Hello, looking for friends and inspiration

kscarlett24

Hello, I am looking for some friends to help motivate and provide inspiration. I usually do great the first few days of the week, but tend to fall apart by Friday and the weekends are brutal. Does anyone have any tricks for staying on track when you are home on the weekend and going to cookouts and there is just a lot of food around? Would love to find some friends having similar struggles.

jasminewebb68

Hi, my name is Jasmine and I'm new to this site. I need someone who will help keep me motivated so I will not fallbelow the bar. I want to have a beachbody before the year is over with.

pojo30

I have a lot of the same struggles. The only thing that seems to work for me is to keep a glass of water in my hands so I don't keep eating. I'm always open for a friend add.

dlburgess

Hi
I know what you are going through I to have alot of cookouts and partys on the weekends. I make sure I get on the scale every morning and if my weight has changed more than 2 lbs I make sure I really watch what I am eating. I drink alot of water and excersice a little more.
Good Luck

Amandac6772

The weekends kill me too. We are just big eaters at my house and love to cook and grill out. We are also fast food junkies so we are trying to break that habit.

Amanda

brideybeth

Hi, I have found that planning is the key! If you know you're going to a cookout, eat sensible until the cookout. Also, I have a droid "smart phone" that has an app on it called calorie counter so I can look up the foods and see which one would be a smart choice. As far as the do well until the weekend. I was the same, except mine was do well all day, until I got home from work. I try to find something else to do besides watch tv. It seems like if I watch t.v. I think every commercial is an excuse to get up and look for something to eat. Also, as you record Everything you put in your mouth, you start to think, "do I really want that?" and "Am I really hungry?" Or am I eating because it tastes good or I'm bored?

Apparently I must talk to myself a lot, lol! Any way good luck!

wisdom71

Hi there...i just sent you a friend request. I'm new to this, but willing to pass on any tips in my bag of tricks, and hoping you'll do the same.

Winter0916

Hi Jasmine I am INgrid, and I feel the same way you do. I just joined and I love this site and I am so determined to lose by the end of the year 40 lbs! We can motivate each other I'll add you as a friend.

cileee21

Oh yeah.. weekends are tough...especially in the summer. I try to stick to a similar eating routine for saturday, but sundays seem to turn into a free for all. :-) oh well... baby steps.

carric234

HI.
I am new to fitness pal. I am hoping to lose this weight but its hard to stay motivated sometimes. It's my 3 day working out and I pulled a thigh muscle 10 minutes into the workout this morning. Everything was so much easier in my 20's now that I am in my 30's everything seems to hurt a little bit more and wow where did all these muscle that are hurting come from?

AidensMom1125

I have the same problem.My fiance eats really badly so when we are together all weekend I seem to lose my willpower

cuppycake22

Hi there! feel free to add me as a friend! Weekends are definitely my down fall as well! good luck!

Reign

FEEL FREE TO ADD ME!

hendic

Hello Everyone! im new here please ad me so we can support each other!

hendic

Hello Everyone! im new here please ad me so we can support each other!

erinmusgrove

welcome!! Im new to this too, so feel free to add me and we can give each other tips and help

Cynduck

I'm so there with you. I am hitting the reset button and restarting today. Add me as a friend if you would like. Maybe we can keep each other motivated and encouraged on this journey!

Kath15

Hello! Weekends are definitely a challenge for me as well. If anything, I've learned to enjoy myself, but not go too overboard. If I know that I'm going to indulge a bit for a party or some social activity, I make up for it in exercise. Seriously, that is just one of the benefits of exercise -it allows you more wiggle room for your calorie limit. Other than that, you know it's all about making the better food choices and portion control. I understand how hard it is at a barbecue -maybe you can just tell yourself that you'll only make one plate/trip to the food table and not hover around it. I know, easier said than done. I think it's really about 'mindful' eating. Enjoy yourself, but if you take it 'too far' just promise yourself you'll make up for it later. If you'd like, you can add me as friend. Good luck!