Who’s with me? It’s July 2024 and we need to lose 50 pounds! Let’s take this journey together!
Sparkle1098
Posts: 18 Member
We need to get down and stay down! We all have our own success stories as well as demons. Let’s crush those demons together!
Share daily your progress. Let’s make this our news feed!
* Update what’s happening daily
* Words of wisdom
* What's working for you
* What’s not working
* Water intake... your secret
* Share your snacks and food secrets
* Exercise any form walking, gym, classes, swimming
* Exercise status from you Apple watch, Fitbit or other devices
* Are you up or down on the scale
Let’s talk about anything and everything. Together we can do this!
Share daily your progress. Let’s make this our news feed!
* Update what’s happening daily
* Words of wisdom
* What's working for you
* What’s not working
* Water intake... your secret
* Share your snacks and food secrets
* Exercise any form walking, gym, classes, swimming
* Exercise status from you Apple watch, Fitbit or other devices
* Are you up or down on the scale
Let’s talk about anything and everything. Together we can do this!
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Today is my new day! I have been eating poorly for over a year. Started out this morning with my breakfast below. I'm not a breakfast eater at all. I usually just skip it. Going forward I'm going to drink Premier Protein for breakfast.
* Premier Protein Chocolate (30 grams of protein & 1 gram sugar)
* One A Day multivitamin
* 2 Vitafusion Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies
* 2 Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules
I need to work on my water intake as I'm behind this morning.
What are your quick and easy breakfast go to?6 -
Sparkle1098 wrote: »What are your quick and easy breakfast go to?
Crunchy peanut butter rolled up in an Ezekiel pita, plus a cup of nonfat Kefir, for me. 381 calories, 25 grams of protein, 7 grams of fiber, plus some nice poly- and mono-unsaturated fats, 514 grams potassium, 25% vitamin A, 14% iron. Generally, I find less processed foods I can chew more satisfying and filling that just shakes/smoothies, but that may be idiosyncratic.
Another thing that can be great (that I haven't done lately) is making "egg muffins" or breakfast burritos in a batch and freezing them, then zap one or two in the microwave for a quick breakfast. There are lots of recipes on the web, and in the MFP blogs.
Best wishes: Success is worth the effort!
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Hi! I’m so ready for the loss! I have 30 pounds to lose (hope it’s ok I join you) and have some got some myself into some terrible eating habits so this accountability will keep me in check.
I usually manage about 16,000 steps a day, so I know my loss will happen with what I’m eating (or not more to the point).
I’ll weigh in tomorrow morning and start the journey.
Thanks for the post, let’s smash this!6 -
I'm in!2
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Today has been a good day, although after my weigh in this morning, I’m unfortunately a pound heavier than a thought - not a disaster, but it would have been nice to get the surprise in the other direction haha!
I completed my 8 minute journal which has you focus on 3 things your grateful for each day, how you’ll make today a great day etc etc - I used this a few years ago and it made such a difference to my attitude, I think it just makes you default to positivity (eventually).
So my updates:
What’s working for me: Meal planning and prepping my food as much as possible. That way I literally have no excuse, my meals are done and ready for me.
What’s not working: My water intake - I’ve managed to find my water bottle with the time markers on it, so I plan on using this moving forward.
Snacks: I really can’t have any snacks as I know I won’t be able to stop - never had much self control around snacks.
Food today: I’m sticking to my 1200 cals and not eating my exercise calories (unless I have a day where I’m really ‘hungry’). Late morning I had oatmeal, blueberries, grapes and some yogurt for brunch then rice, black beans, steam fresh veggies and two boiled eggs for dinner followed by some more grapes and yogurt.
I work split shifts and leave really early in the morning (I’ve never been able to eat first thing), so my breakfast and lunch are usually as one, then dinner as soon as I’m through the door again.
