Ready to kick 2016's ass!! Need to lose about 90lbs

[Falangie]

Hello all!

My name is Angie and I need to seriously start working on getting in shape.  I've got about 90lbs to lose and that's no small task!  I've had a FitBit Flex for almost a year now, and I've got the new ChargeHR coming soon.  I need to start taking this seriously.  I'd love if I had a few people I could do daily/weekly challenges with and chat with for support.

Please feel free to add me or reach out with any questions!  FitBit screen name is Falangie and email is marchant88@gmail.com

Thanks guys!

[SunsetRunner]

Focus on being healthier, changing body composition by decreasing body fat while increasing muscle mass. This can mean being heavier on the scale while being at a healthy weight and body fat range. While actually being leaner and being / looking healthy / toned..

Focus being at a healthy weight range and body fat range, our bodies are constantly fluctuating in weight and changes going on inside like getting stronger muscles.. 

Eating / drinking during the day the weight increases due foods eaten, drinking fluids.. food being used as energy, weight decreases due the energy being used.. there can be food remnants inside the body from previous days being a few pounds,.. water upkeep from eaten to much salt or the body holding onto water to repair muscles or when it's warm outside needing all the water it gets to stay dehydrated.

See how you feel and look in the mirror.. if having reached a flatter tummy with a toned look though being heavier on the scale but it differs from your goal weight.. not necessarily to take to the extreme to loose more, ending up to see your ribs for example. Then your healthy weight can be a bit higher for precious body though being and looking healthy, fit, toned.. feeling wonderful about yourself and your body.

Have fun

[ForJ]

Angie, I understand the task ahead of you! I also have to get in shape and drop many, many inches. According to the crazy chart at the doctor's, I need to lose around 100 pounds.For me, it is to get healthier. I just went to a medical specialist and heard the phrase "weight loss medication" about 10 times in 15 minutes. I am pretty sure he was telling me I should lose weight. Lol. I will not use medication to lose weight before I try a better diet and exercise. I could definitely use some friends in this. I am new to the community thing, so I don't know how to add anyone. But you can count me in!

[Mcore]

Oh my @Falangie, hahaha! Does your user name come from Phoebe (Friends)?  Awesome! 

Well, first of all, welcome aboard. I'm sure that you will do fantastic achieving your goal. My recommendations is to stay positive, have a great attitude towards your good and not too good moments along the way. Sometimes we tend to think of the ending result and just start considering it's going to take too long to reach what you have in mind, but this is only your mind testing you. Keep up your motivation with rewarding yourself every now and then, for example, when you reach -10 lbs, treat yourself with an appointment in a nice spa for a relaxing massage, you'll deserve it! I'm sure this will give you the strength to keep on going, you'll see. 

I wish the very best my friend!

[Yvetteb]

Set small goals for yourself such as loosing 10 lbs, but also being able to run 3k. Make a plan on how you will achieve these goals. Don't be too harsh on yourself but do push yourself and think about your goals with everything you do. Does this bring me closer to my goals or not? Treat yourself  (spa treatment, manicure, shopping, movie night etc). Share your goals with your family or friends who will support you!

If you need support from your fellow fitbitters, just add me as a friend.

[Cat123]

I'll add you if that is ok?
I to want to lose weight (a stone) but so far I have not even lost a pound! Actually my weight has gone up but my clothes feel nicer on!
I'm running and walking as much as I can but I must say I have an awful sweet tooth and really need to work on that 😀😀

[Sportsmom]

@Falangie I'm in the same boat. I want to lose 80lds. I've gained and lost so much weight over the yrs. I'm a serious yo yo dieter. I get so far than stop. I would love to support & be supporter as well as challenges etc.

[Weimeraniermom]

Hi Angie! My name is Christine and I am new to Fitbit. I too am looking to lose about 100 pounds...ugh..is all I have to say. I have lost 12 so far in the past month and have 98 to go!! I have been overweight for several years and always wanted(thought) I would get back to where I had always been before marriage. I did not have the willpower, mindset...whatever it takes to lose 100 pounds until about 2 months ago. Something clicked inside of me. I'm not sure what..maybe I was just tired of being tired and feeling like crap. Maybe I was tired of not being able to tie my shoes?!? Whatever it was it lit a fire in me and now I am unstopable!! I totally changed my eating habits, stopped drinking soda and got a Fitbit!! I know it sounds stupid to a lot of others but I am so proud of myself for the 12 pounds I have lost and now I just want to do more and more!  I encourage you to keep at it and don't stop!! Send me messages, e-mail me, what ever you need girl!! I do have to tell you I work 3rd shift , 12hrs a day so I might not respond as quick but I will be here...cheers...and happy stepping!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sportsmom]

@Weimeraniermom What plan are you using to lose weight or calorie level? I need to come up with a plan but I'm not sure what yet and am curious as to what others like me who have a lot of weight to lose are doing.

