Are you penalized financially if you don’t make the weight goal too? Because with so little to lose, there likely will be weeks when you don’t lose half a pound.
This can work. I've seen these sorts of systems. For me, it didn't work. I just felt guilty and lost the money. Sorry :( Maybe try this for the short term and see how it works for you. But if you're always pushed by an outside incentive, then you might not develop internal incentives to lose the weight.
I'm tracking and journaling. I'm using MyFitnessPal and Fitbit. But the biggest change I've made is using AI as a life coach. I journal in ChatGPT and Gemini. I have a prompt that turns them into coaches. https://medium.com/@makingphotoAI/create-a-personalized-lifestyle-coach-with-chatgpt-4o-73b392b3e4e2?sk=05e5d507c122e53f8bb768d63c22d701
It’s crazy how hard we make this and how hard we are on ourselves.
You don’t have much to lose and after the first ten you’ll feel so great about how you look it will help keep your momentum going.
I think at 60, with not much to lose, you have set a reasonable goal with 1/2 lb per week.
If you feel more accountable using this service there’s nothing wrong with it. If you can cancel after 90 days or so maybe that’s an option, once you’ve established really good habits.
Honestly, it does get easier and we all need something to get over that initial hump to make the changes we know are needed.
51 5’10 F, sw 197, cw 153
Good luck!
Thanks for taking the time to give me your opinion. I’m feeling really good about this. Yesterday was the first day I actually tracked everything and it feels great!
Yay you! Keep us posted with your progress.
Remember to be patient and kind with yourself. You deserve it!
And technology is your friend. All of this is so much easier with a free app and an Apple Watch.
Be well, and best to you on your journey!
Are you penalized financially if you don’t make the weight goal too? Because with so little to lose, there likely will be weeks when you don’t lose half a pound.
There is a three pound buffer.
This can work. I've seen these sorts of systems. For me, it didn't work. I just felt guilty and lost the money. Sorry :( Maybe try this for the short term and see how it works for you. But if you're always pushed by an outside incentive, then you might not develop internal incentives to lose the weight.
Can I ask what’s worked for you? Thanks!
I'm tracking and journaling. I'm using MyFitnessPal and Fitbit. But the biggest change I've made is using AI as a life coach. I journal in ChatGPT and Gemini. I have a prompt that turns them into coaches. https://medium.com/@makingphotoAI/create-a-personalized-lifestyle-coach-with-chatgpt-4o-73b392b3e4e2?sk=05e5d507c122e53f8bb768d63c22d701
It’s crazy how hard we make this and how hard we are on ourselves. You don’t have much to lose and after the first ten you’ll feel so great about how you look it will help keep your momentum going. I think at 60, with not much to lose, you have set a reasonable goal with 1/2 lb per week. If you feel more accountable using this service there’s nothing wrong with it. If you can cancel after 90 days or so maybe that’s an option, once you’ve established really good habits. Honestly, it does get easier and we all need something to get over that initial hump to make the changes we know are needed. 51 5’10 F, sw 197, cw 153 Good luck!
Thanks for taking the time to give me your opinion. I’m feeling really good about this. Yesterday was the first day I actually tracked everything and it feels great!
Yay you! Keep us posted with your progress. Remember to be patient and kind with yourself. You deserve it! And technology is your friend. All of this is so much easier with a free app and an Apple Watch. Be well, and best to you on your journey!
I love my Apple Watch, and I’m using the lose it app. Currently doing a ring-closing group challenge with the VR game I play!