Accountability buddy

@bumpbreakcar yes I have a Fitbit. Have the versa 3 and absolutely love it

ladychr0nic wrote: »

I wanna lose 15 pounds by the summer time too! LETS DO THIS LADIES!!!

@ladychr0nic --- I'm wanting to drop 20lbs by Oct 1st this year.

Ok men..... we can do this too lol...... Who needs an accountability buddy? LETS DO THIS MEN

@WellWishesSandy - Welcome! ... Today is a new day so maybe you needed the previous time to get your head in the right place. The time will have been well-spent if it helped build your habit of tracking or ‘putting your toe in the water’ by checking into MFP. So, wade in or dive in 💦 because the water is fine and we’ll support each other!

@ladychr0nic - I like your attitude of not letting one slip up turn into a negative cycle! A little reflection so we can make small adjustments to our overall improvement plan is good but guilt is wasted energy in my opinion. I’d rather take a small step in the right direction than stand still and admire the problem. 😀 Seize the next moment!

@beshamama, @renaegry, and others - Your workout plans are inspiring. I was slacking off in the fitness area and it really makes a difference for me because I tend to eat a snack each afternoon. The exercise offsets the 200-300 calories instead of going over my daily nutrition target by that amount. So, instead of a 200 calorie deficit, I end up with maintenance calories ... or a calorie surplus!

@RandJ6280 - I’m looking forward to seeing everyone reach their summer and fall goals! I’ll be cheering for you as you get there in October and hope to follow soon after Fall 2021. I’m within about 5-10 pounds of my goal so it takes a looong time for the daily deficit of 200 calories to ‘add up’ to a pound lost. My plan is to reach maintenance weight by the end of 2021. If I can’t reach my goal (125-130) by then, I’ll reassess the end goal. I was happy to achieve a healthy BMI this year. I’m going to schedule a body fat (and bone density) scan as my ‘reward’ at the end of the year, and then focus on whatever needs work based on the scan findings (e.g., build muscle, work on body recomposition, strengthen bones with more weight bearing workouts, stretch more, focus on improving maintenance with more intuitive eating, or something else?).

Today was a good day because I finally worked out on the erg machines outside with my rowing group and they challenged me to perform at a higher level. So, the energy felt great and the group is so supportive and talented. It felt uplifting to get outside and exercise to the music, etc. I’m really looking forward to getting back on the water now and hope to scull on the water this weekend. I also worked out with the physical therapist today and have a personal trainer appointment at the gym tomorrow. The week is finally taking a positive turn. Thanks for your inspiration Accountability buddies!

Morning!!! @renaegry maybe you are trying to do too much and that's where it falls? When I'm trying to start new habits I try and introduce one bit at a time until it feels like habit and then add the next bit in... so it doesn't feel overwhelming??

@PatriceFitnessPal I love working out to music!!! My gym classes on zoom have been so wierd because although the trainer was playing music her end we couldn't hear it. The right song coming on in a run drives me.to do better

Welcome @kelynette I've often thought a more instant support group would be useful...for those times when you are reaching for a snack and need a more instant DONT DO IT!!!! 🤣

Welcome to the group @kelynette I find that instant support helps too. I'm part of a group for Orlistat (diet pills from doctors) and they're a great bunch, there's always someone around or to talk to. Good idea.

@Antara_Kld I agree, in my head I KNOW what to do, but actually doing in everyday.. I struggle. Like last night OH NO, I tripped and fell last night... smack dab into a bowl of chips and salsa.. .and well actually also into rice, beans, taco and a small burrito. With that.. .my weight was up today.. ugh!!!! The price I paid.
I don't think I look THAT bad, just not where I want to be. I need to lose, like you, 30lbs.

So, Antara, lets get busy and do right, choose right today!

ladychr0nic wrote: »

@RandJ6280
Sorry Rand! I wasn't thinking! I was just looking at the few who commented above. October is a good goal. Definitely achievable!

I wanna just stay consistent with a loss every week, no matter how big/small. I lost control last night and stopped tracking and kept snacking. Not a good night for me. Going to restart today and work extra hard to make up for it. I didn't weigh in today because I knew i'd be disappointed.

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Good morning Lady ~ That is what I want to..... consistent loss every week. I lost it last night too. I tripped and fell last night... smack dab into a bowl of chips and salsa.. .and well actually also into rice, beans, taco and a small burrito. With that.. .my weight was up today.. ugh!!!! The price I paid.
But back on track today!

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@roz0810 well done on your loss! That's fantastic!!!!

Welcome @Antara_Kld I really get that feeling!!! I worked so hard with a PT last year and got the fittest I've ever been...then finances took a hit and I had to drop classes, telling myself it was OK, I knew what I was doing now!!! 3 months later I had fallen off the wagon and here I am trying to lose 10lb to get back to where I was!!
Late night snacking is also a bad habit of mine. In the right mindset I can allow myself one evening of snacks a week....I just am yet to find that mindset recently!! I have upped my workouts again though and am watching the scales...Will get stricter on myself if the scales stop going down!!

I'm 4 for 4 with workouts this week! Did a whole body workout on Monday, a strength class on Tuesday, a run yesterday and a core workout today.... I have bootcamp class tomorrow and then I will try and get one more strength and run mix workout in over the weekend. I want the muscle tone that I had, back!

Hello All! Looking for accountability friends as I continue on my weight loss journey. Prior to starting this I looked on the scale and saw the highest number I’ve ever seen for myself. It’s weird because it all happens gradually, especially with the stress of pandemic times.

Counting today, I have lost a total of 10 lbs. I’m really happy but also know I’m at such a high weight that I have so much more to go. I am going to continue what has been working for me (high volume, calorie deficit eating with at least 3 days of exercise). It feels good to have a place to talk about this because I’ve been embarrassed and have only one close friend who has seen how much weight I’ve gained.

Here’s to moving forward!