Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!
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Mrsrobinsoncl wrote: »Hello everyone, I havent been as activly latley, still logging (some days better than others lol) I pulled something in my back last week and that kept me from working out for a few days. Last nigth we got 8" of snow, so I guess no outside running for a while ! Im working at getting back on track with my eating!
Good to hear fro you. Sorry about your back and the snow... Yuck!
Although we have been really lucky this year!! Keep logging and checking in! 0 -
GillianSmith2 wrote: »back in May myself and a couple of friends decided to do a splits challenge. i have never been able to do the splits even as a child. But i set out to achieve a goal just to see how far i could go. The first few months i had pretty fast progress and then over the last couple of months the progress slowed and i didnt feel like i was getting any further. Tonight at the gym i managed to get the furthest yet so i thought i would upload a photo just to show that if you set a goal and stick to it you can succeed
Woot! Woot! Way to go Gill!! That's great!0 -
susanamussen5307 wrote: »My name is susan, and I have just had what I assume will be my final child, and now it is time to get back to my 2003 form! Fingers crossed!
Welcome Susan! Check in often! We will help you along this journey!0 -
virginia5289 wrote: »Hi! I'm new here, started this quite some time ago and "fell off the wagon: so to speak. My goal is to lose 25-35 pounds by summer and to just be more healthy overall
I'd love to meet some new positive and inspiring people!
Hi Virginia... this is a great thread. To get motivated, to vent, to get support... Come on in!
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susanamussen5307 wrote: »My name is susan, and I have just had what I assume will be my final child, and now it is time to get back to my 2003 form! Fingers crossed!
You can do it!! Congrats on your new addition!0 -
sunrisetrout wrote: »Good Morning! I hope everyone's week is off to a great start. I'm headed out for a run, the first in many months. I'm not sure about where everyone is located, but here the weather has been very warm. Dare I say too warm?
Last week my eating and steps were a mess. This week is off to a great start and I feel so much better!! It's always amazing to me how much better I feel when I eat clean. If I just didn't love chips so much, I would be golden. I think I need to start doing a daily check-in here to better hold myself accountable.
Have a great day!
I'm with ya .... my eating is a mess right now too but it's the holidays and at least I'm still exercising! *silver lining* Keep up the clean eating! Do your #dailycheckin and get some motivation.0 -
No more Negative Nancy! #dailycheckin Even tho I'm not doing a good job with my eating... I'm still working out! WhOOp WhOOp!! Who's celebrating the little things!?
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checking in - sorry for the absence. Last day at work before Christmas today and we have our team Christmas lunch so not too hopeful on the calorie count but I shall try to be good with my choices. It's a bit of a manic time - my little boy is 1 on Friday so we've got last minute preparation for his birthday party, including frantic present wrapping tonight! And then Christmas - yikes
Oh and the batteries in my scales have died - don't know whether to replace them, weigh myself or not replace them and work hard on simply eating well and exercising. Thoughts all? Do the scales help or hinder?0 -
ChangeIsADecision wrote: »No more Negative Nancy! #dailycheckin Even tho I'm not doing a good job with my eating... I'm still working out! WhOOp WhOOp!! Who's celebrating the little things!?
I think celebrating the small things is vital - I hope that by celebrating lots of little things, ultimately I will see big things happen!!0 -
Hi I am 55 and looking for a group like yours. I have about 80lbs to lose and will need someone by my side that knows the struggles. Would love to be added thanks0
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Hi there! I'm a latecomer, I would love to join your group. I've been a member of MFP for a long time, but I fell off the wagon due to some issues getting my arthritis medication. Now I'm back going to the gym and watching what I eat, but I struggle with motivation. My first week I lost 5 lbs., but my second week, I gained back 2. The only reason I can think of is Aunt Flo's visit. But it frustrates me and makes me lose motivation. I would like to lose about 100 lbs., but I'm trying to set smaller, more achievable goals for myself, like 30 lbs.0
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I'd love to join too. I'm new to MAP and this seems like a friendly, motivated and helpful group! I am 32 years old and have between 120-140 pounds to loose. 8 gone so far!!