Exercise status: exhausted from a long day at work and 16,498 steps done (half of which up a hill 😅). Oh and my 5 minute yoga routine this morning - sets me up nicely for the day, stretches my muscles, gets me in a good headspace with the breath work and it’s only five minutes 👍
I plan on plonking myself in the bath with a podcast (Mel Robbins - great listen for helping you nailing your demons!). This is to stop temptation on eating anything before bed!
I hope it’s been a good day for everyone else too!
Day one done ✔️
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Good Morning! I am ready to crush it… I need accountability peeps! I need help with logging in daily, steps and getting back into workouts.
I have 45 -50 lbs to lose!7 -
I also started on July 5.. I have 15-20 lbs to lose. Refamiliarizing myself with MFP app. Protein shakes w/ fruit, almond milk for breakfast.. scallops and sweet potato for dinner.. still haven’t managed 64 oz water. I feel like I am back in control.4
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Today was actually a good day despite what felt like a million hurdles of stress getting in my way 😬 I’m so pleased that I didn’t revert to my usual coping mechanisms that don’t serve me (junk food / binge eating). Even with my usual default thoughts happening the minute stress happened - I was able to see them for what they are - my brain looking for the familiar.
Water intake is still a work in progress 🤷🏻♀️
22,336 steps - tough work day today!
I found out via my podcast last night what my 8 minute journal is actually doing 💡 and it’s a good tool. Well worth a listen if you’re like me and needing a ‘reset’:
Mindset Reset Toolkit: How to Make Your Mind Work for You (Using Simple Neuroscience) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002?i=1000595362596
I hope everyone had a nice Sunday - we’ve got this!!
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I’m new to this platform but not to the journey. Lost 50# in 2023, then hit a 6 week plateau and gave up. Gained back 20 before starting up again yesterday. I’m used to tracking my food on Fitbit, which no longer does that, so I need to learn this one. I’ve linked my Fitbit and my VeSync scale. And started the Better Me 3 months trial with their 28 day indoor walking challenge. Hoping to get at least back in the neighborhood of where I left off so my doctor, who was so jubilant last year, won’t yell at me when I see her oct 25!4
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I’ve lost some before but never all. Now I’m in the pre-diabetic range and need to lose 80.4
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In 2019, I started my weight loss journey & ended up losing 60lbs. I went from 190 - 130. Then at the end of 2020, Covid hit and everything shut down so I gained most of the weight back. Canadian winters are harsh so it was really difficult to get out for a run or what not. Got married in 2021 and just sort of got comfortable and didn’t really care for working out or eating better. Ended up gaining more than I lost initially. Had a baby in 2023 and am now sitting at 215lbs and finding it impossible to start. I have really bad eating habits and anything “healthy” just repulses me.
I am trying to meal prep this weekend and hopefully start some at home workouts.
Hoping to make some friends here that can hold me accountable.
Maybe we can add each other & check each others food log & exercise?6 -
Restarted the app 3 days ago. I have lost 1 lb already! Yes I just got my period and may be dehydrated, but it feels good To be recording meals and weighing in again. Currently at 193.4, 1 lb down from my heaviest weight ever. 136 high school weight. Goal 155. Heck I'd be happy to get back to 170 right now. Quaker instant oatmeal is my go to quick breakfast. Also peanut butter toast.2
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Late to the party but I'm wanting to get back at eating healthier and stop snacking so much, ESPECIALLY at night!!
* Update what’s happening daily- I've starting logging food again today! I seem to quit after a few months
* Words of wisdom- I need some
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* What's working for you- a buddy to help me stay on track!
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* What’s not working- my husband buying junk food! I've asked him to not keep it where i can see it and don't tell me where he put it! haha
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* Water intake... your secret - I need to work on it!!
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* Share your snacks and food secrets- my new thing is blended cottage cheese w/ dry ranch seasoning or blend in my own spices for a high protein veggie dip! its good!!!
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* Exercise any form walking, gym, classes, swimming - I have a friend that does a daily challenge of 11,000 steps per day, if we don't make it we owe the other one $5 to help keep us accountable
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* Are you up or down on the scale : I haven't even weighed in to even see how much I've gained recently, I just decided today to join in here with the hopes of changing my mind set.
