Need a Weight Loss Buddy

nisijam5

Anybody out there need a weight loss buddy or starting a new group? I'd be interested in starting the month out right...Kim

nehtaeh

I'm game. I try to do groups for specific things, but always end up following something different than originally intended.

I really just need to stick to my plan. My downfall is fast food. I need a way to stay away from it. It's evil:devil:

Shannon

justforme8

Im in! I wanna lose at LEAST 30lbs before the new year, when we start TTC for another baby! I just need to end my BOREDOM eating now! Happy monday to everyone!:drinker:

mamaturner

actually a girl and I are working on creating a fitness/diet/support/motivation group (hehe) we're just working on a name and days of check ins, you want in no problem! any ideas for anything we're working on, please chime in!!!

nisijam5

OK...your right fast food is evil...

How frequently do you want to check in? What support do you need? I basically need a good kick in the butt when I start to falter.

I like good easy recipes which I can share with you. My new goal is a small plate filled with 1/2 veggies, 1/4 meat and 1/4 carbs...it's easy to follow and hopefully painless

My downfalls are alcoholic beverages, eating food without even realizing I am putting it in my mouth and dining out with poor choices

Nice to meet you!!!

leshawnturner

I'm in!!! I really need help and motivation especially with TOM!!!! I'm in a wedding next week and I'm just trying to maintain where I am and not put on any weight. Not to mention I'm fighting against Fibromyalgia which is an uphill battle anyway. So I say BRING IT ON!!!! We can win this fight together!!!

andlofly

sounds good... I'm in

sarahnicolexoxo

If you guys need any motivation, I am willing to help! I am trying to lose weight as well and just signed up today. It seems really nice here. Just message me if you'd like to talk about losing weight!

ianconway

I'm in! Looks like I'll be the only guy, but that's okay!

freeatlast20

im in...i need all the help i can get..and i agree...eating out is the biggest challenge i face. When im at home im good cause I can control everything...but any help will always be appreciated..WE CAN DO IT!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

nolachick

eating out can be really hard. just focus on ur goals and make simple substitutions. I know its hard but u have to do it!

instead of alcohol or soda. ORDER WATER
instead of pasta or rice, ORDER BROWN RICE OR WHEAT PASTA
instead of fries/mashed potatoes, ORDER STEAMED VEGGIES OR SALAD
and most importantly, instead of fried, order GRILLED/BAKED

u get the idea.

Good luck everyone!

outdoormom09

Sure - I'm new I'd like to have a buddy :flowerforyou:

KerryChery

IM in, lord knows I could use some motivation and any suggestions about meal plans would be great! Anything to stay on track

arzgirl5

Me too! What should we do??

anna441

Count me in

MindyAZ9

I am all up for it. I would love to lose about 60 lbs. so Anything that will help.

brwnsgr

Count me in, I need as much help as I can get!

nisijam5

Would love to join, here are my goals/ideas for the group:

1) Cardio exercise 3 to 5 times a week
2) Strength training 2 to 3 times a week
2) Review logs, give honest feedback
3) Share one new recipe a week that tastes good, easy to make and kids' like
4) Set a timeframe of 2 or 4 wks

Thanks, Kim

nisijam5

1) Cardio exercise 3 to 5 times a week
2) Strength training 2 to 3 times a week
2) Review logs, give honest feedback
3) Share one new recipe a week that tastes good, easy to make and kids' like
4) Set a timeframe of 2 or 4 wks

Thanks, Kim

ianconway

Sounds good to me! What day should we report in?

markei1

i would love to join this group.

nehtaeh

I like the meal suggestions. One of my biggest issues is eating while at work. I get bored here. At home I'm always busy and probly don't eat enough. So, if I can keep filling ideas on hand then I should be ok.

I've cut out pop and don't even want it anymore. I drink a lot of iced tea and water. We will get vitamin waters at home and they are nice for a change, but I usually just do iced tea and water.

My goal is to lose another 15 pounds by the end of the year - at least.

I exercise at night, after the kiddos go to bed. I need to do this at least 3 times a week - if not closer to 5. I've been doing fairly well with the exercise, but my food is my downfall right now.

nisijam5

Let's check in every Monday...share at least one good recipe or idea a week

3 to 5 cardios

2 to 3 strength

anybody else have ideas???

ticky

Count me in too! Sounds like a great plan. Good luck everyone!

nisijam5

What a great response from everyone...those of you who would like to send me a buddy request, that would be great...I tried to send a bunch; but, it became very time consuming.

I am super dedicated to this...I have many short and long term goals.

As a nurse, I see the outcome of poor nutrition and obesity

Thanks all

Kim

ianconway

What can our group be named? We need something that will stick out in the forum!

wb5eey

I would like to join, makes it two guys now.
I like the Monday check in, makes you accountable for the weekend (my biggest challenge), and I'm going to do my one/week weigh in on Monday morning, too.
Sorry this is my first post here or anywhere (except on Facebook) so not sure if I'm doing this right.
I have pre-diabetes, 290 lbs with way too much belly fat :laugh:, need to lose 60-70 pounds, doc says...
the 2-3 times per week strength and 3-5 times cardio sounds good. Some days, may just be 30 mins walking, but that should count for cardio, eh? Thanks for starting this...

A name? I don't know about sticking out in the forum, but how about Visualize This!!!

ianconway

I like Visualize This! Alright guys, let's start this week out right!

nehtaeh

Is there another thread started already with that name? Can we post a link when it is started, if it isn't already?

I like the 3-5 days cardio. I am not sure that I'll do the strength at this time, but I will add it in as I get closer to my mini-goal weight.

leshawnturner

Wow!!! I'm excited about this group, especially the monday weigh ins (have to account for the weekends)!!!

I like the name "Visualize this..." I think that's wonderful.

Cardio 3 to 5 times a week and strength 2 to 3 times is good. Remember your cardio needs to be at least 30 to 45 mins for weight loss (at least that's what I was always told :laugh: ). Just as a side note to those who are not doing strength training you might want to consider it because muscle burns more calories for a longer amount of time. Start slow and give it a try!!!!

nehtaeh

Wow!!! I'm excited about this group, especially the monday weigh ins (have to account for the weekends)!!!

I like the name "Visualize this..." I think that's wonderful.

Cardio 3 to 5 times a week and strength 2 to 3 times is good. Remember your cardio needs to be at least 30 to 45 mins for weight loss (at least that's what I was always told :laugh: ). Just as a side note to those who are not doing strength training you might want to consider it because muscle burns more calories for a longer amount of time. Start slow and give it a try!!!!

I did do some strength training the last few months. I don't want to overdo it on that though. I am way more toned because of it, but its covered in fat in spots. I'd like to concentrate more on the fat burning right now. I will get back to the strength, but if I can only do one thing, it will be cardio right now.