Day 1, 150 pounds to go.....looking for friends to help support.
clayswife13
Posts: 73 Member
Hi!
Today is day 1 for me. I have had people tell me I am crazy for starting now (with the holiday season fast approaching) but I have decided that I NEED to start now and not wait until the first of the year.....
I am not doing some fad diet (have tried those in the past and they got me NO WHERE)...I am counting calories, eating as clean as I can, lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and basically just good nutrition and exercise. I currently have a personal trainer that works with me and has been gracious enough to offer to give me pointers and help me with all of this. I am looking for like minded people to help me out! Feel free to add me.
Today is day 1 for me. I have had people tell me I am crazy for starting now (with the holiday season fast approaching) but I have decided that I NEED to start now and not wait until the first of the year.....
I am not doing some fad diet (have tried those in the past and they got me NO WHERE)...I am counting calories, eating as clean as I can, lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and basically just good nutrition and exercise. I currently have a personal trainer that works with me and has been gracious enough to offer to give me pointers and help me with all of this. I am looking for like minded people to help me out! Feel free to add me.
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Don't listen to folks that tell you you're crazy for trying to improve yourself! You can have self control around the holidays many people do. Many save up calories from the week to be able to eat a little more on the holiday and some just eat at maintenance for those days.
Eating what you love to eat within your calorie goal is a great way to not only lose but to also learn how to eat to maintain your loss!
Good luck!7 -
YAY! THEY are crazy for waiting! The holidays are truly a few days. Enjoy your Thanksgiving, and you'll be much more aware of the foods. smaller portions. anyone can truly savor a bite of pumpkin buy versus eating a full slice without even paying attention.
Glad you have support on your end and we are here!!!!
Here's to day 1 of the rest of your life.
there will be good days, and frustrating days. Just keep going Write down your goals And WHY you want this. What will it mean to hit some major milestones.
How will it FEEL
What will you be able to do differently.
Write them down... then on those bad days / weeks you can remind yourself what you're fighting for!3 -
I think now is actually the BEST time to start! If you waited until after the holidays you might find yourself indulging more because its like your last hurrah. Then you would be up in weight and have more to lose! Also, New Years resolutions have such a hard fail rate, better to start your best you right away!6
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I started two months ago, I feel I am in a better place now and don't want to screw up with the holidays. So I'm planning on what I can eat on Thanksgiving this year and stay with my calories. That will be the most difficult for me cause I love turkey sandwiches . I'm thinking I can have them the way I like but in a pita or thin whole grain bread. For Christmas New Years, for me its not so much about the food, though I always enjoyed baking cookies and eating them but I will skip that this year and just enjoy my turkey sandwiches, and I may have to spread them out over a few days, lol instead of eating them all at once and each day. Just keep counting. You can do this and your will start feeling so much better I know I am.6
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I just got back on the wagon as well. Watching what I eat over the holidays makes the food taste better because I'm not mindlessly stuffing it in my face!3
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I started right around this time last year (11/03/15) with 130 lbs to lose, and now I only have 11 lbs to lose. I always love new friends!
When you start isn't going to matter nearly as much as how much you keep up with things. Just take each day on its own, little baby steps to the path of success. The fact that you're willing to start now as opposed to wait for a better time (there never is a better time) shows you have the dedication and drive needed for success. Go do it!15 -
Good luck to you. Actually wanting to do this for yourself and no one else is the best fuel for the determination necessary to achieve your goal. I lost quite a bit of weight a few months back by doing the same things you are doing, so I know it works. Eat a healthy, balanced diet focused on portion control, along with low impact aerobic exercise. This will turn your body into a fat burning machine and the pounds will begin to fall off. Don't lose heart if and when you plateau, just stay the course and you will do great. I had a week or two where I didn't lose any weight at all, then the next week I would drop some more. The important thing is to stay focused on your goal, and you can achieve anything. You are the master of your body, take charge and own it!5
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I started October 1st right before my birthday. No need to wait. I was looking to lose 125 lbs. down 30 and not worried about the holidays. Once you get started you will trust yourself. Track those calories. For me it equals yes or no to something I want. You will do great. Feel free to add me as a friend. Take care3
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Any time is a great time! I decided to start recently too. Have 80 pounds to lose and lost 10 the first month. One thing I'm learning is this is trial and error. Read everything you can on how many calories to consume etc but remember everybody is different and you will have to take the TIME it takes to learn what works best for your body. Good luck and remember it's not a race it's a change and change takes time!2
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Hi....Welcome to the 1st day of the rest of your life of better health. There is never a better time to start than TODAY!! I too have a personal trainer (1st time ever) who is helping me nutritionally also. Her advice to me was to make sure I eat a carb/protein/fat combo for every meal AND snacks, focusing on clean foods of course...no more than 8 grams of sugar per meal/snack up to 40 grams of sugar per day. So far, my cravings have subsided & I feel full with less food. This is a lot more working than mindlessly eating but the pay-off will be so much better. I am tired of the diet-go-round. I really think I am ready to make a serious commitment to health so if you want a friend to share tips with or whatever I'm here.1
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It is my first day and I know you can do this!!!!1
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It is day 2 for me. I found Dr OZ talking about Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy (ABT). It's interesting, and includes mindfulness which is something that interests me.1
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Yay! Congrats on taking that first step! I think its great to start now, it doesn't mean that you cant enjoy the holidays. There's no time like the present!!1
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I'm in the same boat!!! Forget everyone else! We have each other!!
