*** Supportive Friends -- Looking to Release 50+ Pounds ***

I agree! I had lost motivation and have just been maintaining for 3 months. I'm starting by beginning to log again and get into the habit of it again. I've also cut out soda and sugary baked goods. I've been struggling this weekend with eating bigger portions and eating chips......so the scale obviously hasn't moved.....but I am still proud of sticking with my original goal. Logging, no soda, no sugary stuff. I bought lots of fruit the other day to help curb the cravings. Once you master one or two smaller things, you have a little motivation to add something more!

Hey Guys! Thought I would try the group out I am in need of some quality support =] I am currently doing a weight loss challenge with my finace and am getting way closer to my total goal in a much faster pace than I thought I could..just comes to show dedication really does work! I am king of a unique case though, I have already lost about half of my weight (30 pounds) and am looking to shed another 20 pounds or so...I do not wish to be thin I wish to be in better shape and able to take part in all of my favorite activities and sports with ease which is why my goal weight is a bit higher than most but I may readjust when I get there..I'm looking forward to reading posts and supporting all of you!

Hello all - glad I have your company on this journey. I have a lot of support (non-cyber) and just need to stay focused. For me that means doing some kind of daily discipline that tracks my intention (i.e. entering the food, water, exercise, etc). I also talk to a work-provided health coach (it won't be such a great checkin this month I think...oh well) who asks me questions like, "What barrier is there to your goal?" and other hefty inquiries. Around the holidays I was tracking daily and noticed a felt better about myself and clearer. February happened and now I'm just getting back. Hang in there fellow sisters and brothers - we deserve to like ourselves in all areas, not just appearance.

Hi All, jumping in as well! I need to lose 50+ pounds and am excited to be back using myfitness pal. I was looking at all the posts in this feed and love how positive and real everyone is!

I need to exercising more and would love to find a program that is both fun and rewarding! Any ideas??

I look forward to going on this journey with everyone

Amanda

Hi All, jumping in as well! I need to lose 50+ pounds and am excited to be back using myfitness pal. I was looking at all the posts in this feed and love how positive and real everyone is!

I need to exercising more and would love to find a program that is both fun and rewarding! Any ideas??

I look forward to going on this journey with everyone

Amanda

Is that a Leafs jersey I see!!? Depends on your definition of fun. I love Zumba and it gets a sweat on. Spin I absolutely adore and miss since being on maternity. Great results and depending on the instructor can be a really good time but its not for the faint of heart, it is really hard!!

I just started on MFP so I'm interested to see if this is going to work well for me. I have not had a very healthy lifestyle for years and when I weighed myself this morning it was a bit of a shock to see that I have about 50 pounds to lose. I have committed myself to drinking a liter of green smoothie every day and exercising 6 days a week for at least 30 minutes. I know that it will be hard for me to go from nothing to 6 days a week, so although that is my goal, my minimum is 4 days a week. I already did two P90X workouts on Monday and Tuesday (okay, part of the workout, not the whole thing), but I'm so sore, I'm having a hard time getting myself going on another one today. I'm not sure I'm quite ready to commit to counting calories, but I will record everything I put in my mouth (starting now, since I wasn't paying close attention this morning.)

I just realized that I've been reading posts on here and trying to figure out how to introduce myself instead of doing my workout. I'm horrible at procrastinating! So I'm going to put in the DVD right now and then try to come back later today or tomorrow to do a proper intro and get to know you all a little.

Hey Stephaniezoun, I have Zumba for my Wii and I love it, but I would love to take a class! I will have to look around my area to find one to join. I have wanted to try the spin classes, but am afraid I can't keep up! But it does look like it gives you a real good workout!

And yes that is a leafs jersey! GO LEAFS

I hope today is a better day for you. While I don't have kids, I couldn't imagine what it is like leaving them after a year of being off. I hope you have a chance to vent with your friend, that always helps me!

Amanda

Zena,
You mostly have to find your motivation from within. Although, maybe you can start off doing something small like walking? Then keep building up, you will eventually get to the point where you will want to do it! Getting a workout buddy might help as well, someone who you can really count on.
I hope you find something that works for you, good luck!

Brooke

Hello all!
my name is Esther and I'm a sahm of 5 beautiful kids my youngest being 5 weeks old. I started using mfp to try and keep track of what I'm eating as well as how much I'm burning off! I am busy with mommy life so I've lost most of my friends so I could use the motivation and support and I'd be able to offer some in return!

I am a sahm as well and know exactly how it feels to be secluded from people. I tend to be kinda shy so its hard for me the fact that I take so long to warm up to people doesn't mix well with my husband being military. So I spend most of my time cowering at home I really don't like people in a up close personal setting. I am the anti-social butterfly. Online I tend to be the exact opposite of what I am in real life, so it is kinda funny. I have four kids that are mine and three weekend and holiday kids. I am now 31 yrs old and am struggling to lose weight. I had a walking partner for all of a month but I guess it was better left that just our kids stay friends cause she seems to always come up with some excuse as to why she can't workout or come to cookouts or other events.
so it is left up to me to go at it alone so I usually take the baby and the dog for a walk or I will walk to pick the kids up from school. I started this do to someone else's advice but I find now that I am keeping track of it all I am gaining weight which is very discouraging and makes me want to say f it and go back to what I was doing before because at least before I was maintaining my weight. its been a big struggle for me this time around I lost all my weight with my first three kids and stayed at 150 up till I had my son now I feel like a blimp on legs lol. now I guess my age is not helping cause the older you get the harder it is to lose., good luck to your journey. Oh and I don't know anyone in this thread but I am slowly reading it and I will try to keep up. it is a little bit hard to keep up with all the new post on these things especially if they have a lot of responses

