Starting for the 88th time.

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  • AbandondedKSCharger
    AbandondedKSCharger Posts: 562 Member
    @BrendanScrote I love your story!!! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I bet you will have success :) We're glad you are here with us. I am also working on ...well for me reducing, not omitting, my alcohol consumption. Another great thread for that is called Less Alcohol May Challenge.

    It's Friday…….any goals to stay focused on the weekend!! Mine is to get 20 minutes of intentional exercise in both days.

    Have a great one what ever you do!
  • Shepeess
    Shepeess Posts: 17 Member
    I just starting again as well ... my first time here I got to goal easily really... but then I couldn’t figure out how to maintain.. now I am back again and feel friends and accountability are both good for succeeding.
  • Mariang165
    Mariang165 Posts: 2,243 Member
    Welcome all new posters and hi to any lurkers, you are most welcome too!

    So, I did my weekly review, no weight loss; but, I honestly logged every day and got out for 2 short walks in the past 7 days. Remember, I said small steps. To be honest, I had hoped to see a slight movement in my weight as my daily calorie average worked out to 1226/ day (my goal is 1200). I have an old scale so it only weighs in 1 lb increments, so I am being hopeful that perhaps I will see some scale movement in the next few days. I do believe my waist on my jeans is looser, or is that hopeful imagination 🤣.

    @AbandondedKSCharger good mini goal, if I may, I think I will try your goal of 20 minute of exercise each day, mine will be a walk! I will report in Monday, good luck!

    @BrendanScrote yep, I am also trying to reduce alcohol intake. Only had 6 Oz of wine last night with dinner, ugggh, I know my mantra is small steps, but really!!!

    Good luck to everyone this weekend, I don’t know about you, but I find weekends a real challenge, cheers Marian
  • rollins247
    rollins247 Posts: 2 Member
    So... I am back at it again today! Need to loose 120 to reach my goal. First time on the blogs and happy to see that I am not the only one that is starting again.... Just need to keep in mind that it's for my health and to be able to have fun doing active stuff! So here is to today starting again... Cheers!
  • SMJohnson27
    SMJohnson27 Posts: 146 Member
    Hello everyone! Restarter here with ya. Started in 2011, came back last year and now I'm back...again😄 Desperately need friends to keep going!
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,395 Member
    Welcome to the new returners!
  • Mariang165
    Mariang165 Posts: 2,243 Member
    Happy Monday Eveyone! I hope you all had a successful and enjoyable weekend. I was successful and got out for a walk both Saturday and Sunday, which was a mini goal which @AbandondedKSCharger set for herself. Thanks again to @AbandondedKSCharger for the idea. How did you do @AbandondedKSCharger?

    Update on my ‘small steps’ plan:
    Log my diary, honestly everyday - yep, did it
    Hit my daily calorie goal - did it 5 days, it was the red wine On the weekend! 🤣

    So next small step for this week
    Up my daily water intake to 8 c/day
    Walk at least 4 days out of seven for a minimum of 20 minutes each walk
    No daily weighing on the scales this week, they are my enemy and demotivator - I will weigh at the end of the week.

    I wish I was moving faster but at least I am moving. How is everyone else doing?

    Cheers, Marian
  • anubile1967
    anubile1967 Posts: 30 Member
    edited May 2019
    *hands up* me too! Anyone is free to add me as a friend :smiley:
  • sabern
    sabern Posts: 18 Member
    count me in
  • sabern
    sabern Posts: 18 Member
    starting over on Keto.
  • AbandondedKSCharger
    AbandondedKSCharger Posts: 562 Member
    Good morning!
    Whew, what a weekend. Great weekend, but I did not accomplish my 20 minutes of intentional exercise Saturday or Sunday. Not giving up though! Next weekend will be even more challenging with graduation celebrations out of town. Still gonna focus!

    Weigh in day for me, with another loss!! whahooo!!
    194.6
    End of May goal: 191

    Beautiful out this morning, getting out for a walk. Hopefully outside walks at both breaks. Depending on storms.
    Tracking, tracking, tracking...……..Have a fantastic week!!
    Please check in often to welcome newcomers and share your stories.

