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

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  • mzsjones82
    mzsjones82 Posts: 5 Member
    Yes I’m all for this!!!! Add me to all of you on here so we can support ine another!!!!
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    YAY, ME!! I successfully bookmarked this thread, logged out, logged back in AND found the bookmark to lead me back here! That function either didn't exist when I was on MFP waaaay back ~2012, or I never discovered it last time.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    Starting W (May 1 2017) 184
    Interim W (Jan 1 2018) 176.6

    April 1st weigh in: 168
    May 1st weigh in:
    June 1st weigh in:
    July 1st weigh in:
    August 1st weigh in:
    September 1st weigh in:
    Ultimate goal: TBD (below 143) => GW by September 1: 158 (10% down from Jan 1)
    GW by Dec 31: 149 (10% down from now)

    If things proceed well, the Sept goal will go lower
  • JuliBiGoolee
    JuliBiGoolee Posts: 204 Member
    eturney346 wrote: »
    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

    For me personally, the scale is a blessing and a curse. Weighing everyday, which I do, the scale goes up more than it goes down. My motivation goes down. But I'm keeping my eye on the prize and staying true regardless. The number one thing I've noticed that makes the scale ping up a lb or 2 from day to day... not drinking enough water. Losing 2.5 lbs in 2 weeks is 1 and 1.5 lbs a week. You're doing great!
  • lisa0527
    lisa0527 Posts: 49 Member
    For some reason the title of the post really struck me. On September 1st do I want to be down 25 pounds? Hell yeah! Is it possible? Absolutely. So let’s do it.
  • melodyis4reals
    melodyis4reals Posts: 186 Member
    Hi people. I just wanted to say that you for all the self love I see, the reach outs for support and ideas, the honesty and vulnerability I see everyday in my newsfeed. We are doing it. We are making change to ourselves which will affect everyone we touch.
  • Xia21
    Xia21 Posts: 84 Member
    If anyone lifts or any other type of workout, I wouldn't mind having someone to check in with every couple of days or so. It's nice to have the extra motivation from time to time especially since I don't have a lifting partner. :)
  • cloudspirit55
    cloudspirit55 Posts: 36 Member
    This week has been a little off in regards to my exercise routine I'm just not as motivated.
    My weight is still coming off slowly but surely. Feeling s little down this week the struggles of trying to lose weight has its ups and downs but I'm committed to staying on this course.
    I want this weight off so badly one day at a time is all I can do hopefully things will get back like they were last week. I was so motivated exercise nearly every day sometimes 60 to 80 minutes s day. Now about 3 days a week for only 20 30 minutes sometimes 40 a day it feels like I have to force myself.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    cloudspirit55 wrote: »
    This week has been a little off in regards to my exercise routine I'm just not as motivated.
    My weight is still coming off slowly but surely. Feeling s little down this week the struggles of trying to lose weight has its ups and downs but I'm committed to staying on this course.
    I want this weight off so badly one day at a time is all I can do hopefully things will get back like they were last week. I was so motivated exercise nearly every day sometimes 60 to 80 minutes s day. Now about 3 days a week for only 20 30 minutes sometimes 40 a day it feels like I have to force myself.

    When you are in that kind of mood, sometimes the psychological trick of JFTing is helpful ... "Just For Today". You can do anything Just For Today ... even if you don't really feel like it ... it's not like you "have to do it forever".

    Since exercise seems to be the bigger roadblock right now ... can you tell us what kind of exercise you usually do? Maybe someone who is also into it can partner you. Or there might be a Group for that where you can get motivational support and tricks.

    Or maybe you are getting bored with your current plan, and need to consider switching up your exercise options? We are all here for mutual support as well as mutual accountability. The fact that you are doing SOME (even if not as much as last week) is still a VERY good sign for Ultimate Success! :)<3:)

  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    Does anybody else do the " get 10K steps a day" strategy (no matter whether Fitbit or any other kind of pedometer, or game that counts steps? I use a favourite old Wii walking game)
  • abbynormal52
    abbynormal52 Posts: 151 Member
    BMcC9 wrote: »
    Does anybody else do the " get 10K steps a day" strategy (no matter whether Fitbit or any other kind of pedometer, or game that counts steps? I use a favourite old Wii walking game)
    I don't use the "plan" you mentioned but I do love walking. I don't walk for cardio every day, but I usually do at least 4 miles. Sometimes just 2, and I am looking for a "walking" app right now;) Denise

