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Cindy congrats on passing up on the pizza! Rachel congrats on another pound lost! Each loss is a win! I did not exercise the past two days and I can sure feel it! Tomorrow I will do something! I love the positive comments we are all in the same boat. I just don't know how to stop the madness. In my head I do but than I get tired and crabby so food is mindless and a comfort. I know making a food plan is important. Great idea Cheri. I just plan a dinner but not the whole day. Good luck everyone0
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Hi everyone, I'm restarting again (again), have 2 stone to lose and using this alongside a Slimmimg World as I am hopeless at calorie counting. I have a Fitbit which has really motivated me to walk a lot more but also have a stressful sedentary job so very hard sometimes to pass on the sugary delights that are offered around. Would love some extra support and motivation and a few more buddies to get a good kick start on the weight loss. Thanks in advance x0
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Morning ! Thinking about buying a Fitbit tracker to track my steps , if I buy one will it be one of them items which end up in back of the draw not being used ?0
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rachel1971mfp wrote: »Morning ! Thinking about buying a Fitbit tracker to track my steps , if I buy one will it be one of them items which end up in back of the draw not being used ?
Keep the receipt and return it if you don't like or, and/or get friends in the Fitbit Users group and do challenges: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users
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Corina you have done so well! I am impressed! Try not to let this little setback defeat you. I too have the exact same "where'd this ice cream come from?" issue (or chips, cup of nuts, glass of wine or vodka drink...). I know what I am supposed to do, and know what stuff should not be in the house even, but in have absolutely no willpower when shopping and chips are buy. 1 get 1 free. Dear Lord, I don't need 1 and now I have 2. Sometimes my brain then does the "eat them all fast to get rid of them" suggestion, and it's a never ending battle. And I HATE to exercise, so thank God I have 2 strong dogs that have to be walked twice a day. Enough about me. YOU CAN DO THIS! If you step off for a minute, just get back on at the next meal and don't beat yourself up. Being aware is a first step! Keep up the great work!! Connie0
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Hi everyone. I responded to Corina, but thought I'd comment again to introduce myself. I'm Connie, and did this a year+ ago to try to re-lose weight. Went on Nutrasystem in 2006 after seeing 2005 Thanksgiving photos that opened my eyes. What a shocker. I dropped 37 lbs to 167 (I'm 5'8), and I actually no longer had those attractive back fat rolls. Needed to lose 17 more, or so, but life got in the way and I'm almost back to where I started, and yes, so is the back and belly fat. Tried last year and have gone up/down that 10 lbs over and over again. Back again to try to get on track and be accountable. My biggest issue is absolutely no willpower. If I say I'm dieting, friends at work bring donuts or scones, and I have a hard time saying no when they say "I got this especially for you". Don't you think they KNOW they are sabotaging? I wonder. Wish me luck. Pray for my willpower and success, and I'll pray for your success on your journey! Have a great day all!!0
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Hi everyone. My name is Bev and I'm new to MFP. My doctor told me about the app and although I only started a couple of days ago, it is helping to keep me motivated. I'm 60 and need to lose 25-30 lbs. Recently I've had a few instances where I break out in a sweat and get short of breath so my doctor is now going to order some heart tests and suggested I join MFP. I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol (both under control with meds)arthritis in both knees and 2 bone spurs in my left knee. I was going to water aerobics and it not only helped my knees but I lost 18 lbs. For the past year, I seem to find too many excuses not to go but now I'm scared and have to start going again. My biggest problem with food is that I eat too much. Both my husband and I love to cook and experiment with recipes and although we cook mostly healthily, I eat 2nd helpings when I don't need to because I'm satisfied but it tastes so dang good. Some people, "eat to live; we live to eat." I have to go back to the doctor in a month and she wants me down 5-8 lbs by then but I'm shooting for a 10 lb loss. I appreciate this site and hearing everyone's stories. Together, we can do this!0
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Beverly, I totally get that. My portion control is totally out of whack because I always eat more of stuff that tastes good, whether I should or not. Hard hard habit to break. I like the "use smaller plates" idea, but I've never had a problem going back for seconds, and plate size doesn't affect that...except how big my second helping is! Worse still, I'm single (divorced) and it's hard to cook for 1, so my cooking for 4 (or more) tends to turn into 2 meals. It's a mindset I'm trying to change. If one serving is good, I don't HAVE to eat 2...I'll just freeze/fridge more for later. Best of luck with the 10 lbs and the mental adjustment on the "live to eat" thing. I'm right there with you, and know we can both make the adjustment. It might just take me longer, but hopefully there will be support for both of us here. Thanks for sharing. Connie0