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This is my first day back after 6 months where I fell off the wagon. Encouragement is very important. Yay, we can do this1
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You are starting on the same journey I stated 225 days ago. I made up my mind to do something, personal trainer, my fitness pal app, counting calories and eating better. Anything I read, I took it to my trainer to get her opinion since they are the experts. I couldn't be happier right now. Down 42 lbs. and seeing results. You can do this, if I can. We are here to lean on and be a sounding board. I'm happy to go on this journey with you, it took me 57 years to get here.3
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I just started again a couple of weeks ago, and I figure it's the best time to start because the motivation is high and if you can make it through this time of year, the rest of the time is a piece of cake!
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I echo what some others have said - starting now is a good idea. I started back up a couple of weeks ago (the week before Halloween) and it has really helped me keep out of my kids' Halloween hauls for the most part (too many generous neighbors gave Reeses cups!)
But getting back on track has forced me to plan a sensible Thanksgiving dinner instead of the usual ridiculous feast, and should keep me from over-baking holiday cookies next month.0 -
Welcome to the Fit Family! Proud of you for jumping in BEFORE the holidays! you can set yourself up for MAJOR success this year be getting the head start!
Feel free to add as a friend!0 -
I too have jumped in before the holidays, no better time than now. My MFP is being a little crazy but feel free to add me. As I've learned before this journey is much easier with friends to motivate you.0
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I, too, am starting my journey (again!!)! Yes, people say how crazy it is to start so close to the holidays, but I feel there is no better time to start! This will definitely test our will power to not over indulge and our capability to stay on track, but I believe we can do it! I'm up for the challenge. 0
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I am also starting my journey (again)! I have been using my MFP consistently for almost a week now and have already lost 4 lbs.!
Feel free to add as a friend!0 -
I'm right here with you! This is my day 1 back on after being away for months. I got way off track and decided I would be do better starting back on before the holidays so I won't over indulge, and start at an even higher weight! We can do it!0
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Don't wait. start today. YOU are correct. You can do this. Every day its a little easier.
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Years ago I started eating healthier portion sizes, walking 4 miles a day, and writing down everything I ate. At the time I worked 60 hours a week between a full time job and a part time job at the Original Cookie Company and I lost 60lbs. in 3 months because I was heavy to start with. I maintained until I got pregnant 10 months later. I know you can do it. I am restarting again and have lost 16 lbs. recently and have joined Planet Fitness.0
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I'm rebooting from the middle, thankfully. Starting when you are is the best thing. I see a lot of people that start the "New Years Resolution" thing in January at my gym and by February, they're all gone.
I'd love for us to be friends. Anyone here can add me if they'd like.0 -
Today is always the best day to start. Good luck on your journey!!!
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Hello. I just started (again) several days ago. I want to lose between 100 - 120 pounds. Maybe we could support each other.0
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I'm just starting too and have 100# to lose. It doesn't matter when you start but that you started!0
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I am new to this app as well. I have lost 50 pounds in the last year but started stalling. I am only on day 8 of tracking my food and exercise, but I already feel it has been helpful. This thing we are doing is hard, I can use all the help I can get!0
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