Need accountability buddies- let’s lose 25lb by Sept 1

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  • aobhro
    aobhro Posts: 10 Member
    I’m in too. Feel free to add me.
  • jazzadesigns
    jazzadesigns Posts: 476 Member
    karenesg wrote: »
    Left cold, wet upstate NY yesterday just under 200 **finally** to spend the week on the beach in sunny southern Florida. No scales in site, just tikki bars, pina coladas and lots of happy people on holiday! Hoping to - no, planning to - walk daily, swim, and not go overboard. Wish me luck! B)

    Good luck! Have fun!
  • Willowwhirl
    Willowwhirl Posts: 6 Member
    Enjoy those long walks on the beach! You'll be fine!
  • Willowwhirl
    Willowwhirl Posts: 6 Member
    Since this is about accountability, I have to tell on myself. I've been very good about logging accurately, allowing little treats here and there but logging them and not going over board.
    Until last night.
    My daughter's Easter basket. She's 2, she won't eat that Lindt chocolate rabbit right? No nutritional info but there was a bar code. I thought, eh, ill scan and log it tomorrow.
    This morning, I look at the wrapper, like a drunk with a hangover looking at last night's bar receipt, and scan it to yesterday's log.
    548 calories!!??!!!
    So. Not. Worth. It.
    Eating super healthy today. Easter is over, so is the chocolate.

  • mrsjhardin
    mrsjhardin Posts: 692 Member
    SW: 225 (1/1/18)
    UGW: 140
    9/1 Goal: 149

    4/4: 191
    4/9: 190
    4/16: 187.9
  • Katie2ih
    Katie2ih Posts: 1 Member
    I’m in!
  • lps1dragonfly
    lps1dragonfly Posts: 111 Member
    I have been bad at checking in! I don't even remember my weight's (if any) from before.
    Today I was 122 this AM.
    Last wk I was 120........
    hmmm.......
  • fdeaver
    fdeaver Posts: 6 Member
    Starting: 256
    Current: 246.3
  • eTrevor79
    eTrevor79 Posts: 193 Member
    This is not going well.
  • Silhouette_man
    Silhouette_man Posts: 104 Member
    @eTrevor79 What's not going well. Lets talk about it.
  • Xia21
    Xia21 Posts: 84 Member
    My problem is consistency. I want to lift 5 days a week , and I figure that I could have a few ppl that I check in with to help me build the habit.

    Cw172
    Gw 140s until further notice
    Add me plz :)
  • mamaweesa
    mamaweesa Posts: 17 Member
    blujp wrote: »
    I'm in! I lost 60lbs a couple years ago but it's allll come back. Gotta get my butt into gear again.

    SW: 299
    GW: 165

    Not sure how you did it before, but I can tell you that what helped me lose and keep it off was by changing my everyday habits. I didn't ever starve myself of anything in particular. I allowed myself little indulgences on occasion. I just made sure that for the most part I chose healthy habits. That's what worked for me to keep it off, but everyone is unique so it's not a cure all. Hope it helps somehow though!
  • mamaweesa
    mamaweesa Posts: 17 Member
    A little late but I would like to join in too!

    Just as a little bit of background information, I’m 24 and 5’6. I originally joined MFP in my second year of university in 2013 as my weight had reached 158lbs due to my partying/student lifestyle. I got down to 129lb in around 10 months and was very happy at this weight.

    However, after I lost the weight I stopped paying attention and I gained around 10-15lbs over the next 2 years.

    Then, 18 months ago I started my job as a teacher which I found very stressful and I forgot about health altogether. I knew I was gaining weight but when I stood on the scales this morning I weighed 185lbs! I don’t think I feel/look 55lbs over my goal weight but the scales don’t lie!

    In the last year I’ve been having stomach problems and I’ve finally identified that I’m intolerant to both lactose and gluten. This has a big impact on my weight as I bloat like crazy and this causes huge fluctuations in weight. So I’ve set my goal of 25lbs to lose but I’m going to be focussing more on things like dress size and measurements.

