Lose 20lbs by Feb 1st Accountability Buddies
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Low energy and super hungry today:(1
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tthickens637 wrote: »Low energy and super hungry today:(
Same here!2 -
tthickens637 wrote: »Low energy and super hungry today:(
Same here!
It's the weather. Messing everyone up 🤨😔😖3 -
Hi, I'm in. Scary, at 225 would love to be under 200 again and stay there. Turning 55 this Saturday. Life flies by.3
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helmstwina wrote: »Hi, I'm in. Scary, at 225 would love to be under 200 again and stay there. Turning 55 this Saturday. Life flies by.
Happy future birthday!!1 -
We are expecting a snow storm this weekend.
It's times like this that I'm glad I bought an in home elliptical.1 -
I did it guys!... I remembered my post and didn't want to disappoint, so I got my one mile in.
Don't have much time for more, leave that for tomorrow 😁😁🤗5 -
So I wont be available till Monday...going out of town to see the Jets play with my family which is awesome! What's even cooler than that? I did my weigh in early to make sure I stayed accountable, and I am down 3 lbs from last week!!😃
Beginning weight: 174
11/4 158.8
11/9 155.83 -
Decided that I should start another discussion for my post. Sorry about the mispost
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kfitzwater24 wrote: »So I wont be available till Monday...going out of town to see the Jets play with my family which is awesome! What's even cooler than that? I did my weigh in early to make sure I stayed accountable, and I am down 3 lbs from last week!!😃
Beginning weight: 174
11/4 158.8
11/9 155.8
Way to go!!... great way to boost motivation! Have fun!!1 -
I am so in! I need a serious motivator. Gained a ton of weight, my goal was to get down to 110 by January, so hopefully this helps me to get there!1
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I enter each item individually the first time. Then when I make it again I look up the dish with homemade in it and use that number. Not ideal but it is quicker.2
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tthickens637 wrote: »
Pure experience gives a good eyeball estimate for calories usually, and trying to read labels a lot gives some help. Usually I go off what the packages say, and then it'll probably be close enough.
If I'm worried about it, I will actually overestimate what I think it is. ..just a bit, and that way I know that I'm probably good in terms of my consistency and trends.
Overall tho, do what works for you. I know my margin of error is working for me because I can feel it - the calorie input is pretty accurate or at least works for my progress. If you are consistently over or under, it'll average out for you. Don't sweat it I'd say.
--- I do use the recipe maker and find homemade versions of things, and that is usually a good way to also get a pretty accurate calorie count for certain items. Or if I eat something processed, I use some restaurants version of it -cause I know it is probably closer than what I find otherwise.1 -
I’m so in. I had a really low energy week and could use some motivation.
SW 223
CW 187 (as of last Sunday)
GW 167
UGW 145
My personal goal this week is increased cardio time!6 -
MissTeriAnn wrote: »Would love to lose 20 pounds by February 🙌 count me in! I’m currently 165 at 5’3”.
Goal by February 145 😊
I have same issue. Im 5'3" at 162. Went to doctor and was told I'm "OBESE " Like really, OMG!!!!4 -
I started ystrdy. Hopefully I can lose 20lbs by Feb.2
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OMG I think I have finally broken the 170lbs barrier!! Weight this morning was 168.6 and I’ve been hovering around 170 for nearly 6 weeks.
Start weight 275.5 (9/2017)
Challenge start weight 170 obvs
End Feb target 150
Hopefully that means I’m on my way.
Just need to get through a business trip overseas next week and then the holidays.
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randompurple wrote: »OMG I think I have finally broken the 170lbs barrier!! Weight this morning was 168.6 and I’ve been hovering around 170 for nearly 6 weeks.
Start weight 275.5 (9/2017)
Challenge start weight 170 obvs
End Feb target 150
Hopefully that means I’m on my way.
Just need to get through a business trip overseas next week and then the holidays.
That is fantastic!!! ... but a daunting future ahead. Stay strong!!3 -
I think it is very important to listen to your body. Sorry for the tirade but I feel this is important to stress for people:
Today I was low energy, my stress and anxiety and just depression started to settle in. .. which meant the last thing I wanted to do was try and workout for a 600 calorie burn- it is a challenge sometimes.
Please. Use self-care in these times.
Today, it was pushing away (ignoring) from me the stress I get from trying to manage my calories -and just feeding myself something.. being ever mindful but just not worrying about it!
I gave myself chips and cheese dip, but I refused to let my emotions throw out my efforts so I gave myself a moderate amount (vs binge eating). ... and I still was a bit hungry and low energy and just depressed.
So I gave myself a fun size milky way and I ate it, along with some lovely water. ... and it was exactly what I wanted and needed! I listened to my body, but didn't let it control me...it's taken years to get to this point, but it is possible.
For those of you who also deal with depression, anxiety and stress screwing up your mental stability - which makes losing weight harder.... I beg you, listen to your body (sometimes)! Sometimes all you need is that chocolate piece. Don't tear yourself up because you gave yourself it, but also don't succumb to your emotions and devour the whole bag and other stuff. ....It's called all in moderation I guess aha. Sometimes you need 2. It's okay. Just get back up again.
... though not everyone can eat one fun size caramel and get the energy to put on that workout, I hope everyone can find their something little. Their guilty pleasure, that they can give themselves when life just gets hard. And I hope, that when you give yourself that -especially with the holidays coming up- you don't beat yourself up because you gave yourself that cookie. As long as you are always trying to better yourself, keep things in moderation and listen to your body... there is no falling off the wagon.
It's called a pit stop, before the final lap.
Cheers everyone!8 -
@randompurple - That’s awesome! It’s a great feeling 🙂1
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Count me in as well. I honestly was worried I'd slide during the holidays! This will help to keep me on track!
SW: 159.6
CW:143.2
GW:125
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I am in I need to lose like 100 lbs is that to much for this group2
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tracylorence wrote: »I am in I need to lose like 100 lbs is that to much for this group
No, everyone here has different ultimate goals.1 -
Weekly Weigh-In Post
SW (Oct 01) - 166.3
Oct 07 - 164.3
Oct 14 - 163.5
Oct 21 - 164.3
Oct 28 - 160.5
October Total: 5.8 lbs
Nov 4 - 158.3
Nov 11 - 156.6 (almost 10 lbs since Oct 1!)6 -
Start 11/3: 188
11/10: 186
GW by 2/1: 173
Keep up the good work everybody! @tracylorence start where you are, do what you can, seek out support when you need it. We're all in this together whether it's 10 pounds or 100 we want to lose.3 -
10/24/2018 - (first day I joined the group) 214.5
10/28/2018 - 210.8
11/11/2018 - 205.5 down 9 pounds
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Thanks I need the support I dont get it at home or friends8
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