Starting on 3/1/15. Who is with me?

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  • jenniferbilyeu
    jenniferbilyeu Posts: 17
    I am definitely in!! I have 100 to lose, but am shooting for a short goal of 50lbs to start with. Always looking for motivation, and am looking to share all the positive motivation I have!! Good luck everyone!!
  • megankapler
    megankapler Posts: 2 Member
    Can I join? I've gained 45 lbs in 2 1/2 years. Went from being very active to a desk job. I'm going to just focus on losing 10 lbs first and increasing my activity level.
  • jillbilly67
    jillbilly67 Posts: 2 Member
    jcampitelli wrote: »
    Today I begin my journey. I am looking for some friends on MFP so we can keep each other accountable. If anyone is interested - join up. What do you have to lose?

  • jillbilly67
    jillbilly67 Posts: 2 Member
    Im so ready! Today is my first official day of cutting calories. The hardest part of my new regimen will be to stay awake for at least 2 hours after eating. I'm horrible with my sleep ing and eating patterns.
  • kinga_m
    kinga_m Posts: 24 Member
    grandmama1945 wrote: »
    Okay! I have been looking for a group on MFP for a long time. Either it fizzles out or I can't find the group again. I will be 70 in April and I have battled with my weight since I turned 50 and started menopause (sorry guys). I have gained 10 lbs over this winter and I would like to lose 15 lbs. I have done every diet in the book and counting calories is the way to go. I am going to try to cut the sugar down. I struggle with a healthy breakfast. This morning I had plain greek yogurt with strawberries and pecans and 1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract. It was not good. Any breakfast ideas?

    I had a problem with breakfasts as well - I am usualy eating something sweet and previously easily went for the unhealthy food available on my way to work. Now I have changed that to either porridge (almond and honey version) or one package of Belvita. It is important that you start your day with energy!
    Why was the yoghurt version bad for you? It was not enough, you do not prefer sweet things in the morning or just too milky / creamy ? The answer could help us giving you better options. :smile: -
  • RBillard
    RBillard Posts: 49 Member
    Count me in, I was looking to lose 40 lbs between my birthday (Jan. 16th) and May 8th as we're going on a cruise then. I've lost 13 so far, so still have 27 to go. Some extra accountability always helps.
  • chudson8621
    chudson8621 Posts: 2 Member
    jcampitelli wrote: »
    Today I begin my journey. I am looking for some friends on MFP so we can keep each other accountable. If anyone is interested - join up. What do you have to lose?

    I'm in! Safety in numbers!
  • chudson8621
    chudson8621 Posts: 2 Member
    I have 15lbs to lose and KEEP OFF
  • Lemmynade
    Lemmynade Posts: 160 Member
    Not new, but would love some accountabili-buddies ;)

    I don't think I really have a goal... just to take up less space...
  • C1aire80
    C1aire80 Posts: 48 Member
    I've recently come back to MFP and am aiming to lose around 40lbs. If anyone would like to add me feel free.
  • stevenmartin9480
    stevenmartin9480 Posts: 1
    Hey, I'd love to be motivated friends with you. It's a hell of a lot easier with friends
  • tellicampi
    tellicampi Posts: 13 Member
    kinga_m wrote: »
    grandmama1945 wrote: »
    Okay! I have been looking for a group on MFP for a long time. Either it fizzles out or I can't find the group again. I will be 70 in April and I have battled with my weight since I turned 50 and started menopause (sorry guys). I have gained 10 lbs over this winter and I would like to lose 15 lbs. I have done every diet in the book and counting calories is the way to go. I am going to try to cut the sugar down. I struggle with a healthy breakfast. This morning I had plain greek yogurt with strawberries and pecans and 1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract. It was not good. Any breakfast ideas?

    I had a problem with breakfasts as well - I am usualy eating something sweet and previously easily went for the unhealthy food available on my way to work. Now I have changed that to either porridge (almond and honey version) or one package of Belvita. It is important that you start your day with energy!
    Why was the yoghurt version bad for you? It was not enough, you do not prefer sweet things in the morning or just too milky / creamy ? The answer could help us giving you better options. :smile: -

    I've had success adding some granola to my yogurt cups. It adds a crunch to your bite so the texture is more pleasant (at least for me). It's also had protein which helps me feel fuller.
  • csimrill
    csimrill Posts: 26 Member
    Bad news for me - I broke my foot - cast and all - really going to hinder my exercising!!!!! As an exercise fanatic, I can't tell you how upsetting this is to me.
  • GlindaGoodwitch
    GlindaGoodwitch Posts: 157 Member
    I'm in! I started on the 1st too :)
  • Leah_Nicole219
    Leah_Nicole219 Posts: 63 Member
    I'm in. I got started on the 2nd and I'm trying to lose 40 pounds. Ugh, that seems so far away!
  • tellicampi
    tellicampi Posts: 13 Member
    csimrill wrote: »
    Bad news for me - I broke my foot - cast and all - really going to hinder my exercising!!!!! As an exercise fanatic, I can't tell you how upsetting this is to me.

    Sorry to hear that. Speedy recovery!
  • kinga_m
    kinga_m Posts: 24 Member
    I am struggling with hunger for 3 days.
    What do you think - how long does it take to get used to the smaller calorie intakes?
  • csimrill
    csimrill Posts: 26 Member
    kinga_m wrote: »
    I am struggling with hunger for 3 days.
    What do you think - how long does it take to get used to the smaller calorie intakes?

