[Achiro]

Hi good people.

I would like to join support group as well.

My lack of knowledge in English language is kinda obstacle for quality conversation but I'll give it a try since I really need few peeps in my surrounding regarding this weight loss issue. Surely I would like to be supportive for others as well. I am interested in forum experience exchange and private messages as well, if anybody would like.

Few words (my specifications ):

Female
33 yrs
Kid 2 yrs, husband
Work from home (PC)
Height: 168 cm
Weight 25.09.: 77,6 Kg
Weight 03.10.: 74,3 Kg
Goal: 59-61 Kg

[Achiro]

And forgot to mention...

Using MFP: Freeda_2017 if anybody would like to connect. I use it on daily basis. Unfortunately food items are often in foreign language (Croatian) since there's a big Croatian database of food I use.

Cheers!

[PurplePetal]

Hi our me sure men's and weights are pretty similar. What I am currently doing with another buddy is doing weekly weigh ins and messaging daily meals and exercise plans. Are you using a specific meal or exercise plan to keep you going currently?

[Achiro]

Not exactly sure who are you asking but I'm gonna answer anyway

I eat carbs : fat : protein in this way (approx.): 50%:25%:25%. And of course this is just an average.
Carbs: Rise, few dry breads, fitness crunchies (breakfast with milk)
Fat and proteins: Fresh cheese, meat, milk, olive oil
Other: alot of vegetables cooked or raw, and fruit (bananas and apples).
Quantity: 1500 calories daily, 3 main meals and 2-3 snacks.
I drink only water with squeezed lemon without sugar.
Also 1-2 coffee/daily with one spoon of sugar. That is actualy only sugar I use.

Well this is it regarding my diet. I am not hungry. I do not have cheat day for now, it is just too early in my opinion.

Exercise:
Stretching 10 min
Elliptic trainer: 30 min
Workout legs/butt/arms: 20 min

I will change my program after a while, just checking around a bit what suits me the best.

Do you use Myfitnesspal?
If so, can I add you?

I do not have any buddy there yet.

[PurplePetal]

As for my eating habit, i do the opposite of what you do. LOL but actually I know of a lot of people who use different methods and they just work perfectly for them. I always tell people do whatever works. If it's working for you I say that's great and you should continue doing it. What I'm doing seems to be working for me which is low carb and high protein. I guess the reason I am here is to obtain motivation and accountability from people who are struggling through the same Journey. I am definitely a planner and I like to create my meals and exercise plans a week before and stick to it. If it is written down and planned it is so much easier for me to follow. So I guess that's another thing I'm seeking...trying to find a middle, a balance. I want to know that if one day it is impossible to plan my day I could still make it through. I started off my diet actually using a cheat day every other week and the doctor actually said it probably helped me. But then again everyone's different. I was in a very long journey being that I was almost 400 pounds. Now I've chosen to not use cheat days and use rewards and get myself a little something nice or go get pampered with a pedicure manicure As a treat. Just as confirmation to prove to myself that food is not in control of me. You seem to have your plan on check and that is great. I think having a plan is important. Again what I try to implement is just weekly check-ins and weigh-ins with any buddy that I make just to help keep us focused and motivated. For me it feels great to see the pounds coming off. It also really helps when I have a bad day and I fall because having a buddy helps me get right back up again.

PS sorry I didn't specify who I was talking to. LOL I'm still fairly new.