Destinychngr Member

I would LOVE to join the KiK group - oldmanjeff71 is my username. I have been looking to connect with MFP members in real time, regardless of location.

I want to visit Machu Picchu in Peru and be able to backpack all around the area.

I also recently lost a bunch of weight, along with ms04271953: As of today I am down 46 pounds (from 237 to 191) and feel really good.

Unfortunately just part of all our weight loss journey stories - don't beat yourself up, that makes it way worse. I believe in the concept of "just keep moving forward". Also, Indiacaitlin is right: this is a lifestyle change but there has to be some give here and there. I actually listen to my body: if I have a craving…

Sorry, 8,000 points I am at

Excellent weight loss!! I, too, am at a plateau - I have 6 pounds to lose and can't seen to break through. Sent a friend request.

I am also looking for the same thing - sent friend requests to everyone here except for two I am already friends with. I am having an issue posting pictures and I'm going to try a fix tonight, but I love leaving motivational quotes daily and posting my thought and feelings.

I agree with sabulaboys4, Navydaddjtc and TwiztedAgony - I have a Bowflex that I got about 20 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I am working with a personal trainer that has tons of experience training clients on them, have used it constantly and am in really good shape because of that machine.

I totally agree with AFGP11 - I go to the gym alone not only because of my schedule and it's open 24 hours, but that's me time. I have also been working with a personal trainer for 4 months that comes into my home to do workout sessions and I love it.

Sent a friend request

Agreed and well said - sent a friend request

I am also on Map My Walk - need your username to add. StarCharmz isn't on there.

I do - I am almost at 8,000 calories

You can add me Minah23, if you would like, for motivation, support and encouragement.

Mine is open to friends only, just changed it from public. Feel free to browse - I am a low carb eater.

Within 7 pounds of my goal weight and it looks like I have hit a plateau which I am trying to push through, so I would welcome positive encouragement, support/motivation and will give it in return. Also: Melawesomes is right: this isn't the military and we aren't in boot camp. It's not a competition or race to see who…

My diary is open to everyone so help yourself - I eat low carb.

Welcome!!

Sondra - this site is outstanding, motivating and very helpful, welcome!!

I have also tried to use the "working full time" excuse to get out of working out and it has succeeded a few times, after which I felt like total crap, guilty and depressed. I now make it a habit to go no matter how I am feeling because I always feel better afterwards. Also - don't listen when others tell you things like…

Between walking and using an elliptical machine it has helped, along with a few other things, me lose a ton of weight. Good luck to you!!

What worked for me was low carb - I have shed lots of weight because of it. I also cut way down on chocolate (not out - we have to have chocolate, right?? :# ). The next biggest thing that helped was cutting out soda completely. I tried to drink a tiny bit a little while ago but it grossed me out, I can't even remember the…

I actually do not look at what I am doing as a diet, but more of a lifestyle change which has helped.

I still have pizza, but now I have only the crispy thin type. It's either this or I just eat the toppings (since I am doing low carb this is the best way for me) - from time to time I still do have pizza, though, but it was one of the hardest things for me to cutback on.

I am approaching my target weight and have 6 pounds left to lose, which will be the hardest, so it would be nice to have the motivation and support also.

Welcome!!

I, too, have gone through yoyo weight loss a handful of times in the past - it sucks!! This time I plan on keeping that weight off.

Lets do this!!

Nice to meet you!!

18 pounds is a huge achievement - congrats!!