    Starting: 185
    April 14th: 185
    September 1st weigh in goal: 160
    Ultimate goal: 130

    Sorry for the very long message!

    Rebecca :smile:

    It's important to remember that you're beautiful no matter what the number on the scale says! You seem to understand that so you have the keys to success!! It took me a very long time to learn that, but for the first time ever I am losing weight for my health rather than anything else. Can't wait to see what you will do!
  • sweetneat75
    sweetneat75 Posts: 52 Member
    Count me in as well!! All feel free to add me
  • ga911girl
    ga911girl Posts: 4 Member
    Let's do this!
  • mamaweesa
    mamaweesa Posts: 17 Member
    I have been bad at checking in! I don't even remember my weight's (if any) from before.
    Today I was 122 this AM.
    Last wk I was 120........
    hmmm.......

    MFP keeps track of that for you if you ever want to go back and look. It is listed under "progress" in the app or I think under "charts" on the website. Two pound gain isn't fun but it's manageable. Just get back on track, you'll do fine!
  • mamaweesa
    mamaweesa Posts: 17 Member
    @lps1dragonfly I just realized you're talking 120-122 not 220-222. I am hoping you are keeping a healthy BMI hun <3 I don't know your height but if you fall into the average range then it may not be good for your body to lose 25 pounds... Just want you to be safe ❤️
  • awelchafw
    awelchafw Posts: 2 Member
    I’d love to have and be an accountability partner! Anyone feel free to add me! I’m starting at 207.
  • awelchafw
    awelchafw Posts: 2 Member
    April 1st weigh in: 207
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    Ultimate goal: 150 gw, 182 by September 1.
  • cjohn2278
    cjohn2278 Posts: 65 Member
    April 1st weigh in: 155
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    Ultimate goal: 135 gw, 135 by September 1.
  • WifeVe
    WifeVe Posts: 1 Member
    This sounds great!!!
    April 1st weigh in: 184
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    Ultimate goal: 150 gw. 160 by September 1st.
  • happybappy450
    happybappy450 Posts: 21 Member
    Me too - love having people for accountability... I log in every day, se we can all motivate each other! Anyone feel free to add!
  • eturney346
    eturney346 Posts: 7 Member
    edited April 2018
    Not so much progress :( I need to start weighing daily again

    4/3 136.5lb
    4/8 133.6lb
    4/18 134lb

    Goal 120-125lb
  • samsterhamster66
    samsterhamster66 Posts: 3 Member
    Count me in!
    SW: 230 lbs
    GW: 130 lbs

    Got a long way to go! Feel free to friend me!
  • ninasahar
    ninasahar Posts: 6 Member
    I am in, please add me. Thank you
  • aliciadalicia
    aliciadalicia Posts: 73 Member
    edited April 2018
    April 1st weigh in: 195
    April 15: 191 at 35% BF
    May 1st weigh in:
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    June goal: 33%
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    July goal: 31%
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    September goal: 170 and 30% BF or less
    Ultimate goal: 155 and 25% BF or less
    Height: 5'7"
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    I am newly back (my Day 3 here) after a long absence, I am joining the thread for accountability ... I might be having "friending issues" ... if the little head&shoulders silhouette beside the new mail indicator on one's Home tab means "Friend Requests" then I have 3 pending and can't access them.

    If anyone can advise, please do!!

    I have managed to consistently track my weight daily for a year now for a total 10% down from where I started May 1, 2017. I decided to come back to MFP and start seriously tracking the exercise and eating / macronutrients too.

    Starting weight (Last May) 184 (obese for my height)
    Current weight (today) 165 (now nicely down into "only" overweight for my height)
    (next) Target weight 148 or so (very close to border between overweight and top edge of normal weight for my height)
    ultimate Goal weight TBD

    I'll add the weekly data-so-far for April from home later today.