Hi my name is Zena,

I am not new here I was one of the originals skinny chicks. I am having problems with exercise I dont have any motivation and not losing much weight. Can any one help me with this motivation thing, :yawn: I am having so much trouble getting off my butt. :blushing: I see myself doing all different exercises but I just sit there watching TV. What can I do? :sad: :sad: :sad:

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Zena!! How are you I've been really struggling with motivation as well. You know you can do this!! I know you can do this. Set a small goal. Perhaps by Sunday night you will have exercised twice? You are here you are asking for help which means you want to do it. Maybe when the telly is on, on commercial/ad breaks you get up. Jumping jacks, sit ups, push ups, squats, leg lifts, plank, running on the spot, lift soup cans or water bottles in bicep and tricep curls. I'm expect to see you back here and will be asking how things are going!! :flowerforyou:

@AMKLIP – Leafs?! Pfft!! lol Welcome! If you have a YMCA/YWCA in your area or a community centre, check them out. Or check online for community boards. There's likely a walking club, yoga class, learn-to-dance, etc. going on. I find I stick to things that are easily accessible and it's always a bonus to make friends in your area! ... I used to spin once-upon-a-time and it was the BEST workout ever! I haven't been back since my back injury, but definitely give it a try if you can!

@stephaniezoun – I think we all struggle with that – eating our emotions. It's a very hard thing to recognize and harder to change. It seems that you have already come to terms with it, which is very commendable! Happy venting!

@stbsstephanie – Welcome. While I commend your enthusiasm, you may want to start out more slowly. You've gone from 0 to 1000000!!! This journey is not a race. I'm worried that you may burn out if you keep up this pace. Obviously the decision is your, but please listen to your body!

@Zena – Agreed. If you can find a workout Buddy, that would help greatly! Also, assuming you already haven't, why not write out some small weekly goals. Then, say, start every Monday and see if you can meet that goal by the following Sunday. Then each week build on that. For example, this week I want to do 10 lunges on 4 days. Then the following week you can increase this to 15 lunges on 4 days. Or similar. It doesn't need to be anything too hard... just something attainable that will get you up and moving. The motivation will come back! Hang in there!

@Pansy11 – AWESOME!!! Thanks for posting!

@uhohkerri – I'm sorry you are struggling. I know you say you are shy, but it does sound like you could benefit from a like-minded health buddy. Is there anywhere to meet new people or partake in classes around where you are?

... scrolling down further and I see stephaniezoun has beat me to the punch! Steph, you are a Rock Star!

@penny_eclipse – I am sorry you are going through such a rough time. My best advice would be to focus on how strong and healthy you want to be. This should not be dependent on anyone, boyfriend or otherwise. You need to take care of yourself first. I know it's not easy, your mind will go where it wants to go, but you CAN do this! All the best to you!

As for me, I saw my family doctor yesterday and all is well. EXCEPT, my other doctor had prescribed my medication incorrectly – way too high dosages, way too fast. It has all been straightened now and I am on the mend. I hope to be able to workout on the weekend. Yay!

Have a great day everyone!!

OMG somebody help me!!
Work on a day off is never cool but to top it off it involves going to a black tie event to network after a three course meal!!! What do I do?!
Do I sit there and say I've already eaten, do I chose a vegetarian option and hope there are less calories or do I push food around my plate to make it look as if I'm eating with anyone.
I know for a fact I can't count the calories in this meal and that scares me!!

P.s. How have all of your days been?

good afternoon all I came back yay for me. I am getting ready to put my son down for a nap and send my older kids who are on spring break outside for 2 hrs to allow my son enough time not to be moody. Taking a new Bipolar med and it is so far making it hard for me to get motivated. i know that with the craziness in my brain i need meds but i really hate them so much especially when they make me tired.

@xxjolandexx if i go to a banquet type meal i always eat a small snack that fits in my diet and cut anything i get down into fourths keep track of everything you eat if anyone says anything just tell them i am trying to get in shape and this doesn't fit my plan. if they don't understand thats on them be strong don't let anyone bully you into eating what you can't

@_tru_ i have tried it is hard having a 15 m old son and no money for childcare. a lot of the people who are here and also military wife's don't understand my budget limitations. i am in a mixed family my hubby has 3 boys that he pays $800 a month for and then my three girls and our son together creates a financial deficit if you catch my drift and almost all the woman and like minded people don't get that i can't pay for classes or drop my son off some where. it makes it really hard to get out.

@Penny_eclispe i know what it is like to have a long distance relationship, i dated my now husband for three months before he was stationed in korea for 18 months. I had doubts it could work because everything i had heard about military men and women was bad, they cheat, lie, are extremely unfaithful, and can not be trusted, i put myself out there and we talked on the phone and online everyday and we discussed a lot with fears, and anxieties over the fact that both he and myself were screwed over by our ex's by the time he came home we realized we wanted to be together so we got married. i knew it meant that with his career choice i would have to give up my life and fallow him but i decided my love for him was strong enough to survive it. you need to be honest with him about how you feel and let him know without yelling at him that you are hurt that he hasn't included you in this choice and how it really makes you feel.

Thank you for the advice kerri! I'm going to be strong and stick to my plan!! Fingers crossed people don't start having a go at me!

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I'm still here - just incredibly busy. I'm still keeping up on all you though!