going to lose 50 pounds!

chelseakrenzke
chelseakrenzke Posts: 47 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I've gained a significant amount of weight over these past 3 years. I blamed it on birth control at first (which was a part of it). But the truth is I became lazy and got into bad eating habits....and now I feel like crap after gaining 35 pounds! I was initially a little heavier than I should've been before that's why it is my goal to lose 50 pounds.
I would just like to know what has worked for others, what you've had a hard time with. Because for me its the sweets. I get crazy sweet cravings and I've tried to eat fruit to get it to go away but its chocolate I crave sometimes or peanut butter! Hahaha
Also, I wanted to create this for motivation! I sure need some MFP buddies to help get me to my goal....I can't be the only one.I really want someone to push me, I wish I had the money for a personal trainer. Ha-ha
So anyways, feel free to talk about whatever you want :) but remember to always stay positive! Slow progress is better than no progress!!!!

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  • ladydi1515
    ladydi1515 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in the same boat. I gained some weight after my hysterectomy, then lost it. Then I gained it back when I quit smoking. Just like you, I got lazy and ate crap. Now I'm heavier than I've ever been. But MFP is a Godsend. I also want to lose 50 pounds. What seems to be working for me is just the tried and true "eat less - move more" plan. And the ability to track what i eat with this APP is just what I needed. Even if you can only do 15 minutes of exercise, do it! Some days, I use my lunch and just go up and down the stairs. You can do this! I've dropped 9 lbs total so far. And if I can do it, you can! Let's drop these pounds! We've got this!
  • chelseakrenzke
    chelseakrenzke Posts: 47 Member
    edited July 2015
    That is awesome @ladydi1515 :) keep up the good work!!! I'm so happy you've already lost 9 pounds :) and your right even 15 minutes a day is better than nothing! I was up and down with my weight for awhile too. I went on a cruise back in March and lost 12 pounds in less than 3 weeks before the cruise.....but sadly I gained it all back plus 4 more pounds. But now I'm ready to kick it into high gear and work at it again but for good! I wanna feel good about myself again!
  • txlady2566
    txlady2566 Posts: 4 Member
    I know what you mean....I have zero energy everyday :(
    I love beer so I don't know what's worse beer or chocolate....lol
    Good luck to you
  • chelseakrenzke
    chelseakrenzke Posts: 47 Member
    @txlady2566 yes! I feel like I run on caffiene and pre workout drinks to stay awake and workout once a day.

    I don't drink, so that's a good thing...especiallu for weight loss! My mom ends up gaining weight back from drinking on weekends :/

    But you can do it! Just keep up your motivation and determination! You've got this!
  • mrsjosephinehall
    mrsjosephinehall Posts: 21 Member
    The more exercise you manage to do will help up your energy levels. I manage to have beer and chocolate but the weight is still coming off because of the exercise. I'm a 43 year old mum of three who loves food and cooking and wants to loose another 36 lbs! Please add me for mutual support and motivation
  • chelseakrenzke
    chelseakrenzke Posts: 47 Member
    edited July 2015
    Yeah @mrsjosephinehall , i understand that. Can't really reach my goals without moving my *kitten* hahaha. I'm aiming for at least 30 minutes of cardio a day. But in reality I'd like to do an hour a day. 30 minutes is just my minimum.

    Today I've done like 40 minutes. Still have to take my doggie for a walk/jog and do a home work out :)
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