    Teri
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,395 Member
    Nice weight loss Teri. You are sounding really positive. Keep it up!
  • karenesg
    karenesg Posts: 318 Member
    Good morning all! Starting my day with my daily restart/ recommitment. Goal for the day: tracking ALL calories consumed. .. even the ones I'm not proud of. Eating AND drinking mindfully ALL day long. It's the only way I'll be successful. Breakfast and lunch pre- logged. Time to get up and get at it and make this a great day 😎
  • rondajones2003
    rondajones2003 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm restarting now with the goal of tracking what I eat to help me not to mindlessly eat. And trying to move more as I'm going to Europe next year and want to be able to do all the walking without having to take breaks all the time like I do now. So trying to walk for 20 minutes everyday, and I can use any and all encouragement.
  • keto_1961
    keto_1961 Posts: 9 Member
    Doesn't matter if you are trying for the 88th or the 188th time. That is what we do. As long as you keep trying you'll be successful in the end. Put me down as a supporter.
  • lewdkiss
    lewdkiss Posts: 90 Member
    Me too! Let’s be friends. We got this!
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,395 Member
    I think under calorie goal is a big thing!
  • karenesg
    karenesg Posts: 318 Member
    Ha! I blew it yesterday. Going at it again today... reset.. recommit... ready, set, go!
  • rondajones2003
    rondajones2003 Posts: 16 Member
    Yesterday was beautiful so went for a longer walk with the dog to add a few more steps to my day! Planning on doing the same again today when I get home from work.
  • AbandondedKSCharger
    AbandondedKSCharger Posts: 562 Member
    @rondajones2003 stick around …. we'd love to support you on your journey then hear all about how fantastic your trip is!!
    Welcome @keto_1961 and @lewdkiss
    Happy Humpday!! Take care of yourself :)
  • upr3160
    upr3160 Posts: 7 Member
    I'm ready to get started again. I always do better with encouragement, so I joined a team at work and we are helping one another reach our goals. This is day 3 and I'm walking more steps and trying to manage my meals. Hope this works!
  • Fighter_953
    Fighter_953 Posts: 2 Member
    Feel free to add me everyone xx just starting out and would love to have some friends
  • hannahtenht1
    hannahtenht1 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi all, feel free to add me. Need some inspiration to get started with MyFitnessPal xx
  • 8purplesnails
    8purplesnails Posts: 15 Member
    Hello my restarting pals! I'm on week 2 of the restart wagon. Been logging daily and honestly, even when it's not pretty, and even when I don't want to (like today!). I'll send out friend requests to some just joining, everyone feel free to add me too!
  • Longing4Maui
    Longing4Maui Posts: 51 Member
    Check-in for this week. Lost .8 pound, total of 30.6 since Jan 2. Four tenths of pound to be at my halfway to goal which is losing 62 pounds. It seems to be getting harder which surprises me since weather getting nicer and I’m getting out moving more than was during Jan-March. I am going to a ‘learn how to use the equipment’ class next week at our little community fitness center, now to just make the committment to get there at LEAST twice a week. Planted some perennials today, and got myself a rose bush for mom’s day.
  • tanyathegreatqueen
    tanyathegreatqueen Posts: 3 Member
    I am in. I need to stay on it this time.
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,395 Member
    Good progress showing up here. Let's keep it going!
  • AbandondedKSCharger
    AbandondedKSCharger Posts: 562 Member
    Check-in for this week. Lost .8 pound, total of 30.6 since Jan 2. Four tenths of pound to be at my halfway to goal which is losing 62 pounds. It seems to be getting harder which surprises me since weather getting nicer and I’m getting out moving more than was during Jan-March. I am going to a ‘learn how to use the equipment’ class next week at our little community fitness center, now to just make the committment to get there at LEAST twice a week. Planted some perennials today, and got myself a rose bush for mom’s day.

    You are doing so fantastic!!!
    We started not far off from each other and you have kicked my butt in pounds lost! So proud of you!