Any women out there trying to lose weight?

Hello, I’m JJ and I am looking to connect with other women like me who are trying to lose fat... People who motivate!

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  • Wanderwoman2021
    Wanderwoman2021 Posts: 22 Member
    Yea me too
  • JJgetsfit2019
    JJgetsfit2019 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi there Wanderwoman 👋🏻 I guess I should correct myself and say I’m trying to lower my total body fat...
  • SonFlowerTC
    SonFlowerTC Posts: 42 Member
    I lost 6 pounds from April to June and now gained 6 pounds! I went back i eating some of the food I enjoy so I’m upset with myself that I have little self discipline but I’m going to focus again and start recording everything AGAIN! I’m looking for a way to take pictures of everything I eat. I’m going to try to eat what I did and in May when I showed a significant and consistent drop. 🧐
  • sarahstewart558
    sarahstewart558 Posts: 9 Member
    Yes, I’ve put on so much during lockdown ☹️ Currently I am focusing on nutrition and logging everything that I eat but I was wondering if you ladies are incorporating fitness to speed up the weight loss? Except for walking, I don’t know what to do. I could join a gym but it costs £40 p/m. I’m 48 years old and completely out of shape but My thought process is to take one step at a time and concentrate on change of diet. Any help given is greatly appreciated 😊
  • I'm just getting started on my fitness journey. Hoping to lose 35-40 pounds. I'm 54 years old and exercising is harder than it used to be 🤣😂. There are a lot of exercise videos on youtube to try.
  • sarahstewart558
    sarahstewart558 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm just getting started on my fitness journey. Hoping to lose 35-40 pounds. I'm 54 years old and exercising is harder than it used to be 🤣😂. There are a lot of exercise videos on youtube to try.

    Is that what you’re doing Kelly? Are you concentrating on arms one day, legs the next, tummy the next and cardio on another day? Which video would you recommend? I honestly don’t know where to start🙊🤷‍♀️
  • SonFlowerTC
    SonFlowerTC Posts: 42 Member
    I did a zumba video that was pretty fun! 30 mins Zumba Dance Workout - Full Video
    Also did an exercise video: 30-min Feel Good Strength and Cardio Workout. But my husband had some difficulty with this but I was fine.
  • SonFlowerTC
    SonFlowerTC Posts: 42 Member
    My nutritionist told me I had to step up my exercise if I wanted to lose weight!
  • Go_Deskercise
    Go_Deskercise Posts: 1,630 Member
    edited October 2020
    My nutritionist told me I had to step up my exercise if I wanted to lose weight!

    I would find a different nutritionist lol
  • calichick1978
    calichick1978 Posts: 29 Member
    PLEASE ADD ME!!!
    I am 42, Just finished loosing the fist half of my weight (52 pounds ) - I've got about 40-45 to go, depends on how much muscle I gain
    I have lost it all during lockdown
    I'm eating good, need to step up and really focus on logging it all
    I've been walking and I have a TRX system set up outside, but TBH I dont do it because frankly I hate strength training.

    I really like full body workouts...something that is going to give me cardio and tone muscles at the same time. There are several on youtube, but I do a $20/month subscription to Thedailyburn.com
    It's helped me a lot

    WE CAN DO IT!!!
  • calichick1978
    calichick1978 Posts: 29 Member
    Way to go Ash!!!
  • SonFlowerTC
    SonFlowerTC Posts: 42 Member
    I love my nutritionist. She gives me new ideas to substitute my bad choices. She gave me my plan and when I followed it, I lost the weight I needed to lose. She’s from HEB :)
  • SonFlowerTC
    SonFlowerTC Posts: 42 Member
    Today is the first day of the rest of your life! Everyday we need to make the decision to eat right and exercise to be in good health for ourselves and those we love ❤️
  • calichick1978
    calichick1978 Posts: 29 Member
    I love my nutritionist. She gives me new ideas to substitute my bad choices. She gave me my plan and when I followed it, I lost the weight I needed to lose. She’s from HEB :)

    Give us a taste? What was a good swap??
  • SonFlowerTC
    SonFlowerTC Posts: 42 Member
    Greek yogurt for sour cream: .4c/0f, .9p vs .8c/2.3f/.3p (carbs/fat/protein)
  • SonFlowerTC
    SonFlowerTC Posts: 42 Member
    I’ve gone back to being meticulous about recording everything I eat and 1) food looks small but it’s been satisfying 2)lost .5 lbs in a week! 😊
  • SonFlowerTC
    SonFlowerTC Posts: 42 Member
    I eat Belinski chicken sausage because it has less fat 💪
  • SonFlowerTC
    SonFlowerTC Posts: 42 Member
    I’ll give another, so many!!!
    Hummus vs butter. 1T - 2.3g fat/ 11g fat
  • calichick1978
    calichick1978 Posts: 29 Member
    I’ve gone back to being meticulous about recording everything I eat and 1) food looks small but it’s been satisfying 2)lost .5 lbs in a week! 😊

