MY 100 POUND JOURNEY

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  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    Movingalong75 wrote: »
    It’s not working. 😕. I found Challenges and did follow but can’t seem to follow her or her challenge. Sorry. Just not very tech savvy.
    Hello Linda. Welcome to MY 100 POUND JOURNEY. Thank you for joining us. Please send me another friend request, and follow me. It should work this time. 🦋

  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    Thank you. 🙂
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    Movingalong75 wrote: »
    Thank you. 🙂

    You’re welcome Linda. Happy you found us. Looking forward to reading your posts and learning more about you. Tell us about yourself, and your goals. ☕️

  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    Thank you. I want to improve my health and feel better. I want to live my life enjoying it instead of wondering if I can go somewhere and fit in a seat or if I can walk that far. I want to feel confident again and not wonder what people might be thinking about me. In the past, when I told family about trying to lose weight, it doesn’t go well. So this time I will not say anything but instead be turning to this community for accountability, encouragement and support, from people who understand. Thank you for allowing me to be part of the group. I look forward to being successful and celebrating everyone else’s successes as well. 🙂
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    edited December 9
    Movingalong75 wrote: »
    In the past, when I told family about trying to lose weight, it doesn’t go well. So this time I will not say anything but instead be turning to this community for accountability, encouragement and support, from people who understand. 🙂

    Smart move Linda. Keep your weight loss goals to yourself. Family means well, but sometimes they can be insensitive and judgmental, which can ruin your motivation.

    You will be losing weight now. When they notice your weight loss, just say “thank you” and nothing more. Don’t tell them how you did it, even if they ask. Watch ‘em squirm. 😉

  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    Thank you for the advice. I agree. I do plan on keeping it to myself. Thank you for the encouragement. I have done well the last two days and am looking forward to being successful. It’s one day at a time and sometimes one hour at a time. I look forward to becoming the best version of me. 🙂
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    edited December 10
    Movingalong75 wrote: »
    I have done well the last two days and am looking forward to being successful. It’s one day at a time and sometimes one hour at a time. I look forward to becoming the best version of me. 🙂
    Linda, with that attitude, you will succeed. ⭐️
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    edited December 10
    This is what 5 pounds of fat looks like:

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    I challenge you to lose this by January 1. You know you can do it. 😎
  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    I accept the challenge. 🙂
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    Movingalong75 wrote: »
    I accept the challenge. 🙂

    Great, Linda. 👏🏼 Remember:The first person who loses 5 pounds by January 1, 2025, wins this sack of money containing 10,000 imaginary dollars. 💰
  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    Whoo hoo!🎉😁
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,837 Member
    Been lurking a few days.
    When I started I never dreamed I could lose 100 pounds. But I'm now 90+ pounds down with just a few to go. I've lost the push(energy, burning desire, impetus, don't know what to call it) to lose the last little bit.
    That picture sure has my attention! I've still got that much fat sitting on my waist!?! I need to lose that!

    Can we make a deal? If one of you loses it by Jan 1, I'll lose 5 lbs by Jan 31.
    I think I can, I think I can!
  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Been lurking a few days.
    When I started I never dreamed I could lose 100 pounds. But I'm now 90+ pounds down with just a few to go. I've lost the push(energy, burning desire, impetus, don't know what to call it) to lose the last little bit.
    That picture sure has my attention! I've still got that much fat sitting on my waist!?! I need to lose that!

    Can we make a deal? If one of you loses it by Jan 1, I'll lose 5 lbs by Jan 31.
    I think I can, I think I can!


    Corina1143
    I am very impressed that you have lost 90+ pounds. That is such an inspiration to me - knowing it can be done. Not sure what would rekindle your motivation but maybe promising to buy yourself something you want when you reach that last bit? Just a thought. Since you've done so well so far, I totally believe you can lose another 5 pounds. You've got this! One day at a time. One hour at a time.
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    edited December 12
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Been lurking a few days.
    When I started I never dreamed I could lose 100 pounds. But I'm now 90+ pounds down with just a few to go. Can we make a deal? If one of you loses it by Jan 1, I'll lose 5 lbs by Jan 31.
    I think I can, I think I can!
    90 lbs gone. Good job! I'm jealous. Sure, we can make a deal. Linda, and Lisa-Lisa will lose 5 by Jan 1. They're on fire. 🔥

