Losing 20 lbs in 10 weeks!!!

ebonyanicia
ebonyanicia Posts: 7 Member
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Hi! I've been up & down in my weight loss journey since I had my first child 3 years ago. After my second, weighing in at 167lbs & 5'4", I'm ready to make a lifetime commitment & I'm looking for some motivation along the way. I'm going for 2lbs down each week for the next ten weeks, & more slowly after that. I think this would be easier with a team. So, add me & comment if you're ready to take on this challenge with me. I'll be posting everyday through out.
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  • ebonyanicia
    ebonyanicia Posts: 7 Member
    I'd also like to share meal plans & helpful tips along the way.
  • brentsgurl
    brentsgurl Posts: 40 Member
    I'm on day 65....still have 27 pounds to go....feel free to add me :)
  • pmet
    pmet Posts: 7 Member
    Woo! We got this. I know from experience that I have way more success when I'm working with a team. Looking forward to motivating each other!
  • dejawills15
    dejawills15 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm with it. I've been an athlete all of my life. I have been in a cast since December and I've gained so much weight. I've been lifting weights and I am stronger than I have ever been. Now I need to shred it out and get lean. I finally get my cast off Thursday and I'm ready to get after it.
  • abbybrown23
    abbybrown23 Posts: 11 Member
    Hey, I've just lost 20lbs in little under 10 weeks. Wanting to match this loss for the next 10 wees..Feel free to add me :)
  • FrancineWoodard
    FrancineWoodard Posts: 1 Member
    I am ready for this challenge please add me on with ya, I am currently juicing and eating soup and salad with herbal tea daily. Have not yet sign up for gym membership that is on my list to do.
  • Lori272
    Lori272 Posts: 4 Member
    Count me in. This has been my goal after I plateaued at 225 after the holidays (I was 254 at 5'4") got back into the swing last week and am currently 219. I'm more than ready to shed the rest of this weight!
  • lgruling
    lgruling Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in! This will be my first challenge and I hope it will motivate me to keep a plan. Hope to help someone else along the way too!
  • apedel03
    apedel03 Posts: 3 Member
    You can count me in. I have lose closed to 40 lbs and I want to lose the last 20.
  • p_felder
    p_felder Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in!
  • aleencarraec
    aleencarraec Posts: 25 Member
    FrancineWoodard wrote: »
    I am ready for this challenge please add me on with ya, I am currently juicing and eating soup and salad with herbal tea daily. Have not yet sign up for gym membership that is on my list to do.

    Try a trial! I began my trial 5 days ago at Anytimefitness and it had done so much good for me! They have a 1 week and 2 week trial and if you sign up for a year membership by friday, you get the 1st month free, plus 3 months free tanning!
  • ebonyanicia
    ebonyanicia Posts: 7 Member
    Hey guys, I'm new to the MFP community so I'm having some difficulty figuring out how to reply to everyone & add as friends. But I'm glad we've got plenty of motivation! & if I'm ever tempted to eat something I shouldn't, I'm hoping I can count on you guys to help me through! Lol!
  • ebonyanicia
    ebonyanicia Posts: 7 Member
    Ok Guys! Hitting one of my nightly struggles right now! The night time cravings! & this is why I'm also on a quest to get to bed at a reasonable time, but for tonight, I've got to study so I'm going to grab an apple. Let us know if you guys struggle with the night time cravings too! We're all here to help!!!
  • kdritchie33
    kdritchie33 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm in, have 35 pounds to go to get to my pre-pregnancy weight. Need motivation.
  • blissful528
    blissful528 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm new as well. I just had a baby 3 months ago and have to start losing this weight before I return to work and this weight sticks. So im made up my mind to start getting myself together today. So im with u girl
  • kdritchie33
    kdritchie33 Posts: 6 Member
    My baby is 3 months old too! I had to try on clothes yesterday and it was a quick reminder of how I don't want to feel about myself everytime I need to face a dressing room. :/
  • warfeljennifer
    warfeljennifer Posts: 2 Member
    I'd love to do this too. I'm looking to lose a total of 40lbs in 5-6mons
  • Lori272
    Lori272 Posts: 4 Member
    I hate night time cravings! I can go mostly all day without eating, but in the evening that's when the cravings start. I caved last night and had a big Tbsp of chunky peanut butter. At least it was natural! Lol
  • ebonyanicia
    ebonyanicia Posts: 7 Member
    blissful528 wrote: »
    I'm new as well. I just had a baby 3 months ago and have to start losing this weight before I return to work and this weight sticks. So im made up my mind to start getting myself together today. So im with u girl
    kdritchie33 wrote: »
    My baby is 3 months old too! I had to try on clothes yesterday and it was a quick reminder of how I don't want to feel about myself everytime I need to face a dressing room. :/

