Another new member joining our team ...Please welcome @debbieluck

@lindamtuck2018

Thursday
SW (9/1/20): 194
PW (3/31/22): 157
CW: 156.6

Totally forgot to post!! This is current as of Thursday.

@JaysFan82
Twoterville here you come!

@Bluetail6
Nice loss!

@888Angie888
Crazy steps!

@Eatthefruitnotthecake78
You are doing well with the diet so the scale will catch up. Any NSV’s this week?

@lindamtuck2018
Friday check-in
PW: 329
CW: 328

Rwood566
PW - 233.8
CW - 229.8. -4 LBS
SW - 566. -337 lbs since March 2019.

Finally back under 230 but my snacking is bad still. Hopefully it will slow down some as I eat regularly.

Hi, My name is Rick and I have been invited to join the Downsizers. I can not tell you how excited I am t be joining you.

Let me tell you a little about myself and my background. I am a 71 yo man. I have been married for 39 years. I have 2 children and 1 grandchild, who I proudly spoil rotten (to my daughters dismay). 🥴. Oh and, yes, I have a weight problem.

I take medications for hypertension, cholesterol, sleep apnea, GERD, water retention, and artorytis. My doctor he tells me that I could lose a few pounds (well actually about 100 pounds) I could take myself off all of this medication. Furthermore, and more importantly, if I want to give myself any chance of dance with my granddaughter at her wedding, I better done something and do it soon! Well that is my “why”. Why I am here, hoping to find encouragement, comraderie, and maybe friendship on my journey to “ one-der land” (sub 200lb weight).

I have been a member of MFB, on and off, since 2011 but this is the first time I have reached out to community members for support. Over the past 25 years, I have probably tried every “diet” plan, scheme, or fad out there. Sadly, very few have done much of anything. I have been as high as 314lbs and as low as 268lbs in the 25 years since my weight exploded during my mid-40’s. Most recently, I belonged to and participated in the Weight Watchers program. I won’t “knock” the program, it works for many people. It did not work for me. My weight has been pretty stable between 285 and 295 for 5 years. I need to make a change.

I quit weight watchers. I renewed my membership in MFP. I need to get off the couch and move (a lot) more. I got my Cubii out of the closet and set it up in front of my chair. I got my Fitbit out of the drawer and charged it up. I took my bike for a (short) ride. My doctor says stop eating salt and sugar. Start acting more fresh fruit and vegetables and a lot less processed foods. Ok, I’ll try. And, I need some help. I need to have like minded people to help me achieve my goal. I need to share my experience with others and help them. I need a challenge to keep me focused.

Well that’s about it. Probably more than you wanted to know, so beware, don’t ask me an open ended question, I tend to run on…and on….and on.😱
I look forward to talking to you all in the future.

Ok that is a lot. Sorry to have bored you but I just wanted to get that off my chest.

rwillems wrote: »

Hi, My name is Rick and I have been invited to join the Downsizers. I can not tell you how excited I am t be joining you.

Let me tell you a little about myself and my background. I am a 71 yo man. I have been married for 39 years. I have 2 children and 1 grandchild, who I proudly spoil rotten (to my daughters dismay). 🥴. Oh and, yes, I have a weight problem.

I take medications for hypertension, cholesterol, sleep apnea, GERD, water retention, and artorytis. My doctor he tells me that I could lose a few pounds (well actually about 100 pounds) I could take myself off all of this medication. Furthermore, and more importantly, if I want to give myself any chance of dance with my granddaughter at her wedding, I better done something and do it soon! Well that is my “why”. Why I am here, hoping to find encouragement, comraderie, and maybe friendship on my journey to “ one-der land” (sub 200lb weight).

I have been a member of MFB, on and off, since 2011 but this is the first time I have reached out to community members for support. Over the past 25 years, I have probably tried every “diet” plan, scheme, or fad out there. Sadly, very few have done much of anything. I have been as high as 314lbs and as low as 268lbs in the 25 years since my weight exploded during my mid-40’s. Most recently, I belonged to and participated in the Weight Watchers program. I won’t “knock” the program, it works for many people. It did not work for me. My weight has been pretty stable between 285 and 295 for 5 years. I need to make a change.

I quit weight watchers. I renewed my membership in MFP. I need to get off the couch and move (a lot) more. I got my Cubii out of the closet and set it up in front of my chair. I got my Fitbit out of the drawer and charged it up. I took my bike for a (short) ride. My doctor says stop eating salt and sugar. Start acting more fresh fruit and vegetables and a lot less processed foods. Ok, I’ll try. And, I need some help. I need to have like minded people to help me achieve my goal. I need to share my experience with others and help them. I need a challenge to keep me focused.

Well that’s about it. Probably more than you wanted to know, so beware, don’t ask me an open ended question, I tend to run on…and on….and on.😱
I look forward to talking to you all in the future.

Ok that is a lot. Sorry to have bored you but I just wanted to get that off my chest.

Welcome to our group ...Glad to have you join us ...looking forward to see what you can do on your journey

debbieluck wrote: »

Hi everyone,
My name is Debbie and I live in Wildwood, Missouri. I am a mom of three adult children and I’ve been married to my husband for 31 years. I am 54 years old and have been a member of MFP on and off for quite a few years. I have not ever used the community section, however. I am very excited to be among others who have the same goals.

I am also a kindergarten teacher and will be going back to school in a couple of weeks. My summer has been amazing, but I have gotten a little fluffier than I like with all of the fun. It will be good to get back to school and be in a routine again.

A couple of questions…
- Is there a way to save this group like a bookmark? I’m having trouble navigating through all of the threads to find it each time I want to post or check in.
- To send a direct message to someone specific.. is this like Group Me where you tag them with their @ name?
- Do any of you use Macros to lose weight? It hasn’t been the easiest way to record foods, but it definitely works if used correctly.

That’s it for now! Looking forward to this August challenge! Here’s to a successful month for everyone!!

To bookmark ...use the thing that looks like a ribbon on the very top of this page

We use the quote button at the bottom of the post and yes you can use @withaname

Yes I use my macros to lose weight ...Welcome to our wonderful team

Friday weigh in

PW 222.4
CW 225.3

Happy Saturday Team !

Weigh-In:

Username - mari_moulin
Weigh in day - Saturday
Weigh in week - 5
Previous weight - 219
Current weight - 218.4

Steps: GOAL 10,000 a day

Sunday - 15,888
Monday - 16,704
Tuesday - 17,537
Wednesday - 10,218
Thursday - 12,840
Friday - 10,598
Saturday - Coming 🔜

Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

Another new member joining our team ...Please welcome @debbieluck

Hi Debbie 👋

aneedlecraft wrote: »

@lindamtuck2018
Friday check-in
PW: 329
CW: 328

Nice loss

laura9400 wrote: »

Name:Laura9400
PW:185.0
CW:187.6

Did you have any NSV’s this week?

rwood566 wrote: »

Rwood566
PW - 233.8
CW - 229.8. -4 LBS
SW - 566. -337 lbs since March 2019.

Finally back under 230 but my snacking is bad still. Hopefully it will slow down some as I eat regularly.

You are just amazing.

Steps: 8,893 converted steps
Steps ✔️
Meals and snacks ✔️

I did water exercises yesterday. My exercise didn’t post yesterday so not sure what happened there. I won’t be going to the pool today. It’s grocery shopping soon and after lunch we are taking my granddaughter to Michaels. I am going to take it easy the rest of the day.

Have a super Saturday.