  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,837 Member
    Good! Help me! I know I can lose 5 more! I just need someone to help me light that fire!
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,837 Member
    Making out a grocery list for tomorrow. Just put carrots, celery, apples (some of my favorite low calorie snacks) on my list to get a little head start. What I lose in Dec counts, too, right?
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Making out a grocery list for tomorrow. What I lose in Dec counts, too, right?
    Actually Corina, you started today, December 11, at 11:11 am. Are all those elevens trying to tell us something? 🤔

  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    edited December 12
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Good! Help me! I know I can lose 5 more! I just need someone to help me light that fire!
    What’s your plan? Keto? Weight-Watchers? Whole Food Plant Based? Or what? 🥕

  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,837 Member
    7freshflowers wrote: »
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Making out a grocery list for tomorrow. What I lose in Dec counts, too, right?
    Actually Corina, you started today, December 11, at 11:11 am. Are all those elevens trying to tell us something? 🤔

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    7freshflowers wrote: »
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Good! Help me! I know I can lose 5 more! I just need someone to help me light that fire!
    What’s your plan? Keto? Weight-Watchers? Whole Food Plant Based? Or what? 🥕

    Plain old calorie counting. Close diligence on balanced macros for each meal and snack.
  • mariahshamblin1984
    mariahshamblin1984 Posts: 4 Member
    Hello I'm here to join I need the love and support
  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    mariahshamblin1984 wrote: »
    Hello I'm here to join I need the love and support

    Hi Mariahshamblin1984. I am new as well. We all need the love and support. :)
  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    I have been using MyFitnessPal for a week. I have lost 4.2 lbs. I know most of that is probably mostly water weight but I will take it. My goal for each day is 1,500 calories. This is a big change for me as I used to eat whatever I wanted without even thinking about it. I would like to cut back to 1,200 calories but am just trying to get used to 1,500 for now. My biggest challenges are making sure I plan meals and snacks in advance. I was also used to getting fast food a lot. Now I am making a point to make food at home. I am look up foods at various fast foods to see which are the best choices, just in case. I thinking planning overall will be my best tool.

    I also purchased a journal to write how I'm feeling and how I'm eating to help me know where my struggles are so I can try to correct them.
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    mariahshamblin1984 wrote: »
    Hello I'm here to join I need the love and support

    Hello Mariah. Welcome to MY 100 POUND JOURNEY. Thanks for joining.

    Tell us about yourself, your goals and weight loss plan. Keto? WFPB? Counting Calories? How much do you weigh? What is your goal weight?
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    7freshflowers wrote: »
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Making out a grocery list for tomorrow. What I lose in Dec counts, too, right?
    Actually Corina, you started today, December 11, at 11:11 am. Are all those elevens trying to tell us something? 🤔

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    7freshflowers wrote: »
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Good! Help me! I know I can lose 5 more! I just need someone to help me light that fire!
    What’s your plan? Keto? Weight-Watchers? Whole Food Plant Based? Or what? 🥕

    Plain old calorie counting. Close diligence on balanced macros for each meal and snack.

    Me too, Corina. Plain old calorie counting. I don’t know what macros are, so I don’t count those. I don’t drink milk and try to avoid animal products. I snack on Skinny pop. 😋

  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,837 Member
    Macros-- I tend to eat one thing. Like right now, I have a big package of sweet broccoli in the fridge. Years ago I would have eaten only raw broccoli all day long today. Then maybe ice cream only all day tomorrow because my body is demanding calories. I finally figured out it's better to have a more balanced diet every day-- for energy, for weight, for strength, for my soul as well as my body. But I still have to work at it.

    Got my annual check up blood test results today. All good.

    @Movingalong75
    1600 calories a day was easy for me. I planned the basics ahead and still had comfortable wiggle room.
    Now to lose 1/2 pound a week, I would need to eat under 1200. ZERO wiggle room. Even unsweetened tea has a few calories, and I drink it all day every day. I have to include those calories in my basic daily plan. I'm trying to exercise just a little more to burn a few calories--park farther away, etc.

    @LisaLisa1230
    Christmas is the perfect time to pick out $10,000 worth of imaginary gifts you will buy with your imaginary prize. Put the list in your Xmas decorations, pull them out next year and see which ones are still important, have a good laugh at some that aren't.

