Looking for a diet buddy

Jenna · #1 (**permalink**) June 20th, 2006, 09:27 AM

Hi

I am looking for some support for my weight loss journey. I am looking for someone who has close to the same goals as me and is using diet and exercise to meet them. So let me tell you a little about me. I am 24 and looking to loose about 100 pounds. Right now I am just working on portion control. I plan to walk after work and on my lunch break. I would love to start a supportive, tight-nit group for those of use needing more support for the long journey. If you are interested you can post here or PM me

Jenna

Hypo Hippo · #2 (**permalink**) June 20th, 2006, 09:48 AM

Hey Jenna! We have a thread under the club section that is about a buddy system. You can post your info in there and I will see if there is someone else in there looking for a buddy too with goals similar to yours.

lonestarsanta · #3 (**permalink**) August 9th, 2006, 09:11 AM

Jenna I know how you feel and I did the email buddy thing a few years and it's amazing the motivation it gives you.If you want email me at lonestarsanta2003@yahoo.com also plus I'll be in here in different areas.

natasha · #4 (**permalink**) September 9th, 2006, 04:16 PM

hey Jenna, I am a new member and I am also looking for some one who will go with me on this weight loss journey. I am looking to lose 20 to 25 lb.

city_shooter · #5 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2006, 04:37 AM

hey fellows

i am 20 and currently weigh 214 pounds . i am 5'9''..

i am lookin forward to go somehere around 170...

i need help from some of u guyz.. as i am new to weight loss ..

any help would be appreciated...

thx

regards

city_shooter

pktull · #6 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2006, 08:52 AM

I've lost 35 pounds since July 15, 2006. I still have about 15 more to go. What's going on?

city_shooter · #7 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2006, 09:05 AM

i'm glad u replied dude...

its not going well infact its going terrible...

dunno how to start... how much calories should i take in a day...

but on the good side i can do a lot of exercise... like walking i can walk almost 2 hrs a day...

well to cut the story short.. need some advice...

1)how much calories should i take in a day?
2)how much calories should i burn
3)when i am dieting what diet is best??

just some sturff a beginner need to know...

i hope u'll help me out

regards
city_shooter

pktull · #8 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2006, 12:32 PM

The first thing is that whatever method or madness you use to lower your weight, there are no guarantees as to their effectiveness. Just as there are all different kinds of people, there are many different methods.

What works for me may not work for you or vice versa. You have done the first thing right and that is to seek help.

The basics for losing weight are input (what and how much you eat), output (exercise/activity level), and metabolism (how your body processes what you eat).

If you are exercising like you say you are, then you will need to look at your caloric intake and see if you are eating more than you are burning off.

When I started losing weight, I used a supplemental system. After 10 days, I incorporated walking and now I am up to walking for 2 hours averaging about 4-5 miles. I recently started at a fitness club to start building muscle and burning fat.

A good place to start is: Free Diet Plans at SparkPeople

You can get a free diet plan based on your statistics.

city_shooter · #9 (**permalink**) October 25th, 2006, 10:35 PM

thx for referring dat site...

i figured out that i need to lose 5.23 pounds every week.. yeah. i know its pretty tough and maybe harmful as well but i guess if i exercise i can achieve it..

i'll take 1400 calories a day and burn 1400 and my bmr is 2000 so i'm sure i can achieve that...

abt exercise i can also walk a lot ... i'll start walking 2 hrs straight from today... plus cycling will also help...

regards
city_shooter

pktull · #10 (**permalink**) October 26th, 2006, 02:53 AM

However, 5 pounds a week is possible. I have helped a pastor friend of mine drop 20 pounds in 23 days. It's preferable if you ease into weight loss and slowly increase your exercise and slowly reduce your caloric intake to allow your body to adjust. I think if you shoot for 2-3 pounds per week, you are giving yourself a fighting chance to keep the weight off.

Another thing is the time factor. It wasn't until day 47 for me that I realized I have set new habits and did away with some old habits. The main thing is allowing yourself to set new habits and attitudes.

If you don't allow this to happen, then chances are you will gain your weight back.

My $.02

mikelikes2bike · #11 (**permalink**) October 26th, 2006, 06:17 AM

pktull is right, 2 to 3 pounds would be best for you. 5 pounds per week is dangerous... and I really wouldn't recommend it unless you were under doctors supervision. Have patience, you sound really motivated, it's just going to take a little time but by the sounds of things you'll make it!

city_shooter · #12 (**permalink**) October 26th, 2006, 10:02 AM

i am really motivated...

i am going to meet a dietician on sunday to get my diet chart...

i prefer 5 pounds coz i can exercise a lot... and i guess its somewat better to exercise a lot to shed weight than to starve urself...

like i said earlier i plan to lose abt 1500 calories a day(which meand a diff between calorie intake and calories burned) which makes the goal of 5 pounds per week seem achievable...

and u guyz are always there to advice me...
great gob fellows

pktull · #13 (**permalink**) October 26th, 2006, 10:23 AM

As you proceed, you can and will probably lose 5 pounds per week with your motivation. However, as the first few weeks go by, your weight WILL slow down. You will start building muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. So remember to take measurements of your arms, legs, face, chest, and abdomen. Inches are a more true measure than weight. You can lose only a few pounds and many inches in some cases.

I didn't take measurements except my belt. I know I lost in my face because I can see it. I also lost in my arms because the blood pressure cuff fits. And I added 10" worth of holes to my belt.

So, keep track of your measurements along with your weight.

city_shooter · #14 (**permalink**) October 26th, 2006, 11:14 AM

that is an excellent tip..

i'll do that ...

oi'm glad i found ya to help me

p.s. what should i do when i stop losing weight even after doing everything right

pktull · #15 (**permalink**) October 26th, 2006, 11:30 AM

Don't worry about it right now. Just get started and if you hit a plateau, where your weight levels off, ask the question then. Let people know what you are doing and what you are eating. People need details at the time because there are many different things that can contribute to a plateau.