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New Here
New to this group, but certainly not MFP. I am looking for a supportive group without a lot of 'rules'. I am at the upper end of 'normal' weight range, but definitely could be much more fit and am still about 20 pounds away from the weight where I feel best. My problem is that I have been in this place numerous times in my…
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No more diets?
I have been successful with weight loss (often and impressively at times). Yet, here I am back at MFP once again. This time I am totally committed to stop this nearly lifetime worth if yoyo-ing and learn how to get to and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I am figuring this out as I go and so far it is working, but still…
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Recommitting
Who is having problems maintaining/getting back into healthy eating and exercise during this trying time? I know that I am. The social distancing is really challenging for me as I live alone and my dog is just not a good conversationalist. With not being able to go to the gym or to ride my horse, my two favorite exercise…
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Great support for those just starting ... as well as those who are looking for some ongoing support
The best way to become a winner is to be on a great winning team!! You are invited to join us for the September Ultimate Accountability Challenge (UAC). The Ultimate Accountability Challenge (UAC) provides both weight losers and maintainers with incredible accountability partners AND an emphasis on life-changing healthy…
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How has achieving your weight loss goals affected your life
I am coming up on 1 year since I started this journey last July and 6 months since in maintenance. This has out me in a reflective mood and I am just recognizing the ways in which achieving these goals have changed me in other areas of my life, including . I have significantly more confidence about what I can accomplish in…
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Motivation in Maintenance
I have been in maintenance since January and it has been a rocky road. Getting better, thanks to the wise guidance of a new MFP friend. One thing I notice is that finding motivators is elusive. I can no longer use the number on the scale going down, which was very reinforcing ( staying at the same number, not nearly so…
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Self discipline and motivation
Losing weight and maintaining the loss is all about establishing healthy habits (which is all about building self-discipline). I ran across this excellent article about self discipline that is very appropriate for anyone on a weight loss journey as well as being more broadly applicable. It talks about the role of…
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Maintenance Harder than Losing?
I am in my third month of maintenance. So far, I have found it to be much more challenging than losing! I have had more problems with uncontrolled eating (in terms of frequency over a fairly short time period) than I ever had during the active weight loss phase. I am still in my maintenance range, but the inconsistencies…
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Ultimate Accountability Challenge (and a great support group)
Ultimate Accountability Challenge February 2019 This challenge focuses on the process needed to build the habits that lead to long-term success (vs. short-term scale goals). What is the challenge ... Exercise actively at least 20 minutes every day; eat only your budgeted calories every day; and track your caloric food and…
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Success - Part 1
Yesterday I hit my goal weight! I am 74 and now weigh what I weighed in High School!! Starting Weight: 7/30 - 182 Goal Weight: 1/28 - 135 Needless to say, I am thrilled. Best of all, I have established some very healthy eating and exercise habits that I can see myself sustaining indefinitely. Next step - learning to live…
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Looking for friends and support?
If you are feeling the need for support in your weight-loss journey, can i suggest the Uktimate Accountability Challenge? This "challenge" focuses on building the habits that lead to long-term success vs. short-rerm fixes. The members are very supportive and friendly. It is not an ovetly-large group, so you don't feel.lost…
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Feedbackfrom experienced maintainers please
As of this morning, I am .2 pounds from the upper end of my maintenance range (134-138). Part of me doesn't want to change anything since what I have been doing has worked wonderfully (45 pounds in 5 months). But, I really should not lose much more (136 is the midpoint BMI for my height.) So ... here is my plan: 1. Change…
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Looking for Accountability?
If you are looking for support and accountability in your weight and fitness journey, you might want to check out The Ultimate Accountability Challenge - https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10713956/ultimate-accountability-challenge-uac-january-2019/p1?new=1 This challenge focuses on process (tracking, staying…
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Weights ... Reps, Sets or Weight?
I have recently added weights to my exercise regimen. I started with a given weight, 15 reps and 3 sets. When that got comfortable, added 5 pounds and continued with the 15 reps and 3 sets. I am ready to increase the effort again. My question is whether it is better to add another 5 pounds, or to increase reps or weight.
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What's working for you?
A weight loss/fitness program is certainly NOT a "one size fits all". I am wondering if it would be helpful I everyone would share what you have found to be key elements in your journey. I am happy with what I am doing, but looking for anything I can tweak as I get closer to goal and the going gets tougher. I'll start ...…
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Gaining??!!
The scale has gone up about 2.5 pound over the past several days. This despite tracking, staying on plan, and continuing to 'do everything right'. The only change has been the addition of 30 minutes a day of some pretty mild weight training (not even demanding enough to make me sore). Part of me says just ignore the scale…
