I'm starting a free weight loss accountability group in the New Year to keep me accountable!

TravelBear87 · December 2017

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!

sammarie_ · December 2017

I’d be interested

aaronagostini · December 2017

I'd be interested as well!

TravelBear87 · December 2017

That's great, can you tell me a little bit about yourself and what you want to achieve?

middlehaitch · December 2017

Just as an FYI. MFP has GROUPS.
You can go form a group, then post the link in this thread.

Cheers, h.

Angie_au · December 2017

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.

jkburkhart · December 2017

I’d be interested. I prefer FB groups simply because I’m on it more.

2nelune · December 2017

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.

LizzyLiz29 · December 2017

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.

alvarezadriana968 · December 2017

I'm interested

BerniA1 · December 2017

I'm interested, I'm losing the same 5kgs over and over and getting fed up, I need accountability.

guffyjennifer · December 2017

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.

DmaMfz · December 2017

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.

TravelBear87 · December 2017

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

makingmyday · December 2017

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.

LizzyLiz29 · December 2017

DmaMfz wrote: »

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.

elizabethlucey588 · December 2017

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

elizabethlucey588 · December 2017

I am interested in being a part of this group! I

TravelBear87 · December 2017

Hi all, the group has now been created, I will send those interested an invite to join.

vbertacco · December 2017

I'm interested in joining as well please!

TravelBear87 · December 2017

I have sent all the invites to those interested so far, hopefully they have been received.

hannamarie0098 · December 2017

I’m keen for this. I’m 28 years old and 5 foot 4-ish. I lost a significant amount of weight using weight watchers but the last few months I’ve gained a lot back. I think the main thing I miss about ww is the accountability and support from group meetings. I currently weigh around 80kg and would like to weight approx 65-70kg. I am a bridesmaid in October so that is my main target but I’m also having surgery at some point next year so the more I can get off before that the better.

TravelBear87 · December 2017

Great, I have sent you an invite also.

PNWBethany · December 2017

I would love to be a part of this if you still have room. I'm 32 years old, 5'4", about 160lbs. I want to lose 25lbs, but much more than the weight loss, I want to take care of myself consistently (drinking enough water, eating more plants, and exercising more often). I used to exercise and eat healthfully. I've run a couple marathons and several half marathons, but in the last 5 years I've turned to food as a coping mechanism for stress and, boy, has that not worked out well! I had a baby 5 months ago so an online group where I can check-in daily or weekly would be great.