01-18-2014 13:33
01-18-2014 13:33
Four years ago my boyfriend was killed in a car accident. At that time I was losing weight and down 100 pounds after a year of dieting. within three years after he was killed, I had gained all the weight back. Last June I decided to get back on the weight loss journey and in the last six months have lost 50 pounds. I received my Fitbit for Christmas and I am really invigorated about getting fit again. I am still in need of losing another 125 or so. I am looking for people who like me have a whole lot of weight to lose so that we can encourage each other on this journey.
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10-12-2015 06:19
10-12-2015 06:19
I just ordered this book based on your recommendation. 🙂 I still have 60 lbs to lose, and am finding it difficult to maintain weight loss progress. I'm fighting for every pound, it seems.
10-12-2015 06:28
10-12-2015 06:28
I totally understand. I have lost the same 3 pounds about 8 times. I gain it, then lose, gain it then lose. I am so tired of this cycle. I am only 5'1" and I am stuck at 185 and have been for 2 years. I am doing 30 minutes of exercise and have been since early July, but still not losing pounds or very many inches. I know it is my eating. I hav to get my portions under control and I have to eat the right stuff. Fast food is the biggest problem. Quick and easy. I have found a good meal replacement shake for breakfast and that is probably the healthiest meal I have all day. It goes way down hill after that. One of the trainers on one of my videos says " You can't out exercise a bad diet" and I guess she is totally correct. No matter what I do with exercise the pounds will not budge. Tips on healthly eating would be greatly appreciated if anybody has some good recipes.
10-12-2015 06:29 - edited 10-12-2015 06:29
10-12-2015 06:29 - edited 10-12-2015 06:29
Kikai?
What book did you order?
10-12-2015 06:34
10-12-2015 06:34
Kay 34 would you like a friend to help. I wear my everyday. I have an office job so I don't get in a lot of steps. My goal right now is only 5,000 steps a day. Friend me if you want and we can help each other get to 10,000. I could use some movitation too.
10-12-2015 07:01
10-12-2015 07:01
"The Cognitive behavioral workbook for weight management"
I know I have issues with food. I have an addictive personality, and have had issues with cigarettes, drugs, food, etc. Sigh. Looks like this is just one more addiction I need to tackle. I should get addicted to salad and exercize.
10-12-2015 07:12
10-12-2015 07:12
nestferchrys, are you doing some kind of exercise routine?
10-12-2015 10:21
10-12-2015 10:21
10-12-2015 10:29
10-12-2015 10:29
Sherrystrole -
Yep. I have two Beachbody programs that I use - one is the old "Turbo Jam" with Chalene Johnson, and the second is Tai Cheng. Because I am so significantly over weight I cannot always do turbo jam with my knees, but I can do tai chi!
I am also a gamer (Old school D&D, roll a d6 for damage!) and found this:
http://darebee.com/programs/hero-journey.html
It's a gamer/choose your own adventure workout.
They also have other themed workouts based on TV shows and movies.
While I can't do all of it, something is better than nothing and the more I do - the easier it gets and the more I *can* do.
Since I really started to focus on this, I've lost 27 lbs. It isn't much, but in the last 12 weeks I eliminated all colas (I'd been having 2-3 a day easily), eliminated refined sugars and all grains (wheat, rice, white potatoes, oats, etc.) I eat fermented foods as often as I can (veggies, yogurts, fresh cheese I make myself) and a good balance of fruits and veggies and protein. I stay away from processed foods. I do my own cooking. Roasted chicken in the crockpot and then use the bones to make a broth, and making things from 'scratch'. This has reduced my edema a great deal, and helped me get my blood sugar back under control.
I want my life back. No ice cream is going to taste as good going camping with my friends will feel. This is a battle I fully plan to win - and I don't even need armor to do it.
10-12-2015 10:45
10-12-2015 10:45
I'm a gamer, too, and my husband bought me a Wii fit. I'm slightly chicken to try it, but plan on breaking it out for the winter when exercising becomes difficult in RI. I forwarded the link below to my husband. I'm sure he will get a kick out it.
Two D&D inspired musical forays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54VJWHL2K3I
10-12-2015 10:53
10-12-2015 10:53
10-21-2015 07:51 - edited 10-21-2015 07:54
10-21-2015 07:51 - edited 10-21-2015 07:54
I have a similar weight loss goal and am looking for friends to do daily challenges and help keep each other motivated! I am only at 5k steps/day at the moment and working towards 10k. I don't see where to add any of you though. Anyone mind pointing me in the right direction? Thanks 🙂
10-21-2015 08:07
10-21-2015 08:07
If you click on the persons icon picture, then click on "Go to profile", there will be a "+ add as friend" button on their page near their picture.
10-21-2015 15:26
10-21-2015 15:26
Thank you for the response. I just tried to do that and I have no "+add as friend". To be sure I even Ctrl+f and searched for "add" and "Friend" but nothing on the page. I think maybe I have something broken >.<
10-22-2015 09:31
10-22-2015 09:31
Should be right here (excuse my penmanship. I can't write with a mouse...)
10-22-2015 10:10
10-22-2015 10:10
Hey everyone, I'm trying to lose close to 200. I used to be a competitive wrestler in college about 15 years ago. Got hurt and since then have steadily put on weight. I started this out at almost 500lbs. I'm down about 45lbs so far since July. I'd be more than happy to add anyone to my friends list to do challenges with. I am loving having a fitbit and am excited about where I am headed.
Ultimately I'd like to get to my college wrestling weight of 285.
Keep up the great work everybody!
01-11-2016 09:18
01-11-2016 09:18
Hi,
I am looking for friends that will help keep me motivated and make me accountable. I have about 200 lbs to lose and realize that I cannot do it alone. I am tired of the yoyoing diets that help me take some weight off only to put more back on. I have had my Fitbit for about a week and though I am trying to hit the 10,000 steps, I am finding it difficult but I am determined to do it!
01-11-2016 09:22
01-11-2016 09:22
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02-09-2016 09:35
02-09-2016 09:35
Hi all!
First I just want to say, I am sorry for your loss Laura (original message). But I am definitely glad to see things have been looking up for you. I, myself, have 140 lbs to lose. I have been down this road multiple times, first time losing 95 lbs, and the 2nd time losing 50 lbs. But I am back to square one and really in need of help and support. I got my fitbit back in November 2015 and started losing weight, going down 22 lbs, but I have already put back on 7 so I really need to make sure that I keep going in the right direction. I could use any support and would really love to make friends that have similar goals. I look forward to hearing from you!
02-14-2016 09:45
02-14-2016 09:45
Hi there! I have to lose 137 pounds.Depressing and feels somewhat impossible at the moment, but I know I can do it, because I have lost 119 pounds before. My highest weight was 293.2 pounds. I got down to 175 for my wedding in 2013, but after that I put on about 30 pounds. Then I decided to get back on track only to found out I was pregnant. I gained 50 pounds during the pregnancy. Mostly in the last 4 months of the pregnancy due to preeclampsia that had me on bed rest. I ended up having a C-section in November 2015, and I am starting to feel me again. Now it's time for me to get back on track once again and lose the weight. I need motiviation! A buddy or someone to push me and to keep me on track. I'm hoping the fitbit community can help keep me on the right path.