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... and how you'd like the group to help you, and how you can help the group!
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Steve
M / 48
Starting weight: 221 (~ Jan 1)
Goal weight: ~ 185 (summer 2016)
How I plan to get there
How you can help me :-)
How I can help you?
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Steve
M / 48
Starting weight: 221 (~ Jan 1)
Goal weight: ~ 185 (summer 2016)
How I plan to get there
- daily kcal limit of ~ 2000kcal
- daily exercise expenditure of ~ 300 - 500 kcal (combo of all facets of fitness - strength, flexibility, endurance, balance etc.)
- this should result in ~ 1.5 lbs/week loss
- I really want to be balanced in my approach. Its a marathon, not a sprint. Develop habits that will last my life, not for 'this diet.'
How you can help me :-)
- would love some people to gently/forcefully! remind me to NEVER GIVE UP
- help when i do slip - if my kcal for a day is above my goal (sometimes much higher), that its just one day/one meal, and not to throw away all the hard work that came before, and will come after!
- if you really want to - look at my daily food logs and comment :-)
How I can help you?
- any way you'd like
- (hangs head) I have a degree in clinical nutrition, so I can help with nutrition advice
- in a previous life I was a pretty decent athlete, and have some good broad knowledge about exercise physiology
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Hi
Me:
I'm Charlotte
24/F/England
SW: 161
CW: 154
GW: 133
Plans:
- Stick to calorie limit of 1500
- Sleep more = more energy and less comfort eating
- Cut down on all drinks with calories in making smarter swaps
- Hit my step goal even on days when I'm not at work
I will endeavour to keep y'all accountable if that's what you need and I would love for you guys to do the same! My worst habbit is not logging for one day and then continuing that trend for the rest of the week/weekend.. all because I missed one day! 2016's goal is to get straight back on the horse the moment I realise I've fallen off!
I also really enjoy having a nosey at other people's food diaries so please poke around in mine and give me a slap on the hand every time you see Coca-Cola in there!
Charlotte
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Hi, everyone. Thanks so much for setting this up, Steve.
Susan
F / 55
Starting weight: 199 (~ Dec 2012)
Ideal Weight: 135 (~August 2014)
Current Weight: 158
Goal weight: ~ 140 (spring 2016)
How I plan to get there
Following the 10 day plan (and then long term) from the fantastic (and extremely sensible) book The Diet Fix by Dr. Yonni Freedhoff
17,000 steps / day
Strength training 3x/week
Interval training on treadmill 2 x/week
Yoga 2 x/week
Sleeping 7 hours/night
At 55 I am really motivated to feel great...full of energy, strong, flexible and happy with how I look. And to maintain all of this long term.
How you can help me
I agree with Steve, please remind me to never give up and that a slip-up is just a one-time thing and not a reason to give up.
How I can help you?
I can be a cheerleader, and supporter. Not too good at negativity or nagging.
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Steve
Male /43
Starting Weight: 245lbs (1/1/2016)
Goals:
230lbs by End of Feb
220lbs by End of April
200lbs by End of July
How I plan to get there:
- Build good habits that fit in with my lifestyle.
- Eat calorie deficit of about 500 cals (1lb a week)
- Watch calories and nutrients rather than food names and good/bad food.
- Burn 500 calories a day in exercise (mostly walking to/from work at the moment) (1lb a week).
How you can help me:
Share you ups and downs with me - lets me know I'm not alone in having ups and downs.
How I can help you:
Be open and honest about what I'm doing, how I'm doing - share my experiences good and bad, and have a bit of a chuckle along the way.0 -
charlottesky254 wrote: »Hi
My worst habbit is not logging for one day and then continuing that trend for the rest of the week/weekend
This is me - oh I've missed my protein for today may as well eat cake by myself in the dark for the rest of the day, suddenly it's 2 months down the line.
I've realised I don't like being knocked off my routine (I always thought I was fun and happy go lucky - seems not)
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Hiya everyone
Grezina
F
28
Starting weight: 196
Mini goals
Feb: 180
March: 175
April: 170
May: 165 and so on... until i'm finally and confident in my own skin
How I plan to reach my goals
Work out 6 days a week, HITT, fasted cardio and lifting
log in MFP daily
Up my water intake
Eat as clean as possible
How you can help me
Share your struggles and experiences with me, being a motivator for when I feel like giving up and holding me accountable for when my food diary looks naughty - I like the odd treat here and their.
I can help you by encouraging and motivating you when it gets tough, and sharing my experiences with you so your not alone.
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MJG2016- Mary
Female/ 58 years old- Sellers, Alabama
Starting weight: 215 (Jan 2016)
Goal weight: 125 (Jan 2017)
How I plan to get there?
Well, I just hopped aboard the MFP train 5 days ago. I have a lot of weight to lose. 90 lbs!
Daily calorie limit ~ 1,200 calories
Exercise on my new Sole E35 a minimum of 3 days a week and take brisk walks outdoors where I live down in the country as often as possible
Commit to healthy eating habits and making healthy eating and exercise my new lifestyle
Receive encouragement and online support from my new MFP friends
How you can help me?
