This is MY year!

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  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @Prairiegirl306 Glad you could join us! Best wishes
  • Trawnagal
    Trawnagal Posts: 19 Member
    Wow this is going to be a challenging week, with Christmas and all that food around. My goal is to just maintain, not gain this week! Strategies: 1). Drink lots of water (well, a bit of wine). 2) get to the gym 3) small portions
  • courtneyfabulous
    courtneyfabulous Posts: 1,863 Member
    Trawnagal wrote: »
    Wow this is going to be a challenging week, with Christmas and all that food around. My goal is to just maintain, not gain this week! Strategies: 1). Drink lots of water (well, a bit of wine). 2) get to the gym 3) small portions

    Good plan!
  • courtneyfabulous
    courtneyfabulous Posts: 1,863 Member
    Was sick this week so no exercise and just rested & slept a lot but stayed on track with calories and ate really clean (I always ditch refined sugar, gluten & dairy when I'm under the weather). Was rewarded with a 1 pound loss from last week!! Feeling better now too and ready for Xmas, vacation, and New Years!
    Happy holidays everyone!

    Starting weight: 165 lbs
    Last week's weight: 153.8 lbs
    Current weight: 152.8 lbs
    Weight loss this week: 1 lb
    Weight lost total: 12.2 lbs
    Goal weight: 140/145 lbs
    Starting body fat %: 29.6
    Current body fat %: 26.4
    Body fat % lost: 3.2%

  • WalkingDeadFrank
    WalkingDeadFrank Posts: 124 Member
    1stplace4health wrote: »
    Hello, I am 39 years old and I am officially tired of being chubby with cellulite, double chin and big thighs. I am starting again and this will be the last time. When I turn 40 yrs old I will be where I want to be. I will come to terms with my body and workout regularly and eat a balanced diet. I no longer want to think about my weight, food or body size. It has been long enough. Who's in? I am currently a size 14, weighing 197 lbs and eating too much junk. In one year, let's vow to weigh less than we do today, October 22, 2016.

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    Love your attitude! Godspeed!

    Frank
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    Week 9: Today's weight is 192 lbs. This is a 1 lb loss from last week. I have lost three all around total inches since Oct. Hope everyone enjoys family, food & fun. Don't throw in the towel, brush yourself off & start again. You can't fail if you NEVER stop trying. Merry Christmas! :)
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    Well, I got through the holidays without gaining weight. What a surprise. Staying focused on this and not giving up really made a difference. So many times in the past, I remember eating one high calorie meal and believing that it's over now, I should just give up, I've ruined my diet so I mine as well eat whatever I like. NOT THIS YEAR. This year I'm doing all of these holidays right, not letting peer pressure ruin my goal, and if I screw up one meal, I am going to jump back on the bandwagon for the next meal. I am going to keep trying everyday.
  • sae12
    sae12 Posts: 37 Member
    I'll have to say I did not stay on my goals during the Christmas holidays but today I'm back on track!
  • perkymommy
    perkymommy Posts: 1,642 Member
    I'm in! Feel free to send me a friend request. :)
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @sae12 Let's keep movin in the right direction!
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @perkymommy Welcome to this group......get ready for 2017!
  • Trawnagal
    Trawnagal Posts: 19 Member
    Made it through Christmas, with a two-pound spike that quickly went away... so overall maintained while still enjoying myself, which was the plan! Time for some serious losing now. Goals this week: 1) 1200-1300 calories/day, heavy on protein and veggies. 2) meet with a trainer to design a new, stepped-up fitness routine
  • Trawnagal
    Trawnagal Posts: 19 Member
    Something else I'm going to try is a log of what works for me and what doesn't work in terms of getting results... so i can start doing more of the former and avoid the latter!
  • valerier77
    valerier77 Posts: 6 Member
    I am in. Grabbing 2017 by the horns. Started today!
  • iheartchocolate2016
    iheartchocolate2016 Posts: 17 Member
    Gosh I need help to get motivated to lose again and get back in control of my life too. Can I join your "year"? Thanks.
  • jenwil1999
    jenwil1999 Posts: 38 Member
    Wow, just read this thread and motivated to join! In fact, after years on this site, I just created a profile so I could join you.

    @1stplace4health - You've really started and stuck with it. Good luck on getting below 190! Holidays are tough.

    @courtneyfabulous - You've been the most faithful contributor and really encouraging. Love it!

    My goal: Now until May (when I'll be moving), track and monitor food. Establish better eating habits. Get and stay below 200 lbs.

    Last week
    Weight: 127
    Days tracked: 0
    Days within calorie goals: 0

    Today (Thursday)
    Weight: 117.6 (had surgery, details on profile)
    Days tracked: 5
    Days within calorie goals: 5
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @Trawnagal The holidays are tough. Just as long as you keep pushing through them, you'll have success. WTG!
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @valerier77 Happy you could join us! Best wishes
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @iheartchocolate2016 All losers welcome!!! LOL. Glad you could join us! Let's go!
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @jenwil1999 Welcome. You say you want to stay under 200 lbs, but you currently weigh 117 lbs? How much weight are you trying to lose? Welcome to the group.
  • jenwil1999
    jenwil1999 Posts: 38 Member
    @1stplace4health

    Wow, wrote that late last night and didn't even notice the typo (twice!). I'm at 217. I'm not sure my ideal weight, probably should be around 120-130. But I'd be happy enough to hit and stay under 150 for the rest of my life. I'm not setting any long term goals, just going to take it 20 lbs at a time and see how I feel as I get closer.

  • Kait_Dee
    Kait_Dee Posts: 176 Member
    Love the motivation! I'm not trying to lose as much as I'm trying to maintain my current and gain mass for my 2018 competitive bodybuilding season. I'd love to connect if you're interested! I'm very active on MFP, just not super active in the community boards (915 days logged today!!)

    Im excited to see what this year brings for you!! :smile:
  • secrettigger13
    secrettigger13 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm deffo in!!!
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @jenwil1999 That's sounds more accurate, lol. We will reach our goals this year. Let's go!
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @Kait_Dee Sounds like a challenge. Best wishes. You can do it!
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @secrettigger13 Welcome!
  • katego8
    katego8 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello, im also in...Happy new year wonderful peopl!! Greetings from Croatia!! Add me for a friend, so that we can be each other support :)
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    @katego8 Welcome & Happy New Year!
  • Smcptn
    Smcptn Posts: 59 Member
    Happy New Year!! I am in and would like to lose weight! I am determined and focused!
  • Trawnagal
    Trawnagal Posts: 19 Member
    Here's my mini-goals for this week:
    1). Log food diary every day... trying to up my protein and complex carbs while staying around 1250 calories
    2). Make my workouts more effective. Starting with a personal trainer on Tuesday!

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