Need serious accountability, join me?

1skinnysouthernchick
1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
in Motivation and Support
This is a rerun for me. What can I say, old habits bring old results. Live and learn. Good news is, I'll never give up. I was a success story for a weight loss plan but have gained the weight back. I need a few peeps to be accountable with on a daily basis. I'm a great motivator. Care to join me?
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  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    Over the last 20 months on MFP, I have learned that I have to be accountable to myself. I have awesome friends, but I have to do the work myself.

    I would like to add that sustainability of a weight loss plan is important. The key? Learn moderation. Eat the foods you enjoy, but learn to meet your calorie deficit and macros. Simple concept - hard work.
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    I agree 100 percent! But I stay motivated on the journey having a few cheerleaders by my side. I also get great motivation from seeing others succeed as well. Thanks for your advice!
  • jennyfatgirl1974
    jennyfatgirl1974 Posts: 2
    You can definitely add me
  • BigTireFlipper
    BigTireFlipper Posts: 116 Member
    If you want someone that will look at your diary and give you feedback instead of just saying "GREAT WORK!" every day then I might be a good friend for you. Be warned though, I don't support under-eaters. If you're on board with the MFP way to lose weight then there's one more reason to friend me.
  • JackandBonnie1
    JackandBonnie1 Posts: 1
    I need some motivation as well. Even if its only..."Hey, did you exercise today?"
    :happy:
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    Trust me, I want someone that will say, "what were you thinking when you ate that"? !!!!!!
  • strawmama
    strawmama Posts: 623 Member
    Feel free to add me, I'm here every single day...we can motivate each other!
  • BigTireFlipper
    BigTireFlipper Posts: 116 Member
    I need some motivation as well. Even if its only..."Hey, did you exercise today?"
    :happy:

    Dang J&B. If I make it to 71 I just want someone to poke me and say "Hey. You breathing today?" Mad props to you for your enthusiasm. May we all be so inclined to exercise in our 70's.
  • hiker583
    hiker583 Posts: 91 Member
    I also need serious accountability. I have been trying to loose weight for last 10 years now, and for last 10 years I have been eating loads or chocolate every day. About 2 months back, I lost 10lbs with a good eating regime, but have gained it all back. I really want someone to look at my diary and slap me in the face saying - what the hell are you doing, what is wrong with you, wake up!
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks for all the adds!
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    Hiker I completely understand. If I could just control my sugar addiction I have. Usually if I can make it a week without eating it, I can break it. Hey let your scale movement be your motivation. Reward yourself with goals met. This may sound crazy, but I got this great idea off Pinterest.. I've got this glass jar that I'm going to fill with stones to keep up with my weight loss. Just a visual that I'm putting in my kitchen where the food is. For every 10lbs I lose, I'm going to put a glass stone in my jar. I bought some at the dollar store yesterday. You know the kind like you put in a fish bowl. Anyway, hopefully every time I go in the kitchen and see that darn jar, I'll think twice about what I eat!
  • karenh
    karenh Posts: 44 Member
    Totally need accountability friends. I'm almost 1/2 way to goal and 1/2 way is where I tend to lose it and gain back, done that for 7 years and this time I need to go all the way! Friend me!
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks peeps!
  • RubyLou25
    RubyLou25 Posts: 212 Member
    You can add me
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    :smile:
  • letmerun
    letmerun Posts: 15
    Add me, I was utterly obsessed for over 9 months but some events in my life have me slipping! Ugh!

    My anger generates motivation!
  • dezawada
    dezawada Posts: 238 Member
    I would like to join. I have same issues of losing and gaining. Really old habits and still gaining each time I gain back . A yo-yo that gets high. I do not want to do that any more.
  • krazyforyou
    krazyforyou Posts: 1,428 Member
    I'm here daily, you can add me.
  • sabrina19782014
    sabrina19782014 Posts: 50 Member
    feel free to add me as i need the same :)
  • ezloshead
    ezloshead Posts: 167 Member
    Then I need you on my list too! I haven't been doing this for too long and I'm still not sure if I'm doing it right, so I'm completely open to ideas, but I'm too shy to make my diary open for everyone.
  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
    I agree 100 percent! But I stay motivated on the journey having a few cheerleaders by my side. I also get great motivation from seeing others succeed as well. Thanks for your advice!

    I have no reason to dislike you, so please don't take this as being mean, but maybe that's why you keep failing to sustain your weight loss. You are relying on others to motivate you, which is fine in a pinch, but your real motivation needs to come from within. Only then will you develop the self discipline to push away the extra plate of cookies/ pasta/ chips etc. Only then will you find the discipline to get up and go to the gym/ run/ cycle/ etc. even when you don't feel like it. Motivation can get the ball rolling, but discipline will keep it moving.