Share what is working for you
Encourage me on my long weight loss journey
How I can help you?
I will pray for you!
I can encourage you through MFP
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~Lynn
F/23
Upper State NY
Starting weight:283.6 (Jan 1 2016)
Goal weight 150 (whenever I get there healthily)
How I plan to get there- Honestly, I plan on just tracking. I need to continue actually logging and working out. I had this idiotic belief that after 2 weeks of trying, I'd be set. Well, it doesn't work like that. So, epiphany time happened and this train isn't stopping. I need to claim my life back or I'm going to be diabetic (dad was pre-diabetic when he was a larger guy. Had surgery to change it. I refuse to think I need a surgery to fix me. It's my fault, I need to change) and expecting a heart attack (runs in the family).
- I plan on exercising on a consistent basis. So far I'm on 30-40 minutes of cardio because I'm working on stamina and mileage (I signed up for "Run the Year 2016"). Turns out that 3 times in a month doesn't do anything either. So! My goal is a 10k by summer and a half by the end of the year. If I really go for it, I can do it.
How you can help me :-)- would love some people to gently/forcefully! remind me to NEVER GIVE UP. Trust me, you'll see me post a comment about it or come here and say something. I can't fail this time. I WON'T.
- If you wanna toss some encouragement at random, it'd be awesome. I plan on doing the same.
- if you really want to - look at my daily food logs and comment when I actually put them in there.
How I can help you?- Once again, tossing random encouragement to people.
- Checking out food logs and whatnot, trying to help ya along (and maybe steal food ideas)
- Whatever you really need. If you need a venting spot, I'll be there. I'm pretty consistent at answering messages. Unless I'm asleep or at work, I'll be there.
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Erin
F / 31
Starting weight: 208
Ideal Weight: 140
Current Weight: 204
Goal weight: 140
How I plan to get there
Exercising 5-6 days/ week. Keeping my calories around 1300/day and eating clean
How you can help me
Hold me accountable! Call me out if I start skipping logging my meals or working out.
How I can help you?
I am fairly knowledgeable about nutrition and exercise. I am a cardiac nurse and moonlight occasionally as a psych nurse so I actually do a lot of helping people set realistic goals and steps that will help them reach them.
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Franco
M/45
Height: 6ft1
Starting weight 282 lbs (1st Jan)
Current weight 274 lbs
Goal weight 212 lbs
Ideal weight 190 lbs
How I reach my goal:
Exercise every day 1000 cals
Watch what I eat 1500 cals max
Log everything
Weigh myself every day
Avoid situations where I may stray
How can you help me:
Support really!
Tell me if you think I'm doing something wrong! I accept any advice.
How can I help you:
You'll get my support and friendship. I'll be honest if I think you're doing something wrong.
My English isn't really good but I'm sure you understood me!0 -
Jen
F/29
Height:5'3"
Starting Weight: 186 (Jan 7th)
Goals: Feb 1st 179 lbs
June 3rd 160 (my 30th bday!)
How I'm going to reach my goals:
Log onto MFP track cals
Exercise at LEAST 3x's a week and start to incorporate weight training
DON'T beat myself up if I make a mistake (this is usually what destroys me)
Being honest with myself
How you can help me:
Share you stories, successes and struggles as well as any tips, tricks or advice that could help along the way!
How I can help:
Being supportive and sharing my struggles with everyone so we know we're not in this together!
This isn't my first rodeo but I'm hoping that by joining a group like this (something that I actually haven't tried doing in the past) I can stay on track and help others do the same. Let's GO!
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David
M/43
Height 5'8
Starting weight (this year) 240lbs
Current weight
Target weight 175lbs
How am I going to do it?
Log every day on MFP to help me track cals
Use my Fitbit and aim to hit/increase my step target
Cycle more - try to commute at least twice a week (20 mile days)
Enjoy the odd 'treat' day bit try to have these on cycle days.
How can you help me?
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David
M/43
Height 5'8
Starting weight (this year) 240lbs
Current weight
Target weight 175lbs
How am I going to do it?
Log every day on MFP to help me track cals
Use my Fitbit and aim to hit/increase my step target
Cycle more - try to commute at least twice a week (20 mile days)
Enjoy the odd 'treat' day bit try to have these on cycle days.
How can you help me?
Support. Like/comment so I know folk are paying attention
Hi, David...I'm paying attention! I'm tracking steps and using a Fitbit too. I'm impressed with all the cycling you do. And treats are important. You probably need more calories on your cycle days. Good luck!0 -
Just quickly wanted to add: apologies if I don't post in the discussions/forums much- I have limited access to the web version and mostly just use the app on my phone! Promise to try to check in once a week but will continue to like/share/encourage/nudge on the "wall" or whatever it's called on here. Hope that's ok 0
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No problem Charolette! I just realized the mobile app has no 'community' stuff in it :-(0
