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  • Tittan44
    Tittan44 Posts: 40 Member
    Hi this is very possible I have recently finished my weight loss path 30 lbs in since Jan 1 2015... Now I need to gain lean out while adding 5 lbs of Lean muscle... this is my journey let me know if I can help
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    jtabiolo wrote: »
    In order to lose weight, you have to be on a caloric deficit. Also watch your carbs. If you do not plan to train that day, don't over exceed your carb intake. With this app, don't count your workout into your daily plan. It will add calories to your goal for today. Just remember you have to be on a caloric deficit. If you need help or need advice on macros, add me or find me on IG @jtaesthetics

    Yes calorie deficit is the "magic" that makes weight loss possible. It forces the body to use fat stores for energy causing weight loss. For most people on here it's better to just say "in order to lose weight you have to burn more calories than you consume instead of saying you have to be on a calorie deficit. Please keep your help and advice within the app. This is what this app is for.
  • clumsysgpotato
    clumsysgpotato Posts: 3 Member
    Already lost 15.5lbs since I first logged my food intake here (19 May 2014).
    Just based on controlling my food intake and changing of diet.

    Hoping to lose another 15lbs :)
    I am unmotivated to work out.. :(:s:\
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    People please
    Tittan44 wrote: »
    Hi this is very possible I have recently finished my weight loss path 30 lbs in since Jan 1 2015... Now I need to gain lean out while adding 5 lbs of Lean muscle... this is my journey let me know if I can help

    Congrats and I'm sure your journey will help a lot of people!!!
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    JustAteAndCounting wrote: »
    Already lost 15.5lbs since I first logged my food intake here (19 May 2014).
    Just based on controlling my food intake and changing of diet.

    Hoping to lose another 15lbs :)
    I am unmotivated to work out.. :(:s:\

    But you are already half way! Don't give up...
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    :D you guys rock!
  • xeno8604
    xeno8604 Posts: 193 Member
    I dropped weight to 190lbs but then got back up to 210lbs. At first, I was discouraged by this, however I am still rocking at being able to run 5 miles with ease and I work out 5 days a week. The reason why my weight climbed was due to my eating. But I hope to get down to 200lbs in about 2 months. We shall see. Good luck to you and on your goals.
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    xeno8604 wrote: »
    I dropped weight to 190lbs but then got back up to 210lbs. At first, I was discouraged by this, however I am still rocking at being able to run 5 miles with ease and I work out 5 days a week. The reason why my weight climbed was due to my eating. But I hope to get down to 200lbs in about 2 months. We shall see. Good luck to you and on your goals.

    That's amazing that you are able to run 5 miles! Hope you don't get discouraged by the weight. Keep going and hope you find a good routine when it comes to eating healthy. Good luck to you as well and keep rocking!
  • ScorpioJack_91
    ScorpioJack_91 Posts: 5,241 Member
    My goal is to lose 30 lbs in total
  • jbae432
    jbae432 Posts: 3 Member
    I have 5 more lbs to lose. I've been doing the whole yo yo thing. :( let's hope it sticks this time! Need all the motivation and support I can get! :)
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    BlackScorpio91 wrote: »
    My goal is to lose 30 lbs in total

    Hope you meet your goal! You can totally do it!
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    jbae432 wrote: »
    I have 5 more lbs to lose. I've been doing the whole yo yo thing. :( let's hope it sticks this time! Need all the motivation and support I can get! :)

    You can definitely do that because if that's all you have to lose then you are already close to your goal. Step up your cardio and workout at least 5 days a week. You can do the same amount of cardio but at a higher resistance. The less you want to lose the harder it becomes to lose it. Maybe you can focus on just toning up and measuring your body instead of weighing it since maybe you have built muscles and muscles weigh more than fat.
  • omeyanda93
    omeyanda93 Posts: 1
    ivetastic wrote: »
    3500 calories equals 1 pound

    So my goal is losing 4-5 pounds a month.

    I want to lose 40 pounds to start off with
    So it's going to take at least 8 months if I keep at it. It can be very discouraging.

    Usually burning 500-700 calories a day and strength training has helped me before.

    What's your goal?

    I jus started and my goal is to loose 20lb
  • willhem82
    willhem82 Posts: 3 Member
    ivetastic wrote: »
    3500 calories equals 1 pound

    So my goal is losing 4-5 pounds a month.

    I want to lose 40 pounds to start off with
    So it's going to take at least 8 months if I keep at it. It can be very discouraging.

    Usually burning 500-700 calories a day and strength training has helped me before.

    What's your goal?

    4st for me in sunny England , sorry don't know that in lbs!
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    omeyanda93 wrote: »
    ivetastic wrote: »
    3500 calories equals 1 pound

    So my goal is losing 4-5 pounds a month.

    I want to lose 40 pounds to start off with
    So it's going to take at least 8 months if I keep at it. It can be very discouraging.

    Usually burning 500-700 calories a day and strength training has helped me before.

    What's your goal?