  • JuliBiGoolee
    JuliBiGoolee Posts: 204 Member
    BMcC9 wrote: »
    Does anybody else do the " get 10K steps a day" strategy (no matter whether Fitbit or any other kind of pedometer, or game that counts steps? I use a favourite old Wii walking game)

    Yes I do. I have fit bit and I'm a teacher so on workdays I often hit 10k. On the weekends, not so much lol
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    Hi, abbynormal52 and JuliBiGoolee. Can I TRY adding one or both of you as a Friend Request from my end? I need to see if it can work. Or you could try adding me, let me know you sent the request, and I will let you know if MFP is letting me see/accept it.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    I use the Wii (original - still works LOL) game Walk It Out, with a nunchuck in my back pocket. It counts my steps within the context of the game, and I can usually get 10K in an hour of play. I don't have a way to count steps for the rest of the day. But I figure that between regular almost-daily WIO sessions and exer-biking before work 5 days a week, I'm more than covered.
  • melodyis4reals
    melodyis4reals Posts: 186 Member
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  • melodyis4reals
    melodyis4reals Posts: 186 Member
    BMcC9 wrote: »
    Does anybody else do the " get 10K steps a day" strategy (no matter whether Fitbit or any other kind of pedometer, or game that counts steps? I use a favourite old Wii walking game)

    Yes. I don’t do much exercise, but I always do my 10k steps daily!
  • ninasaliuc2016
    ninasaliuc2016 Posts: 1 Member
    Feel free to add me too!!
  • misaloundra
    misaloundra Posts: 17 Member
    I'm in also! Everyone that needs a MFP friend can add me! I just started on this website 9ish days ago and I'm super motivated! Started my weight loss journey at the beginning of this year as a resolution! Going well so far.
  • S_Elizabeth11
    S_Elizabeth11 Posts: 52 Member
    Add me please
  • jazzy19berry
    jazzy19berry Posts: 25 Member
    I use my fitbit as a motivator. I try to hit 10k a day so far so good. Add me
  • WeightLossMomma79
    WeightLossMomma79 Posts: 2 Member
    Is it to late to get in on this? I really need some motivation and accountability.
  • ninasahar
    ninasahar Posts: 6 Member
    April 18 weight: 142
    May 1
    June 1
    July 1
    August 1
    Ultimate goal by Sept 1 120
  • ninasahar
    ninasahar Posts: 6 Member
    eTrevor79 wrote: »
    This is not going well.

    Make it well!!
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    WeightLossMomma79 wrote: »
    Is it to late to get in on this? I really need some motivation and accountability.

    It's never too late! The 25 lbs by September assumed 5 lbs per month (1 per week) as a target. Just aim for between 22 and 25 for Sept 1 and let us know where you are starting.
  • Silhouette_man
    Silhouette_man Posts: 104 Member
    Gabe
    Age 56
    6ft - from Canada eh!

    3/1/18 -331
    3/16/18 -325
    3/25/18 -314.5
    4/1/18 -311.5
    4/8/18 -309.5
    4/13/18 -307
    4/20/18 -304.5 – Lost 2.5 lbs. Slow and steady will the race.

    SW-331
    CW-304.5
    GW - 200
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    Lakota1961 wrote: »
    Gabe
    Age 56
    6ft - from Canada eh!

    3/1/18 -331
    3/16/18 -325
    3/25/18 -314.5
    4/1/18 -311.5
    4/8/18 -309.5
    4/13/18 -307
    4/20/18 -304.5 – Lost 2.5 lbs. Slow and steady will win the race.

    SW-331
    CW-304.5
    GW - 200

    I'm from Canada too. Is it still winter where you are (snow and ice squalls earlier this week)
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    OK - HOW do I add a Friend from this group? The process seems to have changed while I was inactive for several years ....
  • karenesg
    karenesg Posts: 318 Member
    WeightLossMomma79 wrote: »
    Is it to late to get in on this? I really need some motivation and accountability.

    Never too late! You will find a great amount of support, tips, motivation here. Although it's up to you to keep coming back and you must be honest with yourself. An earlier post said it best: losing weight is hard. Being overweight is hard. Choose your hard.

    First thing on my daily list of things to do: update/follow MFP. Doesn't get checked off as done unless I do it... and i hate to leave things undone :smiley:

    best wishes!

  • Abzuran
    Abzuran Posts: 4 Member
    Please feel free to add me!
    SW: 156
    CW: 140
    GW: 125

    My diary has been made accessible to friends, I definitely need some accountability!
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