Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

I'm sitting here reading this thread and laughing out loud!! Cari, it is super hard to give up swearing, harder than no booze for sure! And I love all the picture jokes that are being posted!! We are quite a group, love it!!! Danan01 you can do it this weekend, just plan ahead with the meals and it will be easier! Shy, have an awesome weekend!!! We'll be here when you get back!

agile_05 wrote: »

Hi people...I just joined myfitnesspal last night. I have a big goal of 72 lbs to lose. Its been the monkey on my back for 4 years now. I did a couple of brief runs to get fit but they fizzled out. I've prioritized other seemingly more important things over it often and then there is the laziness!!!!

This time round I want to make it stick and go the long run. I would love to have a supportive group to share the ups and downs of this journey. I plan to check-in everyday - as far as possible. I love the energy, humor and spirit in this one...could I be a part of this gang?

cheers

welcome to the group. feel free to add if you like

I had to 'beep' out a bit, to make it more acceptable, but this is so true! lol

@agile_05 Welcome to MFP and the group!

Well, ladies I am taking my pale Canadian flesh out today to buy a new bikini. Please wish me luck bc those change room lights are horrid. I'm not at my goal weight but I always wear a bikini bc: it feels so much better, easier to get something that fits (curvy girl problems), I don't give bleep (that one's for you @CariTJR ) what anyone else thinks about MY body.

Hope everyone had a good week, smile it's Friday!

Thanks for the welcome Gilliansmith2, CariTJR, zenjen13. You folks are making great strides...its inspiring to see those updates for me.

My first journaling in today and I overshot the calories in full. Well...there's only one way to go i guess. better?

@laurablah94 It's never to late. Jump in!!!!

@agile_05 Welcome to the group. If you are looking for support, feel free to add me.

Today is going to be a great day. It's Friday!!!

@bluepoppies777 Your Valentine's Day sounds perfect. Also, congrats on maintaining through the weekend getaway

@indygirl217 Happy Friday minions style, I love it!

@Shycush6 I hope you have a fantastic healthy weekend!

@agile_05 and @laurablah94 welcome!

@zenjen13 you are going to rock that bikini! Don't let those dressing room lights tell you anything differently because they're lying ******** (I clearly haven't given up swearing)

@CariTJR I had to laugh at your post that you "only" lost .8lbs. That's a great accomplishment, congratulations!!!!

@GillianSmith2 for Valentine's Day we are also staying home. He's cooking steaks and I'm making asparagus. HyVee (Midwest grocery chain) has the most amazing gourmet mini-cupcakes so I'm picking up 4 to split for dessert for us. Reasonable portion and wonderfully indulgent! We are also nerding out and going to see Deadpool tonight on a double date which is going to be a blast.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Thank you!
Had a birthday party last night, which wasn't easy to get through, but it wasn't a complete disaster either.
Saint Valentine's isn't really a problem (thankfully, after the Friday I've had!) as neither of us is particularly keen on it, so I'll keep to my plan.
@ObsidianMist I hope you feel better soon, but you must have a strong will! I'd never manage to exercise when not feeling well

agile_05 wrote: »

@bluepoppies777 - Thank you. This is the first time I've ever kept any food log. What a revelation!!!! There is so much simple mindless snacking I'm doing through the day which adds up heavily. 2 days now and I and overshot big time on both days. I guess after a few days of log....I may have an idea how to cut and restructure!!

everyone....have a fab weekend and enjoy your valentine's day, big plans or not

Keeping a food journal was quite shocking for me in the beginning. I have struggled with BED for most of my life. I bawled like a baby the first time I finished logging a day that I thought was a "healthy eating day". Now, though, I have a mental menu for my day before I get out of bed. I almost always stick to it. In the beginning, I had to do prepackaged and prepared meals until I learned what a serving size actually looked like!

In the last two years I have lost 90 andcregained 30. I've now dropped 10 of that 30. I still have about 70 to go. Just do it one day or one meal at a time! Make the healthiest choices you can, and MOVE! Nothing makes me want to eat healthy more than a good workout!

You can do this.

Hey Everyone!

@laurablah: It's never too late! Welcome to the group.

@agile_05 : It took me about three months to get the hang of inputting my food. I started just by logging, then by weighing. Baby steps. The point is that you're here! It gets way easier and faster over time.

@bluepoppies777 : Yay! Maintaining while on a getaway is great. Sounds like you had a great time.

@GillianSmith2 : We don't usually do a lot for Valentine's Day. My sweet Husband is making me a romantic dinner and we'll just relax at home.

@Rachel0778 and @bluepoppies777 : I ended up getting TWO bikinis! Ok, so, the last time I upgraded my swimsuits was about 6 or 7 yrs ago (with one bought two years ago) when I was a LOT smaller. I didn't look at the sizes, I just judged by whether it would keep me decent. Luckily I was in a specialty swim store and the associate was amazing - gave me tips for styles and sizing etc (and honest opinions) and did all the running around for me. I tried on about 50 pieces and got it down to one style in two different patterns. Also of note, this store had 'special' mirrors and lighting so that you didn't run away screaming. LOL I'm actually excited to lay on the beach now. Thanks for your support.

Well, everyone, this will probably be my last post for a little while. Keep doing great work and keep supporting each other. I'll check in when we get home!

Welcome @laurablah, and I hope you feel better @ObsidianMist.

@zenjen13, I bet you look fabulous in your new bikinis, you will rock that beach, and I am more than a little bit jealous as I've always wanted to go goto Cuba. I really hope you have the best holiday ever!

I am looking for some very committed friends. have almost 100 pounds to lose and can't keep motivated even a full day. Help..

Time to be real.

I have BED. I binge. I've battled this since I can remember. Sometimes, I can go days, weeks, months-even years and be in control. And then some invisible switch flips and I can't stop eating. That triggers depression because I know where my eating disorder is taking me: hell. For two years, I have had it under control. And the flip switched. I lost so much weight, worked so hard....and now I'm going back again. And I can't stop.

Sorry, y'all. I just sort of had to admit all of that. I am so scared that I will end up back at 300 pounds for a third time. I am so scared that I won't be able to start again if I hit that weight again. For two years, I have been alive. I have climbed Peaks of Otter with my daughter, I have gone on long bike rides and played volleyball...I just don't know how to disable this faulty wiring.

Forgive me. My melancholy Irish ancestry doesn't help my morose mood.

@irishjeepgirl1969 i am really sorry to hear that you are struggling at the moment, the only advice i can give is to try and remember how good you have felt the last couple of years and cling to that feeling. we will have no judgement on here so please post often and we will try to support you all the way

@Acacia_Evers well done on the loss

Welcome to all the newbies

Happy Monday Morning. We have the kids half term holidays this week so that means a house full of kids as my sons mates always spend their time at our house, i must admit i do love that they feel welcome the only downside is they eat so much rubbish

Have a great day