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Restarted the app 3 days ago. I have lost 1 lb already! Yes I just got my period and may be dehydrated, but it feels good To be recording meals and weighing in again. Currently at 193.4, 1 lb down from my heaviest weight ever. 136 high school weight. Goal 155. Heck I'd be happy to get back to 170 right now. Quaker instant oatmeal is my go to quick breakfast. Also peanut butter toast.
I am in the almost exact same position as you!! I am right about 190 now and goal 155 but happy with 170. hahaha1 -
I have a lot to lose also. Not a stranger to calorie counting etc., just fell off the wagon for way too long. Now I’m just over 200lbs, 5’8” and the heaviest I’ve ever been. Almost 36 and feel like my metabolism took a nosedive. No matter though, taking control and want to lose at least 30lbs, maybe 40-50. Planning to move abroad where being heavier made me SO self conscious compared to in America. haha I just want to be my best me. Will support anyone else who’s in it for the long term. We got a lot of work to do!3
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Sparkle1098 wrote: »Today is my new day! Going forward I'm going to drink Premier Protein for breakfast.
* Premier Protein Chocolate (30 grams of protein & 1 gram sugar)
* One A Day multivitamin
* 2 Vitafusion Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies
* 2 Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules
Hello - I tried several chocolate protein drink types and found Premier to be kind of chemical tasting.
I recommend Ensure high protein chocolate (must watch out & not get the similarly named/packaged meal replacement one!!) - tastes good! Same 160 cal/ but only 16g protein/235 ml. Like Premier it does not need to be refrigerated.
The very best tasting to me though is Milk2Go Sport - tastes just like chocolate milk! 200 cal/26g protein/325 ml but needs to be kept in the fridge.
I like the idea of making our own Newsfeed! Be back later 🙂 for proper intro!0 -
elithea175 wrote: »I’m new to this platform but not to the journey. Lost 50# in 2023, then hit a 6 week plateau and gave up. Gained back 20 before starting up again yesterday. I’m used to tracking my food on Fitbit, which no longer does that, so I need to learn this one. I’ve linked my Fitbit and my VeSync scale. And started the Better Me 3 months trial with their 28 day indoor walking challenge. Hoping to get at least back in the neighborhood of where I left off so my doctor, who was so jubilant last year, won’t yell at me when I see her oct 25!
I hear you, joined MFP summer 2021, lost very near 50 by summer 2022, stalled out, gained 10ish over the next year to summer 2023, then a further 6-7 by Xmas 2023 and started the New Year just under 20 up from my 2022 low - but I feel very proud to have not gained it all back, and to have kept looking at ways to improve my diet and lifestyle during those 18 months, even if the 😈 ⚖️ didn't reflect that.
Since January I am now back down 15, and may even get back to my Summer 2022 weight this Summer! My goal is to beat it and get over that 50 hump. And then much, much more lol.1 -
I'm starting over again. I used this app before, logging in everything I ate no matter what it was. I was doing at least 11,000 steps a day. It was working and I lost some weight, but then I stopped keeping track. I regret that so much. Then covid hit and just threw everything off. It's been a rough couple of years. Was diagnosed with breast cancer and then cervical precancer. Had to have 2 surgeries in 2022 a couple months apart then radiation therapy. Got depressed and gained what I had lost back and then some. Went to my oncologist yesterday and he said "we need to talk about your weight". I almost lost it but cried when I got home. But got over it and it's a new day and am starting to log food again, will start hitting my step goal and change my eating habits. I hope to make some friends on here so we can motivate each other and keep looking forward. I also need to lose 80 to 100 pounds.
Please add me as a friend if you'd like. I hope everyone has a fabulous day!
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I'm in. I really need to get over my weight loss hump. That's going to include a bountiful increase in energy for me and finding time. I plan to incorporate swimming, weights, and yoga mainly.2
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Hi, unfortunately @Sparkle1098 started this discussion then abandoned it - only this one post since 2022...
