Who is starting fresh Monday?

ShrinkingGinger
ShrinkingGinger Posts: 16 Member
edited November 2023 in Getting Started
I've got over 100lbs to lose and am starting fresh on Monday. Who is with me?!
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  • mclarenbabe
    mclarenbabe Posts: 5 Member
    Me please. I've got 28lbs to lose for my first goal weight but disability limits the exercise I can do. Or is that, although the truth, an excuse.
  • mrshudson813
    mrshudson813 Posts: 128 Member
    Me!!! I have 100 lbs to lose also and I am having a hard time sticking to a plan. I really need some motivation to stick with it.
  • leelo2003
    leelo2003 Posts: 30 Member
    I have over 150 to lose so count me in, i only want to lose it slowly though 1 or 2 lb a week so it stays of and i train my brain to eat less more healthy meals. Been on mfp 23 days now and have lost 13lb in 3 weeks without doing any exercise really need to start doing some but just haven't got the motivation yet to do it.
    Good luck we can do it.
    Set yourself small goals so you feel better once you've completed them my first is to reach 19stone 6lb. My major goal is to be a size 18 by next october when i go on holiday for my 25th wedding anniversary and renew my wedding vows.
  • KimDeeB
    KimDeeB Posts: 4
    Me too please! I'm brand new to this. Really needing like minded people around to keep me motivated! :smile:
  • cindyb1984
    cindyb1984 Posts: 203 Member
    I am
    I have over 150lbs to lose, so I will be here for the long haul!
    Anybody can feel free to add me!
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
    Hello. I just want to wish each of you good luck and share with you what has really worked for me:

    Don't keep starting over - just keep going. None of us are perfect - accept it and move on. There is no wagon to get back on. There is no jump starting your weight loss. There is just doing. Everyday.

    Eat the foods you like to eat. Just work really hard on teaching yourself moderation. Then you won't be freaking out when Thanksgiving and other holidays come around. Keep going.

    Weigh and measure everything. Log everything. If you don't do this - you will NEVER understand the amount of food you should be eating. Once you do that, start looking at your macros.

    Start moving more. The more you move the better you will feel! Try lots of things and find something that you love to do. Then be consistent about doing it. It's not necessary to exercise to lose weight, but you will feel so much better!

    Forget about your end goal. When I changed my mindset to focus on my health - I stopped obsessing about the scale. I made my decisions, focused on getting healthy. I will be doing this for the rest of my life.

    Good luck!! :flowerforyou:
  • ShrinkingGinger
    ShrinkingGinger Posts: 16 Member
    Great, looks like there are a few of us starting or refocusing our journey tomorrow. I personally find it helpful to "start" with a buddy because you will have similar goals and struggles... great for staying motivated!

    Anyone can feel free to send a friend invite my way. The more the merrier.
  • ShrinkingGinger
    ShrinkingGinger Posts: 16 Member
    Hello. I just want to wish each of you good luck and share with you what has really worked for me:

    Don't keep starting over - just keep going. None of us are perfect - accept it and move on. There is no wagon to get back on. There is no jump starting your weight loss. There is just doing. Everyday.

    Eat the foods you like to eat. Just work really hard on teaching yourself moderation. Then you won't be freaking out when Thanksgiving and other holidays come around. Keep going.

    Weigh and measure everything. Log everything. If you don't do this - you will NEVER understand the amount of food you should be eating. Once you do that, start looking at your macros.

    Start moving more. The more you move the better you will feel! Try lots of things and find something that you love to do. Then be consistent about doing it. It's not necessary to exercise to lose weight, but you will feel so much better!

    Forget about your end goal. When I changed my mindset to focus on my health - I stopped obsessing about the scale. I made my decisions, focused on getting healthy. I will be doing this for the rest of my life.

