Men & Women in their 50s starting anew in 2019!
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Despite having a cold (which usually I would turn to comfort foods) I feel focused. Pants feeling a little more breathable. Amazing what just a few pounds can do physically & mentally! Have great, successful day everyone.4
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You all seem to be positive and encouraging to each other. (I'm in.) I enjoy reading your posts. I find myself taking 2 steps forward then 10 steps back which starts the negative thinking playing again and I find myself in my old eating patterns. This cycle has gone on my entire life and I want to break free from the negative bond I have with food. I want to view food as fuel to make me a healthier version of myself. I've gone thru eating disorder years when I weighed 100 lbs (I'm 5'7") to where I am now which is 60 lbs over weight. I look forward to being part of a group that will help make 2019 different from the rest.3
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Hi!! I think I found a good group to hand out in. Can I join you on this starting anew (again) adventure for 2019? It has been over a year (until yesterday) that I've exercised or tracked my food. I am 57 years old, 5' 3" and weight 202 pounds. This is like the umpteenth time I've had to do a weight loss plan...….I do not want to let my body deteriorate thought because I am not taking care of it. I hope we can work together to have many celebrations at the end of the year.5
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I'm in. . . Add me as a friend. I have lost weight before but since I am 57 I am detirmind to make this a lifestyle change. This time there is more focus on weight training, riding the mtn bike and martial arts for fun. In the past my focus was on the mtn bike.
I am happy to talk and help anyone make their change too.
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@skf1201 be really proud of that one step forward - it's a toughie when habits are dragging you back. Every time you take that step forward you're winning a fight against gravity.
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@teriseaton - can't wait to celebrate with you...help me get of my a**e and exercise
@MrSpacek - you sound as if you are really going for the sports, welcome.
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Really stressful day at work, but a different reaction to it...instead of heading straight for the biscuits and chocolate I couldn't eat my lunch. If this keeps up I'll hit my target in now time lol.5
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Thank you PartyPerson for your encouraging words!
Way to go with your new reaction to your stressful day! Woohoo!1 -
@PartyPerson funny how easily the tests/challenges come along. Yesterday I was so strong and feeling powerful about the new start......today, out of my routine, started at the dentist......didn't get my AM break exercise, nor was I home to make a healthy lunch. Numb from Novocain, I went for the quick and easy, a 7 layer burrito. When I returned to work I saw how many calories I had consumer....UGGHHH..... so easy to get off track. Let's stay focused on what we REALLY want...….drop those pounds! Let's do this!!7
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Welcome to all the new members!! This is a great group of friendly supportive people.2
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@BonnieHosk85 I have been getting my bread tips from the King Arthur Flour website. Lots of great recipes and tips there. The Six Grain bread recipe is on this page https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/six-grain-bread-recipe.
Hope you all had a good day! I am getting back in the groove so that is a good step forward.
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Thanks, @tensquaredlives! I'll check out that page.0
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What is an exercise hack that helps you get through a workout?
While walking, I really enjoy listening to audiobooks. While swimming laps, I just get bored and keep going.
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I'm in, too! I am a bariatric surgery patient, 3 yrs out, and have been struggling to lose the remaining 50 lbs for about 3 yrs. Any support I can get is welcome!5
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You all seem to be positive and encouraging to each other. (I'm in.) I enjoy reading your posts. I find myself taking 2 steps forward then 10 steps back which starts the negative thinking playing again and I find myself in my old eating patterns. This cycle has gone on my entire life and I want to break free from the negative bond I have with food. I want to view food as fuel to make me a healthier version of myself. I've gone thru eating disorder years when I weighed 100 lbs (I'm 5'7") to where I am now which is 60 lbs over weight. I look forward to being part of a group that will help make 2019 different from the rest.
Welcome. We all struggle in different ways...we are here to cheer you on!3 -
What is an exercise hack that helps you get through a workout?
I keep a spreadsheet. Yep, I'm one of those, lol. I like filling in the blanks.
I read the forums if I'm on the treadmill.3 -
teriseaton wrote: »@PartyPerson funny how easily the tests/challenges come along. Yesterday I was so
"]@PartyPerson funny how easily the tests/challenges come along. Yesterday I was so strong and feeling powerful about the new start......today, out of my routine, started at the
Don’t let it undermine a whole day or days.....it was one meal. Just get back on track! You got this0 -
@teriseaton and @poscur - I agree, one meal doesn't ruin a diet. There was some research a little while back (can't remember when) but it found that a lot of diets fail because of "fatalism". That is "oh I went over my calories a bit so I might as well eat that cake now" or "I went over once, so my diet is finished." Where as "naturally" thin people think oh I over ate - better be really careful tomorrow to compensate. When we can change our all or nothing thinking is when we get the win.
Today will be a better day.
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” ~Thomas Jefferson4 -
I'm in! I'll be 54 in Sept! I have 40/50 lbs I need gone before then. I say...Fit before 54.
I need some friends to help keep me on track!7 -
@PartyPerson It's a new day!!! I managed to stay within my calories yesterday despite the 7 layer burrito!! LOL
@Guy6583 I would like to drop 30 before my family reunion in July. Really more, but I will kudos myself with being 30 down. This time it's going to be FOR GOOD!!!5 -
It's a new day; what is everyone's challenge for today? I am terrible at meal planning and do not have anything planned for dinner tonight. Lack of planning is where I get in to trouble because then I eat what is quick and easy.0
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