Looking for friends...75lb+ to lose
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Hi, I'm new here. Short term goal is to lose the extra I've gained since my last go around, which is about 40 lbs. Then my goal is to lose the 40 I had as short term goal then. How sad is that! Then I'll look to a healthy long term goal, but it's too overwhelming at this point. Please add me.2
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Hi- I'm new here too and looking to loose 152 pounds. You can add me if you like. I plan to be very active on this site1
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Add me if u like down 15 lbs so far 50 to lose
I log in daily ☺
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hilhilbean wrote: »Hello!
I've been using MFP for years but have never done anything in the community area or tried to find friends here for more motivation. Maybe that's my missing key? =D
I'm working on losing 110 pounds (18 down so far!) so I'd love to find friends that also have a good bit to lose.
Add me!
-Hilary
Hi... I'm Jill. Im currently 230, I'd love to get to 160. Reality is... 200. I yearn to be healthy.... MFT has helped me A LOT.... Tracking my meals made me realise all the crap I eat!! Hoping this community will help me....
Hello, Jill! I totally hear you - small goals are helping me a lot. I broke up what I needed to lose into ten pound goals and it's really helping my mindset. It's so much less overwhelming!!
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SaraCullen1983 wrote: »Hi I have just joined and have over 100lbs to lose. Please feel free to add me xcarolynk358 wrote: »Hi, I'm new here. Short term goal is to lose the extra I've gained since my last go around, which is about 40 lbs. Then my goal is to lose the 40 I had as short term goal then. How sad is that! Then I'll look to a healthy long term goal, but it's too overwhelming at this point. Please add me.
I'm losing weight I've already lost twice. I do NOT want to do this again, that's for sure!0 -
AuroraBell192015 wrote: »Hi- I'm new here too and looking to loose 152 pounds. You can add me if you like. I plan to be very active on this site
Being active here has really helped to keep me motivated and accountable!0 -
Hi! I've only been using MFP for a few months now and I love it. I also have not really explored the community. I lost 125 lbs on WW and was within 20 lbs of my goal. I joined in 2008 and lost quite a bit right away, had ups and downs because of my own doing (letting life be an excuse), but was doing OK until about a year and a half ago when I let myself think I could do it without going to meetings or logging my foods (wrong). I managed to put on about 70 lbs after quitting, so now I'm working to get those off plus my final 20 to reach my goal. I've already lost 27 with MFP. I needed something new and this was it! Feel free to add me if you like. 1
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I have about another 100 to go but not sure if that's even possible! I'm down 40 so far.0
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Hi! I've only been using MFP for a few months now and I love it. I also have not really explored the community. I lost 125 lbs on WW and was within 20 lbs of my goal. I joined in 2008 and lost quite a bit right away, had ups and downs because of my own doing (letting life be an excuse), but was doing OK until about a year and a half ago when I let myself think I could do it without going to meetings or logging my foods (wrong). I managed to put on about 70 lbs after quitting, so now I'm working to get those off plus my final 20 to reach my goal. I've already lost 27 with MFP. I needed something new and this was it! Feel free to add me if you like.
You totally got this!
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Im currently on my own journey. Hoping to drop 105 pounds. I've already lost 14 due to strict dieting and exercise. Feel free to add me.1
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I'm also looking to lose around 110lbs. I've already lost 20lbs with the help of MFP but just starting to get involve in the community too. Feel free to add me1
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Hello and congrats on your progress so far! I've recently joined, I'm 39, and want to lose 13 lbs to start, 83 lbs altogether long term. Please add me 1
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I've been on here for a couple years but mostly used to log nutrition. Had no idea there was support at my fingertips. I have about 60-70 to lose. Actually more but this is my first goal. I'm down 9 pounds in 2 weeks and hope reading everyone's stories helps. You can add me.1
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oscarv0121 wrote: »Im currently on my own journey. Hoping to drop 105 pounds. I've already lost 14 due to strict dieting and exercise. Feel free to add me.
Congrats on the loss so far!
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I've been on here for a couple years but mostly used to log nutrition. Had no idea there was support at my fingertips. I have about 60-70 to lose. Actually more but this is my first goal. I'm down 9 pounds in 2 weeks and hope reading everyone's stories helps. You can add me.
The more friends I have, the more motivation I'm feeling...I don't want to let anyone down! Haha!
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Hi, Hillary, I have been using fitness pal for over 2 years. (MY BP got high Thanksgiving 2015) But like many, I stumbled, but probably from one phrase that my wife said to me. I got down to 193 from 220 in April of 2016. Then my wife said to me, "OK, enough, you have lost enough weight!" Instead of challenging her I said OK. I love my wife but remember that there will be people in your life who will feel inadequate when you make progress. Don't let them stop you.
So in 7 months later, you guessed it, on Thanksgiving 2016, my BP went back up. I got on the scale and I gained 20 lbs back. So I got on my routine again, eating less, walking. But this time I used the book The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss and went low carb all week except for Sunday, my cheat day. I eat more protein and guess what, I started lifting weights using a simple app to guide me called "5x5 Stronglifts" Mind you, I am 51 years old and I have not seriously lifted weights since I was a sophomore in high school. I absolutely love lifting weights.
So here is my advice.
Start with exercise on what you are comfortable with. Mine was walking, then challenge yourself every day to do more. Don't try to eat that elephant all at once. 6 months ago, I would never imagine that i would get into weights.
Mottos I now live by and it has to do with mindset.
1. Convenience Kills
- Park your car as far away from the front door of the grocery store, work, department store and walk. That is extra calories burned.