    Love it!! Great job!
  • sarahstewart558
    sarahstewart558 Posts: 9 Member
    Greek yogurt for sour cream: .4c/0f, .9p vs .8c/2.3f/.3p (carbs/fat/protein)

    That’s Greek yogurt on my shopping list then 😄
    I’ve swapped a few things, green tea for black with milk etc, but also I’ve swapped unsweetened almond milk for semi-skimmed cows milk. Good choice or bad choice?🤷‍♀️
  • calichick1978
    calichick1978 Posts: 29 Member
    Greek yogurt for sour cream: .4c/0f, .9p vs .8c/2.3f/.3p (carbs/fat/protein)

    That’s Greek yogurt on my shopping list then 😄
    I’ve swapped a few things, green tea for black with milk etc, but also I’ve swapped unsweetened almond milk for semi-skimmed cows milk. Good choice or bad choice?🤷‍♀️

    I think the milk is a preference. Semi-Skim (1%) is not a terrible choice at all. Keeps both fat and calorie count down. I personally prefer almond milk to drink or eat with cereal, but I do cook w/ Cow's milk
  • sarahstewart558
    sarahstewart558 Posts: 9 Member
    Yay, 3.3kg (7lb) down today, still have many more to lose but it’s a start. I know that the first 2 weeks are the easiest to lose weight but still happy that I’ve lost 👍
  • michelleh9963
    michelleh9963 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm happy to have found this group! I am 38 and 170lbs. I've really been working hard since April and not had any improvement. My physician and RD have no other advice for me and my friend has lost 50lbs! I'm in need of a motivational group to help me through this!

    Some of the things I've done: Intermittent fasting, calorie counting (1500, then 1400, now at 1300), weighting my food (4oz protein, 2-3 carbs, unlimited veggies), a increase in fitness (invested in a home gym with a treadmill and weights), and I use BeachBody On Demand videos 5-7 days a week (3 cardio and 2 weight days). All I can point to now is stress and sleep, maybe perimenopause...?
  • sarahstewart558
    sarahstewart558 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm happy to have found this group! I am 38 and 170lbs. I've really been working hard since April and not had any improvement. My physician and RD have no other advice for me and my friend has lost 50lbs! I'm in need of a motivational group to help me through this!

    Some of the things I've done: Intermittent fasting, calorie counting (1500, then 1400, now at 1300), weighting my food (4oz protein, 2-3 carbs, unlimited veggies), a increase in fitness (invested in a home gym with a treadmill and weights), and I use BeachBody On Demand videos 5-7 days a week (3 cardio and 2 weight days). All I can point to now is stress and sleep, maybe perimenopause...?

    How do you feel in your clothes?
    Do they feel looser?
    I’m hoping that your weight is transforming into muscle if not then, I am flabbergasted that you’ve plateaued from all your hard work 😓.
    I’m new at this but I’m sure others will give you great advice.
    Don’t let it get you down, stick with it. I have faith that this is a blip and suddenly you will see a difference.
    Mahousive hug from Scotland to you coz honestly you don’t deserve those wretched scales not moving.
  • happyness4me
    happyness4me Posts: 58 Member
    Hello, I’m JJ and I am looking to connect with other women like me who are trying to lose fat... People who motivate!

    Me! I'm starting over. I lost 22 pounds in 2017 maintained it for 2 years and have gained back about 15 over the last year. I had deleted mfp out of frustration with myself but realized I need the support. I'm back to counting calories and looking for friends.
  • michelleh9963
    michelleh9963 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm happy to have found this group! I am 38 and 170lbs. I've really been working hard since April and not had any improvement. My physician and RD have no other advice for me and my friend has lost 50lbs! I'm in need of a motivational group to help me through this!

    Some of the things I've done: Intermittent fasting, calorie counting (1500, then 1400, now at 1300), weighting my food (4oz protein, 2-3 carbs, unlimited veggies), a increase in fitness (invested in a home gym with a treadmill and weights), and I use BeachBody On Demand videos 5-7 days a week (3 cardio and 2 weight days). All I can point to now is stress and sleep, maybe perimenopause...?

    How do you feel in your clothes?
    Do they feel looser?
    I’m hoping that your weight is transforming into muscle if not then, I am flabbergasted that you’ve plateaued from all your hard work 😓.
    I’m new at this but I’m sure others will give you great advice.
    Don’t let it get you down, stick with it. I have faith that this is a blip and suddenly you will see a difference.
    Mahousive hug from Scotland to you coz honestly you don’t deserve those wretched scales not moving.

    I'm in the same size clothing. Maybe a little loser in the "muffin top" LOL. I have heard coworkers ask what I've been doing since I look slimmer. I appreciate all of them :)
  • Howard_M_Burgerz
    Howard_M_Burgerz Posts: 61 Member
    Any women out there trying to lose weight?
    I'm surprised that so many responded. I had no idea that anyone on MFP was trying to lose weight?? :D