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Update...weight loss goal thread For those interested

SeaMaiden — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 22:21:52 GMT

Hi everyone! Just realized that a lot of you want to join in as a group to share in a weight loss/ healthy living plan through to June 30, 2018 ( 6 months)

what we need to decide is: do you want an on going thread that we continue to add to each day etc?

Please share how how you want this thread to be...tips, recipes....positive reinforcement etc.....ideas would be lovely!

I got in scale yesterday to see where I was at....😲to where I want to be.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I need to lose 15 pounds. AT LEAST. Even if you NEVER weigh yourself....I think you need to start doing that once a week. It does give you an idea of where you are at....even though the scale can differ Day to day with water retention etc. a starting point is honest.

So, share today today and tomorrow ideas of what to call the thread....AND if you want an on going day to day thread, CONTINUOUS . I think that would be best myself.

Have a a lovely evening all!🙂

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dex — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 22:41:47 GMT

@SeaMaiden@I was just thinking about this topic.I do think it would be best daily so we can help keep each other on track.I would like to hear what everyone is doing regarding exercise,diet,supplements etc.I think encouragement could help those who need to get inspired and any great recipes or tips would be useful to anyone looking for inspiration...this could be a fun topic for all who are trying to get in shape and I am sure everyone has helpful advice.

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SandPiper — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 23:26:37 GMT

I am so interested in this thread. I need this thread. I weighed myself this morning and I have over 10 pounds to lose. I think it should also be a continuous thread and I agree with everything @Whatno posted.

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Rose429 — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 23:58:18 GMT

@SeaMaiden I'm in. i am not sure what I am going to do. Try to cut down on sweets😕 And try to walk more to start. I have 20 lbs to get off and I know I am just not happy with how I feel and how my clothes fit. I will take suggestions, recipes, anything that gets me motivated will be welcome!!

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Bridgegal — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:19:11 GMT

I'll be checking in here. 3 1/2 years ago I wanted to lose 10 pounds, now it's 20. UGH. It's hard for me because people talk about how slim I am but I'm not. I just hide my weight well enough that people think that. They don't see me in the shower!!!!!

DH needs to lose more. So, we are going to eat sorta vegetarian as much as possible. No beef, chicken or pork at home. Some fish. It's winter and we both like brothy soups (not cream ones) so I see lots of vegetable soups in our future. Cut down on sugar and get more exercise.

We don't eat out much but will deviate when eating out , if we want to. I love a good filet mignon once in a while.

I like the idea of an ongoing thread with tips, recipes, encouragement. Anything that will help keep us all on track.

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AuntG — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:19:36 GMT

For me, one ongoing thread would be fine.

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jeanlake — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:22:44 GMT

Count me in -- and thank you for posting. I lost 20 pounds in 2016 and gained 10 back when I hurt my hip - held off on workouts, and snacked more. Back at the gym but a bit discouraged.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:34:06 GMT

@Rose429 wrote:
@SeaMaiden I'm in. i am not sure what I am going to do. Try to cut down on sweets😕 And try to walk more to start. I have 20 lbs to get off and I know I am just not happy with how I feel and how my clothes fit. I will take suggestions, recipes, anything that gets me motivated will be welcome!!

@Rose429... that is just how I feel. I just feel uncomfortable in my own skin. I am going to cut back realistically in my food and step up my walking. That will be easier the better the weather gets.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:36:35 GMT

@Bridgegal Yes...I do not even like to look at my body....I also know how to hide the extra pounds well.

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dex — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:41:51 GMT

I know one good tip that a trainer told me is to avoid the triggers ..which are sweet,salt and fat.He told me that most people are addicted to one or more of these triggers that cause them to eat more than they need.We started to buy unsalted nuts and I have noticed that we all eat a smaller portion without thinking about it.I know that anything sweet calls out to me until it is gone so I need to keep that stuff out of my house.My dh can eat one chocolate or cookie but I need to finish the box before I’m done....sugar is my worst trigger.

We take a walk after dinner each night which helps the digestion and revs the metabolism.I think it is best to split your workout time in two parts to keep your metabolism working it’s best.I go to the gym in the morning,housework in the afternoon and a walk after dinner so that I can eat more calories.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:55:19 GMT

Suggestions on what we can call this thread?

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dandlrandall — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 02:24:32 GMT

I would love to follow. Have needed to lose 10 pounds for a very long time and now it’s up to 20-25 pounds. I put on quite a bit after menopause and then a complete hysterectomy. Many mornings I walk (haven’t for about two weeks due to all the Christmas activities and won’t next week as it is predicted to be in the 20’s) but plan on getting started again. I look forward to suggestions, recipes etc. Thanks for starting this thread.