And has not signed into MFP since July 5th. It's too bad.2 -
BCLadybug888 wrote: »Hi, unfortunately @Sparkle1098 started this discussion then abandoned it - only this one post since 2022...
And has not signed into MFP since July 5th. It's too bad.
Yes, too bad.
But y'know, there are surprisingly many threads like that in the MFP Community: Started by someone who was briefly motivated/inspired, but who didn't last for whatever reason. But sometimes the thread lives on, moved forward by others who find it beneficial.
Maybe that can happen here, too? That's up to the participants . . . .0 -
Hello!
I'm in a weird space, but I know I need to do something.
I have to. I'm 46, I feel every ounce of what's on my body. It's making it hard to move the way I want to and the way I like to.
I have a very complicated relationship with food (thanks 90's diet era!) and I really struggle when I start to focus on healthy eating and exercise. I tend to go too far the other way and next thing you know I'm spitting out an almond because I wasn't "supposed" to have that many or refusing to go places that I can't control the intake.
I'd like to join the journey to have some accountability buddies, so please feel free to friend me. On a side note, if anyone is in Calgary, AB and would like to get together for beginner fitness activities let me know; KEYWORD - beginner
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I am here hoping to lose 70#. I am 'wearing' all my trauma, resentment and shame over a lifetime. Grateful for small epiphanies. Gonna play the long game. Whatever I choose as activity, it has to be sustainable. Forgive myself and lighten up. I get another day on the planet! Hormones are dwindling so staying aware of what I eat without obsessing. Take a tech break regularly because it can be a time suck and I may never find what is my best program/route.
SW 241
CW 235
GW 165
I hope to get back to this thread because it's fairly new. Not sure about learning all that the site is capable of. Crossing my fingers2 -
I am hoping that someone has something to share and keep this thread going.
My question is what people do in the late hours when all the great progress of the morning goes away? i just want to be left alone but responsibilities stress me out more when I get home and the resolve that I started the day with ends up out the window from 5 until bed.1 -
Hi @Arrivingby226, there is a fairly active thread you may want to post to:
Introduce yourself>60 years and up
It is kind of quiet right now, but waxes and wanes and never completely dies out. Someone would definitely chime in!
I am retired, so most of my stress went away when I quit work - took my 4-5 months to destress though. Crazy.
Since I am a night owl, I had to make a rule with myself that the kitchen closes at 10pm - tea service only available after 10! I try to not eat much past 8 or 9 even, but had to make a hard & fast rule (I even had a sign to put out to remind myself and reinforce my resolve for the first month and if I start to slip up, sign will go back out lol). I then do intermittent fasting for minimum 12 hours overnight, but my aim is 14-16 hours. I have my MFP fasting goal set for 14 hours - this also helps with evening temptations because the later I eat at night, the later it will be the next day before I break my fast.1 -
Just brousing and saw your note. I've been kind of sitting in place, but now have new motivation for losing weight. I have a granddaughter getting married the end of the month, so I'm starting to get serious. I'm 77, and have finally realized I don't need big meals. I have little to eat in the a.m., mainly coffee and maybe a boiled egg or something under 100 cal. Sometime, in the morning or afternoon, i hop on the bike and do 6-7 miles at maybe 10 mph avg. A small meal for lunch, keeping it under 300 cal. Maybe something like 1/2 cup of cottage cheese and tunafish or an egg. A lite supper at night and NOTHING after 6:00pm. Seems to be working as I've finally dropped below 250. Strider...1
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Great comments and ideas. What is working for me: checking in at the start of the day and journaling food...even if I have to edit some of it later. for some reason it adds to the sense of being in control and I feel success. Hope this thread keeps going. All the best0
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Little trick hat is working great for ME:
Mio Fruit Punch powder in single packet is helping me a lot to get to my daily gallon of water.
1packet in a liter of water. (old Gatorade or Powerade bottle). Only 5 calories per packet.
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