80lbs down but only half way there! Friends needed

juzhaz
juzhaz Posts: 11 Member
edited October 23 in Success Stories
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Encouraged by a good friend who had already started MFP I decided it was about time I lost some weight seriously. I weighed a hefty 385lbs and my first target was to be able to use the Wii fit that my kids got for Christmas. The first couple of months I modified my calorie intake with the help of MFP. I just never realised how many calories I was putting in my body. The next couple of months I started an exercise routine which meant getting up an hour earlier to walk the dog and then again when I got back from work. I haven’t missed a day since. Starting off at a mile a walk, I managed 7 miles this last Sunday with a sizeable hill on the way!

I have now taken the next step of joining a Gym as a serious amount of toning is required and I still want to lose another 90lbs.

I am gadget geek and have recently got myself a fitbit which hopefully will be syncing with MFP soon? It may not work for everyone but I love gadgets and I am hoping it will push me further.

I am keen for any advice on what else I could be doing to help me on my journey.

I am including a picture of my progress so far which people tell me shows quite a difference but I'm not so sure....

Please add me as I could do with some like minded friends.

Thanks for reading.

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  • Blodnie
    Blodnie Posts: 66
    I'm a bit of a gadget geek too.. I'll send you a friend request. Welcome!!
  • sarahp86
    sarahp86 Posts: 692 Member
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    Encouraged by a good friend who had already started MFP I decided it was about time I lost some weight seriously. I weighed a hefty 385lbs and my first target was to be able to use the Wii fit that my kids got for Christmas. The first couple of months I modified my calorie intake with the help of MFP. I just never realised how many calories I was putting in my body. The next couple of months I started an exercise routine which meant getting up an hour earlier to walk the dog and then again when I got back from work. I haven’t missed a day since. Starting off at a mile a walk, I managed 7 miles this last Sunday with a sizeable hill on the way!

    I have now taken the next step of joining a Gym as a serious amount of toning is required and I still want to lose another 90lbs.

    I am gadget geek and have recently got myself a fitbit which hopefully will be syncing with MFP soon? It may not work for everyone but I love gadgets and I am hoping it will push me further.

    I am keen for any advice on what else I could be doing to help me on my journey.

    I am including a picture of my progress so far which people tell me shows quite a difference but I'm not so sure....

    Please add me as I could do with some like minded friends.

    Thanks for reading.

    You're doing great! I need to lose 80lbs too! Feel free to add :)
  • TrefG
    TrefG Posts: 112 Member
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    Great work Jus. You're doing so well. Proud of you bud !
  • CharletteJones
    CharletteJones Posts: 7
    Your doing great keep up the awesome job that you're doing...job well done
  • 79green
    79green Posts: 6 Member
    Well done, i've lost 70lbs in the last years but i still have 140lbs to go to get to my goal weight. Feel free to add me :tongue:
  • sunshineandblueskies
    sunshineandblueskies Posts: 9
    You are doing great. Thanks for the inspiration.
  • 5Btieden
    5Btieden Posts: 189 Member
    Awesome! Way to go!
  • lasttoast
    lasttoast Posts: 31 Member
    You are doing great!! Keep it up, stay encouraged, and take it one day at a time. Set a goal and reach it!!
  • Rain8000
    Rain8000 Posts: 1
    Fantastic job !
  • Jacole18
    Jacole18 Posts: 716 Member
    Great job!! Keep it up! :)
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member
    You're doing awesome!! :)

    What do you think of the fitbit?
    I'm thinking of getting one, but I'm still not sure.
  • fluffyrn12
    fluffyrn12 Posts: 70 Member
    Wow you are doing great..What is fitbit? Feel free to friend request.
  • leavingfat
    leavingfat Posts: 64 Member
    Wow! You're doing great! Congrats on your success and good luck on the next part of your journey.

    ...I'd never heard of a fitbit today and now I really want one.
  • juzhaz
    juzhaz Posts: 11 Member
    Personally the Fitbit motivates me quite a bit but I love that sort of thing, the information that it can give you just urges you to do more and more.

    It now is fully integrated with MFP and both aps talk to each other. It is quite small and unobtrusive and is easy to use.

    If that sort of thing ticks your boxes then I would highly recommend.
  • jenntingey
    jenntingey Posts: 2
    I have 100 pounds or more to lose :) You're an inspiration!
  • juzhaz
    juzhaz Posts: 11 Member
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  • jeffarthur
    jeffarthur Posts: 123 Member
    great story...i have a co-worker doing fitbit and loves it. I have 5 kids so no extra money for toys:) will keep in touch...you are motivating
  • NewCyn
    NewCyn Posts: 153 Member
    Wonderful Results. Keep it up! And feel free to add me as a friend. I still have a way to go!
    The support is key!
  • ktfitzgerald
    ktfitzgerald Posts: 369 Member
    WOW!! Great job!
  • Claire00175
    Claire00175 Posts: 14 Member
    Think you have done amazing! I have only just joined MFP so need friends too! I have quite a few pounds I need to loose and so feel free to add me!
  • juzhaz
    juzhaz Posts: 11 Member
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    Update (April 8th 2012) My 46th birthday

    total weight loss 123lb since August 1st August 2011

    Calorie intake at 1200-1600 per day
    Exercise 1500-1600 per day

    Sunday:
    5 Miles walk with the dog, 8 miles bike ride, 3 miles walk with dog
    Monday:
    2 mile walk/run with the dog, 30min Swim before work, 45 min in the gym at Lunchtime, 8 mile bike ride, 4 mile walk/run with dog.
    Tuesday:
    2 mile walk/run with the dog, 45 min in the gym at Lunchtime, 8 mile bike ride, 4 mile walk/run with dog.
    Wednesday:
    2 mile walk/run with the dog, 30min Swim before work, 45 min in the gym at Lunchtime, 8 mile bike ride, 4 mile walk/run with dog.
    Thursday:
    2 mile walk/run with the dog, 45 min in the gym at Lunchtime, 8 mile bike ride, 4 mile walk/run with dog.
    Friday:
    2 mile walk/run with the dog, 30min Swim before work, 45 min in the gym at Lunchtime, 8 mile bike ride, 4 mile walk/run with dog.
    Saturday:
    5 Miles walk with the dog, 8 miles bike ride, 3 miles walk with dog

    Triathlon date September 2012.

    BRING IT ON|
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