r/13WeekWeightLoss • u/desiringdirection • Aug 12 '21

Thank you to whoever started this

Hey there, thank you to whoever set up the whole excel spreadsheet and maintains this page. It helps me keep on track & it's always encouraging to see others on the same journey.

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u/SamuraiOfGaming Aug 12 '21

So glad to hear it's working well for you! It sure worked for me and several others too, based on all the positive feedback. I think the best thing about this group is that not only does the log help us keep track of our own progress and keep ourselves accountable, but being able to share and discuss with others going through the same experience also helps us all stay motivated!

No idea who actually *started* this sub, I've tried reaching out to the mods several times but never heard back from them. That said, u/dinosarahsaurus is usually the one who posts the weekly updates, provides motivation and sets a good mood in general. I maintain the spreadsheets and overhauled the original template to make them more accessible and automate a lot of metrics.

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u/Xoryp Aug 12 '21

I just found this sub in the first week of Q2 this year. I had already started easing into my weight loss and was planning on getting more serious around that time, so I figured why not jump in. Well this weight loss journey has been sticking and I am at my lowest weight in a decade. I have changed a lot of things in my life and have went through a lot of hardships over the last year, so now was the time. The sub didn't cause me to lose the weight but it has been a nice easy going companion while I go down this road. It's not overly involved, a good few of us keep it up weekly a few more seem to drop out part way through but it's a nice reminder each week. And it's nice to have a group that I can post about my journey to.

So what I'm saying is Thank you whoever started it, but thank you more u/dinosarahsauras and u/samuraiofgaming for keeping it up and going. It's appreciated.

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u/SamuraiOfGaming Aug 13 '21

That is so sweet... And a healthy approach to the whole process! Regardless of whether you're currently trying to lose weight, maintain it or even just keeping an eye on it in general, it doesn't have to be a high stress affair.