30lbs for my 30th Birthday! My present to myself.

jcook0716

Hey everyone!!! I am so excited to be a part of this community and I love how helpful and encouraging everyone is. Two weeks ago I decided for my 30th birthday my goal would be to lose 30lbs. I have struggled with my weight for my entire life, and have always been overweight. I was used to eating fast food daily and not really caring about what I put into my body. Now that I am getting older and have a very sedentary job I just kept gaining and gaining. Once i saw I was on the brink of 200lbs i decided it was time for change.

I have MUCH more to lose than 30 lbs (I am 5'1 and started at 199lbs) but I wanted an attainable goal that would be reasonable and would be losing it the right way, forever, as a permanent lifestyle change. Since Tuesday March 3rd I have lost about 7lbs, the first week it came off easily but this week has been pretty stagnant.. I have until July 16th to meet my 30lb goal.

I have made my food diary public and would love constructive criticism and opinions on what i can do to keep losing/lose faster etc..

I am staying under my 1200 calorie goal and my objective is to excericise at least 30 minutes a day (although I live in Oregon where it rains CONSTANTLY so there has been a few days where i didnt go for a walk/jog etc) I am trying to figure out some indoor activities to do since I don't have a gym membership yet. I am tracking my excercise using the Runtastic app which is very helpful.

I do intake alot more water than is on MFP tracker because im not great at writing it down... I average about 96 ounces of water and then green tea or hot tea (no sugar added) on top of that.

I am hoping to make new online buddies and find a support structure to help me through this process.

Thanks everyone!!!
Jessica

tisdalla

Hi Jessica,
I'm not a frequent poster but just wanted to wish you luck! I started a 40 for my 40th on Wednesday. I have until mid-December so a full 40 weeks at 1lb per week. Here's to a great next decade!
Good luck,
Lindsay

jcook0716

Thanks Lindsay! You can totally reach your goal! Good luck

exstromn

Hi Jessica, one of my initial goals was to loose 45 lbs by my 45th birthday. My birthday is Nov 11th and I started last Oct and have already lost 42 lbs. I have much more to loose than that, but I have to tell you it really feels good to know I'm going to crush this goal way ahead of time! Good luck and safe journey! -Nancy

ryry2169

I started about 2 weeks ago as well and I turn 30 in 6 weeks. I hoping to lose 10-15 lbs by then.... April 26th! Best of luck to you! @jcook0716‌ Add me, I want to make a group for 30s ~ 6'1" and currently 260 lbs...

Pipsg1rl

Please don't eat under your calorie goal!! 1200 is the base!