Any August 2010 Joiners

turin
turin Posts: 14
edited September 21 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi All,

Are there any MFPers who have joined (or rejoined, like me :) ) in August 2010?

It might be a good idea to gang up on this thread and stay together.

Regards,

Turin

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  • yourex5
    yourex5 Posts: 1 Member
    I just joined today. I hit the wrong button. It says I want to GAIN 1 lb a week. I ment to say LOOSE! I can't figure out how to change it yet. I'll be accountable with you but I think I need to change that first.

    Good luck,
    Laura
  • Amarea
    Amarea Posts: 91 Member
    Hi there, I came back August 1, 2010 and am determined to make it work this time. Friend me if you like and we'll encourage each other!
  • I just joined too, and I am super excited!:smile:
  • Started working out for the very first time with anykind of consistency in May.. began changing the way I eat in June.. discovered the MyFitnessPal iPhone app in late July and started using it and this site on August 1st. Awesome app at just the right time. So here I am as an August joiner.

    out
    JR
  • Hi! I actually signed up back in February but then life got in the way and after one excuse after another I finally actually "joined" this week :)
    All of you August babies feel free to friend me and we will do this together :)
  • Joined several days ago, and taking advice from everyone on MFP...
  • prestoncaleb
    prestoncaleb Posts: 28 Member
    I restarted again on July 29th...been pretty good at keeping my journal accurate so far.

    Hopefully adding some extra calories will get me over this almost year long plateau.

    Have a freezer full of Lean Cuisines...that I haven't touched in 2 months because I'm trying to get away from overly processed foods...so I've kinda been kinda eating the same stuff over and over again...need some ideas....

    I'd be interested in seeing other peoples diary's to get inspiration for changing up my meal plans
  • misspenny762
    misspenny762 Posts: 279 Member
    I just joined this month!
  • xLyric
    xLyric Posts: 840 Member
    I just joined today. I hit the wrong button. It says I want to GAIN 1 lb a week. I ment to say LOOSE! I can't figure out how to change it yet. I'll be accountable with you but I think I need to change that first.

    Good luck,
    Laura

    My Home > Settings > Update Fitness Profile (or something of the sort) Hope that helps!

    Just joined yesterday. Found out about the C25K and did day one tonight. Still in shock about how much we get to eat...
  • s11kholt
    s11kholt Posts: 7 Member
    I just joined about a week ago. I would love to keep accountable with you all! This is a great idea. :-)
  • ME:)

    I'm an August Joiner!

    Dx
  • soshana
    soshana Posts: 2
    I joined yesterday!!
  • I joined just a few days ago!
    Good idea to stick together :)
  • nessaj
    nessaj Posts: 74 Member
    I joined right at the end of July... so can I sneak in this one???
  • Just joined! This is the first place I have been on this websitem, I just heard about it! I am hoping to become familiar with this site and become successful at my plans to loose weight.....not so successful since I started in May! Hopefully I can become motivated and in turn motivate others. It has been quite a struggle! Good luck to all the August joiners and I look forward to the challenge!
  • DanL66712
    DanL66712 Posts: 135
    I joined yonks ago, but always find excuses not to do it or fall off the wagon after about a week. This time I am determined. Also want to quit smoking sometime soon, so hoping that doesn't put a spanner in the works!
  • I just joined today. Hoping it might inspire me to lose the weight I need to get rid of. Feel free to add me as a friend anyone and can provide support for each other!
  • Kazren
    Kazren Posts: 88
    Hi i joined a week ago thats a good idea to get us all together, share what workds and what does not. feel free to friend me if you like.
  • turin
    turin Posts: 14
    Hi Everyone,

    Thanks for replying !!! Great to so many August joiners/re-joiners...

    I'll be posting from my experiences onto this thread. Would be great if all of you did likewise.

    Regards,

    Turin
  • zoeco33
    zoeco33 Posts: 22 Member
    Hi, I just joined as well and look forward to this journey. Good luck everyone!
  • Danielle84Duncan
    Danielle84Duncan Posts: 48 Member
    Hi, I am an August Joiner :bigsmile: I too have a goal of getting below 200, I have been trying for a while to reach this goal and I get to like 201 and then boom......the next day, I am back at old faithful 212....... I plan to reach my goal and keep going this time. I am fired up. lol....
  • MMMTDV2
    MMMTDV2 Posts: 7
    I just joined as well. Have lost alot of weight in last couple years, but the scale has been going in the wrong direction the last few months. Need something to help me refocus my efforts. Look forward to sharing our tips and successes!
  • i just joined as well this is my 1st wk. ive been doing good so far but that b/c my bf has been out of town. i tend 2 eat more & late when hes hear. i dont know how to say no or stop the cravings for the foods i need to stay away from. i was wondering if any1 had any suggestions & would like to befireind me so we can motivate each other
  • MMMTDV2
    MMMTDV2 Posts: 7
    The foods I tend to crave are sweet and crunchy - so carbs basically. The first few days restricting these "trigger foods" are always the hardest. Usually after the first week, it will get better. In time, you will actually begin to crave healthy alternatives - promise. My problem was once I allowed myself an inch to add some of the treats back in - I couldn't control it because it actually sets your body up to crave them more. I'm not allowing myself to do that again.
  • DanL66712
    DanL66712 Posts: 135
    I get to like 201 and then boom......the next day, I am back at old faithful 212

    I know the feeling, every time I manage to drop below 210, it's like my body says...'mmm...pizza' and I end up binging and ending back up above the 210 mark!!
  • turin
    turin Posts: 14
    For me the danger mark is typically Week 5. Rationale : The first 4 weeks I am dedicated, focussed, disciplined since I am so looking forward to the outcome at the end of the month (how much did I manage in the first month)...and that outcome is generally pretty decent because you tend to lose faster when you start a diet/workout routine. As a result, Week 5 is the week of temptation. "Aw..I already lost more than I had planned...cant hurt to have one pizza" :wink:

    That's what I always fall prey to...going to be extra careful in that week this time.
  • MMMTDV2
    MMMTDV2 Posts: 7
    I have lost over 100 lbs & was actually 4lbs within my "goal weight" when the scale started going the other direction. Now I would be happy to just get some of the 25lbs I have gained back off. I made a practice of donating my old clothes, so I would be uncomfortable and more motivated in the event I gained some back, but now a few new outfits have found their way into my closet. Hopefully, we can all make it threw our individual rough patches together. This year, I reach 180.5 and then find myself back at 189, so my initial hope is to break the 180 mark.
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