Need a serious motivation partner!

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  • gbrezina
    gbrezina Posts: 4 Member
    Love all the replies but let’s start. How do we start keeping each other accountable on here?
  • sakat726
    sakat726 Posts: 20 Member
    I want to get in on this too! I'm in a similar spot. I have about 20 pounds to lose (maybe more, but want to hit that first goal and re-assess) but struggle to maintain a consistent pattern of gym/eating. Motivation is great.

    For my current situation:
    1. What is the biggest challenge you are facing on your weight loss journey?

    Consistency! I'll get into a good routine for a couple of days but then something will come up -- work travel, a stressful deadline, having to eat out for some reason -- and I revert back to old patterns. It's an "all or nothing" mentality I need to correct ("well, I'm already off the health wagon today, so might as well just have whatever I want now and start again another time")

    2. Where are you crushing it and could offer insight to the rest of us?

    I'm really good at avoiding sugar. I do have a sweet tooth, and my husband brings home candy from work, so there's always chocolate and sugary treats in my cupboard, but I'm actually really good at saying no to them. Tricks include brushing teeth (then you don't feel as inclined to eat chocolate) and pretending you just finished a piece of candy (then you can imagine how delicious and satisfying it was, but that you are now satiated).
  • REDMANIV
    REDMANIV Posts: 348 Member
    Hello and feel free to add me if you like. I have recently caught the bug of wanting to know more about nutrition. I have read the 5day 2 day Fast Diet book and am currently reading a book called the New Glucose Revolution. I am attempting to make the shift to a lower GI diet, baby steps here though. With my recent changes I am down 8 pounds and am looking to erase another 18 pounds initially and then another 15-20 pounds after that.

    Cheers and have a great weekend!
  • Jessielynnl
    Jessielynnl Posts: 118 Member
    I think I'm going to make a group so we can all help each other. But first, I need some good group name suggestions!
  • bhurley100
    bhurley100 Posts: 201 Member
    I need a partner thats committed in daily goals and accountability to help get back on track too. Sounds like a lot of you on here are looking for the same? Everyone is welcome to add me. Message me if interested In some 1 on 1 accountability:-)
  • Frens0614
    Frens0614 Posts: 741 Member
    I'd like in on this please too! I was a healthy weight my whole life. Then my husband got sick when I was in residency a few months after we got married, and I threw all self control out the window because I just didn't care anymore. We will be celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary this summer, and I'm up 45 lbs since we got married. I'd just love some accountability help to get back close to my married weight, and I'd love to help where I can too!

    For my current situation:
    1. What is the biggest challenge you are facing on your weight loss journey?
    Food. I eat healthy all day, binge after dinner. And especially on the weekends. I don't say no to anything anymore. Luckily I don't really like your traditional carbs like pasta, bread, etc, but I absolutely love sugar, baked goods, ice cream, anything sweet (even worse-for-you carbs).

    2. Where are you crushing it and could offer insight to the rest of us?
    I have exercised every day for as long as I can remember. I'm an avid runner, and have done half/full marathons, so I can discuss how to start getting into these. I also have learned a decent amount regarding nutrition/health from school, residency, etc so I may be able to give some help there. I just need to follow my own advice :neutral:

    Looking forward to talking with you. Please add me/message me if you want :).
  • charlotteddd
    charlotteddd Posts: 148 Member
    Jessielynnl wrote: »
    I think I'm going to make a group so we can all help each other. But first, I need some good group name suggestions!

    Ummm, "the SMART supporters"?
    SMART is an acronym for a form of organizing behaviour changes. It stands for Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic & Time-Bound ... a good organization tool/exercise when you're trying to change anything in your life.
    The only other one I could think of off the top of my head was "weight watchers". LOL, think I need a coffee.
  • Jessielynnl
    Jessielynnl Posts: 118 Member
    Alright, so I made a group called The Motivation Corner. I'm not sure if you can search for it, but I'll slowly invite everyone. And I will try to set everything up as quick as I can in between work and everything.
  • dajn54
    dajn54 Posts: 3 Member
    Hey we should all form a support group sounds like we all have the excuses bug I’m willing to be part if a support group we could set weekly goals and check in with each other any one willing let me know
  • littlebear0121
    littlebear0121 Posts: 1,073 Member
    I'll cheer you on! I would like to lose about 30 pounds, love this app, and love to workout.
  • Xia21
    Xia21 Posts: 84 Member
    Sounds like the kind of friend I need lol.
    I'm looking to lose about 30 as well.
    Motivation isn't as much of an issue as consistency for me. I really want to lift consistently as a life change. I've cut myself a bit of slack because I just finished a big move, but time to get it together.
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