We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

hello (again!)

tomatoes
tomatoes Posts: 7
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I was on MFP just under a year ago, but I didn't put it to good use and during the course of 2010 have actually gained nearly a stone. No reflection on MFP, just a few lifestyle changes as well as me being increasingly lazy!

My basic goal is to lose 7-10lbs by Christmas (5 weeks) so I can look better in my little black dress. Anyone else doing a similar thing? Or just want to virtually diet/exercise alongside me? I think what I am lacking is support and motivation!

Replies

  • sandyvanderstelt
    sandyvanderstelt Posts: 82
    i am hoping to lose 10 lbs by christmas also :)
  • Lorettabc
    Lorettabc Posts: 2 Member
    My next goal is 10lbs because when I do I will FINALLY be under 200lbs! But I'm really not setting Christmas as my marker necessarily. So what exactly are you doing to lose weight? I am not following the calorie counting method. I am restricting carbs and it works for me. I have lost 10 lbs in the last 4 wks since I stopped counting calories and cut out sugar/bread/high carb veggies. I've lost 39 lbs total since beginning tracking on here.
  • samcx1x
    samcx1x Posts: 1
    hello everyone, i have decided to set my target today and I want to lose 10 pounds by christmas! Will be hard with xmas parties coming up but I am going to go for it! x
  • tomatoes
    tomatoes Posts: 7
    Good to have some company :)

    I gained weight in the first place due to eating/drinking too much of the following on a regular basis- crisps, alcohol, cheese, chocolate, takeaways and stodgy, convenient evening meals. I also tend to pick loads after 5pm, it's like as soon as it nears dinner time I want an aperitivo- namely a bellini and some salty snacks.

    And so I am trying to cut down dramatically on the above, filling up on vegetables, eating more salads, nuts and fruits for snacks, like Lorettabc I'm also eating less starchy carbs and ensuring I get my protein. I am also taking a multivitamin and apple cider vinegar to supplement my diet and deal with water retention (which I have because I have been eating too many salty things!).

    I too am not paying too much attention to calories because firstly I'm running and secondly I am the sort of person who needs fuel. I have tried restricting calories in the past and I just ended up going crazy, and completely undoing all my work by bingeing! I'm just trying to get my calories mostly from food that is healthy/full of fibre/easily burnt off, much like the new weightwatchers pro points plan (except I'm not following it!).

    As for exercise, I have not paid for a gym membership this month, I am running instead with the hope of doing a half marathon next year (we shall see!), doing toning exercises at home and also doing Tracey Anderson's mat workout DVD 4-6 times a week in the hope that I can get long, lean limbs!


    What's everyone else doing?
This discussion has been closed.

Categories