Soccerdawg71. I lost 10 my first week back then gained 2 the next because of the time of the month, but then have dropped a bunch in the last couple days (that I haven't officially accounted for). Smaller goals sound like a great plan. I may borrow that idea :-) We've got this!!0 -
Hi..My name is Darlene. need support. I work from home and have found that I have gained about 40 pounds in last 3 years. I do good eating correct during the day...but come 8pm and I am in my car buying as much junk food as my heart desires. LOL.
I am using fit bit and I am trying to move more. I would like to join your group and ask ya'll to help me save my life!!
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Hi everyone! Sorry for my absence I caught a nasty bug last week that knocked me on my tushy, but I am feeling much better now! I just went through the posts I missed and am loving all of the happy dances going around! Way to go on the accomplishments especially during the holiday season!
Even with being sick I still made sure to eat clean and track my food. I had a loss of 2.9 lbs when I weighed myself on Friday [insert my happy dance]. The weekend was a bit all over the place but nothing terrible. As for this week I started it out strong and am so thankful to be feeling back to myself again!0 -
LoveOrganicLife wrote: »Hi everyone! Sorry for my absence I caught a nasty bug last week that knocked me on my tushy, but I am feeling much better now! I just went through the posts I missed and am loving all of the happy dances going around! Way to go on the accomplishments especially during the holiday season!
Even with being sick I still made sure to eat clean and track my food. I had a loss of 2.9 lbs when I weighed myself on Friday [insert my happy dance]. The weekend was a bit all over the place but nothing terrible. As for this week I started it out strong and am so thankful to be feeling back to myself again!
glad to see your feeling better and back with us doing the happy dance well done on the loss 0 -
Greenbirdsmom wrote: »Hi I am 55 and looking for a group like yours. I have about 80lbs to lose and will need someone by my side that knows the struggles. Would love to be added thanks
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Soccerdawg71 wrote: »Hi there! I'm a latecomer, I would love to join your group. I've been a member of MFP for a long time, but I fell off the wagon due to some issues getting my arthritis medication. Now I'm back going to the gym and watching what I eat, but I struggle with motivation. My first week I lost 5 lbs., but my second week, I gained back 2. The only reason I can think of is Aunt Flo's visit. But it frustrates me and makes me lose motivation. I would like to lose about 100 lbs., but I'm trying to set smaller, more achievable goals for myself, like 30 lbs.
welcome to the group. you will get plenty of motivation on here.. enjoy 0 -
Hi..My name is Darlene. need support. I work from home and have found that I have gained about 40 pounds in last 3 years. I do good eating correct during the day...but come 8pm and I am in my car buying as much junk food as my heart desires. LOL.
I am using fit bit and I am trying to move more. I would like to join your group and ask ya'll to help me save my life!!
welcome to the group 0 -
checking in - sorry for the absence. Last day at work before Christmas today and we have our team Christmas lunch so not too hopeful on the calorie count but I shall try to be good with my choices. It's a bit of a manic time - my little boy is 1 on Friday so we've got last minute preparation for his birthday party, including frantic present wrapping tonight! And then Christmas - yikes
Oh and the batteries in my scales have died - don't know whether to replace them, weigh myself or not replace them and work hard on simply eating well and exercising. Thoughts all? Do the scales help or hinder?
I was a daily weigher, but I have leaned back to a weekly weigher... I think the best judge is your favorite pair of jeans! Whe nthey start getting baggy and are no longer your favorite... it's something to be happy about! 0 -
LoveOrganicLife wrote: »Hi everyone! Sorry for my absence I caught a nasty bug last week that knocked me on my tushy, but I am feeling much better now! I just went through the posts I missed and am loving all of the happy dances going around! Way to go on the accomplishments especially during the holiday season!
Even with being sick I still made sure to eat clean and track my food. I had a loss of 2.9 lbs when I weighed myself on Friday [insert my happy dance]. The weekend was a bit all over the place but nothing terrible. As for this week I started it out strong and am so thankful to be feeling back to myself again!
Glad you are back and feeling better! Way to go on the loss!! Love it!0 -
Welcome all you newbies! Glad to have you aboard! These are some great ladies to Lose with!!!
