Hi ..I'm looking to lose 30 lbs and an looking for a buddy to help keep me accountable. I've tried challenges before and find support great ..but a little overwhelming. ..so hoping to make a friend and support each other 🌻

Hello,

I have never actually done an on-line challenge, what type of "goals or milestones" would you like to track? I wear a FitBit, we could connect up through that if you are a walker. I have a bit more weight to lose then you but will be glad to buddy up.

Let me know.

Kathy

Hi Kathy , I don't have a fitbit but maybe we could check in daily ..maybe post our menu for the day to get somega ideas. I have a wedding in July and am hoping to fit into something I already own lol.
I enjoy walking and Bikram yoga .

Today:
Coffee/cream and coconut oil
coleslaw mix with sunflower seeds and balsamic vinegar
chicken salad
green drink ( spinich/berries/cucumber /fresh lemon juice )
olives
Sauté cabbage / bacon and eggs
Lot's of water
walked 45 minutes

Sure, checking in each day works for me.

You will very quickly see that I am THE MOST BORING EATER IN THE WORLD! (sorry for shouting). I (my Mom really) fixes all of my meals on Sunday afternoon and then I just take them from the frig to the microwave and enjoy.

Today:
B - 2 hard-boiled eggs and 2 slices of bacon
L - serving of beef and broccoli casserole and ~15 grape tomatoes
D - (will be) serving of pork loin and asparagus and cauliflower
Steps so far - 6,000 (goal is minimum 8K but shoot for 10K)

I only drink water. I have never drank coffee or tea. It is either water or when I am off plan, Mt. Dew. I also try not to snack since that is a trigger for me. My current eating plan has enough protein that my hunger is mostly under control so snacking has not been an issue.

Some background on me, 54 year old, weight issues almost all of my life, have lost 100 lbs probably 3 time in my adult time but never learned to keep it off. I am two years out from retirement and I refuse to be fat when I am old so I am trying once again. You can see my stats in my profile.

Talk to you tomorrow.

Kathy

Hi Kathy

I'm 51 and a long way from retirement lol
I'm married with a teen daughter.
I too am a boring eater ..but hopefully it will make us accountable . Have a great day ..will check back later with menu 🌻

I'm shooting for 30 too.. if you could use an extra buddy!

Ohhh..and I got a fitbit for christmas... sometimes i forget it's actually on..until it starts buzzing on my wrist... (that happens a little more then it should!)

Hi Charise !

This weekend has been a little rough ...I had a couple drinks ..need to away from that . Food choices have been good thoigh 😊

Hope you having a great weekend !

You're not alone! I had Malibu Rum and pineapple juice ... too many of them too... so, now I'm just trying to detox.

Today is back to the drawing board and day one of refocusing on the meal plan. I keep things pretty simple in that area though ...

Tonight's dinner plan is just a "mexi-meatza".. ground beef with a little bit of taco seasoning and melted shredded cheese. ... very yummy stuff actually!

Back on track today !!!

Planning on 30 days of absence also ...to give made better chance of success 🌻

Charise ..your dinner sounds yummy .

Wings and potato skins for me .

Today is a great day to start!

Basic salad for my dinner yesterday and today.

Have a great Sunday.

Kathy

Hot yoga

Cicken ceaser salad
eggs and veggies
lots of water

Down from 195 to 191 today.. so nice that things are moving in the right direction

I do the IF plan which is intermittent fasting ... ie: no food until until 4 or 5pm .... some ppl can't do that due to medical conditions .. but my body actually thrives on that WOE... so.. just the one meal a day for me.

1st day was the mexi-meatza ... a full pound of burger (by the way )

2nd day was deviled egg salad .. 4 boiled eggs diced up and mixed with mayo, honey mustard, dill relish, salt, pepper and paprika.. topped off with real bacon bits.

3rd day... crunchy baked chicken strips.. 3 boneless skinless pieces... (couldn't decide which type of mustard to baste on them so I did one each: honey mustard, dijon, and last was sweet and spicy mustard (only 1g carbs in them).. .then i crunched up some of those dried french onions and "breaded" them with that.. baked them all up and had them dipped in some ranch dressing .... they were all amazingly delicious ... best meal so far!!

Congrats on the weight loss. Those are great numbers!

I can do the IF when I am home all day on weekends but there is something about the routine of my work day that revolves around eating times. I typically have 2 meals a day on Sat/Sun (usually skip mid day meal). I do like the feeling I get from IF, that really empty feeling makes me feel lighter and weirdly enough, cleaner inside. Hard to explain.

This week I am having 2 eggs and sausage for breakfast; chicken thigh and some broccoli/cauliflower casserole for lunch; and salad for dinner. No snacks and lots of water. I can eat the same thing over and over again. Food is not that exciting to me and that's ok.

Kathy