Join our Jumpstart Your Health Challenge
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tortoise11 wrote: »I'm looking for a supportive group to keep me honest.
I keep losing and finding the same 10kg over and over. I'm now in my late 50s, busy at work (no routine or possibility of one there) and I'm finding it harder to be at a weight where I feel comfortable.
I don't want to be pencil thin, I just want to be a bit more comfortable in myself when I exercise (which I am in a good routine with).
I have 2 goals - get on the scales tomorrow morning AND start keeping a food record. If I'm back on here tomorrow, then I will have followed through on those
Please feel free to add me.
Wishing you all well x
Hi welcome you can do this. I'm also in my 50s just trying to get healthier.2 -
Another Monday a new week a new goal. I begin yoga this morning to add to my 2 miles of walking. Hopefully I can start losing some of this weight.1
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Day 1 - actually did step on the scales and kept a food diary. Some work to be done , hope this is the beginning of a period of mindfulness and consistency.3
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I am a 31 year old man that in last summer weighed 105kgs. Now I weigh 96kgs and as of this sunday, I started lifting weights with a friend. I am totally motivated and looking to motivate other people and hope they will motivate me as well!4
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Is it too late to join?1
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Good morning. I want 2023 to focus on me. I want to get back to being healthy, feeling healthy.3
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I want 2023 to kick start my healthy lifestyle.3
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My jump start is going ok so far. Working on tightening up my Macros.2
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In 2023 i want to change the way I think about my health and see that it’s not a diet it’s a lifestyle change and it’s not to look like someone else it’s to be happy in my own skin as I become healthier to enjoy life. In 2023 I want to learn to love myself and be bold. 😊2
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Ready to jump on and start this.. Done this before but this time is different. I have to make this change or I'm just going to keep falling down this hill and never be able to get back up. My weight fills like a sand dune trying to make it up but I just keep getting stuck in that same spot. So this time I need hands of others to help get me up this dune. I know I'm not alone.1
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tortoise11 wrote: »I'm looking for a supportive group to keep me honest.
I keep losing and finding the same 10kg over and over. I'm now in my late 50s, busy at work (no routine or possibility of one there) and I'm finding it harder to be at a weight where I feel comfortable.
I don't want to be pencil thin, I just want to be a bit more comfortable in myself when I exercise (which I am in a good routine with).
I have 2 goals - get on the scales tomorrow morning AND start keeping a food record. If I'm back on here tomorrow, then I will have followed through on those
Please feel free to add me.
Wishing you all well x
@tortoise11 ~ you just described my life, lol!!
Over 50, working remotely since covid started, I regained 30lbs first 18months and been losing and gaining the same 10-15lbs all of 2022!! I refuse to repeat that cycle again this year. I know the only way to have/BE something different is to DO something different, so here I am!!! I just want to feel good in my skin again.
As a wise man once said, "everyday I'm getting better and better." This is the year for change! #wegotthis2 -
I absolutely need a jumpstart since the past 12 months has been more STOP START with up and down yoyo results getting me nowhere!! Happy to say my energy and commitment is higher than its been in YEARS and I'm determined to lean into those feelings until they become new healthy habits. Hoping some support and structure ~ along with a good dose of accountability gets me there sooner rather than later.
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JennBuckish wrote: »So after taking medications and realizing they have contributed to my weight gain, I have decided to attack this more aggressively (with medical supervision of course). I am doing intermittent fasting with a 24 hour fast two to three times a week. I did it in steps and it has been easy. So far so good 7 pounds down this month. Slow and steady will win the race here. Lets all kill it the remainder of the week and lets lose this weight.
Good job! I am also doing intermittent fasting with a 16:8 window. I have also wanted to try a 24hr fast but not sure I could do it. What are some of your tips for successfully doing it?
I did it in baby steps. I did 16-8 for a week. Then i start my fast at 7 pm or 8pm. It's so much easier for me to do it around this time. Also drinks lots of water. I also keep salt handy. It works for me for some reason. Lol but you'll get there if you want. Just be safe.
I am going to try the baby steps approach and see how that goes. Is there a special salt that you use? I use pink himalayan salt is that OK? I think I may just widen my current window for a week to 18:6 then go for the 24 hour fast. Yup ... will definitely hydrate.2 -
Ready to jump on and start this.. Done this before but this time is different. I have to make this change or I'm just going to keep falling down this hill and never be able to get back up. My weight fills like a sand dune trying to make it up but I just keep getting stuck in that same spot. So this time I need hands of others to help get me up this dune. I know I'm not alone. [/quot2
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So many great replies! I love it! My overall goal is to be Healthy. However, I claim the ability to fit into my clothes with ease and comfort. I love to travel and shop. I will reward myself while reaching my weight loss goal. To each and every person on this feed...YOU GOT THIS...LET'S GO!4
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Keep up the good work everyone! We can do this!!!!3
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Ready to jump on and start this.. Done this before but this time is different. I have to make this change or I'm just going to keep falling down this hill and never be able to get back up. My weight fills like a sand dune trying to make it up but I just keep getting stuck in that same spot. So this time I need hands of others to help get me up this dune. I know I'm not alone. [/quot
Climbing out of a hole is hard work, right? Especially when we've gotten comfortable there. OMgggg .... if it was only HALF as easy getting out as it is falling in. Good thing is ... we get the things we want bad enough!! I think if we have clear goals and can self-motivate 80-90% of the time, MFP is a good place to build a tribe for a helping hand or a kind word when you need one the rest.