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vickie25 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 04:49:54 GMT

I need the extra motivation that this thread will give me. I turn 60 in 2018 and tired of yo-yo dieting. Need it to stop for good. Not getting on the scale till Jan 1. Like to start on a Monday so this year it works out perfectly/.

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mousiegirl — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 05:37:49 GMT

I think it is important to drink lots of water, keeps one hydrated, filled up, just healthy, and eat blueberries. I buy a large frozen organic bag at Costco, thaw a bowl a day, and nibble during the day, works wonders.

I agree with walking. Even though I know I walk miles and miles and miles every day around the house, and up and down stairs, somehow it isn't enough to make a difference, so I have been briskly walking around in my large circular driveway, then I walk down the steep part of the driveway, several times, increasing the minutes every week, and I feel very good afterward.

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sfnative — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 07:19:44 GMT

Coming up with a thread name will be not only a real "draw," but will make it easier for us to find ourselves here. (Years ago in Wellness, I started a thread called "Are you falling apart," and we ended up calling it the Falling Apart thread.) Something to which we can relate would be wonderful.

I don't feel a daily "obligation" should exist, but that we should drop in very frequently, knowing that the more we do, the better off we're going to be in the long run.

The 6 month run to 06/30/18 saddens me, as I'm in this for a year plus, due to the drug weight I put on. Hope there will be others out there who have more than 10 or 20 lbs to lose. Heck, if I had only 10 lbs to lose, I would have had that off ages ago.

Good luck, everyone!

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dex — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:48:34 GMT

@sfnative well you say that you have more to lose than 10 pounds...that is going to go girl faster than you know it because we are all going to work this off together.I think that if we can all be really honest with ourselves and each other this group could be successful.I have another tip that isn’t too popular but I will share it anyhow and hope everyone realizes that it is just another tool....You can trick yourself about how you care for your body but in the end your body always tells the truth.I have had to learn this the hard way.We all want to be healthy and happy so taking good care of ourselves should be a priority.Would everyone mind if we picked one item a week we all agree to stop eating?I think it could be a fun challenge to find ways to make healthier meals.

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dex — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:54:08 GMT

@SeaMaiden I think you should name this thread because it was your idea...looking forward to posting with everyone and helping each other reach some goals.Thanks for getting us all started SeaMaiden and now we all just have to see it through.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:02:51 GMT

@sfnative This thread should be for everyone... I want everyone who wants to join to help keep the thread on target and focus. I think everyone should strive to at least post once a week.... more if you choose....

If you post every day that would be wonderful too! Share your feelings for the day or the week... what you did, how you made a positive change in your diet or exercise... and of course share if you need encouragement. We can be honest here without shame as we are really strangers coming together for the collective good of all of us.

I like the idea of maybe something we each could do or cut out for the week. On Monday we decide on what that might be... That may be hard as we all have our own diet demons..... maybe something related to moving more... taking an extra 1000 steps each day or the like... or an extra 10 minutes on the treadmill....

Share your feelings for the day or the week... what you did, how you made a positive change in your diet or exercise... and of course share if you need encouragement. We can be honest here without shame as we are really strangers coming together for the collective good of all of us.

It has nothing to do with how much weight you want to lose... or maybe you have no extra weight to lose, but, you just want to start being more healthy in your lifestyle and that is what you are going to contribute...

Please everyone put out your ideas for a title to the thread today.... we can decide together and hopefully start posting on the thread Tomorrow.

Here are a few titles I came up with:

Commit to be Fit.

Find Your Strength

Why put off feeling good?

The First Step is always The Hardest

Hopeful Hearts.

Just for the Health of it!

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:37:15 GMT

@sfnative

June 30 2018 is only a target date to give us all a goal. We can continue the thread longer if it seems it is helping people. Things are going to happen over the next six months to each of us... perhaps making our original goals not as attainable as we had hoped. That is life. So we move on to the next day or week or month if something hinders and keeps us from moving forward towards our original goal for June 2018.

I guess what I am saying is THERE SHOULD BE NO FAILURE. This is not a diet... it is making changes in our lifestyle for the good.

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KonaKat — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:04:21 GMT

The most difficult part of weight loss is maintaining that loss. Yes, those of us who are losing need the motivation to overcome hurdles and temptation but we also want to learn the secrets of those who maintain succcessfully. I have weight to lose but I chose to use the past year to maintain before beginning another attempt. I am nearing 76 and I can tell you that the recommended 1200 minimum calories a day make it difficult to lose a pound a week unless you add more than 30 minutes of exercise a day. I use both My Fitness Pal and my FitBit to monitor things.