New Group of 20-somethings?
Bruzzeseangel
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No age discrimination here I promise! I'm just looking to get a group of people together that are close in age - going through the same things I'm going through with weight loss struggles. I'm not a mom, I live by myself, I still enjoy going out for a few drinks, and I am clueless when it comes to cooking. I'm looking to share motivation, maybe do weekly weigh-ins, and just hold ourselves accountable. Also, any tips on easy recipes (EASY!!) and navigating the weekends are a huge plus for me. I'm quite new to this site so I'm not even sure how groups work but I figured I'd like to get as much support as possible early on rather than wait and "fall off the wagon" so to speak.
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I'm new too so don't know how groups work but hey ho!
I still fall into the 20-something's category (for another year at least!), I'm married, but not a mummy and enjoy cooking (easy recipes are my favourite too as I don't have a lot of time!). I weigh in on a friday
I fell off the wagon last weekend so weekend advice would be great for me too :drinker:0 -
Hey! I'm 20 and am on my last 10(ish). I would love to join a group 0
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I'm 25. Almost to my goal weight, mainly concerned about my bellyfat and chest0
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I'm 24 .. but married and a mommy of 2 so I guess this counts me out lol0
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I'm happy to see someone on their last 10 and also someone who is new that's interested! I feel like people who've already made it mostly to their goal can help us newbies stay on track with their advice - and maybe ou newbie stories will rermind you what it's like to just be starting out 0
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Oh I'm not saying because you're a mom you need to be counted out! I was just giving a "this is where I'm at in life" preview. You are MORE than welcome to join us 0
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Hey yeah, I'm totally up for this too
I'm 26, live with my partner & love to cook (though quick and easy is a definite plus!) - he's a veggie so tend not to eat a huge amount of meat. I also weigh in on Friday
Also kind of fell off the wagon at the weekend (I blame the hen do I went on...& my love of beer), I know I have the motivation not to eat/drink all my calories in these situations, but just sometimes I get carried away with the moment!! :drinker:
Been on this for a month now and it's really helping, but would be good to trade advice/support 0 -
I'd also love to participate in this! I'm in my mid 20's. Not married and no baby! I'm having a lot of trouble with weekends. We go out A LOT and I want to stay on track but I also don't want to miss out on the fun!
I'm new as well, but I CAN help with the easy recipes.0 -
From what I've found there is no way to actually create a group page or anything - you can only keep the group updated through threads. Looks like we'll have to just stay in contact through this thread or create new ones weekly? As long as we keep "20-somethings" in the thread title it should be easy to search as I haven't found anything else with that title. Friday weigh-ins seem to work for everyone. Plus, if we DO slip-up over the weekend (although we shouldn't mean we CAN slip-up on the weekend) we still have a few days to correct it!0
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I'm new here too & just getting started. I'm 22, just recently married but no kids. I have tried dieting before and even just eating healthy but find it very difficult without a support group of similar people. I would love to join your group.0
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Plus, if we DO slip-up over the weekend (although we shouldn't mean we CAN slip-up on the weekend) we still have a few days to correct it!
That's why I weigh in on a Friday Although Bridesmaids at the cinema and a pub dinner tonight might cause a slight hic-up too! 0 -
Bridesmaids is an AWESOME movie!!!! You will laugh the entire way through! As far as the pub - do they have a website you can check their menu first? I've found by looking up what they have beforehand (prefeably when I'm not hungry) and picking out the healthiest food I can usually stick to it. Especially, if i DON'T open the menu when I do get to the restaurant!0
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I'm 25, single, no kids and just starting this journey as well. I still have to navigate the drinking scene and dating scene with this diet thing in the upcoming months. Add me if you'd like! I always need more 20 something friends (all my in person ones are married with a few babies and fall off the face of the earth!)0
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Yup have checked out the website - think it'll be some sort of salad unless I can squeeze in some wii fit time before I go!!0
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i'll be 20 in two weeks! In college and at the begining of my weight loss only been on MFP for a little over 2 weeks but loving it! feel free to add me! 0
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Hello Everyone, I am turning 29 in a week and one day! So I only have a year left to be in this group! EEEEEKKKKK!!!! I have a live in BF, we are on rocky grounds right now and I am hoping that we can find the smooth sand soon. I have been on here for a while and I do great during the week and have a hard time on the weekends. Like most 20 year olds. I enjoy a beverage or two on the weekend and we do eat out or grab an ice cream. I am having a hard time seeing the scale move but I am being patient. Feel free to add me!0
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I'm 20. Full time student and part time worker. I would love to join this group! Everyone feel free to add me!0
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I'm 25 and I would really like to be a part of this group! I still have 20 lbs. to lose (I'm at 150 and I want to be at 130) and I could really use some friends for support/motivation. I also do my official "weigh-in" on Fridays so I that should be no problem. Should we come up with a name for our group so we can use that in the thread title? The idea was suggested that when you get a group together you can establish weekly weigh-ins, weekly challenges, and everyone can post their goals for the week. Each week, the "biggest loser" get to pick the exercise challenge for the following week. Does this sound okay? I'm just making suggestions so feel free to respond/do whatever!0
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I'm so excited to see so many people wanting to be a part of this! Keep the friend requests coming! Someone mentioned a group name... I was thinking we could just stick with 20-somethings? Simple, easy, and describes us all. What do you girls think?0
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I think "20-Somethings" sounds perfect. Should we start a thread called "20-something Week one! [Open group]" and everyone can post something like this:
My current weight (as of __/__) is _________.
