Finally Introducing Myself -- Looking for Friends

BikerGirlElaine

Eat Enough of the Right Foods/Lift Weights/Take a Long Term View

Hi everyone,

I have been here logging my food and reading since mid-January (started losing weight on January 1) and I am finally getting up the courage to introduce myself LOL

I am 49, and I was always pretty much a normal weight until the last 9 years. That was when my drinking caught up with me, I got fibromyalgia, got sober, and life changed completely. For 8 years, other things were more important than my weight. I would try to lose weight, but I just didn't have all the tools to lose without aggravating my FM, or other things that were truly more important would get in the way. When I came here last month I was surprised to learn that I already had an account -- must've been one of my very short-lived weight loss attempts *grin*

Anyways, this time I have everything that I need to do it. By 'IT" I mean losing 75 pounds of fat -- while keeping every ounce of my current lean body mass.

I know it's going to take over a year, probably closer to a year and a half, and maybe more if I lose focus. That's fine. I have a long-haul attitude. I know how to plan ahead. We're taking a two week camping trip on our motorcycles in June and I am already planning how to stay on track then.

I know how to eat now -- I've been hitting my calories and my macros consistently. I know how to log every day no matter what. I'm getting to where my cooking is more automatic. I strongly believe in eating enough protein and fats mainly from nutrient dense foods. I'm not preaching to anyone else but I personally do not eat sweeteners or processed flours because I feel better mentally, emotionally and physically when I don't. On the other hand, I had a bacon cheeseburger yesterday and still hit my calories :bigsmile:

I'm an experienced weightlifter. There was a time (long ago now) when I was fairly serious about bodybuilding. So I prefer to lift weights over cardio. My FM and some old injuries hold me back a bit, though. My gym routine isn't set in stone yet, because my knee wants to have two rest days in between uses. But I love the gym and I know that I will work it out how to best do what I need to do to preserve my muscles.

I am open to help on a routine that accommodates my knee. I have not followed someone else's plan for a long time, I've just been doing my own thing. I am open to something new now. Drop me a note if you have some suggestions.

I'm not much into the forum threads that I have read so far. There's a lot of lunacy out there. I don't think this deal has to be complicated, and I think different things work for different people. I'm not really into wading into the debates. I'm not really into telling you what you should do. But I do want to hang out with people who generally agree with me on the big points.

I AM here to suit up, show up, do my thing, and support people who are doing the same. I log on every day and will support you in your goals. So if you are of a like mind, I would love to be friends.

Thanks for reading!

Elaine in Colorado

mrsjas2000

I started in Jan. also you can add me we need all the support we can get, I am on everyday too

MrsCameron87

Hi!
Great post - very motivating! Hope we can spur each other a long! I am just getting started - and have A LOT to learn!!!

Ottinger13

I log on every day. I work out every day. I believe in hard work and getting results. Please add me as a friend and we can inspire each other

CherV96

Like you I have found most threads to be "not me". I have worked out with a personal trainer in the past but am scared to lift weights on my own. Hoping that I can support you in your goals and maybe gain some insight into weights from your experience. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Rose_bee

I'll be adding you. I need to lose 20-30 pounds, and want to seriously improve my diet.

I rarely cook (it's a lot of quick & easy meals at my house), and I know that has to change if I'm going to get healthy & in shape.

My mom has Fibro, is solidly obese (class I), and can't walk without pain. I do NOT want to be that.

Thusly I'm trying to lose weight & get in shape now, and keep it off. It'll be easier to lose 30 lbs now & keep it off than wait a decade or two & have double (or more) that to lose.

Tallia2009

Just rejoined (!) as started Diet Chef today, its not ideal as its processed food but I have a desk job working long hours and dont have the time, nor inclination, to cook so its (i hope!) going to be easy to stick to X amount of calories a day. Very keen to hear about doing weights over cardio to get fit. I've sent a friend request as need all the help I can get..... and would love also to give help and inspiration to everyone on this journey for a healthier life. Please feel free anyone to add me

June2268

I would love to buddy up with some fine people myself as I am into week 2 and only saw a 1lb wieght loss and I am kinda dissapointed.

michelle7673

Hi Elaine --- I'd love to be friends. I have a very similar mindset. Do the right things, consistently, don't get spun up about day-to-day and the debate-of-the-week, and look at the long horizon. I, too, am an experienced, but out-of-shape, athlete (was a rower in college as well as in masters for years), so I knew what to do, sort of, but overthinking was my downfall. I have a trainer now to give basic nutritional advice and to set up my workouts -- so I need more support than basic info, and over the long haul.
Michelle

geralynhoerauf

Very sensible -- sounds a lot like my attitude. I just joined in January when I decided to get serious about my menopause weight-gain, much of which was likely due to copious amounts of adult beverages over the years. I've been eating clean and mostly paleo for the past 7 weeks, not as a strict diet regimen, but to cut out the processed wheat and sugar products that we had grown accustomed to. Would love to lend support and connection.

Cherylllyn

I've been battling my weight sense high school, especially the last ten years. I've been attempting to do something about it but I get started then alter a while get bored and quit. This site is the only thing I've stuck with.

Feel free to add me.

BikerGirlElaine

Thanks everyone, it's really nice to see some peeps in my FL now. I look forward to getting to know each of you! :flowerforyou: