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Hello everyone, my goal is to lose 5 pounds this month. Who is with me?
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  • yuyutu81
    yuyutu81 Posts: 26 Member
    I am!! I hope I can do more but 5lbs sounds like a realistic and healthy goal. What is your plan to get to your goal?
  • lilalief
    lilalief Posts: 76 Member
    I am too! :smile:

    So far I've lost 5.1 kg (11lbs) but still have to lose another 5 kg/ 11 lbs! So 5 lbs this month would be perfect!

    I'm planning on exercising regularly, about 4 workouts a week, and eat clean. I usually go to the gym or go for a run outside.

    Good luck! :smiley:
  • Fatimahasnain
    Fatimahasnain Posts: 91 Member
    I have to lose last 5 lbs... It will be great to reduce this month...current at 115 lbs.. GW 110 lbs..
  • yuyutu81
    yuyutu81 Posts: 26 Member
    lilalief wrote: »
    I am too! :smile:

    So far I've lost 5.1 kg (11lbs) but still have to lose another 5 kg/ 11 lbs! So 5 lbs this month would be perfect!

    I'm planning on exercising regularly, about 4 workouts a week, and eat clean. I usually go to the gym or go for a run outside.

    Good luck! :smiley:

    Congratulations Lilalief!

    I am doing pretty much the same thing. Eating as clean as possible and stay on all my vitamins and hit the gym at least 4 times a week hard core. Mix up all my routine with cardios and tons of strength training to build muscles. Keep us posted.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    lilalief wrote: »
    I am too! :smile:

    So far I've lost 5.1 kg (11lbs) but still have to lose another 5 kg/ 11 lbs! So 5 lbs this month would be perfect!

    I'm planning on exercising regularly, about 4 workouts a week, and eat clean. I usually go to the gym or go for a run outside.

    Good luck! :smiley:

    Great job and it sounds like you've got a good plan.

    I have about 12 more pounds I want to lose, so the 5 pound challenge for this month sounds doable. It'll give me some incentive to stick to my plan better ;) I'm doing the Ultimate Warrior calendar for Les Mills Combat and doing some Pump on the HIIT days along with whatever else is on the schedule. I'm also working hard to clean up my diet again so I can be done with the weight loss portion of this for once and for all!

    Good luck all!

  • nyusha
    nyusha Posts: 21 Member
    I lost about 5 in February, another 5 in March would be great. I'm about 7-8 away from goal.
    I'm hitting the gym 6 days/ week, combo of HIIT bootcamp days and heavy lifting, plus one day of yoga. Eating clean, HFLC. Wine 2 days a week max.
  • aam117
    aam117 Posts: 284 Member
    I'm hoping for 5 this month as well. I'm 150 right now and my goal is to end up between 140-145. Mainly more tightened and toned, not huge weight loss. The trick for me is probably going to be aiming for consistency in my workouts (shooting for 6 days a week this month) and keeping from "splurging" when I have a really good burn.
  • kerriberri1013
    kerriberri1013 Posts: 3
    I am gonna be working hard to lose 5 lbs this month and the next few months as well! a couple more lbs would be nice, but 5 lbs sounds like a realistic target and i feel that I wont be discouraged like if I was to get my goal at 10 or 15 lbs
  • aleesha9109
    aleesha9109 Posts: 15 Member
    I'm in! I've lost 32 pounds so far.my start weight was 215 and now I weight 183.I am 5'11" My goal weight is 160!
  • korisherman
    korisherman Posts: 7 Member
    I'm with you! I need to lose fat and gain muscle for sure. 5 lbs of fat lost would be awesome!
  • aleenaaaaaa
    aleenaaaaaa Posts: 3 Member
    Hey guys im new here, and like yall I would love to lose just 5 pounds...my highest was 138 but ive dropped down to 133 pounds but i would ultimately love to be 120 pounds<3 im lacking motivation right now but hopefully myfittnesspal community can help :)
  • aam117
    aam117 Posts: 284 Member
    anyone else hesitate to log/post a 1 lbs loss at this point since it seems to fluctuate really easy with bad/good days or water retention? or i guess at what point do you all consider it a loss (after a few days, after a week, etc)
  • sdado1013
    sdado1013 Posts: 209 Member
    aam117 wrote: »
    anyone else hesitate to log/post a 1 lbs loss at this point since it seems to fluctuate really easy with bad/good days or water retention? or i guess at what point do you all consider it a loss (after a few days, after a week, etc)

    You could record all weigh ins and then look at the average trend. Just realize it will be normal for weight to go up and down a little even as much as +/-5 lbs due to water and what not and be patient to wait and see the downward trend.
  • Tatyanne
    Tatyanne Posts: 471 Member
    I'm in!
    Currently 139.8lbs
  • ivoluntas
    ivoluntas Posts: 30 Member
    My goal is five pounds as well. I've done lots of weight lifting the past five Months but my diet hasn't been great. The past two weeks I have started cutting so Def eating cleaner and less. I've also cut added sugar which has been hard. I've had headaches but I've been sleeping a lot better. I plan on sticking with low sugar for a while though. It gets harder the less you have to lose but I'm determined to get leaner. Good luck!
  • ivoluntas
    ivoluntas Posts: 30 Member
    aam117 wrote: »
    anyone else hesitate to log/post a 1 lbs loss at this point since it seems to fluctuate really easy with bad/good days or water retention? or i guess at what point do you all consider it a loss (after a few days, after a week, etc)


