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Weight loss buddy...

22 replies

trying233 · 23/05/2023 22:29

Really looking for a weight loss buddy.

Im 35, have a 1 year old, size 18 really really crap with losing weight. Never been able to be one of these people that even lose a bit of weight on WW or SW etc, i honestly fall at the first hurdle.

I really really want to try though, i feel it would be better to find someone in the same boat rather than someone whos good at it as it wont motivate me.

Anyone in a similar situation to me want to buddy up?

I really want to lose a bit of weight by mid August.

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FrenchBoule · 23/05/2023 22:34

There’s no miracle diet as you probably know. You need to change your eating habits.Will power is essential- it’s hard but so worth it.
Look up at what you’re eating. Low carb worked for me as it eliminates lots of things that have very little to no nutritional value.
Go for it 🙂

Aliceinwonder1 · 04/06/2023 14:51

Hi.
I am the same, really struggle to lose weight as I'm good for a week or 2 then fail!
Am really wanting to lose a fair bit though and change my body as I am so unhappy with how I look it stops me doing things I want to do!
How much do you want to lose? X

trying233 · 04/06/2023 18:18

@Aliceinwonder1 Yes same! I have been wanting to take my daughter to go ape but i know there is a 100kg limit & im so scared i will be embarrassed as im on the cusp.

I think i need/want to lose about 3/4 stone, what about you?

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Longnecksusan · 04/06/2023 18:41

Hello ♥️
I’m happy to buddy up! I have zero will power xxx

Aliceinwonder1 · 04/06/2023 18:46

I'd like to lose 3 stone...4 would be amazing but I'm trying to be realistic in that I'm 34 now and had 2 kids and struggle to lose weight anyway lol
Let's help each other along...I have no willpower though. Maybe weekly weigh ins will help? Can share loss or gains and cheer each other on? X

Aliceinwonder1 · 04/06/2023 18:46

We can have our own little weight loss group and spur each other on and help on the days we feel we've failed or want to eat rubbish!

DancingintheSpoonlight · 04/06/2023 18:48

I’d like to lose 2 stone! Every day I tell myself today is the start of my better habits but always fall off 😭 please may I join?

Aliceinwonder1 · 04/06/2023 19:48

I'm the exact same..the amount of times I've said to myself right come on do it as I'd be so much happier with myself...then a few hours later I'm stuffing myself with chocolate 😣 x

trying233 · 04/06/2023 20:12

Yess sounds fab! What should we do, whatsapp group or something else?

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DancingintheSpoonlight · 04/06/2023 20:18

Does anyone use My Fitness Pal or Fitbit? You can add friends on there

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 04/06/2023 20:34

Hi can I join. I am the heaviest I have been and I am so fed up. I initially started on 1200 cals but it was not sustainable, so I joined team RH and have been told to stick to 1800 calories. This is more realistic. I have cut out alcohol and am trying to do 15000 steps as recommended. I have also joined the gym.
Can you tell I am desperate. I am logging food via mfp. I am trying to increase my water intake but I don't really enjoy it.

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 04/06/2023 20:35

Oh I am 12 stone 5 so my BMI puts me overweight.

Aliceinwonder1 · 04/06/2023 20:51

You're doing great already. I am going to start using my fitness Pal too..it really does help. I need to incorporate some fruit and veg into my diet as I don't enjoy them at all but my diet is so unhealthy I think it affects so much not just my weight!
15000 is great, I am going to aim to do 10000 a day at least. Also need to up my water intake, really bad for that! Basically I need a total overhaul lol 😂

feeona123 · 04/06/2023 21:12

Hey I needed a kick up the bum to loose some weight. My primary aim is to loose a stone before holiday in mid July.

I’ve started on Exante and lost 5lbs in week 1. Being at home I can stick to it fine, but had a few days out where I ate as usual so week 2 isn’t going as well so far!

I thought I didn’t eat that much but doing the shakes I’ve realised how much I was eating!

Good luck everyone x

trying233 · 04/06/2023 21:16

Ok ive made a group on my fitness pal called fresh start june, see if you can add yourselves to it

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trying233 · 04/06/2023 21:17

No sorry fresh start 2023 (june was taken)

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YouCantBeSadHoldingACupcake · 04/06/2023 21:42

Can I join? I've been using mfp since march, would be nice to have some friends on there to keep me accountable

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 04/06/2023 21:49

Perfect I have requested to join.

Notsoanonymous235846283373838 · 04/06/2023 21:51

Any idea how to find it on MyFitnessPal? I’d love to join you

Notsoanonymous235846283373838 · 04/06/2023 21:54

Scrap that - found you!

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 04/06/2023 21:54

Search under community.

Weight loss buddy...
MaltbyMaeve · 04/06/2023 21:57

I’ve requested to join too!

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