    Good luck!! :flowerforyou:

    Great tips here!
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    Hello. I just want to wish each of you good luck and share with you what has really worked for me:

    Don't keep starting over - just keep going. None of us are perfect - accept it and move on. There is no wagon to get back on. There is no jump starting your weight loss. There is just doing. Everyday.

    Eat the foods you like to eat. Just work really hard on teaching yourself moderation. Then you won't be freaking out when Thanksgiving and other holidays come around. Keep going.

    Weigh and measure everything. Log everything. If you don't do this - you will NEVER understand the amount of food you should be eating. Once you do that, start looking at your macros.

    Start moving more. The more you move the better you will feel! Try lots of things and find something that you love to do. Then be consistent about doing it. It's not necessary to exercise to lose weight, but you will feel so much better!

    Forget about your end goal. When I changed my mindset to focus on my health - I stopped obsessing about the scale. I made my decisions, focused on getting healthy. I will be doing this for the rest of my life.

    Good luck!! :flowerforyou:

    ^^^ all of this is really good advice
  • nefskilove
    nefskilove Posts: 1
    Me!!! I will be starting over across the board...Dieting, exercising, the whole nine yards!!! My goal is to lose 28 pounds. But I just don't wanna lose weight I want to be healthy and stay healthy and not feel so sluggish anymore.
  • Mistya81
    Mistya81 Posts: 29 Member
    Me!! Glad that I'm not alone. Thanksgiving week (Canada) has made it really difficult to stay on track. I've kept up with the exercise but have been eating leftovers and sweets all week.
  • karenleighwilliams
    karenleighwilliams Posts: 2 Member
    I am in. have had diabetes for a while now. I have never really had it completely under control and I was not believing it affected me that much. Well those times are over. I have went from 256 to just recently 206. mainly because I was out of insulin and dropped the weight. Ready to get serious....lets go!!!! :)
  • cadaverousbones
    cadaverousbones Posts: 421 Member
    Hello. I just want to wish each of you good luck and share with you what has really worked for me:

    Don't keep starting over - just keep going. None of us are perfect - accept it and move on. There is no wagon to get back on. There is no jump starting your weight loss. There is just doing. Everyday.

    Eat the foods you like to eat. Just work really hard on teaching yourself moderation. Then you won't be freaking out when Thanksgiving and other holidays come around. Keep going.

    Weigh and measure everything. Log everything. If you don't do this - you will NEVER understand the amount of food you should be eating. Once you do that, start looking at your macros.

    Start moving more. The more you move the better you will feel! Try lots of things and find something that you love to do. Then be consistent about doing it. It's not necessary to exercise to lose weight, but you will feel so much better!

    Forget about your end goal. When I changed my mindset to focus on my health - I stopped obsessing about the scale. I made my decisions, focused on getting healthy. I will be doing this for the rest of my life.

    Good luck!! :flowerforyou:

    Agreed
  • natalieyeo39
    natalieyeo39 Posts: 90 Member
    I'm re-focusing on my diet plan tomorrow so I would love to join you all :) did a binge this weekend and while i enjoyed the beef bowls and pretzels, I didn't like the way it made my boy feel after though :( especially the pretzel. I could probably eat it once in a while but not x2 a week! I was diligent and great at counting calories but I got so off target because i don't like to cook and I live alone so cooking healthy is a chore for me :( plus my binge days are always days that I woke up late, couldn't exercise, had a packed schedule that is only free at night, and ended up binging instead. So less waking up late and more exercising should get me on track. The whole I hate to cook deal is an issue though :(
  • katelynal
    katelynal Posts: 114
    I'm re-focusing on my diet plan tomorrow so I would love to join you all :) did a binge this weekend and while i enjoyed the beef bowls and pretzels, I didn't like the way it made my boy feel after though :( especially the pretzel. I could probably eat it once in a while but not x2 a week! I was diligent and great at counting calories but I got so off target because i don't like to cook and I live alone so cooking healthy is a chore for me :( plus my binge days are always days that I woke up late, couldn't exercise, had a packed schedule that is only free at night, and ended up binging instead. So less waking up late and more exercising should get me on track. The whole I hate to cook deal is an issue though :(