    This is the most frustrating aspect. Especially when the scale at the gym says one thing and the digital another. I think the gym scale is more accurate unfortunately. But as another poster said it's probably best to wait until you see a downward trend. I know I
    put on at least 3 pounds around my period with water. I think my high sodium diet could be a culprit.
  • yuyutu81
    yuyutu81 Posts: 26 Member
    aam117 wrote: »
    anyone else hesitate to log/post a 1 lbs loss at this point since it seems to fluctuate really easy with bad/good days or water retention? or i guess at what point do you all consider it a loss (after a few days, after a week, etc)

    I don't log changes less than 1 lb and I don't weight myself everyday but once a week or every other week. I let my clothes speak the truth. Lol.
  • yuyutu81
    yuyutu81 Posts: 26 Member
    Just want to give you all a quick updates. I just incorporated daily run into my work out routine (I hate running, and suck at it) after talking to my buddy who used to be a pro baseball player and on top of his game physically.

    I just started this week and already can tell the difference (my body feels tighter) so I think this would really help me reach my goal.
  • claudiamejia2
    claudiamejia2 Posts: 17 Member
    yuyutu81 wrote: »
    Just want to give you all a quick updates. I just incorporated daily run into my work out routine (I hate running, and suck at it) after talking to my buddy who used to be a pro baseball player and on top of his game physically.

    I just started this week and already can tell the difference (my body feels tighter) so I think this would really help me reach my goal.

    Running is a fantastic cardio workout, I feel it helps improve posture-have to engage the core at all times-running also helps with overall fat burn!
  • kalin73
    kalin73 Posts: 595 Member
    Count me in!!
  • KellyMoger
    KellyMoger Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in! Got near to my goal and then 8 weeks before my holiday have decided to have a crazy spree and put about 4 lbs back on!
  • claudiamejia2
    claudiamejia2 Posts: 17 Member
    This means cutting back 500 calories from my daily intake. 800 cal from now till then; I have to completely eliminate bread which my body absorbs too well
  • NelaHektorova
    NelaHektorova Posts: 1
    I'm in :) I want to lose 11 lbs so losing the first 5 would be awesome
  • slimNtrim7runner
    slimNtrim7runner Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in! I just got back into using mfp and would love to have more motivation/support. I would definitely like to lose 5 lbs by april. Btw I'm Liz!
  • claudiamejia2
    claudiamejia2 Posts: 17 Member
    slimNtrim7runner wrote: »
    I'm in! I just got back into using mfp and would love to have more motivation/support. I would definitely like to lose 5 lbs by april. Btw I'm Liz!

    Hi Liz! Let's shed the 5, it'll be a piece of cake
  • kmbailey42
    kmbailey42 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm in! Struggling with having a quick pick me up snack after the gym--feel so dehydrated, weak, low sugar. Then it turns into a high calories
  • claudiamejia2
    claudiamejia2 Posts: 17 Member
    kmbailey42 wrote: »
    I'm in! Struggling with having a quick pick me up snack after the gym--feel so dehydrated, weak, low sugar. Then it turns into a high calories

    I go through the same issue. It's really a battle but a battle you will overcome. The after gym crave will always be tempting to give in to because it's so easy but your May not feel so proud after the damage is done. This is when you must train your body to self discipline. Mastering this quality will benefit you no matter what you do. LET GET TO IT!
  • AliciaHollywood
    AliciaHollywood Posts: 102 Member
    edited March 2015
    I had two major injuries last year that kept me in bed for quite a while. When I realized I couldn't fit into any of my clothes anymore and was embarrassed to be out socially, I knew it was time to do something! I don't have that much weight to lose but 10-15 lbs can make a huge difference with clothes. So I'm finally motivated to get rid of it, but I still can't do that much because of my injuries exercise-wise, but starting to use this old gazelle thing I have. Can't do weights because I fractured my right shoulder... And also had a bad knee injury. But I'm starting this IF thing (intermittent fasting) so I'm hoping that will jump start things... Started at 137, down to 133, goal 115-123 or when I look good in my clothes again :smile:
  • sdado1013
    sdado1013 Posts: 209 Member
    im always looking for motivation buddies so any of you gals please feel free to add me :)
  • savannahc87
    savannahc87 Posts: 12 Member
    I'm in!! I'll be starting a round of 21 day fix extreme with one of my best friebds!! I can not wait! If anyone wants to join us send me a message and add me!! Definitely getting off at least 5 lbs and getting toned!! ;)

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