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I've been looking for a partner too and just passed your post.  I want to lose 15 to 20 pounds.  I 'd love to team up with you.  If you want we can just email on here or we can exchange addresses.  Just email my page and let me know if you want to exchange actual email addresses.  If you decide you want to partners we can exchange our height, weight etc. later.  I know we both can do this.  I have seen some really encouraging stories on here.  I have lost 18 pounds already and had lost more but some came back.  I have just been stuck for a while and some motivation from a friend could be what we both need.  Hope to hear from you soon.

i have never heard of this method before, but it sounds cool.  i would love to join.  i too have to lose some weight, this past week i have been binging like mad.  and since bathing suit season is rapidly approaching, i am in need of some restriction on my diet.  this sounds like a good way of controlling myself and it could be fun. lol, maybe.

my stats:

18, nearly 19 years old

5'2''

118

goal:115, I know this sounds like its not enough, but I have a very difficult time reaching this desired weight.  so this will be a challenge for me.  I also go through fits of overeating, which is what happened nearly all last week.  By the time the calories catch up with my body, I will probably gain around 3-4 pounds.  Not unless I am careful with my diet for the next few weeks.

Interesting fact: every 3500 calories not used up will add a pound to your body weight.

kmmackli,

I know you can lose that 3 lbs! I also go through fits of overeating, especially when I'm stressed. Is that what's causing yours? I did okay yesterday, but I didn't do so hot the day before. Oh, well. Everyday's a new day. I'm gonna do much better today!

Hey ladies,

 

I'm still in.  I was just waiting to see what happened.  Which day were we weighing in on?  I usually weigh in on Mondays but it doesn't really matter to me.

MY stats

Height: 5'3"

Weight: 150

Goal:  135

That may not be enough but it's what I am willing to try for now.  My beginning weight was 168 that was last February so I'm hoping it doesn't take me another year.  I would like to lose at least 1 pound per week.  I think it is going to be so fun to encourage one another.  

Kmmackli,

3 pounds is still 3 pounds and I know you can do it. When it gets tough just remember you have us and we're thinking about you.

Yoliechula,

Thanks for starting this thread and I know we are all going make amazing progress together.

I will be leaving for the beach Sat. and won't be back til Sunday a week.  But I'll be thinking about both of you and I will check until Sat. and again on the Sunday I get back to see how you are doing and to report for myself.  Hope you guys are doing great.

Hi all,

Count me in for the challenge as well. Weight in each Monday sounds like a good plan especially after the weekend.

April 7th weight in: 128 lbs

Height: 5"2

By June 15th: lose about 15 lbs

 

Best of luck everyone!

  

Karen

Hello Everyone,

 

Just came upon this post and would like to join, I am need of motivating friends.

 

Current Stats:

Age: 25

Height: 5'2

Current Weight:121

Goal Weight: 105 - max 110

Thanks! Ya, I think anxiety is a major factor in me eating alot.  I overate when my parents came, and today because I have an exam to study for.  But even if I just start eating something that is unhealthy, it leads me to eat more of it. Example: today i went to chipotle - which was unplanned - (i got a rice, blackbean, and double tomato bowl = 420 cal, 8g fat) which is not that bad.  But then afterwards my boyfriend wanted to go to coldstone!!! So i gave in and ate a gotta love it cake batter. now i feel like such a loser.  my bottomless stomach is a problem. So, anyways, after this spiel, I guess stress does induce binging.

Thanks for your support. I am definitely going to try harder from now on. and I should probably be studying right now instead of this. lol

good luck!

Good morning,  I forgot to put in my age on my stats.  I'm 32  will be 33 on Sunday.  

Since I'll be gone next week I'll weigh in Saturday before I leave for your Monday and then I'll be able to weigh in on the Monday after I get back from the beach.  That will be a scary weigh in, I always get out of control on vacation, but I'm going to try not to this time and I will know that all of you are counting on me to eat healthy and you'll be holding me accountable when I get back.  

Shortchip and Kl9999 welcome!!!!

No matter what we do let's all stay positive, we can do this together.  Have a great day!!!

Hello Everyone!

I don't know where everyone is located (I'm in NJ) but it was a beautiful day here today!!! 70 degrees. I was able to get outside and run, which is always better then a treadmill. :-) I am anticipating summer and cannot wait to spend my weekends outdoors and barefoot!

I have decided that I am going to train for a 1/2 marathon. This would be the ultimate goal for me. After 10 years, I quite smoking  (it will be 2 yrs in June) and to say I ran a 1/2 marathon would be awesome! (Since I could barley run 5ft without gasping for air before) :-)

Hope everyone had a wonderful day! Happy early Friday!!

 

Original Post by shortchip:

Hello Everyone!

I don't know where everyone is located (I'm in NJ) but it was a beautiful day here today!!! 70 degrees. I was able to get outside and run, which is always better then a treadmill. :-) I am anticipating summer and cannot wait to spend my weekends outdoors and barefoot!

I have decided that I am going to train for a 1/2 marathon. This would be the ultimate goal for me. After 10 years, I quite smoking  (it will be 2 yrs in June) and to say I ran a 1/2 marathon would be awesome! (Since I could barley run 5ft without gasping for air before) :-)

Hope everyone had a wonderful day! Happy early Friday!!

 

 

Congrats on quitting smoking. I don't smoke myself but been told by those who tried to quit that it's just as hard if not more so than to try to lose weight. Training for a 1/2 marathon is an awesome goal and best of luck.

Myself, I'm in Toronto, Canada and it's still a bit cold here. Not exactly Spring temperature just yet. For the Summer, I'm hope to be able to do a 20 km, moderate pace day hike, try rock climbing and squash. By dropping some weight and increase both my cardio & muscle strength, I would be able to do those aspired physical activities at a high level than I would at my current weight which is about 10-12 lbs more than ideal weight.    

 

 

 

hi everyone, hope your efforts have been showing results! i just weighed myself yesterday and I am down to 116, so i am getting closer. I just wanted to thank all of you, this has been extremely helpful.  haha, tho i am eating a hersheys bar as i type this.

thanks for everything, this is fun. and happy birthday ophelia710!

I need accountability too! I haven't weighed in two weeks but I look and feel freakin HUGE!! Like I've gotten bigger! I'd like to lose the 15lbs I've recently gained. That weight gain made me extremely upset.... I'd like to get it off for summer.

Hello Everyone,

Just checking in.

Current Stats:

 

Height: 5'2

Starting weight: 125

Current Weight:119

Goal Weight: 105 - max 110

How is everyone doing?  Again we are having beautiful weather here on the east cost, however I am stuck at home with the flu. Hoping I will be feeling better by the weekend so I can get outside for a hike.

 

Kl9999 - Thanks for the congrats. Yes, it was very hard and still almost 2 years later I get cravings, and always at the weirdest times too. Good luck with your summer goals! Rock climbing is something I have always wanted to try as well.

Happy early Friday!

also checking in.

height 5'2'' now weight 113 as of yesterday afternoon. but i ate and drank a ton last night, sooo im probably around 115. oops. ill work on that.

Hello everyone, just checking in.  I'm back from the beach and had a great time.  I did gain 1.8 pounds but as of last night I had lost .4 of it and didn't weigh myself again this morning.  I will try to weigh in again next Monday.  I'm going to try not to weigh myself again until then.  I can get real crazy about the scales.  I hope everyone is doing okay.  Keep trying we can do this together.