Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

[mom2jjl07]

Hi I am looking for a buddy on here that wants to team up with me on this journey! Having someone hold me accountable who is on the same page as me i think will be a HUGE key to success for both of us or ALL of us!! I AM going to lose 40lb before March 2010...thats it! I am sick of living like this..prisoner to food!? Thats crazy! Only I/WE can make it happen for ourselves and DO IT for ourselves!! WHO wants to join me and lets make this happen once and for all!!!???

[mission to lose]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

Hey Mom,
Welcome!
And why have one buddy, when you already have hundreds on the ADBB???

[sporty]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

HI mom - I have around 35 more to go - and can buddy with you... I had a buddy on here and they went MIA

About me - I am 34, live in Georgia with four children (1 boy and 3 girls) and my hubby who is also on the boards. I had to takke a break due to surgery and just got back on it..

[jplatas02]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

I would love to join you as well. I have about 50 to lose. I am getting married in June but would love to have the 50 off by March!

I have a two year old and need to be able to keep up with her

Jackie

[sporty]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

Jackie is your two your old in the terrible two's? I have a 2 year old that is in that awful stage right now!!

She will actually be three in January and I hope by then she losses some of that attiude! LOL

You can sooooooooooooooooooo meet your goal before your wedding!!

[jplatas02]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

Thanks Sporty - Oh yeah, she is in the terrible two’s all right, big time!
You are lucky, mine just turned two and the attitude can only get worse I hear. But they are so worth it. Will be working on a second….after the wedding of course J

[sporty]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

Well you will be looking stunning for your wedding!!

I have four total. Two girls ages 12 and 9, one boy age 4 1/2 and then of course my almost 3 year old daughter. I had a hysterecomy at age of 32 due to health issues so I am done in the baby department. Now I am working on me.

I want to get down to 120 and then I am off to get me some plastic surgery. That is just something I want to do for myself. Not everyone wants that but for me - I do and I am saving as we speak!

I had to take off three weeks due to surgery back in Sept and now back on induction to get myself back in the game. I lost 13 pounds on induction in August and I hope I start back moving on the inches and scale lost.

One piece of advice - TAKE WEEKLY Measurements! It is worth it to see the inches go down when the scale does not....

[neutronnorman]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

Hi I am looking for a buddy on here that wants to team up with me on this journey! Having someone hold me accountable who is on the same page as me i think will be a HUGE key to success for both of us or ALL of us!! I AM going to lose 40lb before March 2010...thats it! I am sick of living like this..prisoner to food!? Thats crazy! Only I/WE can make it happen for ourselves and DO IT for ourselves!! WHO wants to join me and lets make this happen once and for all!!!???

Hi:

You can do it. I need to lose, at most 15-20 lb so I won't count. My sig pic is small because I haven't taken one of myself large enough to post yet. That pic looked fine in facebook, though. I started a bit over 265 lb, and when I finally started induction, I was at 245 lb. Currently, I'm around 189 lb. I'm beginning to look like a bodybuilder / strength athlete. I counted everything I ate and worked out intelligently. If I can do it, so can anyone on this forum. The best of luck!

You'll probably be close to your goal by Xmas, if you are dilligent and dedicated.

Norman

[Jenileigh]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

I would love to join in also. I am currently (or way before induction began) at 195, I want to get down to 140, maybe a little lower. So that would be 55 pounds.

I have three daughters, the oldest one is 19, married and in college full time. I homeschool the other two , ages 13 and 8.

[sporty]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

So how is everyone dong this week? Any big plans for the weekend? Just wanted to check in with everyone!

[mom2jjl07]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

Okay I am soooo excited about this!!! Having someone to be accountable to is just what i need!
Right now TODAY i am struggling with one thing though :-( I was doing great and by the 3rd day(Wednesday) AGAIN i gave into evil sweets...i keep giving in by the 3rd day How in the world does everyone get past those cravings...its really all a mind game, i think, i will litterally talk myself into giving in...its CRAZEE!! I want this soooooo bad and just have to figure out a way to get over that one hurdle

[sporty]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

Mom you just have to fight through it and remind yourself why you are doing this. The cravings will get better. Since you did give in, you need to start induction over and start back on day 1. At least that is what I was told in the past.


This is what I did and this is coming from someone that is a big sweets fan:

IN the beginning I just said ok meal time to myself, ate my atkins meal, and then moved on. If i Had a craving, I would jump on this board and read. I would go for a walk and drink lots of water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After about 5 days I was not craving anything and felt great. Also make sure you are exercising and taking vitamins.

YOU CAN DO IT!!

[mom2jjl07]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

Yup its back to day one for me...but thats okay...as long as i climb back on the wagon and not fall off againjust keep on truckin'? And I will just be more prepared when the cravings hit...i was'nt prepared mentally this past week and that alone is a problem in itself...i really believe alot of it is mental! Thanks for the encouragement

[Jenileigh]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

Today was our weigh in day. I have lost 7 pounds. I'm pretty happy, although today has been more hard than others. I seem to not be able to get satisfied. Bottomless pit if you will. I hope tomorrow returns me to the previous feeling that I'm quite full and not thinking of foods I can't have. Sigh

My husband is also doing this with me. He just started a little later than I. He weighed in at 385 back in August. During the month of September he did the 21 day Daniel fast with our church, he lost 23 pounds. This week he has lost 3 bringing his total to 26 pounds so far. I'm SOOO proud of him.

I am noticing that we are both a little edgy and ill. Is this typical for those of you on Induction? Physically I am feeling better-all except for the tension headache that still hasn't turned loose of me. I'm pretty sure it's from caffeine withdrawals and I'm not feeding it any longer. I am drinking a cup or two of decaf a day instead. I'm praying it leaves SOON.

[vee_9]

Re: Looking for a buddy that needs to lose 40-50lb???

I'm looking to lose 40 total (but that's assuming the first ten actually come off!)

I'd love to be your diet partner~! I'm new to this. Have you tried atkins before?