My goal for this week is to lose ____ lbs.
This week I am going to focus on: ____________________________________________________
and then on Friday we can post:
My current weight, as of 7/8, is ____________
I met/did not meet my goal.
I believe I met my goal because:
I believe I did not meet my goal because: (this is about learning from our mistakes)
My goal for next week is to lose _____ lbs.
This week I am going to focus on: _________________________________.
We can then see who has lost the greatest percentage of weight and they can be our "winner" for the week which lets them pick the "challenge" for the following week. This can be something like "workout one additional day" or "walk at least 2 miles". Something simple and accessible to all.
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I'm glad there are so many of us on here! I will happily give any advice I can and OF COURSE I'm always happy to receive tips and such!
I've been successful so far just by tracking my food and making a point to exercise. Even though I don't have that much left to go numbers wise, I think that it's an ongoing journey to be healthy. Getting my health under control and learning more has made me feel so much better. I hope everyone is feeling, or starting to feel, better about themselves 0 -
I think "20-Somethings" sounds perfect. Should we start a thread called "20-something Week one! [Open group]" and everyone can post something like this:
My current weight (as of __/__) is _________.
My goal for this week is to lose ____ lbs.
This week I am going to focus on: ____________________________________________________
and then on Friday we can post:
My current weight, as of 7/8, is ____________
I met/did not meet my goal.
I believe I met my goal because:
I believe I did not meet my goal because: (this is about learning from our mistakes)
My goal for next week is to lose _____ lbs.
This week I am going to focus on: _________________________________.
We can then see who has lost the greatest percentage of weight and they can be our "winner" for the week which lets them pick the "challenge" for the following week. This can be something like "workout one additional day" or "walk at least 2 miles". Something simple and accessible to all.
What do you think?
I like that idea! Should we just keep this thread going or start a new one?0 -
I'm 24 .. but married and a mommy of 2 so I guess this counts me out lol
You had your baby on my birthday! I think that it is a wonderful day to be born 0 -
New thread started: 20-somethings Week One [Open group for 20-somethings looking to lose!] Post away!!!0
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I just joined this site today! I am 28, have about 50lbs to lose, am recently divorced and have no kids.
I like to cook, and am always interested in trying new foods/recipes, and collecting healthy eating tips. I just started taking Alli today after talking with my best friend who recently lost 30 lbs with Alli and a regular 3 mile walking schedule.
I also care for and ride my draft horse Naomi, daily.
I've struggled with my weight since I was 10 years old. I grew up in a family that equated food with love-- "If you don't finish that, your grandmother is going to be very disappointed in you." Funny thing-- I don't really associate with that part of my family anymore, perhaps because they were impossible to please.
I'm looking forward to reading posts on this site and seeing if it really does make a difference for me to achieve my weight loss goals. 0 -
Bridesmaids is an AWESOME movie!!!! You will laugh the entire way through!
My friends and i were in a fairly full theatre is we were cracking up the entire movie, as were the girls in the row with us (who we didn't know) but no one else laughed. after the movie was over we had a blast with our new friends. Fantastic movie. LOVED it.
I'm 22, not married, no children, LOVE to cook, gluten/lactose/casein intolerant, and a baby runner. looking to get fit!0 -
i like that idea0
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I'd love to be apart of the movement. I have been trying to lose weight for close to a year now and really have no support needless to say I haven't lost I've gained
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Anyway I think this group sounds super!
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Gw: 160
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hmm.. Is this group not closed yet??0
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Howdy, I am Katy, 28 and have two kids, 9 and 1. I am fine during the week when I have the children, but on weekends when they are at their dads and I am on my own, I either hardly eat (because I can't be bothered) or go out and go crazy with calories. I have lost 48lb and want to lose another 22lb. 5ft 5 and currently 148lb0
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