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Friends needed

jsneed1
jsneed1 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hey guys! Hoping to pickup a few friends on this long journey that I am on. I completely blew through my normal routine since moving to Austin 3 years ago. Tons of good food and social commitments. I *think* I have a good handle on things again, and am starting to hit my stride once more. Would love to have some friends helping me to stay positive and motivated along the way.

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  • 1beDoggone
    1beDoggone Posts: 7 Member
    You are probably looking for younger friends, but I will do the journey with you. After all, an interest in weight loss unites us. For all my years, I finally realize, after a health scare, that it is not a diet I need, but a lifestyle change.
    So many times, I heard and brushed off that lifestyle change ideology, but, thank goodness, the cobwebs in my head are clearing.

    As a living organism, our body requires food for nourishment. So why should I feel bad or guilty for eating? It all comes down to choices and the decisions I make.
    I am even changing how I speak of my new adventure to be more positive emphasizing, lifestyle change, not diet.
    The word diet always puts me in negative scrutiny of what I eat and leaves me feeling deprived.
    Whereas, now I am eating to live, not living to eat.

    What I eat or even the scant exercise I have started to do, makes me feel more positive and motivates me. I liken it to making a bank deposit, what baby steps I make will accrue... to benefit me.

    It sounds silly, but a baby step for me, is that each bathroom trip, I do 5 side bends in all 4 directions, left, right, front, and back. This is my time and something I am doing for myself and believe it or not now I am up to 15 reps, and no longer short of breath !
    Be strong, decide something that you can do that makes you feel good about yourself. And just do it.
    Best wishes for you, my new comrade, as we rage war on weight.


  • angelv0
    angelv0 Posts: 13 Member
    Hi
    I live in Austin!
  • MaddieUnicornRainbow
    MaddieUnicornRainbow Posts: 28 Member
    @jsneed1 Hey there! Would love some support as well. Feel free to add me!
  • Sheisinlove109
    Sheisinlove109 Posts: 516 Member
    @jsneed1
    Feel free to add me
  • goldiejdb
    goldiejdb Posts: 63 Member
    Looking for friends who are serious about their weight loss journey as well ☺️
  • Theeerica
    Theeerica Posts: 45 Member
    @jsneed1 count me in for support
  • StarvingDiva
    StarvingDiva Posts: 1,107 Member
    Awesome that you found your way back on track! :)
  • rmugeke
    rmugeke Posts: 5 Member
    Would love to join this as well!
  • busyPK
    busyPK Posts: 3,788 Member
    Feel free to add me! I'm on here daily and give support to my friends. Down 34lbs with another 20 or so to go. :)
  • EJBarner
    EJBarner Posts: 68 Member
    I would love to be friends! :) I'm on here every day, log honestly, and am serious about changing my habits too.
  • 1beDoggone
    1beDoggone Posts: 7 Member
    I tried the Premier chocolate protein drink. [found at walmart].
    The addition of more protein really keeps me feeling full. I have not wanted to snack.
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