Anyone have 50-80 lbs to lose? (I'm looking to lose 70-75) - Looking for friends

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75poundstogo
75poundstogo Posts: 99 Member
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Hi There,

I am new to MFP and my goal is to ultimately lose 70-75lb. This will put me in the healthy BMI range. All in all I am not super unhappy with my weight being a simi-plus sized gal. In my opinion I think I carry it decently well with my extra weight distributed all over. I'm not trying to brag, rather just stating that I have decent body confidence/positivity.

That said, I know I will continue to gain weight if I don't change my lifestyle. Just doing basic calorie counting, I realized that a typical week of eating for me could result in me GAINING a half pound or so just by over eating. WOW. No wonder the lbs on the scale keep going up despite working out a few times a week (orange theory/circuit training). For example a typical day of eating out with a Starbucks breakfast sandwich, a sandwich for lunch and a small pizza for dinner was close to 2600 calories!!! This is just careless. Haha.

My Stats:

CW:215
GW:140-145

Measurements - to come.

I'd love to have friends on MFP with similar goals or who just want to be my friend! I love the social media aspect of the app and would love the accountability and support.

Thanks !

Jenna
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  • 75poundstogo
    75poundstogo Posts: 99 Member
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    I am 5'6" BTW.

    Activity level: Orange theory 3-4x per week

    Just bought a fitbit aria and trying to get in steps/other exercise
  • thezombiejessi
    thezombiejessi Posts: 7 Member
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    Added you, never hurts to have some support!
  • 75poundstogo
    75poundstogo Posts: 99 Member
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    Thanks everyone!
  • the_mrsfit
    the_mrsfit Posts: 3 Member
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    Hi! I'm on a similar journey. I have about 70 until I'm at my goal; let's keep each other motivated and accountable!
  • scottydavis338
    scottydavis338 Posts: 1 Member
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    I'm trying to lose 70-80 right now. I would be great to have mutual support on our journey. Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • HornbyTwins
    HornbyTwins Posts: 3 Member
    edited July 2016
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    I'm new and wanting to lose 69 lbs. Trying to keep in mind that a year from now I'll have wished I started today...I've added you.
  • CatHisle
    CatHisle Posts: 1 Member
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    I've got a minimum of 75 to lose...closer to 90...feel free to add me as well.
  • edrobles99
    edrobles99 Posts: 58 Member
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    Added you, the more the merrier!
  • adamfostermr
    adamfostermr Posts: 1 Member
    edited July 2016
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    I'm here too! I need to lose weight /gain muscle. I'm adding as much walking as I can and have been pretty successful. I've also been doing yoga 3-4 days/week. We shall see!
  • WRXymama
    WRXymama Posts: 342 Member
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    Just re-entering the MFP world, with 70lbs to lose. Unsure of current weight (I have a FitBit Aria that needs reset/new batteries). Goal weight is 160lb (or less) I'm 5ft 6.5 Any new friends welcome
  • glassglitter
    glassglitter Posts: 17 Member
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    You can add me. I'm 5'2 and used to be pretty thin but gained over 50 lbs and I'd like to lose it again. Need all the fitness buddies I can get
  • Onerose64
    Onerose64 Posts: 3 Member
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    I started just a couple of weeks ago. I had 62 lbs to lose to get to "my" goal. I have 56.8 to go and counting. You are much younger than I am so let me say I'm proud of you for taking a stand now. I too had gotten to the point where I was pretty confident and although I was never 100% pleased with my weight or my body(let's face it, who doesn't want to be thin?) BUT........... I decided it was better to accept it then be in constant turmoil. Once I hit 50, my body changed. I didn't necessarily gain weight but my body got soft and my body changed and I could no longer look at myself with that self acceptance that I once did. I will be 53 in February and it' has occurred to me that the only way I'm going to see what I want to see is if I make it happen. So we are all on this journey together / young or old-er... :) Add me if you feel inspired. We are going to get there. By the way... You are beautiful, but it's awesome you are changing your life NOW. I wish I would have.
  • bigguyreed
    bigguyreed Posts: 64 Member
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    Hey there
    I've learned not to say I need to lose 50 to 70lbs. I started last January 2015 with the goal to lose 50 to 70lbs by the next year, as of January 2015 I had lost 15lbs. Then in Feb I became discouraged and unmotivated and slacking off. My dr. had told me that I was building muscle because of the weight training that I was doing in my workout. So if I could tell you anything, it is keep your weight lose goals lower so not to become discouraged. Then a friend told me about MFP. Now I see some of the foods that I was eating were not all that good for me. So I'm happy that I can pick foods that I can eat that are much better for me. Stick with it and try not to become discouraged. :)
  • CaityCotton
    CaityCotton Posts: 1 Member
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    hi!! i need to lose 80-90 pounds... the goal seems so daunting when i say it that way. i would love to share support with you, good luck with everything!
  • santamilque
    santamilque Posts: 21 Member
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    Add me, support is always a good thing and I appreciate your positivity! :)
  • KotaTheBear
    KotaTheBear Posts: 2 Member
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    I'm looking to drop 110lbs. Add me for sure :)
  • BodyzLanguage
    BodyzLanguage Posts: 200 Member
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    Wow, you look stunning. You got this though :)
  • Kendramoore2013
    Kendramoore2013 Posts: 5 Member
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    You are going to do great hi I am Kendra you can add me as friend. Good luck.
    75poundstogo wrote: »
    I am 5'6" BTW.

    Activity level: Orange theory 3-4x per week

    Just bought a fitbit aria and trying to get in steps/other exercise

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