20lb loss by march 1st, anyone in?

ortonvillerocks

kasbyKSB wrote: »

Hi I would like to give this a try - Just joined my fitness pal 3 days ago - My daily cal goal is 2000 - I'm very overweight - can anyone tell me if 2000 is too much ? Or shall I go down to 1200 and use exercise to bump it up ?

I LOVE that you are getting started! You can do this!!!! Go Girl! When you have a lot of weight to lose it can be very tempting to get all pumped up to just basically stop eating much and exercise your butt off. But you will probably get better results by setting a more realistic calorie goal, like your 2000, and working with that for awhile until you get in the groove. I personally play a game where I have a higher calorie goal (1650, 5'9", currently 189, goal 175 before Spring) and then never log my exercise here; instead I use my calendar to add accountability. I meet my calorie goal fairly easily and then when I lose weight I am so happy and feel like I am not being denied life. I have to trick myself - shhh, don't tell me what I'm doing Changing what you normally eat so drastically to a very low calorie count can feel like a full time job and be hard to stick to.

buttrfli322

I'm in...3mths post-partum...want to lose 40lbs by mid-Apr...shooting for 3lb weight loss a week. Currently on day 2 of T25.

runtil108

I'm in!

jeffffery

1200 / day is tough..make sure nutrition is good. I am definitely in..I was 237 on Christmas. ..and my motivation mantra is 214 by 2/14! Lets do this!

jessiejuggz0420

Im not extremely over weight, but I do want to lose 25 lbs. I'm 150 and 5'3 I'm 20 years old. I also was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism so it's been a drag. I am just starting this and would love some great tips and advice, and maybe some motivation as I am quite depressed and worried I will not be able to lose my weight. Thanks.

FarmallMom71

I'm in! I gained 10 lbs weight back over xmas vacation... after I spent months losing 40 so I have 60 to lose meet my goal now.

BikiniBride20

me too was 171 on Jan 1 st and aiming for 136 for a wedding in early may so 20 by march 1st would be a great start! Will send you FR

deladypilot

Question for the challenge.... Are we going to have a certain day to post our weights or does it matter?

D3x1

I'm in! I weight 242 and I'll try for 222 in March.

jessiemjporter

deladypilot wrote: »

Question for the challenge.... Are we going to have a certain day to post our weights or does it matter?

i was going to suggest maybe the first of every month, that way it gives people time to see their results and also doesn't block up the thread too much ^.^ ??~~

ceesea81

deladypilot wrote: »

Im in as well. Have got to get this weight off. Im limited on the exercise due to hip joint pain but that will not stop me. Just have to find other ways to burn

ceesea81

I also have hip and back pain but have found that exercising in the pool helps alot.recently down 18 pds..by following a basic no processed foods diet and using an indoor pool....just a thought

Trukngrl

Checking in everyone....
1 week down in the New Years, how are we all faring in our healthy lifestyle changes?
Hardships? Successes?

I see getting to that 20 within reach an definitely attainable with accountability and focus. Look around, we are 100's of comments strong! What a great instant support for those of us with the same mindset.

This week I am on my treadclimber and working up to 30 min 4xs a week. So far only at 15min at 2mph, that machine can deal out a beating!! I am also doing the 7 min workout everyday. My food has been on point, with one night of drinks I accounted for.

Going to go dry the rest of this challenge. (It was a Christmas party for my bar manager husband)

Cheers to slim new beginnings and continued success

_tiifyjo_

I'm in! 5'8" and 194 lbs

50sthenew30

Accountability, as we are all starting out take some before and after pictures.
Take some pictures now, front back and side and save them in a file/folder somewhere safe.
Do the same 28th of Feb and then post them up here 1st of March.

gomezdiana06

Count me in too I need all the motivation I can get to stay on track. I want to loose 30 so if I can do 20 by March that would be great

SwankyTomato

Why not? Is there a group for this?

mamanette2000

This is great motivation, im in! I keep going up and down 5lbs. I need to consistently go down!

msuswimming98

I'm in - 166 looking for 146

Fighting2g3tFit

I'm in feel free to Add me. Lord knows I gotta have some accountability .

SwankyTomato

Trukngrl wrote: »

Checking in everyone....
1 week down in the New Years, how are we all faring in our healthy lifestyle changes?
Hardships? Successes?

I see getting to that 20 within reach an definitely attainable with accountability and focus. Look around, we are 100's of comments strong! What a great instant support for those of us with the same mindset.

This week I am on my treadclimber and working up to 30 min 4xs a week. So far only at 15min at 2mph, that machine can deal out a beating!! I am also doing the 7 min workout everyday. My food has been on point, with one night of drinks I accounted for.

Going to go dry the rest of this challenge. (It was a Christmas party for my bar manager husband)

Cheers to slim new beginnings and continued success

I am doing OK. I went to the gym on Monday for a strength training class and felt GREAT! By the evening was in pain, lol. Still a tad sore this morning.

So, shooting for Thursday to workout again. I have to start slow.

Eating is better. Not perfect but better and that is good.

rsjohnb

jessiemjporter wrote: »

deladypilot wrote: »

Question for the challenge.... Are we going to have a certain day to post our weights or does it matter?

i was going to suggest maybe the first of every month, that way it gives people time to see their results and also doesn't block up the thread too much ^.^ ??~~

Sounds like a plan , i've tried to friend everyone cause I don't want anybody feeing left out ( my I phone battery now lasts about 2 hours hahaha. ) but we can just post out results here. I would have compiled the results but its getting out of hand

Good luck everyone

KICK *kitten*

rsjohnb

Trukngrl wrote: »

Checking in everyone....

Going to go dry the rest of this challenge. (It was a Christmas party for my bar manager husband)

Woah Woah Woah Going DRY!! your taking this to far lol.

I'm doing great thanks for asking. This is motivating me no end.

Trukngrl

Yeah, not a big drinker to begin with, so writing it down makes me commited to not gain to include the occasional drink. I am a back to basics kinda gal an it helps remove that mental shift.

rsjohnb

Good for you, I Love a drink but I'm off the beer and onto the Vodka and Diet IrnBru

Trukngrl

Healthy foundation to let you incorporate it back in as a treat later or to adjust your intakes as needed. It's a good thing! And congrats

osu_beaver

Count me in. Started at 284 on New Year's Day. Looking to cut 75 or more off that. 5'11" here.

FreeingMe26

I'm in!!! I'm 212lbs and 5'4" tall. 20lbs would be a great start towards my goal of 150!

ericdunlap7771

Im in, currently at 272 goal for the year end is 195

elizamccormack

I'm about 180 and ready to lose a good 20. I'm tall so they say I "carry it well" but im tired of carrying those love handles. Ick! Good luck, everyone! We CAN do it!