Trying once again!
alc649
Posts: 467 Member
So here I am again. Trying to lose weight and heavier than ever! Always struggled with my weight since I was in grade school. I'm an emotional eater and love food..even tried to find overeaters anonymous meetings but there are none in my area. I want to feel better about myself and have more energy. I'm 5ft 61/2 and 280 lbs at 27 years old.i've got to do something. I want to see my kids grow up. Looking for support and someone to keep me accountable. Feel free to add me!
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Back again too, feel free to add me. Sw 265, at 253 now want to be 167...5' 9"...gonna stick with it this time!!!
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It's so hard
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You can do it, feel free to add me!1
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OK great.how do I add you?0
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I am also starting over again (again). I will add you
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Same story!! But I find my motivation easily and stick to it for like a year and then something or the other comes up. I need some support too. I am Indian and vegetarian:)0
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My mind is made up and I'm ready to take this journey head on! Add me0
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I'm really picky about my veggies so that makes it hard! How do I add people? I can't figure it out.0
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I'm here again also 5ft 8 inches 279. Lost weight over a year ago and gained it all back . Having issues with Plantar Faciitis which has slowed me down tremendously, but looking to start this over again , slowly and determined. 1
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I'm 5'3" 170lbs back again, on a paleo protocol diet to help heal my eczema and alopecia so as long as you don't care about special diets for health feel free to add! :]2
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So it's day 1 and I'm starving! Eating a banana now so that helps and walked on my lunch break for a little bit.I've been drinking water alot and been peeing like every 10 minutes!lol planning on going groceries shopping so I can get some fruit and veggies to snack on. I have a question though. Since I weigh 280 it says I should be getting 2,300 calories..that seems like a whole lot..do you guys think that's accurate?1
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I haven't really left. but I have put 10 kg back since last summer. Lost my motivation, and now since I put so much weight on I get upset and I eat even more. Its a circle not sure how to get out of it.1
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I would eat the recommended. There'll be plenty of time to eat less when you're smaller. Eat enough, make it great food, enjoy the process! You're a lot more likely to stick with it if you're not starving. Be in it for the long haul
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I'm pretty active, but I need to have will power! I need to make an effort into a healthier eating lifestyle and stand clear of the junk food. I really like my sweets :-( This site really does help with the accountability.2
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2300 sounds reasonable for your stats. I started at 2100 cal and I was 215 lbs, 5'0'' and this gave me a steady loss of about 1 lb per week without cardio.1
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Good luck I'm back again too2
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Do you think 1lb a week is a good pace?0
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Do you think 1lb a week is a good pace?
That sounds awesome.
Just take baby steps. Log what you eat presently and then just try to match what you consume with what the app says you should consume. Don't stress too much about the macros, concentrate on the calories and see where it takes you.1 -
Do you think 1lb a week is a good pace?
I think 1lb a week is a good plan. You won't be starving yourself to achieve it. Making a few small changes to food habits and exercise will be easier to accept. When you lose the first few pounds it will reinforce it and help with motivation.
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Do you think 1lb a week is a good pace?
I think 1lb a week is a good plan. You won't be starving yourself to achieve it. Making a few small changes to food habits and exercise will be easier to accept. When you lose the first few pounds it will reinforce it and help with motivation.
Good luck.
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Your story is so similar to mine. I'm 27, 5'7 and 265lbs. I added you as a friend so we can do this together!0
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Great! Thanks for the support.would love to do it together I have a question- so I have like 900 calories left,should I eat a candy bar? I feel guilty because it's a "bad" food but I know I'll still be within my calorie limit and I'm going to go for a walk tonight 1
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Great! Thanks for the support.would love to do it together I have a question- so I have like 900 calories left,should I eat a candy bar? I feel guilty because it's a "bad" food but I know I'll still be within my calorie limit and I'm going to go for a walk tonight
I frequently have the same debate with myself.
I've had a pretty good deficit day, and there is a bag of M&Ms in the next room calling to me.
I decided that they should stay where they are and I might indulge myself with a nice thick Porter after work tomorrow. Yum
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Heh well I went ahead and ate the kit Kat and I'm still drinking water.going for my walk now!1
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So it's day 1 and I'm starving! Eating a banana now so that helps and walked on my lunch break for a little bit.I've been drinking water alot and been peeing like every 10 minutes!lol planning on going groceries shopping so I can get some fruit and veggies to snack on. I have a question though. Since I weigh 280 it says I should be getting 2,300 calories..that seems like a whole lot..do you guys think that's accurate?
I'm about the same size as you & I'm currently living a paleo lifestyle. The beginning is always tough but now that I've been doing it I have less cravings for bad food & I'm full a lot longer. Sometimes I'm full for hours & have to force myself to eat, I scare myself. But, I know my body is functioning properly & improving because I have a lot more energy & feel great. Try to eat avocado, nuts & pinterest is also a great place for ideas!2 -
I haven't really left. but I have put 10 kg back since last summer. Lost my motivation, and now since I put so much weight on I get upset and I eat even more. Its a circle not sure how to get out of it.
I definitely get what you're saying, you can do anything you put your mind to just believe in yourself. I've reached the point where I'm sick and tired of being out of shape so I'm holding myself accountable for gaining all this weight. Just take it one day at a time!0 -
Trying once again.... need friends for motivation as well..... lol feel free to add me! :-)1
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I've collected several friends on mfp, many of whom haven't logged in for several months. How can I provide support, accountability, or support if you won't log in? If you're asking for friends, please be resolved to hold up your end of that deal. We're all fallible humans, and the 'life happens' events which knock you off track are no more shameful, not shameful at all, than the 'life happens' events which knock us all off track. Part of 'support' is admitting how much you need it, so log in daily.1
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I'm with you on that Jerome - although I have to admit I have not been too good about logging.....or eating. This morning I have woken up and I feel like a blimp on steroids. I HAVE TO GET BACK TO THIS LOGGING, I am a bad emotional eater and it does help to have to stop and think "hey if I eat this chocolate after gobbling that packet of chips I have to log it".1
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Think I'm going to post some before pictures tonight. Anyone and everyone should join me who are just starting out!0
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