10 pounds by May 1

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  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
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    Excellent! very doable.

    5'2"
    highest weight:: 220lbs
    current weight: 156lbs
    May 1goal weight: 146lbs
    ultimate goal weight: 136lbs
  • isuckatmath
    isuckatmath Posts: 11 Member
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    sanfromny wrote: »
    Excellent! very doable.

    5'2"
    highest weight:: 220lbs
    current weight: 156lbs
    May 1goal weight: 146lbs
    ultimate goal weight: 136lbs

    You look great! I'm at where you were at the beginning. I have serious health issues relating to obesity, acid reflux, and arthritis. I was diagnosed this year with tracheal stenosis related to acid reflux. I have to lose weight before I can get the procedure to tighten the muscle that keeps acid from flowing back up into the esophagus. My gastrologist and the thoracic specialist want me to lose 25 lbs. before they consider surgery on my stomach and windpipe.

    So yeah, I'm in. I've started counting calories (again) and stop eating after supper, which I try to eat as early as possible (between 3 to 4 o'clock). I find if I go to bed on an empty stomach, I don't wake up congested and I can breathe better.
  • tikeoson05
    tikeoson05 Posts: 5 Member
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    These 10 pounds are rough, I lose one, then I gain one - then I plateau. This has been going on for at least 6 months. I need accountability to focus, and then maintaining is the mission!

    Anyone want to join this challenge with me?

    I do how do we sign up
  • cwaldner727
    cwaldner727 Posts: 10 Member
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    I just read this from Women's Health. "...According to a Brazilian study, women who strength-trained 3 times a week gained 5 pounds of muscle and lost 16 pounds of fat!"

    I like this study and I can commit to strength-training 3x a week! They didn't say how long this took, but I think we could safely assume it could be accomplished before May 1 :)
  • determinedn513
    determinedn513 Posts: 48 Member
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    Love a challenge im in also!
    SW 249

    Leggo!! : )
  • cwaldner727
    cwaldner727 Posts: 10 Member
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    These 10 pounds are rough, I lose one, then I gain one - then I plateau. This has been going on for at least 6 months. I need accountability to focus, and then maintaining is the mission!

    Anyone want to join this challenge with me?

    I think we need to make a plan for this challenge.
    Weekly post on Sundays that includes:
    • Exercise goals for the week
    • Diet plans for the week / calorie goals / nutritional goals (for example, more water, more vegetables, less booze, etc)
    • Weight goal at end of week

    We also give the results from the prior week goal that we posted. For example: Exercise goal (I made my walking goals, but missed one strength training because of ....)

    Make sense? I think this would keep me more accountable, having to post my wins and losses! All the days in between we can share what is working for us and what is not. For example: I can NOT watch tv after 8pm or I am guaranteed to grab "just one little snack..." then the munchies set in for me. I have started brushing my teeth (and flossing) immediately after dinner to deter myself. Sometimes it works ;)
  • mrsrichards1kr
    mrsrichards1kr Posts: 13 Member
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    I'm in
  • m_keezy35
    m_keezy35 Posts: 19 Member
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    I'm in too !
    CW 145
    GW 135
  • heinrichwyschka
    heinrichwyschka Posts: 2 Member
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    btinghutch wrote: »
    I cannot seem to get the scale to budge!!! It's been months..
    stuck at 154
    5'5"
    GW 140-143
    I just started a new circuit weight routine 2 weeks ago. I work out for at least a hour a day, 6 days a week, and I've lost a pants size :smiley: and 2" on my waist. Nothing was changing when I was doing cardio everyday these past few months, so to see some progress with resistance toning was encouraging.
    I just can't figure out why I'm getting smaller, and the scale is stuck!!haha
    I'm happiest around a toned 143 lbs.
    I was thinking about going down to 1200 calories a day to see if that's it

    Don't deprive yourself of nutrients with 1200 Cal per day only! Better to eat clean, but enough. Then "work" the calories off to get to your "target" of how many calories you want to eat. Michael Phelps said that he burned 12.000 calories a day during training. Don't burn THAT MUCH a day but try to keep track of your daily calorie intake. I personally walk it off 30-50 minutes a day eating clean.
  • heinrichwyschka
    heinrichwyschka Posts: 2 Member
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    I am in. I am not sure want the "GW" and it's number mean, but I'll figure it out. 10 pounds would mean UNDER 200lbs. Phew.
    Auf die Plaetze, fertig, los!!!
  • Llorraine11
    Llorraine11 Posts: 350 Member
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    I am in too
    CW 194.1
    GW184.1

    THATS 10 PDS..
  • birdi53
    birdi53 Posts: 1 Member
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    I'm in!!! Been struggling to lose those last stubborn pounds after had my lil man!! I'm ready to step up my game!!
  • maranyelyr
    maranyelyr Posts: 1 Member
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    I'm in
  • mrsmuckster
    mrsmuckster Posts: 444 Member
    edited March 2016
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    SW: 215.9
    GW: 205.9

    3/17/16: 215.9
    3/24/16:
    3/31/16
    4/8/16:
    4/15/16
    4/22/16
    4/29/16
    5/1/16

    Weight Loss This Week:
    Total Challenge Weight Loss:
  • cmh3tg
    cmh3tg Posts: 10 Member
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    I'm in!! I want to lose 10 lb by april 22, so it'll be nice to have a group! :)

    Currently i'm vegan, and struggling with keeping my calories, carbs, and sugars low.. my goal this weekend is to find all the snacks which are low sugar and carb... I find eating three servings of fruits/day (1 c strawberries, 1 banana, and an apple) + vegan yogurt and soy in my coffee is putting me at my sugar limit! Somewhat discouraging, but will just incorporate more green snacking, I guess! Anyone else having trouble getting ALL their numbers to work well together?
  • Akgramma
    Akgramma Posts: 66 Member
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    Count me in too!

    SW (3/17/16): 186.8
    GW (5/1/16): 176
  • darklilly45
    darklilly45 Posts: 9 Member
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    I'm in! How do I sign up?

    SW: 163.6
    GW: 150
  • annebrowndances
    annebrowndances Posts: 5 Member
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    Me too! I have lost 7-10 pounds in the past month. (I didn't weigh myself the first week.) I have 140 to go. Really looking for some support and motivation.
  • savesmokey
    savesmokey Posts: 3 Member
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    I need this. I've been desperate to get into better shape before wildfire season gets underway.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,265 Member
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    I'm in!

    SW: 140.4
    GW: 130.0

    Been messing with the same 10 pounds for a while now. Need to get rid of them!!