60lbs to lose by August 20th 2016
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This seems like a great goal...count me in for support and encouragement! Feel free to add!0
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Thank you very much.0
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Hey everyone!! Skimming through I feel I can relate to a lot of you!
I'm getting married in July on our anniversary of 9 years together! My goal is to lose at least 45 more pounds! I've always been heavy and never have reached my goal. Closest I have gotten is within 20 pounds. I'm more motivated this time than I ever have been! It really wasn't the wedding the spurred me into action though. I had a "moment" and just started doing what needed to be done.
I'm pretty busy with my 16 month old son and nursing school. Finding time for myself is hard, but I have decided that it wasn't going to get in my way.
I'm only 4 days in, but I feel great. I'm mainly focusing on exercising at the moment since it has always been my weak point. I got a gym membership and it has really helped me. I don't want to waste my money so I've gone every day! Of course that's not the only reason, but it does help.
I will be counting calories, but I need to decide on how to go about it. It is more time consuming than I expect it to be sometimes. I did have some success by planning ahead so I may try that again.
Add me if you'd like! I would send out friend requests myself, but right now I'm on my phone and it's obnoxious. Tomorrow when I'm on the computer it would be easier!0 -
I know what mean about the kids being home. I have four of my five children home this weekend. The wine help me too, not that we.need.a reason. Lol0
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I'm in too!!! Last year I lost 70 pds and have gained 40 back so now I'm on a journey to loose and keep it off this time much support needed!!!0
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I will be counting calories, but I need to decide on how to go about it. It is more time consuming than I expect it to be sometimes. I did have some success by planning ahead so I may try that again.
Hi there! I'm finding the calorie-counting to be tedious and time-consuming as well - it feels like I spend more time figuring out what's in each meal than I do eating it, and when I'm hungry it sucks to have to work out what something is going to 'cost' me before it goes in my mouth!
But, I have seen some success this week and that's really encouraging. I think the counting is something I just have to knuckle down and deal with for now, and hopefully over time I'll build up a repertoire of meals that I know I can fit into my plan without worrying too much. I need to retrain my eating habits, and I know that's going to take a lot of effort at the start because I'm lazy, not a good cook, and love sweet things and bread!
If I can train myself to feel good with smaller portions, or to know what healthy foods I can eat in larger amounts, it should be easier to keep the weight off when I get where I want to be.
I think planning ahead is something I need to do more of, and I'm sure it'll be helpful. For instance, today we had pizza and garlic bread because I hadn't planned anything in advance and that's what the family wanted, but I checked the numbers and was able to fit it in without an issue because I hadn't eaten much during the day. I know that won't always be the case, though, and I should plan out meals for the week so that I don't get into that situation again!
Good luck on your journey, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
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Hey everyone! I'm happy to report that since Monday I have LOST 2.4 POUNDS!!! I am sooo happy and so excited to keep going. I've always given up on MFP too early before, but this time I really wanted to do this with calorie counting instead of calculating points or whatever. So after a loss of .5 pounds last week I adjusted my macros a little (and I'm almost always off, BTW lol, oops!) and I decided to not eat my exercise calories since my daily goal is 1500 anyway, I saw a much better loss.
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Anybody weighing in on Monday? Not expecting a big results - but hopefully back to my "starting weight". Thanks for all of the encouragement….it's huge!0
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I will be counting calories, but I need to decide on how to go about it. It is more time consuming than I expect it to be sometimes. I did have some success by planning ahead so I may try that again.
Hi there! I'm finding the calorie-counting to be tedious and time-consuming as well - it feels like I spend more time figuring out what's in each meal than I do eating it, and when I'm hungry it sucks to have to work out what something is going to 'cost' me before it goes in my mouth!
But, I have seen some success this week and that's really encouraging. I think the counting is something I just have to knuckle down and deal with for now, and hopefully over time I'll build up a repertoire of meals that I know I can fit into my plan without worrying too much. I need to retrain my eating habits, and I know that's going to take a lot of effort at the start because I'm lazy, not a good cook, and love sweet things and bread! If I can train myself to feel good with smaller portions, or to know what healthy foods I can eat in larger amounts, it should be easier to keep the weight off when I get where I want to be.
I think planning ahead is something I need to do more of, and I'm sure it'll be helpful. For instance, today we had pizza and garlic bread because I hadn't planned anything in advance and that's what the family wanted, but I checked the numbers and was able to fit it in without an issue because I hadn't eaten much during the day. I know that won't always be the case, though, and I should plan out meals for the week so that I don't get into that situation again!
Good luck on your journey, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
I found it quite time consuming, and tedious, at first too, but over time MFP does 'remember' the foods you eat so it does become a case of just choosing from the list you already have, and if you have the phone app you can scan bar codes on products, granted they're not always correct, but for the most part it's just a case of scanning it and it's done.
Over time it will become a much faster process to log everything, and if you had the same dinner a week before for instance, you can always 'copy to today' which saves time.
