I'm starting a free weight loss accountability group in the New Year to keep me accountable!
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TravelBear87
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Hey all,
I'm thinking of starting a free accountability group for the New Year as I am really struggling to get back in to the swing of things.
I can't afford anything like a beach body group etc but I figured I could start one on Facebook or my fitness pal (if that's an option) and anyone who is interested could also join.
The idea is that we help each other out, set targets for ourselves and just give each other the support we need. It could become a place to share recipes, exercise routines etc and share our successes with like minded people.
Here's a little about me and what I want to achieve.
I'm a 30 year old female and I have recently gained a lot of weight. I used to weigh 116lbs (8stone 4lbs) but over the last 2 years I have gone up to 137lbs. I'm 5ft 2inches and I feel very uncomfortable as my weight gain is noticeable and a lot of my clothes do not fit and my running has also been affected.
I'd like to lose 21lbs and get back to where I need to be. I aim to do this by watching what I eat but also exercise.
I've lost weight before and I had an accountability buddy and it was so much easier and that's the idea behind this group, I really need the help and would like to help and support others.
All are welcome but ideally it would be great if you need to lose weight!
Look forward to hearing people's thoughts on this!
I'm thinking of starting a free accountability group for the New Year as I am really struggling to get back in to the swing of things.
I can't afford anything like a beach body group etc but I figured I could start one on Facebook or my fitness pal (if that's an option) and anyone who is interested could also join.
The idea is that we help each other out, set targets for ourselves and just give each other the support we need. It could become a place to share recipes, exercise routines etc and share our successes with like minded people.
Here's a little about me and what I want to achieve.
I'm a 30 year old female and I have recently gained a lot of weight. I used to weigh 116lbs (8stone 4lbs) but over the last 2 years I have gone up to 137lbs. I'm 5ft 2inches and I feel very uncomfortable as my weight gain is noticeable and a lot of my clothes do not fit and my running has also been affected.
I'd like to lose 21lbs and get back to where I need to be. I aim to do this by watching what I eat but also exercise.
I've lost weight before and I had an accountability buddy and it was so much easier and that's the idea behind this group, I really need the help and would like to help and support others.
All are welcome but ideally it would be great if you need to lose weight!
Look forward to hearing people's thoughts on this!
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I’d be interested 1
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I'd be interested as well!1
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That's great, can you tell me a little bit about yourself and what you want to achieve? 0
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You can go form a group, then post the link in this thread.
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Hi,
Sounds like a great idea!
I’m currently 23 and weigh 163lbs(74kg) and would like to lose 15-20 lbs over the next 3-4 months. Would be interested to be part of an accountability group!
Thanks.1 -
I’d be interested. I prefer FB groups simply because I’m on it more.
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I’m interested. I’m in a very similar situation and would like to lose about 10 pounds and overall connect with workout/meal ideas.1
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I'm interested! I'm in a funk and it would be nice to be a part of a supportive group striving for similar goals! Weight loss! I'm 5'2 and weighing in at 188 tonight. I'm looking for motivation. I would like to try and lose 30 lbs by my birthday! ( which is towards the end of March) I was doing really well with eating healthy then the holidays came and the food!!! I really need to focus on exercise. That's where I'm lacking.3
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I'm interested1
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I'm interested, I'm losing the same 5kgs over and over and getting fed up, I need accountability.1
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I’m very interested! I’m a 21 year old female standing at 6 feet tall. I’m looking to lose 30-50 pounds in total and hopefully have a significant amount gone by May 2018.1
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LizzyLiz29 wrote: »I'm interested! I'm in a funk and it would be nice to be a part of a supportive group striving for similar goals! Weight loss! I'm 5'2 and weighing in at 188 tonight. I'm looking for motivation. I would like to try and lose 30 lbs by my birthday! ( which is towards the end of March) I was doing really well with eating healthy then the holidays came and the food!!! I really need to focus on exercise. That's where I'm lacking.
Just wanted to touch on a couple of your comments.
1. It’s not the food that made you gain. It was that you ate over your TDEE. You can still eat “healthy” and gain weight. You can eat hamburgers for every meal and lose weight. Weight gain is strictly too many calories, no matter where they come from.
2. Your diet (calorie deficit) is for weight loss. Exercise is more for health and shape. Exercise is great, just not necessary for weight loss.2 -
Hey, thank you for all your replies! I'm so excited to get this accountability group set up.
I think I'll use my fitness pal, simply because some may want to keep Facebook private which is understandable.
I'll get it organised and send the link to all 3 -
TravelBear87 wrote: »Hey, thank you for all your replies! I'm so excited to get this accountability group set up.
I think I'll use my fitness pal, simply because some may want to keep Facebook private which is understandable.
I'll get it organised and send the link to all
I am interested in joining your group! I weight 243 and I'm 5'5" . I really want to get back at this and lose 20 pounds by early April.1 -
LizzyLiz29 wrote: »I'm interested! I'm in a funk and it would be nice to be a part of a supportive group striving for similar goals! Weight loss! I'm 5'2 and weighing in at 188 tonight. I'm looking for motivation. I would like to try and lose 30 lbs by my birthday! ( which is towards the end of March) I was doing really well with eating healthy then the holidays came and the food!!! I really need to focus on exercise. That's where I'm lacking.
Just wanted to touch on a couple of your comments.
1. It’s not the food that made you gain. It was that you ate over your TDEE. You can still eat “healthy” and gain weight. You can eat hamburgers for every meal and lose weight. Weight gain is strictly too many calories, no matter where they come from.
2. Your diet (calorie deficit) is for weight loss. Exercise is more for health and shape. Exercise is great, just not necessary for weight loss.
I'm not sure what TDEE is but I will look into that. I am familiar with the BMR if that's similar.0 -
TravelBear87 wrote: »Hey, thank you for all your replies! I'm so excited to get this accountability group set up.
I think I'll use my fitness pal, simply because some may want to keep Facebook private which is understandable.
I'll get it organised and send the link to all
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I am interested in being a part of this group! I
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Hi all, the group has now been created, I will send those interested an invite to join. 0
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I'm interested in joining as well please!1
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I have sent all the invites to those interested so far, hopefully they have been received. 1
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