    @dodieneatfreakwannabe
    I gained weight originally because of lots of family problems. I lost my mom and sister 💔 close together.
    My dad had a really hard time dealing with it too, which added to my stress. But we eventually moved on.
    The weight you are today doesn't matter. The weight you are a week from today does. Your choice.
  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Macros-- I tend to eat one thing. Like right now, I have a big package of sweet broccoli in the fridge. Years ago I would have eaten only raw broccoli all day long today. Then maybe ice cream only all day tomorrow because my body is demanding calories. I finally figured out it's better to have a more balanced diet every day-- for energy, for weight, for strength, for my soul as well as my body. But I still have to work at it.

    Got my annual check up blood test results today. All good.

    @Movingalong75
    1600 calories a day was easy for me. I planned the basics ahead and still had comfortable wiggle room.
    Now to lose 1/2 pound a week, I would need to eat under 1200. ZERO wiggle room. Even unsweetened tea has a few calories, and I drink it all day every day. I have to include those calories in my basic daily plan. I'm trying to exercise just a little more to burn a few calories--park farther away, etc.

    @LisaLisa1230
    Christmas is the perfect time to pick out $10,000 worth of imaginary gifts you will buy with your imaginary prize. Put the list in your Xmas decorations, pull them out next year and see which ones are still important, have a good laugh at some that aren't.

    @dodieneatfreakwannabe
    I gained weight originally because of lots of family problems. I lost my mom and sister 💔 close together.
    My dad had a really hard time dealing with it too, which added to my stress. But we eventually moved on.
    The weight you are today doesn't matter. The weight you are a week from today does. Your choice.

    @Corina1143
    I am doing okay on 1,500 calories a day but will try to lower it a bit each week until I get to 1,200 calories. I am also trying to cut my food into smaller pieces so it not only looks like more, but will take me longer to eat so I have more of a chance of feeling full. (I used to eat my food very quickly and never gave my body a chance to even feel full.) Yes, little things (like drinking tea throughout the day) can make a difference. Being more aware and looking things up in MyFitnessPal before I eat or drink something is very helpful to know if I can eat it or should skip it.
  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    With Christmas in a few days, any suggestions to get through it without going off track? Advice? Tips?
  • 7freshflowers
    7freshflowers Posts: 205 Member
    Movingalong75 wrote: »
    With Christmas in a few days, any suggestions to get through it without going off track? Advice? Tips?

    Plan A: On my fitness Pal, list your menu everyday throughout the holidays, until Jan 1. Decide what you're going to eat on those days and stick to it.

    Plans B: Indulge throughout the Holiday week. Enjoy yourself. Eat exactly what you want. Then, get back on track.

    I'm choosing plan B. 🥧 🍷 🤓
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,837 Member
    And I'm choosing plan C.

    Eating sensibly for my goal "diet" calories. Indulging a few holiday treats, going over "deficit" calories but staying under "tdee" calories. No gain, no loss. A few days to celebrate.

    I've been doing that for years, but it's going to be just a little harder/easier this year. Harder because at this stage, I'm only cutting about 250 calories a day. That's not much for treats. On the other hand, I've been doing it for years, so I should handle it like a pro.

    I purposely set a Dr. Appointment for January 2 as extra incentive to get right back on track the day after Christmas.

    We will see.
  • Movingalong75
    Movingalong75 Posts: 19 Member
    7freshflowers wrote: »
    Movingalong75 wrote: »
    With Christmas in a few days, any suggestions to get through it without going off track? Advice? Tips?

    Plan A: On my fitness Pal, list your menu everyday throughout the holidays, until Jan 1. Decide what you're going to eat on those days and stick to it.

    Plans B: Indulge throughout the Holiday week. Enjoy yourself. Eat exactly what you want. Then, get back on track.

    I'm choosing plan B. 🥧 🍷 🤓
    7freshflowers wrote: »
    Movingalong75 wrote: »
    With Christmas in a few days, any suggestions to get through it without going off track? Advice? Tips?

    Plan A: On my fitness Pal, list your menu everyday throughout the holidays, until Jan 1. Decide what you're going to eat on those days and stick to it.

    Plans B: Indulge throughout the Holiday week. Enjoy yourself. Eat exactly what you want. Then, get back on track.

    I'm choosing plan B. 🥧 🍷 🤓

    Thanks for the advice and suggestions from both of you.

    only went off track a little on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day I went a lot over (Mother in law served spaghetti and lasagna instead of turkey.

    I decided it will be okay since I am back on track today. I guess it’s more about the big picture, right?

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