You will start to remember how many calories are in things anyway, and will be able to make choices based on this, it does become almost second nature after a while.
Good luck, I hope you stick with it as it does pay off in the end. 0 -
Hi! I'm in too! Please add me. Looking to shed 40pounds by July 1st or I'll be the fattest person yet again in family pictures on our summer vacation. I need all the support I can get.0
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I'd love to join your group as well please I have a good way to go I have my brothers wedding g in November and I don't want to be the way I am now it's the motivation I finally need but like you all support and friendly chat and guidance is what I need please add me thanks and I look forward to doing it together
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I'm in, too, with 70lb to go. I got my motivation last summer - I travelled a ot but I am in only 5 or 6 pics as I hate seeing myself the way I am now. Trying to feel good and confident again an I can use all the support I can get.
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Welcome to all the new people! How was everyone's weekend? Mine was better than usual for the most part. I didn't eat as well as I do during the week but I actually tracked my food so it's a start. I just have a hard time seeing my boys snacking and not joining them.0
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if you have the phone app you can scan bar codes on products, granted they're not always correct, but for the most part it's just a case of scanning it and it's done.
I had no idea this was a thing! Thank you for pointing it out! I do have the app but haven't really used it much yet, I've been logging everything via my PC. I had to find this feature and go and scan something as soon as I read this, just because.You will start to remember how many calories are in things anyway, and will be able to make choices based on this, it does become almost second nature after a while.
I hope so... I don't really want to be counting calories for the rest of my life, I want to learn how to just eat healthily and make good choices. I know it's just going to take time to learn, so I need to do this for a few months until I start to get it (however much it sucks right now!). Knowing what a proper portion size looks like will take me a while too...
I do like the fact that MFP remembers things I've already used, that makes it much easier to find the right items. And in a way it's an advantage being unemployed as it gives me more time to look up things and learn about the process. If I was working I'd be lazy and not bother so much, so hopefully when I find a new job I'll have learned enough to keep me on the right track!
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Welcome to all the new people! How was everyone's weekend? Mine was better than usual for the most part. I didn't eat as well as I do during the week but I actually tracked my food so it's a start. I just have a hard time seeing my boys snacking and not joining them.
I did okay - generally I don't eat well on the weekends, I might have a bowl of cereal for lunch and then snack on chocolate or chips during the day but I didn't do that this week!
I feel you on the snacks - my hubby and son love to have chocolate a few times a week, and I knew I was going to feel deprived and left out if they had something and I didn't. I was miserable for a day or two at the thought of it, but then I bought some 40-cal frozen fudge bars and some 85% chocolate for myself. I can be happy with just a couple of squares of chocolate, and they can have their high-sugar treats.
And they can't have my fudge bars!
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Welcome to all the new people! How was everyone's weekend? Mine was better than usual for the most part. I didn't eat as well as I do during the week but I actually tracked my food so it's a start. I just have a hard time seeing my boys snacking and not joining them.
I did okay - generally I don't eat well on the weekends, I might have a bowl of cereal for lunch and then snack on chocolate or chips during the day but I didn't do that this week!
I feel you on the snacks - my hubby and son love to have chocolate a few times a week, and I knew I was going to feel deprived and left out if they had something and I didn't. I was miserable for a day or two at the thought of it, but then I bought some 40-cal frozen fudge bars and some 85% chocolate for myself. I can be happy with just a couple of squares of chocolate, and they can have their high-sugar treats.
And they can't have my fudge bars!
@SueSueDio I love this!!! Have to have snacks for yourself, I love the fudge bars too!! I also get the Yasso frozen yogurt bars because I love ice cream, that is a big weakness for me. The yasso bars are any where from 80 to 120 calories and the sugars aren't terrible. They have a bunch of flavors so I don't feel like I am missing out!
Love me some dark chocolate squares too, I suck on them to make them last longer and it goes a long way to help with cravings!0 -
I'm completely late to the party, but after skimming through the posts in this group, it seems great! I have similar goals to most of you - would like to lose around 60lbs. I don't really have a deadline or anything, but obviously the sooner the better haha Would like to get it done by the end of the year. I've done MFP off and on in the past, but last Wednesday was my first day tracking again after being off the site for a few months. Looking forward to getting back in shape!0
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Welcome @Lizzles4Shizzles ! No worries on being late, girl! I'll send you a request. We can do it! 0
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Hi there! I, like @Lizzles4Shizzles am a little late to this party but would love the extra motivation!