    I jus started and my goal is to loose 20lb

    Awesome!!! You're off to a great start!
  • bowser2301
    bowser2301 Posts: 21 Member
    I need to lose another 25 lbs to reach my goal. I usually workout 4 days a week. I try to burn 600 calories each workout.
  • RedPanda85
    RedPanda85 Posts: 17 Member
    Fell off the diet wagon over these cold winter months and trying to get back into a healthy lifestyle and weight loss swing. I started this app March 1. I was at 177 and my dream goal is 137. So 40 lbs. I set a mid point goal of 157 for May 15. I figure the second half will take longer though.

    It would be great to build a support network to motivate me to stay on track and healthy. I've had a really unhealthy lifestyle for so long it's really difficult to break the habits!
  • cmgrow
    cmgrow Posts: 1
    I wish everyone much success! My goal is to lose 45 pounds. I just want to stick with the program and not give up!
  • tre2015
    tre2015 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi all.

    I want to lose 20-30lbs. For me, getting started is easy and I see results quite quickly ... however, I soon slip back into bad habits! i.e. no exercise and lots of sweet treats.

    My weight has risen so much in the last couple of years, I don't want it to keep going up!
  • Fabians1977
    Fabians1977 Posts: 2
    ivetastic wrote: »
    3500 calories equals 1 pound

    So my goal is losing 4-5 pounds a month.

    I want to lose 40 pounds to start off with
    So it's going to take at least 8 months if I keep at it. It can be very discouraging.

    Usually burning 500-700 calories a day and strength training has helped me before.

    What's your goal?

    My goal is 2lbs a week, I am on a 950 calorie diet and doing some strength training also.
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    bowser2301 wrote: »
    I need to lose another 25 lbs to reach my goal. I usually workout 4 days a week. I try to burn 600 calories each workout.

    600 calories each workout is a great way to get to your goal!
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    Fabians1977 wrote: »
    ivetastic wrote: »
    3500 calories equals 1 pound

    So my goal is losing 4-5 pounds a month.

    I want to lose 40 pounds to start off with
    So it's going to take at least 8 months if I keep at it. It can be very discouraging.

    Usually burning 500-700 calories a day and strength training has helped me before.

    What's your goal?

    My goal is 2lbs a week, I am on a 950 calorie diet and doing some strength training also.

    Wow well that's a hard number to stay in so congrats if u r able to pull it off! I'm sure u will get to where u want to be as long as u stick to it! :-) beast mode!!!!
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    RedPanda85 wrote: »
    Fell off the diet wagon over these cold winter months and trying to get back into a healthy lifestyle and weight loss swing. I started this app March 1. I was at 177 and my dream goal is 137. So 40 lbs. I set a mid point goal of 157 for May 15. I figure the second half will take longer though.

    It would be great to build a support network to motivate me to stay on track and healthy. I've had a really unhealthy lifestyle for so long it's really difficult to break the habits!

    Once you get a good routine going you should be able to keep it up!!! It's hard but u can do it! :-)
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    cmgrow wrote: »
    I wish everyone much success! My goal is to lose 45 pounds. I just want to stick with the program and not give up!

    Once you start a routine it will get easier and you will get to your goal! Just take it one day at a time
  • IrishDawgg22
    IrishDawgg22 Posts: 28 Member
    Started at 242 on 11-7-14, down to 198 as of last week.

    Goal is a lean & mean 170.

    Add me for mutual motivation :smiley:
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    IrishDawgg22 wrote: »
    Started at 242 on 11-7-14, down to 198 as of last week.

    Goal is a lean & mean 170.

    Add me for mutual motivation :smiley:

    That's fantastic!!!! Wow!!! You are doing great!!!
  • hpfan1130
    hpfan1130 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi! I am coming back to myfitnesspal because I am trying to lose weight before my cousin's wedding this summer.

    My goal is to log what I eat and follow my nutrition goals. I'm very out of shape so my workout goal for now is to walk on the treadmill for 99 minutes every day (the max amount of time my treadmill allows at once).

    I am 5' 8" and I am currently 211.6 lbs. I am going to weigh myself weekly so I can evaluate how well my plan is going. My goal is to lose 2 lbs a week.

    I would love to have some friends on myfitnesspal to keep me motivated, and I can help encourage you, too! *raises glass* "To our health!"
  • ivetastic
    ivetastic Posts: 255 Member
    hpfan1130 wrote: »
    Hi! I am coming back to myfitnesspal because I am trying to lose weight before my cousin's wedding this summer.

    My goal is to log what I eat and follow my nutrition goals. I'm very out of shape so my workout goal for now is to walk on the treadmill for 99 minutes every day (the max amount of time my treadmill allows at once).

    I am 5' 8" and I am currently 211.6 lbs. I am going to weigh myself weekly so I can evaluate how well my plan is going. My goal is to lose 2 lbs a week.

    I would love to have some friends on myfitnesspal to keep me motivated, and I can help encourage you, too! *raises glass* "To our health!"

    Wow 99 minutes is a lot so awesome if you are able to stay for that long! I'm sure you will be able to do don't give up and we are here to help keep u motivated! Beast mode
  • steelerfan1967
    steelerfan1967 Posts: 44
    Feel free to add me if u want ☺️
  • ash084495
    ash084495 Posts: 5 Member
    My long term goal is to lose 100lbs. My short term goal Is to lose 40lbs by July 25th for my brothers wedding. I have always had trouble with my weight but this time I am determined to get to my goal weight and keep my weight down
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