Looking for others like me...weight loss support!

Wow...lots of interest that is great!

Let's see if more folks are interested and then firm stuff up early next week.

A couple things...everyone should be using their blogs so we can check in on you and leave inspires.

Not sure about how else to do it...start a thread and just keep going. Do we want it public so everyone else can read it? Any ideas?

Kathy, I would love to be a part of this!!

Sherri

Ooooo, I LOVE this idea.  Food is a daily struggle with me, and even though I've lost 56 lbs and am near my "goal weight" I've been there for the last year, AND more importantly, my body fat numbers are still WAY high.  I found out you can lose the weight and still be obese bodyfat wise.  I'm now a "skinny" fat person.... Pretty sad, but that's what happens when weight is the all important issue and you don't know the difference between losing body fat and muscle mass.

I've since spent a great deal of time educating myself about exercise and nutrition and finding what works best for me.  I say this because every person is different and what works for me may not work for you and your lifestyle.   I've been logging pretty much everything I eat on Diet Power since February, 2003 - even the BAD days, and boy have I had some of those! 

Looking forward to discussions & support from this terrific BT community!

Tammy

I definitely think the thread should be public.  I've been so motivated and inspired by reading threads that I'm not involved in.  I think it would be great if it helps both us and those who don't choose to participate.

Good ideas everyone!

The sad thing for me in challenges is that so many people just disappear.  My thought right now is start as one group and if activity level is to much maybe we could break it downinto smaller groups...but with 6-8 and if say 1/3 drop out the group gets a little small. In past challenges some groups are very active and supportive and others aren't.

Right now we are at 10...I think that is a managable number and will welcome more.

In using Blogs, I meant not necessary keeping public what you eat which is great if you do, but how you are doing and your workouts, food would be good. I see weight loss more mental than what I eat.  I have tried and become frustrated with the BT food log, maybe I need some lessons to get the hang of it.

With my tri coach, we have developed a strategy. I don't count calories as it is frustrating and bumping my head against the wall. Once in awhile when I get stalled I'll track all my food and calories for a week to see if I need to tweak stuff, but on-going I have found it counter productive. The reality is I eat the same things almost everyday...always same breakfast, normally same dinner with change in protein or veggies, lunch varies some but not much.

I'd really like to join too please.  I have 14 kgs (about 30 pounds) to lose.  I was further along the way there this time last year but put weight back on due to a slacking off in training and then injury.  I'm also looking at taking a year (possibly more) to lose this amount.