My sister and I are doing the lurong paleo challenge for the next five weeks and in order to have an easier way to keep track of my eating, I've rejoined mfp! Admittedly, I don't think that paleo will be sustainable long term because I just love bread and pasta too much, but I'm hoping it'll help me kickstart healthier eating and smaller portion sizes. My first goal is just one pound. That's what it takes to start! After that, I'd love to get under 200 again. It's a little less than 60 by August, but I'm joining late so I figure I'm still pretty close to the heart of the group 0 -
I'm looking to lose around 100 lb in total...60 by October as I'm going to florida for my 30th and want to like the photos this time please add me if you like 0
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I'm so happy to see a lot of women posting about gaining weight but the men the are with still adore them. Although we haven't set the date just yet (due some legal stuff involving his son) we are hoping to get married this year also. I'm on board if you want to add me!!! We WILL do this!!! 0
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Glad to hear everyone is doing okay so far.
I agree with not being able to give up treats like chocolate. When I have tried that in the past I have fallen off the bandwagon and binged after a few days. I let myself have something each day within my calories so I don't get fed up.
I started on January 4th so it is still early days.
I want to lose 60lbs over all.
Weigh in this morning sees me 9.5lbs down so I'm really chuffed. I know it will slow down soon but it is giving me a buzz right now.0 -
I was a chocolate addict as well, but I found out that I just don't have the craving anymore. I guess that it just came naturally as I started focussing more on eating better I still have the occasional piece or two, but the main goal is to feel happy, right? 0
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I enjoy chocolate really GOOD expensive chocolate but I also have another love...cheese!! There is nothing that brings me more pleasure (eating wise) than some tasty cheese and a glass of wine. I've tried the 2% and FF cheese but it's just gross. I try and portion it out and do my best. Everything in moderation, right?0
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Hi! Hope everyone is have a good morning. Is anyone else trying to eat a specific way as well as count calories? I am 10 days into a 'no sugar(added, not like fruit' as well as counting calories...0
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SunshineSwimmer43879 wrote: »Hi! Hope everyone is have a good morning. Is anyone else trying to eat a specific way as well as count calories? I am 10 days into a 'no sugar(added, not like fruit' as well as counting calories...
@SunshineSwimmer43879 I've done that in the past with pop and sugar, but only short term to help curb persistent cravings. Currently I am trying to stay below 45g of sugar a day and have at least 95g of protein because I am starting to exercise more so I want to have enough protein to build up some muscle. So far it has been working out for me and I don't get crazy cravings because I am just building treats into my daily calories. For me it's portions, water and mindless eating that are my biggest hurdles. I have gotten rid of a lot of processed food over the past 6 months and eating much cleaner, but portions were still too large so now I'm cutting back and really trying to bump up my water intake instead of snacking between meals.
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Count me in!! Just got back on this, and need like minded buddies for encouragement. I would like to lose 40-50 by June. I'm already 7 lbs down. I'm over rocking big girl sizes and I'm going hard! Feel free to add me as a pal for reciprocal encouragement 0
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Well I officially weighed in today (put in what I was at the doctors office last month) and apparently lost a little over a lb before I even started trying. Which is pretty great
haven't done super great on water the past few days though. Really need to remember to grab my water bottle on days that I've gotta work.
Also I don't remember if I said before, but please feel free to friend me! I need all the buddies I can get0 -
Well, I did it. I tracked my calories today! Success for me! Days like today aren't bad. It's when I have clinical, or class, or we're out and about. I need to invest in what they call.. a lunch box.. or bag.. or pail.. or container.. so many options these days!
Honestly I just refuse to buy one every time I look at them. Don't ask my why, I think I have a grudge or something against them for some unknown reason. I will next time I'm at the store. No excuses.. it's going home with me!Hi there! I'm finding the calorie-counting to be tedious and time-consuming as well - it feels like I spend more time figuring out what's in each meal than I do eating it, and when I'm hungry it sucks to have to work out what something is going to 'cost' me before it goes in my mouth!
But, I have seen some success this week and that's really encouraging. I think the counting is something I just have to knuckle down and deal with for now, and hopefully over time I'll build up a repertoire of meals that I know I can fit into my plan without worrying too much. I need to retrain my eating habits, and I know that's going to take a lot of effort at the start because I'm lazy, not a good cook, and love sweet things and bread! If I can train myself to feel good with smaller portions, or to know what healthy foods I can eat in larger amounts, it should be easier to keep the weight off when I get where I want to be.
I think planning ahead is something I need to do more of, and I'm sure it'll be helpful. For instance, today we had pizza and garlic bread because I hadn't planned anything in advance and that's what the family wanted, but I checked the numbers and was able to fit it in without an issue because I hadn't eaten much during the day. I know that won't always be the case, though, and I should plan out meals for the week so that I don't get into that situation again!
Good luck on your journey, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Thank you!
I use to have no problems tracking when I didn't have so many other responsibilities! Times have changed, my life has changed, so therefore my approach must change! I'm feeling a bit motivated and energetic right now so I feel very confident. (Probably that energy drink I shouldn't have because they're not healthy for you, but you know..)
I weigh Friday.. Kind of nervous! I hit the gym every day except for yesterday since I got my membership last Wednesday. I'm really really hoping for a loss, but I didn't track everyday and I know had a few bad days. So we shall see.
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