    Forever! I use this trick - whatever I plan to eat for a meal - I stretch it out over several hours. Today my lunch is a salad and an apple. So I just ate the salad, and I will eat the apple in a few hours. I find that if I keep a little food in my stomach throughout the day, I don't get as hungry.
  • csimrill
    csimrill Posts: 26 Member
    jcampitelli wrote: »
    csimrill wrote: »
    Bad news for me - I broke my foot - cast and all - really going to hinder my exercising!!!!! As an exercise fanatic, I can't tell you how upsetting this is to me.

    Sorry to hear that. Speedy recovery!

    Thanks for the well wishes. I'm gonna need them!
  • kjerome101
    kjerome101 Posts: 61 Member
    In in in. I want to loose 10 more pounds to reach my goal weight!!! I need some motivation though because I have realized that i will be all about it for the first week or so then my excitement and motivation starts to die off...
  • julianasutton
    julianasutton Posts: 13 Member
    Looks like a lot of people picked March 1 as their starting date, including myself! :) Go all of us! We can do it!
  • brideau74
    brideau74 Posts: 13 Member
    danielives wrote: »
    I am having some challenges when i attempt to enter smoothies that i create. It does not let me enter the ingredients and i do not know the nutritional break down any suggestions? For those of you who may have done this plan before. I have some questions for you. When you enter your daily meals and it gives you the estimated weight for the next 5 wks is the accurate? Has it worked for you? I use the total gym and its difficult to enter the exercises anyone using the Total Gym? I am 51- female 165lbs as i stated looking to lose 10lbs is the 1200 calorie daily intake a good idea or should i do 1400. I exercise 5 days per week? If anyone can give suggestion or guidance I would appreciate it. I want to reach my goal and remain healthy. Thanks everyone.

    Not sure if this helps but I have a smoothie almost everyday so I went under the my recipes section that allows me to create a recipe. I have the same smoothie almost every time and I make a big batch and freeze in advance.

    The recipe section allows you to put in your ingredients and will find the best match and it will provide you with the nutritional information when you select it.

    I make my smoothies in advance and freeze them so I measured everything and took note then inputted it into MFP and broke up the total into how many servings it made. (it made three - 2 cup servings). One smoothie which is two (2) cups is 299 calories. It has protein powder (vanilla), frozen: Strawberries (1 cup), blueberries (1 cup), Raspberries (1 Cup)mango, peaches and pineapple (all 3 together = 1 cup), 1 med banana and 3 cups of milk.
    Now each time I have a smoothie it is in my recipe list so all I need to do is choose it and add it to my food for the day.

    I have a few alternate recipes as sometimes I add Kiwi or oatmeal.

    As far as the 5 week estimate for weight lost I don't use all that much so I haven't paid much attention to it. Nice to see what the projection is but a lot can change for various reasons.
  • missykenny1
    missykenny1 Posts: 2
    Im in...my sweet autistic son turns 18 in june..he has prom and graduation and i HAVE TO LOOK HOT!!!! Lol. My highest weight was 415...i had RNY IN 2003...its been a roller coaster ride since then LOL...IM now 210...baby steps!!! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!!!
  • kinga_m
    kinga_m Posts: 24 Member
    csimrill wrote: »
    kinga_m wrote: »
    I am struggling with hunger for 3 days.
    What do you think - how long does it take to get used to the smaller calorie intakes?

    Forever! I use this trick - whatever I plan to eat for a meal - I stretch it out over several hours. Today my lunch is a salad and an apple. So I just ate the salad, and I will eat the apple in a few hours. I find that if I keep a little food in my stomach throughout the day, I don't get as hungry.

    Thank you! It is a great advice, I tried it and works! :)
  • jddicarlo
    jddicarlo Posts: 171 Member
    I'm in. I actually started again 1/1 but have a long way to go. Looking to drop another 50 lbs from where I am now. Always looking for friends to motivate and support. Anyone feel free to add me!!
  • tellicampi
    tellicampi Posts: 13 Member
    Today is a week from when this thread started. How is everyone doing so far? I've lost 6 pounds this week and it's because of all of the hard work we are doing keeping each other motivated and accountable. I'm looking forward to hearing from others. Thank you to everyone for their support!
  • kinga_m
    kinga_m Posts: 24 Member
    jcampitelli wrote: »
    Today is a week from when this thread started. How is everyone doing so far? I've lost 6 pounds this week and it's because of all of the hard work we are doing keeping each other motivated and accountable. I'm looking forward to hearing from others. Thank you to everyone for their support!

    I think my first week was really successful. I started to lose weight, 6lbs! I know it is not always going to be this good so try to brace myself for that - and went for the gym twice, also spent a lot of time outside during weekend.
    I think generally I have more energy and feel better about myself. I don't miss the guilt that was part of my day previously after having a chocolate! My attitude is really positive.
    I wish it would stay like this for the whole diet! :)

    How about you guys?
  • Spaniel5
    Spaniel5 Posts: 48 Member
    I spent the weekend at a B & B with the hubby. Gained 2 pounds but I'm not letting that discourage me. No regrets. Loved the alone time with my sweet husband, but getting my focus back this week. Look out world, here I come!!
  • iowa911mom04
    iowa911mom04 Posts: 11 Member
    I'm restarting my weight loss journey today! I know I have a long way to go but they're is no better time than right now to start. Looking for friends to keep me on track. We can do this together! Add me if you like! :)
  • albchubbychubs
    albchubbychubs Posts: 13 Member
    First week on Keto and I lost 8 lbs, I know mostly water weight but that is still great.

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