[Annie-NH]

I too have a lot to lose.  I look at short term attainable goals, but long term lifestyle changes. if you look at this as a one time fix and go back to old habits, you will not win the battle.   Pick a plan, or an activity that you can do. I started out with my Dr telling me to walk 10,000 steps-5 miles a day.  I never thought I could walk one mile with the knee issues I had, but in a matter of weeks I was doing it.  I started with small goals, and worked my way up until the walks before and after work became part of my routine, I walked in the rain, I walked in near darkness and began to look forward to it.  I have hit almost 10 miles some days.  I do the treadmill in the gym at work now because getting in my 11K steps is part of my motivation.   i work to eat right, no junk, and very few processed foods.  I also try one new recipe or food at least twice a month so I don't get bored with what I am eating. whatever changes you make they should be ones you can make part of your lifestyle forever

[Weimeraniermom]

@Sportsmom I think one of the best things I did was cut out Pepsi. I was so addicted to it. I started drinking water instead. I set my goal to drink a gallon daily. Sometimes I hit it sometimes I get close. The other thing I did was I joined my fitness pal. The calories are different between the two. I try to stick under 1500 calories daily. I work third shift so my days are reversed and it was really hard trying to figure out how to add my meals when my days are split by calendar dates....I drink a lot of protein shakes and try to eat a small snack at least every 2 hrs. Hard boiled eggs and yogurt are my go to snacks. I also keep cooked turkey bacon in the frig so it I am craving something salty I eat a couple pieces of them. I have not really started working out yet as I walk about 25,000 steps per night at work and am very tired when I get off. I will start to add workouts in as I get more comfortable with my new routine. I will have to say I feel better than I have in yrs and have way more energy. I know I have to do this for me and that helps push me in the right direction. If I have a bad day I start fresh the next day and I also listen to motivational CDs when I go to sleep. Some really good ones to check out are The Gabriel Method and Ideal Shape. Ideal Shape has CDs as well as protein shakes, pills and many other things. The shakes are pretty good it is what I currently use. I also use It works products. The triple threat is amazing!! Check it out!!

[HelenaFitbit]

Let's do this! Add away 

[ForJ]

I have to tell you, my get up and go has gotten up and left today. I haven't been sleeping well and it's costing me steps. My Advicare Spark helps a lot, but I'm at my wits end. Tomorrow I'm going to have to push myself harder to keep moving like normal.

[Yvetteb]

If anyone wants support, you can add me as friends!

Think of it as a healthy lifestyle and not dieting. It will take some time, some days you will not eat a healthy as you could but you enjoyed it. Other days you will eat healthy and excersice, but don't overcompensate your bad days (you won't be able to stick to this your entire life) . So set small achievable goals that work towards the ultimate goal (a healthy lifestyle) and enjoy the process! Be honest to yourself and the results will most likely come 🙂

[Courtney63]

I'm in your boat too.  Had a flex now have a charge hr and need to focus on being more consistent, i will friend you!

[Saraht77]

Love to join up! Love challenges! I'm New to fitbit...had my Charge about a week, LOVE IT! Got weight go loose. Trying to get back in running... I do 5k-13.1 but not regularly enough. Gain weight, after being pretty successful for several years. Need to get focused again.

[claireylouboo]

i'd love to join you for challenges etc - ive just got my fitbit charge yesterday and have 120ish lbs to lose - i dont know how to add people etc - but feel free to add me! xxx

[HelenaFitbit]

Welcome to the forums @claireylouboo! Here's our dedicated page on connecting with Friends on Fitbit. 

Let me know if you have any questions! 

[RedHairDontCare]

Good morning all!!

 I've been working out since before Thanksgiving and lost about 15 pounds. I fell off during the holiday season in between Christmas and New Years but I've started hitting the gym once again (been there everyday since Jan.1st- today is my day off lol) and now I'm working on getting my diet back on track; starting my dad with half an apple and a banana with my coffee 🙂

 I'm hoping to lose another 10 pounds by the time I go away to Indiana at the end of the month (1/30), I think it's do-able but I'm looking for support and friends to keep me motivated, I used to think it was corny but it really helps!! I follow body transformations and weight loss pages on Instagram as well. It's a huge help to see other people worse off than you are that can turn it all around 🙂

Find me at: https://www.instagram.com/redheadedblueeyes

[Mcore]

Way to go @RedHairDontCare! I'm very happy to hear that you are back on track and feeling better now. Congratulations on your achievements, I'm sure you will do fantastic with whatever you have in mind.

Happy stepping!