    Look at it this way: If you always rely on crutches to get around you will never learn to walk on your own two feet. :flowerforyou:

    Just my two cents worth.
  • LULUREBEL
    LULUREBEL Posts: 86 Member
    I'm active on MFP and sticking with it! Anyone feel free to add me... looking to lose about 50-60 lbs.
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    :smile:
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    I agree 100 percent! But I stay motivated on the journey having a few cheerleaders by my side. I also get great motivation from seeing others succeed as well. Thanks for your advice!

    I have no reason to dislike you, so please don't take this as being mean, but maybe that's why you keep failing to sustain your weight loss. You are relying on others to motivate you, which is fine in a pinch, but your real motivation needs to come from within. Only then will you develop the self discipline to push away the extra plate of cookies/ pasta/ chips etc. Only then will you find the discipline to get up and go to the gym/ run/ cycle/ etc. even when you don't feel like it. Motivation can get the ball rolling, but discipline will keep it moving.



    Look at it this way: If you always rely on crutches to get around you will never learn to walk on your own two feet. :flowerforyou:

    Just my two cents worth.

    Thanks for the two cents, no offense taken
  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
    I agree 100 percent! But I stay motivated on the journey having a few cheerleaders by my side. I also get great motivation from seeing others succeed as well. Thanks for your advice!

    I have no reason to dislike you, so please don't take this as being mean, but maybe that's why you keep failing to sustain your weight loss. You are relying on others to motivate you, which is fine in a pinch, but your real motivation needs to come from within. Only then will you develop the self discipline to push away the extra plate of cookies/ pasta/ chips etc. Only then will you find the discipline to get up and go to the gym/ run/ cycle/ etc. even when you don't feel like it. Motivation can get the ball rolling, but discipline will keep it moving.



    Look at it this way: If you always rely on crutches to get around you will never learn to walk on your own two feet. :flowerforyou:

    Just my two cents worth.

    Thanks for the two cents, no offense taken

    You're welcome. And good luck with your goals!
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    I agree 100 percent! But I stay motivated on the journey having a few cheerleaders by my side. I also get great motivation from seeing others succeed as well. Thanks for your advice!

    I have no reason to dislike you, so please don't take this as being mean, but maybe that's why you keep failing to sustain your weight loss. You are relying on others to motivate you, which is fine in a pinch, but your real motivation needs to come from within. Only then will you develop the self discipline to push away the extra plate of cookies/ pasta/ chips etc. Only then will you find the discipline to get up and go to the gym/ run/ cycle/ etc. even when you don't feel like it. Motivation can get the ball rolling, but discipline will keep it moving.



    Look at it this way: If you always rely on crutches to get around you will never learn to walk on your own two feet. :flowerforyou:

    Just my two cents worth.

    Thanks for the two cents, no offense taken

    You're welcome. And good luck with your goals!

    So just out of curiousity, do you have mfp pals on here?
  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
    I agree 100 percent! But I stay motivated on the journey having a few cheerleaders by my side. I also get great motivation from seeing others succeed as well. Thanks for your advice!

    I have no reason to dislike you, so please don't take this as being mean, but maybe that's why you keep failing to sustain your weight loss. You are relying on others to motivate you, which is fine in a pinch, but your real motivation needs to come from within. Only then will you develop the self discipline to push away the extra plate of cookies/ pasta/ chips etc. Only then will you find the discipline to get up and go to the gym/ run/ cycle/ etc. even when you don't feel like it. Motivation can get the ball rolling, but discipline will keep it moving.



    Look at it this way: If you always rely on crutches to get around you will never learn to walk on your own two feet. :flowerforyou:

    Just my two cents worth.

    Thanks for the two cents, no offense taken

    You're welcome. And good luck with your goals!

    So just out of curiousity, do you have mfp pals on here?

    Yes I do. Why do you ask?
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    I think it's a good combination of self discipline and some weight loss buddies. Most people who are losing weight have been around the block before, depending on your age. You pick up good ideas and tips along the way and it's always good to share the wealth. I'm a social person by nature. I can definitely do it by myself, but I enjoy the journey and learn more with a little help from my friends. That's my two cents! :wink:
  • Derp_Diggler
    Derp_Diggler Posts: 1,456 Member
    I think it's a good combination of self discipline and some weight loss buddies. Most people who are losing weight have been around the block before, depending on your age. You pick up good ideas and tips along the way and it's always good to share the wealth. I'm a social person by nature. I can definitely do it by myself, but I enjoy the journey and learn more with a little help from my friends. That's my two cents! :wink:

    I agree completely. My friends are motivational, inspirational, informative, and entertaining. I am glad that I have them. But when I think of accountability I think of who I have to answer to at the end of the day. To me it's very easy to ignore the phone when my friend calls or not log on to MFP and see my friends on here. In fact I can avoid, lie, or make excuses to everyone I choose to. Except myself. Because no matter how hard I try I will always see myself when I look in the mirror, I will always know when I am lying or making excuses. There is no shady accounting. At the end of the day the ledger will always reflect what was spent and what was gained.
  • 1skinnysouthernchick
    1skinnysouthernchick Posts: 24 Member
    Exactly. Mirrors and reflections never lie!

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