- Take the steps instead of the elevator. If you must take an elevator, do air squats on your way up or down. Don't worry about what people will say or how they look at you.
- If walking, do a H.I.T. Interval. Meaning pick an object in the distance like a telephone pole and sprint full speed. Do this about 3 times during your walk. It can be as little as 10-20 seconds each time. This is good for your cardiovascular health.
2. "Motivation can only get you so far, discipline will take you across the finish line"
3. Listen to podcasts that motivate you. the two I listen to is "The Industrial Strength Show" by Joe Defranco. He is a weight training guy but trains elite athletes like NFL football players. You may not be an elite athlete but I get a ton good advice from him. I also listen to the Tim Ferris Show, the author of The 4-hour workweek and The 4-Hour Body. Great advice on health, business and motivation.
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Hi, Hillary, I have been using fitness pal for over 2 years. (MY BP got high Thanksgiving 2015) But like many, I stumbled, but probably from one phrase that my wife said to me. I got down to 193 from 220 in April of 2016. Then my wife said to me, "OK, enough, you have lost enough weight!" Instead of challenging her I said OK. I love my wife but remember that there will be people in your life who will feel inadequate when you make progress. Don't let them stop you.
So in 7 months later, you guessed it, on Thanksgiving 2016, my BP went back up. I got on the scale and I gained 20 lbs back. So I got on my routine again, eating less, walking. But this time I used the book The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss and went low carb all week except for Sunday, my cheat day. I eat more protein and guess what, I started lifting weights using a simple app to guide me called "5x5 Stronglifts" Mind you, I am 51 years old and I have not seriously lifted weights since I was a sophomore in high school. I absolutely love lifting weights.
So here is my advice.
Start with exercise on what you are comfortable with. Mine was walking, then challenge yourself every day to do more. Don't try to eat that elephant all at once. 6 months ago, I would never imagine that i would get into weights.
Mottos I now live by and it has to do with mindset.
1. Convenience Kills
- Park your car as far away from the front door of the grocery store, work, department store and walk. That is extra calories burned.
- Take the steps instead of the elevator. If you must take an elevator, do air squats on your way up or down. Don't worry about what people will say or how they look at you.
- If walking, do a H.I.T. Interval. Meaning pick an object in the distance like a telephone pole and sprint full speed. Do this about 3 times during your walk. It can be as little as 10-20 seconds each time. This is good for your cardiovascular health.
2. "Motivation can only get you so far, discipline will take you across the finish line"
3. Listen to podcasts that motivate you. the two I listen to is "The Industrial Strength Show" by Joe Defranco. He is a weight training guy but trains elite athletes like NFL football players. You may not be an elite athlete but I get a ton good advice from him. I also listen to the Tim Ferris Show, the author of The 4-hour workweek and The 4-Hour Body. Great advice on health, business and motivation.
I've struggled with high blood pressure for about 13 years or so (insanely high...like I'm honest-to-goodness not sure why I'm still alive; I've been hospitalized several times due to it...one of those times was also on Thanksgiving day). I've managed to have really good weight loss progress over the years (best "attempt" was losing 60 pounds (that I've sadly regained).
I'm currently following a strength training program and do cardio every other day...and I'm starting a 5k training program on Monday with my daughter (joy in numbers!).
Thanks for such a detailed response; excellent advice for any newbie to the weight loss rollercoaster! 1 -
Feel free to add me, I'm looking to lose anywhere between 50 and 75 pounds... really depends how I look/feel when I get down there.2
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good job! I have about 80 pounds to go! Add me
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ThatLadyFromMN wrote: »Feel free to add me, I'm looking to lose anywhere between 50 and 75 pounds... really depends how I look/feel when I get down there.
I've got my goal set at the top end of my "healthy weight range"...but I'm just like you, it really depends on what my body feels like when I get closer!
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Hi, I have 117lbs to go and anyone is welcome to add me 1
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add me, have been trying for a few years. thyroid disease and mobility issues make it a challenge1 -
KayleighScott398 wrote: »Hi, I have 117lbs to go and anyone is welcome to add me
Adding you now! You got this! 0 -
rosiegirl2010 wrote: »add me, have been trying for a few years. thyroid disease and mobility issues make it a challenge
I can't imagine how rough that must be for you. I just had a few months of partial mobility issues two years ago and that was hard enough!0 -
I've struggled with high blood pressure for about 13 years or so (insanely high...like I'm honest-to-goodness not sure why I'm still alive; I've been hospitalized several times due to it...one of those times was also on Thanksgiving day). I've managed to have really good weight loss progress over the years (best "attempt" was losing 60 pounds (that I've sadly regained).
I'm currently following a strength training program and do cardio every other day...and I'm starting a 5k training program on Monday with my daughter (joy in numbers!).
Thanks for such a detailed response; excellent advice for any newbie to the weight loss rollercoaster![/quote]
Hil Hil,
Ha ha, I am such a dork. I did not give you detail on my BP. Nov 2015 was pushing 160/95. I have always had good BP. I have never been on any meds, BP, or otherwise. I am 51 and still not on meds. I did not want to get on meds so, I took action. I told my doctor, do not put me down with High BP and do not prescribe anything. So he agreed. In April of 2016, I came back and my bp was below 120/80. He could not believe it. I asked him, what percentage of patients, take the steps I do? He said, "Less than 1% and the rest just want a pill so they can eat what they want."
So as I said, fast forward to November 2016. My BP went up to 150/85 again. So I had the formula and went into action. Today my reading was 116/77. Once again no meds.
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Hi! Please add me! I really need some serious motivation! I have to lose at least 100 pounds. I've been trying for a few years now.2
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