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Need buddy to stay motivated, loose 50 lb

maxpyne
maxpyne Posts: 13 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hello all
I am male 34 and 210 lb. i am planning to loose 50lb by end of this year. I know its a hard target. I need movation and discipline. Suggestions/ tips are really appropriated.

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  • IndianaGolfer
    IndianaGolfer Posts: 16,220 Member
    Well, I started at 210 lbs, even tho my profile shows 205. Anyways, I'm down to 181 lbs and plan on getting to 175 lbs. I'm also 6' so I think it's an ideal weight for my height. I'm a bit older, 41 and have lost it all since a couple days before Thanksgiving. I started because I jumped on the scale at work and it said 215 lbs, work boots and clothed, which I assumed 5 ish lbs for all that and figured 210 as starting weight. That 215 was the highest I've seen and it kinda shocked me, so that's what got me started. I record everything and eat better, not great. And I exercise 6 days a week, have cut out all soda. I haven't changed what I eat too much but more how much of it I eat. I still drink beer if I choose and lemonade/vodka when I choose. I wasn't sure how I'd handle it all as I've never really tried to lose weight, but now it's a change I believe will stay. Good luck too you, I'm sure you can make it happen.
  • 365daysman
    365daysman Posts: 21 Member
    Dear Maxpyne,
    My conclusion about this journey is that we need to have one important person on our side - ourself. I am 294.6 lbs and aim to get close to 150 lbs with no time limit. I maintain open diary and share my exercise which is basically walking to work, waking during breaks and walking back from work to my bus. Wish you good luck.
  • maxpyne
    maxpyne Posts: 13 Member
    Thank you guys. I have had hard time shedding these pounds even before.
    I have now
    1. cut back completely on soda,
    2. added a protein filled breakfast in my routine,
    3. I get 3 days of excercise per week, that I need to increase to upto 5/ 6 days,
    4. i usually have a bottle of wine over the weekend, that I definitely need to cut down,

    I guess meal portions are next item that I have to focus on. :)
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