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AmyExt
AmyExt Posts: 39 Member
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Hello everyone...my name is Amy. I am 60 years old and have a goal to lose at least 50 pounds. I am off to a good start as I started my eating plan on December 26, 2024 and I have already lost 11 pounds so far being very strict with logging every bit of food I consume and drinks. I stopped drinking all sodas and juice and started to drink 128 ounces of ice water per day. I am excited with how it is going so far. I look forward to getting to know all of you more and hear about your journey

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  • angela052105
    angela052105 Posts: 1 Member
    That’s great Amy, I’m 40 and trying to lose 20 lbs, hopefully more, praying for us that we can do this!!! For our health!!🙏🏼🩷
  • totameafox
    totameafox Posts: 471 Member
    that is an awesome start! Perhaps the two of you would like to join my group for some encouragement and support

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/147555-speak-friend-and-enter
  • Vir290719
    Vir290719 Posts: 4 Member
    edited January 16
    Hello! I’m 57 and trying to lose 45-50lbs.
    Started logging food yesterday and in high need of support, easy healthy snacks and good vibes! 😉
    PS: I’m joining the group you mentioned, Totameafox!
  • Tessysworld
    Tessysworld Posts: 6 Member
    edited January 17
    Do you count coffee and or tea towards your water count or is the 128 oz strictly water? Thank you for your post ..I did try to friend request you but your profile is private 🌻
  • AmyExt
    AmyExt Posts: 39 Member
    I still don't know exactly how this works. I just saw your comment Tessysworld. Coffee and tea do not count towards the 128 ounces of water I drink daily. Coffee actually dehydrates you!! I like to have my coffee and then start first thing in the morning to drink ice water. I am not sure how to adjust my settings yet for my profile so I will just post here.
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 9,024 Member
    AmyExt wrote: »
    I still don't know exactly how this works. I just saw your comment Tessysworld. Coffee and tea do not count towards the 128 ounces of water I drink daily. Coffee actually dehydrates you!! I like to have my coffee and then start first thing in the morning to drink ice water. I am not sure how to adjust my settings yet for my profile so I will just post here.

    I asked my dietician about coffee just last week. She said coffee is a diuretic and not to count it. Im also trying to get off sugar free sodas (hard, since we literally owe our living to soda!) She suggested water or seltzer water with a slice or squeeze of citrus. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying that.

    We were at a restaurant that served seltzer water with orange zest and a slice of orange. It was amazingly bright and flavorful, so I’ve added that to the usual lemon and lime slices.
  • AmyExt
    AmyExt Posts: 39 Member
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RZA6XA?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

    I have been recommended this and they have orange flavor. I got the lime flavor and it takes just like someone squeezed a fresh lime in my water. It is awesome. The best part is there are NO artificial flavoring or artificial sweeteners, sugar etc.... It is great and very healthy when you want something other than plain water. I quit after many many years of drinking diet coke heavily. All that aspartame etc...NOT good. After a few days of drinking just water and black coffee I no longer craved the diet coke.
    The other cool think is those packets from amazon can easily go anywhere with you. Very good solution.
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 9,024 Member
    Thanks for the tip. I just cut a fruit into eighths and keep it in the fridge in a glass container. They last for days.

    I know it sounds nuts, but I don’t take water to or drink any at the gym. I go from training or a cardio class straight to the pool, and the thing that sucks about 60+, if I drink water before, I have to get out mid swim, fight my way through the freezing hall to the dressing rooms for a wee. And anyway, I tend to swallow a lot of water when I swim! 😂

  • Tessysworld
    Tessysworld Posts: 6 Member
    Thank you Amy and springler for all the info I might look into those enhancers to make the water more inviting I really only drink water never been into soda but I don't crave liquid so I'm really pushing to drink more (a trait I got from my father) I'm trying for 10 cups daily right now and hope it works as a appetite suppressant as well...but now I gotta figure out timing so I'm always near a facility or not getting up 4x's in the night haha and springler drinking all that chlorine must keep you quite germ free 🤣
    Amy if interested plz send a friend request your profile is private 🌻
  • AmyExt
    AmyExt Posts: 39 Member
    I can't figure out how to send you a friend request Tessy but I changed to a public profile if you want to send me one. Glad the idea for enhancing your water was helpful.
  • Josiedel3
    Josiedel3 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Amy also 60 trying to lose at least 25-30 pounds. Starting today. Hoping to stick with a plan that works. 🙏🏻

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