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Connie I'm with you on struggling with portion control. I really need to be careful about that and eating filling foods so I eat less. I've gotten used to seconds and that is something I am trying to change!0
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Hello, I'm Jennifer. Hubs and I used Medifast in 2010-2011 and lost over 100 lbs each, but I had my gallbladder removed in 2012, lost my job in 2013, went back to school and work in 2014 and have regained more of the weight than I every wanted. I, too have lost my way and need to get back on track! This is my first time on MFP and I hope I can stay focused. I like to exercise and have been doing Jessica Smith videos on YouTube and sometimes walking my dog. I am at 215 lbs and while I would like to be 140 lbs like I was after Medifast, I'll be satisfied with 150 lbs. I am 51 years old, and have one son married off and a daughter of 16 at home. Hubs is also trying to lose weight and like most men, he is losing faster than me. Please keep me strong, Group!0
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Hi , I am finding that being on here really does help !keep up the the good work girls !0
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Hi I'm starting my journey today..I have been reading your posts and I can relate to lots of your comments. I have 5 stone to lose and I am determined do it..tired of my knees hurting when stand ..makes me old before my time. I would really appreciate support and give sipper and motivation along the way0
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ConsueloBonito wrote: »Corina you have done so well! I am impressed! Try not to let this little setback defeat you. I too have the exact same "where'd this ice cream come from?" issue (or chips, cup of nuts, glass of wine or vodka drink...). I know what I am supposed to do, and know what stuff should not be in the house even, but in have absolutely no willpower when shopping and chips are buy. 1 get 1 free. Dear Lord, I don't need 1 and now I have 2. Sometimes my brain then does the "eat them all fast to get rid of them" suggestion, and it's a never ending battle. And I HATE to exercise, so thank God I have 2 strong dogs that have to be walked twice a day. Enough about me. YOU CAN DO THIS! If you step off for a minute, just get back on at the next meal and don't beat yourself up. Being aware is a first step! Keep up the great work!! Connie
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Thanks for your support Connie, right now I am trying to take it one day at a time, I am still so amazed at how much better I feel having taken off some weight, when i started to loose weight I could hardly walk to the end of the block without being winded and now I walk lots with no problems, I know in my head all of the things that I need to do just got to get my mind back in gear and do them. And quit buying ice cream...lol0
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I just turned 59 and put on so much weight the last 2 years going through the change but damnit that is done now.
I do need support because I only have one person that does support and help me with this and that is my daughter! I hope to find folks on here that encourage as I will do the same for you!
MFP has a Near or Post Menopausal Group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group0 -
Welcome to all that I haven't had a chance to hello to! We all are here for a common goal and that's our health. I started the week fairly well but that is not today's story. Just all the wrong choices, all the wrong amounts. Lots on my mind and have terrible time sleeping. Sometimes it feels like an impossible hill to climb. I congratulate those of u who are doing well, pray for those struggling, and hope that tomorrow is better than today?0
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Just think what it will feel like when you reach the top of the hill ! Great , Just start a fresh tomorrow.
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Thank u Rachel! Today was horrible! Praying for a good Monday. I I am not seeing too many posts and that is worrisome. When I don't post it means I am way off track! So how is everyone doing?0
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Hi everyone. I started out both Saturday and Sunday mornings well despite meeting my aunt and cousin for breakfast on Saturday. Then we had a graduation party. Even though I didn't overeat, the available foods were high in calories and I greatly surpassed my 1200 calorie goal by 800 calories! Omg! Sunday was a family cookout for father's day and I haven't worked up the courage to log the jalapeno popper dip, twice baked potatoes, broccoli salad, salmon, blackened grouper and deep fried grouper. Back on track today and going back to water aerobics tonight! Love hearing about everyone's triumphs and stumbles.0
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beverlyringhiser wrote: »Even though I didn't overeat, the available foods were high in calories and I greatly surpassed my 1200 calorie goal by 800 calories!
Your profile says you have 26 lbs. to go. Set your goal to .5 lb. per week for every 25 lbs. you're overweight—which is way more than 1,200 calories.
The less you have to lose, the more slowly it comes off. That's just the way the human body works. Undereating won't get you to goal any more quickly. In fact, it usually leads to bingeing.
