The ultimate support group!

hchappell0001
hchappell0001 Posts: 21
edited November 10 in Motivation and Support
I'm wanting to start a great support group. I want dedicated, struggling, and serious people for motivation and tips for each of you!
We'll do monthly pic posts or measurement posts and hold each other accountable!
Who's with me?!
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  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Who is giving the tips?
  • hchappell0001
    hchappell0001 Posts: 21
    Sharing tips which each other
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Ok well best of luck for success. Just use the site as it's intended and it'll work.
  • tansmom2
    tansmom2 Posts: 4 Member
    I'd love to join you. I'm new to this whole community thing and could really use some motivation.
  • Xpecta
    Xpecta Posts: 451 Member
    I'll join you. How is your loss going so far?
  • johng1973
    johng1973 Posts: 109 Member
    Just join this group. Share your tips AND track your weight loss with others :)

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/14442-30-days-closer-to-a-new-you

    Shameless plug :)
  • sapl31
    sapl31 Posts: 72 Member
    I am in
  • hchappell0001
    hchappell0001 Posts: 21
    Last night I had Buffalo Wild Wings! It was my first cheat day and I am definitely feeling the low energy side of my bad decision this morning! Going to hit it hard today with some exercise and healthy foods!
    I'm down 2 lbs!
    How is your progress going?
  • Xpecta
    Xpecta Posts: 451 Member
    I'm feeling like it's picking up. I'm trying hard to get up and workout today, but I'm so exhausted. :S
  • sapl31
    sapl31 Posts: 72 Member
    Been able to add some exercise. Down five
  • Xpecta
    Xpecta Posts: 451 Member
    That's excellent!! :) I managed to get to the pool today. I'm hapay I did.
  • hchappell0001
    hchappell0001 Posts: 21
    I start training for a half marathon next week! I'm so nervous.
    Working night shift and my 2 year old make it hard to stay in the gym and keep my calorie count in check! But I'm determined!
  • Xpecta
    Xpecta Posts: 451 Member
    Great stuff! You can do it! It might be tough, but like you said, you're determined. I can't wait to hear about it!
  • cusick55
    cusick55 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi guys! I'd like to have a group like this to share my highs and lows with. Looking forward to seeing our progress.
  • hchappell0001
    hchappell0001 Posts: 21
    I have a really bad habit of stepping on the scale EVERYDAY! Im going to make it a point to only weigh myself once a week- Friday's!
    How often do you weigh?
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    hchappell0001 wrote: »
    Last night I had Buffalo Wild Wings! It was my first cheat day and I am definitely feeling the low energy side of my bad decision this morning! Going to hit it hard today with some exercise and healthy foods!
    I'm down 2 lbs!
    How is your progress going?

    Tip - having wings (as a reasonable portion) isn't a bad decision. It's all about long term adhesion to a mindful way of eating. Denial and austerity does work for some, for a while, but is it something you personally will be doing for the long haul?

    Best of luck.
  • cusick55
    cusick55 Posts: 5 Member
    I too am guilty of wanting to step on the scale every morning as well, but I do know that with all the ways your weight can fluctuate from day to day it's an exercise in frustration! So I weigh myself once a week on Monday morning. Helps keep me in check on the weekends!
  • hchappell0001
    hchappell0001 Posts: 21
    I'm looking for a wide variety of breakfast foods. What do you eat for breakfast?
  • jpnotler
    jpnotler Posts: 23 Member
    Hi everyone, i am in. I hope everyone checks in daily/weekly if possible. Some start off great then fizzle.
    Well that said, hi i am a newbie here, in my 50s, with approx 100 pounds to lose. I did start a few weeks back, but just had a knee scope operation done a week ago. Wow, this really through my plan off, feeling better today, will attempt a very slow walk outside for 10 minutes. This is hard for me as i was a very active person (just ate too much).
    Breakfast: usually high fibre cereals/skim milk
    Please free free to add me as a Friend.
  • runmommyrun72
    runmommyrun72 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, do you guys have room in your Ultimate Support Group? I would like to join. As for breakfast, I have taken a liking to Jimmy Dean's Breakfast Sandwiches. They range anywhere from 170 to 270 calories and they are pretty filling. I personally like the one with turkey sausage, but I haven't tried them all.
  • hchappell0001
    hchappell0001 Posts: 21
    Anyone and everyone is welcome!
    I'm so excited to watch everybody's progress!
    Today I start my half marathon training. It'll take a few days for me to figure out foods that work because I am going to have to eat way more than I'm use to just to make it through the workouts.
    Any tips??
  • csfenske8302
    csfenske8302 Posts: 1
    I started using MFP last week and greatly stayed under my calories. I worked out m-w-f-s burning between 500-800 calories each trip possibly more. I have till this point lost 60 and put 6 on during the holidays and being sick. I feel as if either my scale isn't accurate or I'm putting on a bunch of muscle. Clothes are still growing. I feel like I am at a complete stand still and still have roughly like 150 at least or more I would like to lose. I don't like feeling discouraged and I feel like I shouldn't have a plateau yet. I am currently doing another 24 day advocare challenge in hopes of kick starting my metabolism again. Any advice or support is greatly appreciated.

    On a side note if you haven't downloaded fitradio please do. It is an amazing app for upbeat songs to keep you at your peak burning potential.
  • enlamadre
    enlamadre Posts: 3
    I like the idea of weekly weigh ins!
  • cusick55
    cusick55 Posts: 5 Member
    Breakfast for me is usually either a green smoothie, steel cut oatmeal, or Kashi cereal. All three are very filling and keep me going until lunch!
  • akdiva38
    akdiva38 Posts: 7 Member
    I'd love to join too! I've been struggling with yo-yo dieting my whole life. Emotional eating is my downfall.
  • Doricep
    Doricep Posts: 1
    I would like to join. :-). I am in the same boat - using the half marathon to motivate me. Mine is at the end of April In some hilly terrain. At first I ate more as my body was gearing up for those runs but now I am eating more protein to sustain me. I only have gotten to an eight mile run, but I have come a long way. I could not run a mile eight months ago. Are you following a training regime to prep yourself? My friend who does full marathons asked me if I was but I am not. Good luck!
  • dlois
    dlois Posts: 2 Member
    Count me in :p
  • workout4150
    workout4150 Posts: 3
    I'm in for the challenge of the week. 1.5 pounds by Sunday. Any takers
  • NDanforth
    NDanforth Posts: 14
    edited January 2015
    I just started using MFP almost about 2 weeks ago and have lost 3.4 pounds so far! I weigh myself once a week and have also decided to start taking down measurements. Just going by weight alone can be somewhat deceiving when tracking your progress i think.
  • frankmbr
    frankmbr Posts: 4 Member
    I used MFP beginning January 2014 and stayed on the site for 5 months, and went from 265 lbs to 225lbs. Then I went off until January 2015 and gained 24 lbs. I have now gone from 249 lbs to 239 lbs in 2 weeks. The site works very well, and any support is always appreciated. I am a male and 70 years old. Goal is 190 Lbs.
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