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Need a Weight Loss Buddy

nisijam5
nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Anybody out there need a weight loss buddy or starting a new group? I'd be interested in starting the month out right...Kim
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  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    I'm game. I try to do groups for specific things, but always end up following something different than originally intended.

    I really just need to stick to my plan. My downfall is fast food. I need a way to stay away from it. It's evil:devil:

    Shannon
  • justforme8
    justforme8 Posts: 68 Member
    Im in! I wanna lose at LEAST 30lbs before the new year, when we start TTC for another baby! I just need to end my BOREDOM eating now! Happy monday to everyone!:drinker:
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    actually a girl and I are working on creating a fitness/diet/support/motivation group (hehe) we're just working on a name and days of check ins, you want in no problem! any ideas for anything we're working on, please chime in!!!
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    OK...your right fast food is evil...

    How frequently do you want to check in? What support do you need? I basically need a good kick in the butt when I start to falter.

    I like good easy recipes which I can share with you. My new goal is a small plate filled with 1/2 veggies, 1/4 meat and 1/4 carbs...it's easy to follow and hopefully painless

    My downfalls are alcoholic beverages, eating food without even realizing I am putting it in my mouth and dining out with poor choices

    Nice to meet you!!!
  • leshawnturner
    leshawnturner Posts: 382
    I'm in!!! I really need help and motivation especially with TOM!!!! I'm in a wedding next week and I'm just trying to maintain where I am and not put on any weight. Not to mention I'm fighting against Fibromyalgia which is an uphill battle anyway. So I say BRING IT ON!!!! We can win this fight together!!!
  • andlofly
    andlofly Posts: 62 Member
    sounds good... I'm in
  • sarahnicolexoxo
    sarahnicolexoxo Posts: 230
    If you guys need any motivation, I am willing to help! I am trying to lose weight as well and just signed up today. It seems really nice here. Just message me if you'd like to talk about losing weight!
  • ianconway
    ianconway Posts: 185 Member
    I'm in! Looks like I'll be the only guy, but that's okay!
  • freeatlast20
    freeatlast20 Posts: 120 Member
    im in...i need all the help i can get..and i agree...eating out is the biggest challenge i face. When im at home im good cause I can control everything...but any help will always be appreciated..WE CAN DO IT!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    eating out can be really hard. just focus on ur goals and make simple substitutions. I know its hard but u have to do it!

    instead of alcohol or soda. ORDER WATER
    instead of pasta or rice, ORDER BROWN RICE OR WHEAT PASTA
    instead of fries/mashed potatoes, ORDER STEAMED VEGGIES OR SALAD
    and most importantly, instead of fried, order GRILLED/BAKED

    u get the idea.

    Good luck everyone!
  • outdoormom09
    outdoormom09 Posts: 25
    Sure - I'm new I'd like to have a buddy :flowerforyou:
  • KerryChery
    KerryChery Posts: 2
    IM in, lord knows I could use some motivation and any suggestions about meal plans would be great! Anything to stay on track
  • arzgirl5
    arzgirl5 Posts: 14
    Me too! What should we do??
  • anna441
    anna441 Posts: 253 Member
    Count me in
  • MindyAZ9
    MindyAZ9 Posts: 6
    I am all up for it. I would love to lose about 60 lbs. so Anything that will help.
  • brwnsgr
    brwnsgr Posts: 78
    Count me in, I need as much help as I can get!:smile:
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Would love to join, here are my goals/ideas for the group:

    1) Cardio exercise 3 to 5 times a week
    2) Strength training 2 to 3 times a week
    2) Review logs, give honest feedback
    3) Share one new recipe a week that tastes good, easy to make and kids' like
    4) Set a timeframe of 2 or 4 wks

    Thanks, Kim
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    1) Cardio exercise 3 to 5 times a week
    2) Strength training 2 to 3 times a week
    2) Review logs, give honest feedback
    3) Share one new recipe a week that tastes good, easy to make and kids' like
    4) Set a timeframe of 2 or 4 wks

    Thanks, Kim
  • ianconway
    ianconway Posts: 185 Member
    Sounds good to me! What day should we report in?
  • markei1
    markei1 Posts: 52 Member
    i would love to join this group.
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    I like the meal suggestions. One of my biggest issues is eating while at work. I get bored here. At home I'm always busy and probly don't eat enough. So, if I can keep filling ideas on hand then I should be ok.

    I've cut out pop and don't even want it anymore. I drink a lot of iced tea and water. We will get vitamin waters at home and they are nice for a change, but I usually just do iced tea and water.

    My goal is to lose another 15 pounds by the end of the year - at least.

    I exercise at night, after the kiddos go to bed. I need to do this at least 3 times a week - if not closer to 5. I've been doing fairly well with the exercise, but my food is my downfall right now.
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Let's check in every Monday...share at least one good recipe or idea a week

    3 to 5 cardios

    2 to 3 strength

    anybody else have ideas???
  • ticky
    ticky Posts: 38 Member
    Count me in too! Sounds like a great plan. Good luck everyone!
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    What a great response from everyone...those of you who would like to send me a buddy request, that would be great...I tried to send a bunch; but, it became very time consuming.

    I am super dedicated to this...I have many short and long term goals.

    As a nurse, I see the outcome of poor nutrition and obesity

    Thanks all

    Kim
  • ianconway
    ianconway Posts: 185 Member
    What can our group be named? We need something that will stick out in the forum!
  • wb5eey
    wb5eey Posts: 2 Member
    I would like to join, makes it two guys now.
    I like the Monday check in, makes you accountable for the weekend (my biggest challenge), and I'm going to do my one/week weigh in on Monday morning, too.
    Sorry this is my first post here or anywhere (except on Facebook) so not sure if I'm doing this right.
    I have pre-diabetes, 290 lbs with way too much belly fat :laugh:, need to lose 60-70 pounds, doc says...
    the 2-3 times per week strength and 3-5 times cardio sounds good. Some days, may just be 30 mins walking, but that should count for cardio, eh? Thanks for starting this...

    A name? I don't know about sticking out in the forum, but how about Visualize This!!!
  • ianconway
    ianconway Posts: 185 Member
    I like Visualize This! Alright guys, let's start this week out right!
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Is there another thread started already with that name? Can we post a link when it is started, if it isn't already?

    I like the 3-5 days cardio. I am not sure that I'll do the strength at this time, but I will add it in as I get closer to my mini-goal weight.
  • leshawnturner
    leshawnturner Posts: 382
    Wow!!! I'm excited about this group, especially the monday weigh ins (have to account for the weekends)!!!

    I like the name "Visualize this..." I think that's wonderful.

    Cardio 3 to 5 times a week and strength 2 to 3 times is good. Remember your cardio needs to be at least 30 to 45 mins for weight loss (at least that's what I was always told :laugh: ). Just as a side note to those who are not doing strength training you might want to consider it because muscle burns more calories for a longer amount of time. Start slow and give it a try!!!!
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Wow!!! I'm excited about this group, especially the monday weigh ins (have to account for the weekends)!!!

    I like the name "Visualize this..." I think that's wonderful.

    Cardio 3 to 5 times a week and strength 2 to 3 times is good. Remember your cardio needs to be at least 30 to 45 mins for weight loss (at least that's what I was always told :laugh: ). Just as a side note to those who are not doing strength training you might want to consider it because muscle burns more calories for a longer amount of time. Start slow and give it a try!!!!

    I did do some strength training the last few months. I don't want to overdo it on that though. I am way more toned because of it, but its covered in fat in spots. I'd like to concentrate more on the fat burning right now. I will get back to the strength, but if I can only do one thing, it will be cardio right now.
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