Today... I am all over the place... Way too many treats and I am eating like crap! =(
Doesn't help, my fitbit must've fell off in the middle of the night so I am way behind on steps! =( Planning to bust my butt tonight and still hit 10K! Let's see if I can do it!!
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I am really enjoy reading everyone's updates today. All of you are providing great motivation and reminding me that some days are better than others but every little counts.
Today was a great step day with a total of 24,000. My eating was so-so, with a few too many bites of Trader Joe's roasted plantain chips.
Hope everyone had a good day.0 -
Hi,
I'm looking for friends to help keep me motivated I have used MFP before and liked it. My wedding is coming up and looking to get into better shape for it. I have tried dieting before and tracking my food, my 1st issue is I don't stay motivated to keep doing it, and my second issue is I have UC and can't eat a lot of "healthy" things. So I'm looking for friends to help me stay motivated and to just shoot the breeze with.0 -
Bboyle1028 wrote: »Hi,
I'm looking for friends to help keep me motivated I have used MFP before and liked it. My wedding is coming up and looking to get into better shape for it. I have tried dieting before and tracking my food, my 1st issue is I don't stay motivated to keep doing it, and my second issue is I have UC and can't eat a lot of "healthy" things. So I'm looking for friends to help me stay motivated and to just shoot the breeze with.
welcome to the group, there is a great bunch of people on here. Add me if you wish i log on daily 0 -
Hey all, I just "creeped" your thread and would love to be part of your group. Been on mfp for awhile and not much has changed for me. Gain and lose the same 5 lbs over and over again. I need to figure this out!!
I'm 47, married, with a couple of teenagers and work full time. Have a good 50lbs to drop. I'm on here daily!0 -
sunrisetrout wrote: »I am really enjoy reading everyone's updates today. All of you are providing great motivation and reminding me that some days are better than others but every little counts.
Today was a great step day with a total of 24,000. My eating was so-so, with a few too many bites of Trader Joe's roasted plantain chips.
Hope everyone had a good day.
Wow, 24,000 steps is great!
Today's a new day, and another chance to get our food choices back on point0 -
Welcome @got2rockit ! The more the merrier!
The scale was still going down as of this morning, and I'm feeling better each day. I wasn't one to drink hardly any water before this, but I now get a minimum of 8 glasses a day, and I think that makes a huge difference in how I feel.
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This is such an incredibly positive, welcoming group of people! I also creeped on your thread and love the sense of community and support.
I'm new to MFP (I'm a convert from loseit). I previously got to my goal weight eating extremely low calorie, over-exercising, bingeing, rinse and repeat. I kept the weight off for 2 years before I started to feel a little crazy. I took a year off to help heal my relationship with food and now I'm back to make a sustainable change. This time around I'm taking the slow and steady approach, listening to my body, and enjoying the journey.
Today we have a lunch office holiday party at the local pizza place. I am so excited to share pizza and treats with my coworkers and then have a wonderful fresh chicken salad for dinner that I already prepared at home. I honestly never realized how much less stressful losing weight could be with a higher flexible calorie range!0 -
It sounds like everyone is crazy busy and we're all in the same boat.
I've been here lurking for the past week because I've been super busy also. I had to perform a Christmas concert last weekend. My Little went home during intermission because she became sick and then she was off school for two days. Then my Hubby and I caught her cold. Plus, trying to get everything done before the big holiday! It's my last rehearsal tonight and then we have two weeks of LAZINESS! Which gives me some more time to work out - been slacking there lately.
Keep up the positive spirit everyone! We may slip occasionally but it's the getting back up that is the important part!0 -
Bboyle1028 wrote: »Hi,
I'm looking for friends to help keep me motivated I have used MFP before and liked it. My wedding is coming up and looking to get into better shape for it. I have tried dieting before and tracking my food, my 1st issue is I don't stay motivated to keep doing it, and my second issue is I have UC and can't eat a lot of "healthy" things. So I'm looking for friends to help me stay motivated and to just shoot the breeze with.
Welcome! Feel free to add me. I try to log in daily.0
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