You're not alone dude! I'm shaking the sands of apathy and acceptance off my own life right now. But this is the year everything changes. BELIEVE THAT. Feel free to friend me.
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melvinahenderson1618 wrote: »So many great replies! I love it! My overall goal is to be Healthy. However, I claim the ability to fit into my clothes with ease and comfort. I love to travel and shop. I will reward myself while reaching my weight loss goal. To each and every person on this feed...YOU GOT THIS...LET'S GO!
We share the same goal.Lets go!!💪2 -
I was on the road all day I eat out all three meals so I was way over my calories tomorrow another day back to eating healthy.3
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I want to loose the weight I have gained and improve my health. Olga0
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Hey everyone! I'm Michael, and have a goal to start exercising in the realm of calisthenics and strength conditioning. Back on May 7th 2022, I was 26 @ 280lbs at 6'5" and today January 26th, I'm 27 (assumably so) and now 242 lbs! Slow and steady, but I haven't done much exercise, just changing diet. So now it's time to start monitoring my diet closer and commiting to logging it on the app as well as starting to exercise! Thank you so much for this platform and the effort put in to making it easier for laymen like me to figure out how to understand the fuel your body needs depending on your goals!7
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I want to lose 10kg in weight, look and feel better and buy some new clothes
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2023. Making it my goal to get to my lowest adult weight so that would be 199. Currently was 235. Now at 210.6 heading the right direction , in a healthy way . Been journaling walking everyday and really making decisions on what I am eating. Kinda doing my research ❤️. This app is extremely helpful. I love progress 😀4
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HorizonMike wrote: »Hey everyone! I'm Michael, and have a goal to start exercising in the realm of calisthenics and strength conditioning. Back on May 7th 2022, I was 26 @ 280lbs at 6'5" and today January 26th, I'm 27 (assumably so) and now 242 lbs! Slow and steady, but I haven't done much exercise, just changing diet. So now it's time to start monitoring my diet closer and commiting to logging it on the app as well as starting to exercise! Thank you so much for this platform and the effort put in to making it easier for laymen like me to figure out how to understand the fuel your body needs depending on your goals!
That's awesome you have lost so much without exercising.1 -
mammaw2009 wrote: »2023. Making it my goal to get to my lowest adult weight so that would be 199. Currently was 235. Now at 210.6 heading the right direction , in a healthy way . Been journaling walking everyday and really making decisions on what I am eating. Kinda doing my research ❤️. This app is extremely helpful. I love progress 😀
That's my first goal is to be under 200. I have about 50 pounds to go but I'm not trying to rush it. I just want to learn to eat healthier meals and get more exercise.2 -
Yes!!!! Looking forward to putting myself first and getting healthy! I want to lose 30 lbs and improving my overall fitness. I sit at a computer all day at home and have become a slug. I want to feel proud of my body and energized!2
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Hi. I need to get back on the wagon with healthy eating and exercise. My blood pressure is elevated and I just feel like crap. Is there any way to buddy up with someone for motivation?3
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Can I join the challenge without the app? Don't have a device that supports it. Anyway, my goal for 2023 is to reach 200 lbs. Will then have just 20 to go for my ultimate goal weight. Started on 01/02/2023 at 340 lbs. Today starts week 5 and I am down to 310. Whoot Whoot. On my way!!2
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HorizonMike wrote: »Hey everyone! I'm Michael, and have a goal to start exercising in the realm of calisthenics and strength conditioning. Back on May 7th 2022, I was 26 @ 280lbs at 6'5" and today January 26th, I'm 27 (assumably so) and now 242 lbs! Slow and steady, but I haven't done much exercise, just changing diet. So now it's time to start monitoring my diet closer and commiting to logging it on the app as well as starting to exercise! Thank you so much for this platform and the effort put in to making it easier for laymen like me to figure out how to understand the fuel your body needs depending on your goals!
Good job Michael - keep the successful streak going in 2023!1 -
Stephen_LacaJr wrote: »Can I join the challenge without the app? Don't have a device that supports it. Anyway, my goal for 2023 is to reach 200 lbs. Will then have just 20 to go for my ultimate goal weight. Started on 01/02/2023 at 340 lbs. Today starts week 5 and I am down to 310. Whoot Whoot. On my way!!
Great job!!!!1
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