Have you read the Sexypants post? It's full of good, "how-to" information: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p10 -
Hi , going away for a couple of days with hubby at end of week , but really don't want to over eat , but just don't know if I will have the will power to stick to calorie counting ! Really don't what to come home get weighed and the weight is back on !0
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Good luck on the trip Rachel! I'm doing the same, to my sister's house, where we usually drink a lot of good wine and eat a lot of good food. Lucky for me she is also trying to lose weight, so we're going to try for a spa week where we exercise daily to try to offset any bad food/drink. Hopefully we will be more mindful of that since we bot want to get rid of some excess baggage!
I had a bad week. Just could not get my mind in the game, and overrate my 1200 goal almost every day. Did get in some walking though, so that helped. Am trying to get back on track this week before the trip, is wish me luck! Good luck to all of you too! Add me if you need friends to help you stay accountable! Cheers!0 -
savannahd18 wrote: »I am new again as well. I used this app 4 years ago and lost 40 lbs. but unfortunately I have gained it all back. Dlksmith, thanks for starting this thread. Cindy, I am 28 and it sounds like you and I have a lot in common. I have an unhealthy relationship with food as well that includes binge eating.rachel1971mfp wrote: »Well done Cindy for passing up the pizza , that would have been a challenge for me !Welcome to cheri too ! Hopefully we will all help each other .cjschulting wrote: »Rachel I see you were up at 3:53 am. That would be disasterous for me. That is one of my issues. I don't sleep well, for example at 1:52 am I was up and feeling overwhelmed bc I have to be at work in 5.5 hours and hadn't slept. Plus Thursdays are 13 hour work day for me. So what do I do? I get up on these sleepless nights and eat cereal or whatever unhealthy comforting thing I can find!!! Last night I did better. I ate an 80 calorie fiber bar. Those sleepless nights are killers!! I can use everyone's support today bc being tired, working 13 hours makes it impossible to plan meals, and Thursday is "order out day" for the office.... it all spells trouble....lol.!!
I hope you all have a great day. Don't be too hard on yourselves. Try to get some activity and make healthy food choices. We can do this!!!
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Is there any way to edit typos? I meant "both" obviously, but my fingers moved on at "bot". DUHHH! Oh well...0
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Hi everyone! It really helps to hear how you are doing. I don't feel like I am the only one who struggles with food. This past weekend I went biking, which burned off calories, which is good, except I ate badly as well! Oh well! Congrats to everyone who lost weight! Any amount in the negative is good progress! Anyone have suggestions on how to stop stuffing my face while I am making dinner? It is so maddening. I tell myself it is stupid but I can't seems to stop! Of corse I still eat a full dinner.0
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New again as well. I started in November 2012 at 205 and got all the way down to 155 but the last year or so I've gained 30 of that back. I'm on a mission to take off that 30 I put back on and that last 15 that was plaguing me. I know what I NEED to do, it's just doing it
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Hi everybody,
I am so happy I found this thread. I am trying again too. I am 62 yrs. old and weigh 170 lbs. I would like to lose 50 lbs. In 2011 I went down to 130 lbs. dieting and exercising. I gained it all back and more. Since then I have made several attempts to lose it, but failed each time. I am also on high blood pressure, cholesterol and acid reflux meds.
I am married for 26 years, no children, do have 9 goats, chickens and 3 dogs. I live in rural Alaska in a small village. I gained my weight going through menopause. I love food and love to eat, especially when I am happy.
I would love to join you all. I promise to cut calories, exercise and login every day! Thank you all for the motivation! It’s the kick I needed!
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New again as well. I started in November 2012 at 205 and got all the way down to 155 but the last year or so I've gained 30 of that back. I'm on a mission to take off that 30 I put back on and that last 15 that was plaguing me. I know what I NEED to do, it's just doing it
You hit the nail on the head! The hardest part is just doing what we know we need to do. It's amazing that this is so hard, but we are certainly creatures of habit and so many of us eat for all the wrong reasons. Best of luck with your mission!!
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Hello! My name is Stephanie. I can ditto most everything said. I am 56 and nothing seems to help me be consistent. Maybe this will.0
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Good luck Stephanie! I'm 58 and the queen of inconsistency. One would think if you know what to do, it would be easy to do it. So why do I sit here typing and at the same time thinking about chips? Lol! Hope your night (or day) is going better!0
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