    My baby is also three months old! And I can't seem to fit half my wardrobe anymore, as I clearly didn't leave much room for weight gain before my babies. Lol! I hate the feeling of trying on something & hating the way I look in it now. So it's time for a change!
  • ebonyanicia
    ebonyanicia Posts: 7 Member
    edited March 2016
    Lori272 wrote: »
    I hate night time cravings! I can go mostly all day without eating, but in the evening that's when the cravings start. I caved last night and had a big Tbsp of chunky peanut butter. At least it was natural! Lol

    Peanut butter is one of my go-to at nights! So I always make sure i buy the all natural, no sugar added peanut butter so I don't feel bad about it. Lol! & I also try to eat early enough not to get hungry before bed, but of course that doesn't always work out.
  • mwood1234
    mwood1234 Posts: 60 Member
    add me. I'm on a mission too...
  • ebonyanicia
    ebonyanicia Posts: 7 Member
    brentsgurl wrote: »
    I'm on day 65....still have 27 pounds to go....feel free to add me :)
    pmet wrote: »
    Woo! We got this. I know from experience that I have way more success when I'm working with a team. Looking forward to motivating each other!
    FrancineWoodard wrote: »
    I am ready for this challenge please add me on with ya, I am currently juicing and eating soup and salad with herbal tea daily. Have not yet sign up for gym membership that is on my list to do.
    lgruling wrote: »
    I'm in! This will be my first challenge and I hope it will motivate me to keep a plan. Hope to help someone else along the way too!

    How's it going today guys?!?
  • hill1angel
    hill1angel Posts: 37 Member
    Good afternoon all the winter blues got me. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year and January events. In October I was tipping the scale to get close to 150 but the those four months happened! Now I am back up almost pushing 160 -argh! I want to hit my mark this time. Bike, swim , run is my goal. Run...hmph I am at a 17 min mile can I say thats is a brisk walk.. I desire a 9/10 minute mile by next year...not sure I can meet that mark any sooner. Swim well I want to do a mile in open water without stopping..but first I must so it in the pool. Bike I want to hit at least one century race before the Fall 2016. Lbs yes 10 weeks and 20lbs would be fabulous! Make that tummy, thighs, triceps, and that backside tight...
    Is this the right group to meet my goals? Let me know...sounds like it but I need some strong encouragement daily !
  • aesurguy
    aesurguy Posts: 1 Member
    I have a 5 year old and I have gained so much since the pregnancy. I'm topping out right now at 216 at 5"9. I am the weight I was in my 9th month of pregnancy. I'm up for the challenge for myself and for my daughter.
  • XcelenaX
    XcelenaX Posts: 21 Member
    ebonyanicia wrote: »
    Hi! I've been up & down in my weight loss journey since I had my first child 3 years ago. After my second, weighing in at 167lbs & 5'4", I'm ready to make a lifetime commitment & I'm looking for some motivation along the way. I'm going for 2lbs down each week for the next ten weeks, & more slowly after that. I think this would be easier with a team. So, add me & comment if you're ready to take on this challenge with me. I'll be posting everyday through out.

    this is perfect as i really want to lose 21 pounds by the end of may :) feel free to add me

  • ChinnyE
    ChinnyE Posts: 3 Member
    apedel03 wrote: »
    You can count me in. I have lose closed to 40 lbs and I want to lose the last 20.

    Please add me. I'm 5"2 and 240lbs. I'd like to be around 150-ish so I've got a lot to go. I need friends on here.
  • Lori272
    Lori272 Posts: 4 Member
    ebonyanicia wrote: »
    Lori272 wrote: »
    I hate night time cravings! I can go mostly all day without eating, but in the evening that's when the cravings start. I caved last night and had a big Tbsp of chunky peanut butter. At least it was natural! Lol

    Peanut butter is one of my go-to at nights! So I always make sure i buy the all natural, no sugar added peanut butter so I don't feel bad about it. Lol! & I also try to eat early enough not to get hungry before bed, but of course that doesn't always work out.

    Yep! I read that low fat cottage cheese, string cheese, and pickles are good choices at night also, but I usually stick with the natural peanut butter. Lol
  • Jindeed
    Jindeed Posts: 22 Member
    edited March 2016
    Count me in. :)
  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
    I'm 5'2" 157lbs, started around 220s...20lbs in 10 weeks may be too aggressive for me especially being I'm 20lbs to goal but I'll cheer you guys on! I've been a member here on and off for years. It's all about patience. You take your time and do this right and you will be able to sustain.
  • Chicag0773
    Chicag0773 Posts: 1 Member
    I'd love to join in on this challenge! I also had my first child 3 years ago & had problems losing the weight I gained.. I just had another baby boy 6 months ago & I am ready to lose some weight & keep it off. I'm 5'5 currently weigh 190 lbs, I want to get down to 165. Need motivation & would love to motivate others.

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