    mkculs13 Posts: 679 Member
    Good morning. My scale jumped 4 lbs this week and idk if it’s due to taking a steroid—let’s hope so. I have finally gotten my allergies under control and I guess 3 lbs is ok if I’m going to feel well moving forward.

    I am scheduled for knee replacement this summer and trying to stay active w/o too much pain. So after 2 weeks of no jogging, I did some jogging and walking on a turf trail yesterday and I am *not* suffering more this morning. So that is great news. I’m hoping to be able to jog a very slow 2 miles 2 times a week or at least every 4 th day up to surgery—I don’t want to lose all that I have before surgery. Walking and even biking don’t seem too bad, and as long as I’m careful I think I’ll be ok. It’s important to my sense of well being too so I can’t just stop until my knees are both replaced.

    Stats:

    Age 65
    SW 210 (1/27/24)
    CW 207
    GW 180

    I was down to 203 last eeek, for the whole week. I’ll get there again.
  • CupcakeCrusoe
    CupcakeCrusoe Posts: 1,424 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    Saturday weigh in days
    Christina
    35 years old
    5'4"

    SW: 220ish
    Re-SW (Feb 2022): 200.4
    UGW: 150
    2024 goal weight: 165
    SW 2024: 182.7

    🌻 May Goals!🌻
    🌻 May GW: 178

    🟡May SW: 181.4
    5/4: 183.2

    🟡Practice for performance at least 3 days a week✅
    🟡Stick to weight loss calories 7! days! a week!✅
    🟡Log everything in grams ✅

    This weigh in is not fun! But I haven't been consuming weight-gain calories, so I'm just going to keep trucking. Shark week is any minute now, and I'm sore from the gym yesterday, so we'll see how we're doing.

    An oldie but a goodie, thread heads remember this one:
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    Today! We're going to an asian festival around us, and I'm currently making cinnamon rolls for the girls for breakfast. I'll be doing splits and chair training later. I've had the most intense cinnabon craving lately, so while the weather is cool outside, and I don't have the gym this morning where I have to leave, I decided I'd try out a recipe. I can never quite get that good inside texture, but hope springs eternal. :lol: I will, of course, log appropriately, and adjust my day in response. I just find that when I ignore cravings for too long, I'll just eat more things that aren't scratching an itch, then eventually scratch the itch, so I'm going to go ahead and skip that middle bit. :lol:

    My fitbit is supposed to come today! I cannot wait.

    Tag party time!
    @readgal89 for your tea, maybe you could make like... a cinnamon paste, instead of dry cinnamon, might help with mixing it in.

    @katrose1985 it really is so freeing to know that if you log it, you know how well you're doing with weight loss. I can tell what results I should expect based on my food logs, which is great. My older kid is 8! She does a lot of gymnastics as her primary exercise, so running was a shock to her system, haha. That's such a sweet story about your son's medal :heart:

    @mkculs13 I'm so glad to hear that jogging didn't hurt your knee! Exercise makes weight loss go easier.

    Have a great Saturday, everyone!
  • kristinwoods919
    kristinwoods919 Posts: 76 Member
    @CupcakeCrusoe My son loves to run. there is no way I could keep up with him. He is in track and soccer and he is running a 4 mile at the end of may and hoping to beat his time from last year. (33 min flat) He is 11, no one in his age group beats him. So keep encouraging your daughter to keep trying. My daughter who is not a runner but decided to do track she is improving every week. I usually ride my bike if they want to run. I would love to be able to run with them by this time next year.
  • Jensmakingprogress
    Jensmakingprogress Posts: 230 Member
    edited May 4
    Jen
    43 years old
    5’1”
    ReStarting weight: 225 (May 2024)
    Goal weight: 175
    Final Goal Weight:145

    Weigh-in Fridays
    5/3 224
    5/10
    5/17
    5/24
    5/31

    Goals for May:
    -Log every day
    -Close all of my rings 5 days a week
    -Walk or exercise at least 30 min a day
    - May goal weight: 213

    I’m new to the group and looking forward to the accountability. My family is going on a cruise in July, so my first small goal is to lose 20 pounds over next two months. I struggle with remembering to log my food, so any advice on how you remember or tricks to make it faster is welcome!
  • vanzeem15
    vanzeem15 Posts: 8 Member
    I'm just starting today! My goal for May is to get 10,000 steps and log all my food!
  • girlinkaz744
    girlinkaz744 Posts: 35 Member
    @jenhuey01 I feel you on the logging taking forever at the beginning! Hang with it and eventually it becomes a habit. You’ll learn how many calories are in different meals, have certain combinations of logging that come more easily, and will just develop a “sense” for how many calories you’ve consumed in a day (if you stick with it consistently!!). So I guess my advice is don’t worry and stay the course!!

    When I’m in maintenance mode and eating a familiar food, I actually don’t log but I just weigh because I have a rough tally in my head of about how many calories I have available for the day. Not to say that works for everyone, but that has helped me!

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