    Gosh, I could have written this!!! I went crazy on Friday and ate whatever crossed my path 'just because'. On Saturday morning, my stomach felt like cement, bleh! I also hate to cook - it is my number one issue to tackle. I've started by having my best friend over for one or two meals on the weekends - I ate many home cooked meals at her house in years past and now I think I should return the favor, plus it is good for me!! Maybe start with something like that?
  • Sammyrudz
    Sammyrudz Posts: 2
    I am starting tomorrow.. New to this site but love how everyone can keep each other motivated.
    We can do this! x
  • shelialou66
    shelialou66 Posts: 24
    I'm not starting tomorrow, I have already started, but I am here for support. I don't have a specific number I want to lose, just gonna go til I feel good. That could be 50-75lbs, I'm not sure. Getting up moving, going to the gym feels good already. We can do this, especially if we support one another.
  • 1meh
    1meh Posts: 94 Member
    Me! I don't have that much weight to loose, but I gave up for no reason for two weeks and ate nothing but fatty processed food. I haven't weighed myself since. So tomorrow is fresh start day!
  • aliencheesecake
    aliencheesecake Posts: 569 Member
    Sure, I need a fresh start. Bad weekend as far as overeating and exercise... Have a headache today, and so although I know I really NEED to exercise, I just can't seem to make myself do it, especially not since if I start WITH a headache, it will prob make it worse... :(

    So back on the wagon tomorrow!!!
  • abdidd
    abdidd Posts: 7 Member
    Me too just started again today! 60 pounds to loose. We can keep each other motivated :smile: Feel free to add.
  • Jentorres8814
    Jentorres8814 Posts: 121 Member
    Sounds like a plan to me ! Count me in and add me as a friend! I log everyday, even if I ate junk. The worst person to lie too is yourself :blushing:

    Also have 100lbs to lose as well as being pre-op for bariatric surgery.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    I've got over 100lbs to lose and am starting fresh on Monday. Who is with me?!

    Why wait? Start immediately.
  • jnwalker511
    jnwalker511 Posts: 18 Member
    Hey there, I am here to give support if any body needs some, always looking for some new friends to help me along the way. I still have a lot of weight to lose so I am here for the long journey ahead!
  • jollyjoe321
    jollyjoe321 Posts: 529 Member
    I'm starting afresh, had a cheat month really, only got a last 10lbs or so to go ;)
  • ShrinkingGinger
    ShrinkingGinger Posts: 16 Member
    I've got over 100lbs to lose and am starting fresh on Monday. Who is with me?!

    Why wait? Start immediately.

    Because I want to. My body, my rules. ;)
  • hollygparr
    hollygparr Posts: 243 Member
    Not starting fresh, just continuing really. Feel free to add me
  • prettyslim333
    prettyslim333 Posts: 3 Member
    Mee!! Need to lose 50-70 lbs! I feel like I have no control over my eating but its good to have everyone supporting each other:D I'm sure I can do it now; we all can! Stay strong everyone!!!
  • healthyJodi
    healthyJodi Posts: 31 Member
    Me! I have been tracking my food by hand and in here, but need to get back to the gym. That is my goal for this week, gym 3 times. So yes I am up for a start over Monday!
  • LuciferLu
    LuciferLu Posts: 1 Member
    I'm back on it from tomorrow too after a couple of months off counting. Managed to maintain (+/-2lbs) but there is still 30lbs to goal...it's going to be a long trek!
  • dfinnula
    dfinnula Posts: 24 Member
    Hi there

    Well I am starting afresh today - as already Monday where I live. Sick of losing a few pounds an then easing off and letting it slowly return. Never find the exercise a problem just resisting the treats esp later at night.

    Have a goal not to eat after dinner for the next two weeks - starting today.

    Thanks for the motivation.
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