DeeJayD2015 Member

Hi everyone. Not sure of this group is active. I use MFP regularly and was hoping to connect with some local folks. :smiley:

I can relate - I have lost and gained and lost and gained. Food is my emotional outlet too - often times when I don't even realize I am upset or stressed. I am back on MFP trying to get back on track and in a healthy routine. Feel free to add me - especially if you are in the same boat as me currently :)

Same here!

Me too - add me! :smiley:

Hey Heather. Seems we have a bit in common. I'm 41 and live in Sound Beach. We are not terribly close to each other but maybe we can try to set up a regular walking date. I may know some other gals who would want to join us. Let me know if you are still interested. :)

Long Island, New York! :smiley:

Hey y'all! I am getting back at here on MFP. Could totally use positive peeps and support - and love giving support too! Hope to see you on my list. :)

Hey y'all! I certainly could use some new friends to chat with and swap motivations/tips. Add me if you like! :smiley: xoxo Deirdre

I've been there too. Having support and connections and making it fun I think is important. :wink:

Congrats on your progress so far! Looking forward to seeing you work towards your goal! :)

Sounds like a good plan Maura! :)

Hi Barbara - Excellent achievements! Nice to meet you. :)

I will start - I am from Hudson County. I moved here from NY about 1 year ago. - - My current goals are to lose about 25 lbs and get fit/healthy. And make new friends!!!! :smiley:

Good one!!! :smile:

Until the End of the World - U2

I think it's incredibly important and helpful, for me at least, to make real connections with like minded folks on MFP. It helps motivate me, keeps me honest and give me a reason to look forward to logging in - because honestly I am not all WOO HOO time to log my food. haha :wink:

What an amazing journey. Thanks for sharing your methods and your progress. Congrats on all your hard work!

this is GREAT advice... thank you!! xoxo

There is a whole questionnaire - how much you plan to exercise, how much you want to lose. how old you are - how much you currently weigh - etc. Then it asks for your current activity level - sedentary, active - etc. and It comes up with a calories per day. So if I had time (and desire haha) to workout 2 hours a day every…

On the days I sit for like 12 hours yes. On the weekends - when I hike for 3-4 hours I would be definitely eating more. :)

Good idea. I was getting worried about CARBS CARBS. But for now I think you are right calories and overall healthy choices. Thanks ! :)

I will have to check out that book. His name sounds familiar. I think he has a blog on Tumblr too?

that makes sense. thanks for this!!

thanks so much Sue!!! Great advice!

Let's keep it positive and happy folks. :) It's just weight loss. hehehe. I am losing right now - but thanks RGv2. Once I get stuck I will alter it if needed.

A little bit of walking during the work day but mostly I sit at a desk for about 12 hours a day. Sometimes for hours at a clip. I have to squeeze in time before work and after work to exercise. I also try to walk at lunch whenever possible. But - it's a LOT of sitting (and stress! lol).

I think MFP tells everyone to eat 1200 a day. It told me the same. I personally manually lowered mine to 1,000 (which it has been giving me "warning" messages about - I sit ALL day - I personally know I don't need 1200 calories). Anyhoo - I think their idea is 1200 is the minimum healthy amount to eat - and they expect you…

Deirdre: I currently have about 29lbs to lose Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Tracked everything, kept busy, planned my meals ahead of time What would I have done differently? AM cardio - when I do it I am much better off…

Thanks everyone for the ideas and advice. This really helped. :D <3

Looking for positive, interactive and active friends. :) Pls add me if this is you. :wink: