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Amerithon Challenge Participants?
I just signed up for one of those online "races" where you track your miles digitally (manually logging or connected via FitBit or Garmin). This one can be completed solo or in a team up to eight to complete the distance. The total distance is 3,521 miles and no set time limit to complete it, but hopefully under a year (we…
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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
I wanted to post a goal-in-progress success story for all of you that are taking the road less traveled by. I started my journey after the 4th of July last year by re-acquainting myself with MFP and picking up a FitBit Charge. I started at 247 (5'11) and just walked at lunch hour from my desk job. I began to track what I…
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Being perfect
I have read a lot of posts recently with a lot of people all worked up due to not doing everything perfect. I get it, this is (probably) new to you and you don't want to make mistakes in something you are committing to do successfully. Think of it as writing a book, you get the big picture, but the rough draft isn't filled…
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Readjusting my goals
I am 5'11" and currently at 235lbs. Initially when I set up my goals (in July since returning to MFP), I weighed 247lbs. I set up to lose 2lbs per month with a goal weight of 205lbs, noting to myself that my "ideal" weight per BMI charts should be around 180lbs. It was a little aggressive per the 0.5lbs per 25lbs per week…
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It is a lifestyle change
One Month Observations from a 5’11” male with a starting weight of 247, goal of 205 (for starters), and a current weight of 240. Tracking what you eat isn’t always convenient and exact. Having eaten out at local restaurants more than a couple times in the past 30 days has shown that tracking calories in isn’t exactly…
