MelaniefromGA Member

Truly an inspiration. What sparked you to lose weight? I’ve got 50lbs to lose and it’s such a mental think. The self sabotage is so strong for me

Thank you for sharing what has worked for you. I’m off to a very slow start. I’m looking for a buddy I can email everyday for accountability. Most of my socia with friends include going out to eat, so I’ll gotta learn to eat clean while out, I am committed, not prefer not going at it alone. Would you like to buddy up and…

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/post/quote/10628827/Comment_41141178 Your share is very motivating! I’m 51 and need to lose 50lbs. I would love to learn how you lost 70lbs last year. That is

Hi! How is everyone? So many boards/groups/threads... a little overwhelming, I’m hoping to connect with 20 or people who are “eating clean” “eliminating sugar” “high protein” however you want to define it. Hopefully you get the idea. Maybe it can be us?? Looking for help in meal prep. Do you eat most meals at home? Or how…

Thank you for the link. I love all 12 step type programs. Been in recovery for 12 years and it’s definitely the blueprint/design for living for me!

Good Morning! Feeling bloated after indulging in food at a party last night, but not going to let that get me down. No sugar or processed food today and 10,000 steps on thread mill at gym tonight. May you all have a great day!

@Mike1804,,.. totally agree...do whatever I have to to quell the emotional trigger! Issue centers in my mind, not an empty stomach!

I’m with you about curbing emotional eating..,I’ve found if I can pause for a minute and stay in the moment with my intention, it’s easier to stop my knee-jerk reaction to want to eat or overeat I’m finding it’s a sort of spiritual thing for me, I try to pause, pray and take positive action.

Thank you! In all transparency...I’m at a college football championship game party and I are a brownie with fudge icing. YUM! But boo because I’ve ignited my sugar cravings. BTW...Go DAWGS, beat Bama!

Thanks for the link, Mike. I haven’t figured out how to copy/paste what someone writes and then respond or how to do ... @name

I am staying away from white potatoes for now. I’m eating Sweet potatoes and may add white back at some point. Trying to figure out what’s best for me. We’re all a little different. Or at least I am!

Love reading what everyone has written. I’m def. a sugar addict! Think I’ve known for a while, but FINALLY decided to say it out loud and share with others. Must admit, not everyone is supportative with my choice to cut out sugary foods. I’m starting with cutting out cake, etc. desserts of all kinds and white potatoes and…

Hi! I’m wondering if you’d like to be accountability partners. I’m impressed you’ve already lost 20lbs. I seem to have a mental block when it comes to eating right and exercising. For the week My goal is 10,000 steps a day, drink 64oz water a day and eat low carb/clean.

I am definitely an over eater. I think there are lots of factors at play for me, with #1 being I put everyone and everything ahead of my own needs. Then when I eat, I tend to over eat because I “deserve it” “ will start tomorrow” “ I’m not really that overweight, I’ll be ok” Excuses, excuses, excuses. I’ve even been to OA…

I’m still trying to figure out how to read the comments/replies..? I’d like to read it chronologically, but how to do that? My name is Melanie. I live in a northern suburb of Atlanta and am SO READY TO GET STARTED! Have been devoting all my time and energy to my 16 year old twins and to my job that somehow I “lost me”…

Hi, new to MFP. Want to be part of a group for motivation and accountability. I am 51 and have @40lbs to lose. How do I get added to the group?

Hi! New to this and want to be part of a motivation group. Not sure how to get involved? Need to lose 40lbs and know I can’t do it alone!