Lose 20 lbs by Sept 2016

kebnekaise

I'm in! I am 6 ft tall and weigh about 190, would like to weigh 170.
Serafina, I used to live in Colorado and miss the rockies soo much! Now I live in Norway, but not near the mountains.
I just joined, so I still need to update my pictures/profile
I run/jog almost every day and eat a lot of protein and fruit. but I eat too many sweets so I think that is keeping me from making much progress. Hopefully tracking calories will motivate me to avoid those more. I should eat more vegetables too... but the veggies here are usually moldy and/or bland-tasting
Julia, I think having only 3 distinct meals would work best for me too.
Looking forward to motivating each other!

ewunia99

Hi All--

Julia, I have a similar technique as Connie-- the biggest thing that helps me is eeeeeeeeeevery day, even if I'm super tired the night before, packing my lunch and snacks. I even make sure I have some sort of veggie snack to take in the car with me on the commute home so I don't devour everything in sight when I get home. I also lately have been tracking my whole day at work, so I can try to figure out a decent dinner that will also stay within my goal.

When there are snack and cake at the office -- it's hard. I try to have a little bit but not overdo it.

I guess the biggest thing that helps me during the week is I sneak out to the gym for my lunch break. I prefer to exercise at lunch, it's the best time of day for me. Gets me out of my office, wakes me up. I just won't work out after work I'm too tired.

All that stuff keeps me on track during the week, but these past few weeks I just have not been losing. I'm hovering over the same few pounds up and down. I'm trying to not get too frustrated but, I do have about 30 lbs to lose so it should be easier at this early stage!

I'm trying to figure out ways to get better nutrition rather than just look at calories. I'm definitely eating more whole foods which is helping me feel more energized.
But! I want the scale to move down!

My calorie goal is about 1440 but I do eat more if I work out.

Anyone have tips on how to kick start the scale to move?

julia123xyzabc

Ewunia,
Kick start or drop kick?!

serafina57

Ewunia,
I find the more nutrient dense foods I get in the less snacking I do. Not instantly. But my body finally feels satiated and I'm not hungery between meals. Lots of veggies.

bearmoodes82

ID love to join this challenge!

saransaran

In the past I have not been successful sticking to 1200 calories per day but 1350 seems to work for me. I only lose 1/2 or 1 pound per week but I have learned to be content with that.

Yesterday was on track with eating and with adding 15 minutes of strength training with a video. Starting slow and easy but I can feel it in my arms today!

Let's make it a great week!

sweetpea965

Cut up an apple to bite size sprinkle with cinnamon put in microwave cook till tender and enjoy but if kids are around be prepared my grandson loves it

julia123xyzabc

saransaran wrote: »

In the past I have not been successful sticking to 1200 calories per day but 1350 seems to work for me. I only lose 1/2 or 1 pound per week but I have learned to be content with that.

Yesterday was on track with eating and with adding 15 minutes of strength training with a video. Starting slow and easy but I can feel it in my arms today!

Let's make it a great week!

We've all heard the sayings: "Slow and steady wins the race", "Everything in moderation", "It took more than a week to put it on, it takes more than a week to take it off"... Saransaran, I hope your feeling of contentment isn't just a compromise, because you're doing it all exactly right.

I feel victim to those shows like Biggest Loser. I love watching them, I find them extremely motivating. However, losing 8, 9, 10 pounds a week sets a very unrealistic (and unhealthy) expectation in my own mind and I hate that.

Remember: Every ounce counts.

Here's to a great week, everybody!!!

MissSunshine012

I'd love to join this challenge

CW 163
GW 135

I'm really nervous for tonight and I know it sounds silly. I am a Girl Guide leader and my co-leaders brings snacks and juice for the girls......and usually I have a little myself. I'm going to not have ANY tonight.

serafina57

I think we're about a week into this (for those who joined the first day anyway). How is everyone doing? I didn't weigh myself till today. Not good, but it's about what I expected which is why I said, 20 lbs by Sept.

SW: 220 (in 2009) Can NOT let that happen again!
CW: 162
GW: 143

How is everyone doing?

serafina57

Julia,
Can you break up the exercise through out your day. 10 minutes here, 15 minutes there, etc.

I saw a treadmill online, that sits under a desk that looked great. "Cubii", I think it's called. I'm on disability because of the neurological stuff or I'd get this thing. I've seen cheap old fashioned types of these pedal things, but this looks legit.

Walking outside for me is pretty risky. I tend to tip over. Haha! So I have to have a walking buddy or use the treadmill. I'm ok with that. My husband made a desk for the treadmill, so I can park my laptop on it or watch TV while walking. The distraction is super helpful!
Take care!

michelle_more2live4

Hi,

Great post would love to join this challenge and keep myself accountable, thanks serafina57

SW: 164
CW: 162
GW: 144

Have a great rest of the day.

julia123xyzabc

serafina57 wrote: »

Julia,
Can you break up the exercise through out your day. 10 minutes here, 15 minutes there, etc.

I saw a treadmill online, that sits under a desk that looked great. "Cubii", I think it's called. I'm on disability because of the neurological stuff or I'd get this thing. I've seen cheap old fashioned types of these pedal things, but this looks legit.

Walking outside for me is pretty risky. I tend to tip over. Haha! So I have to have a walking buddy or use the treadmill. I'm ok with that. My husband made a desk for the treadmill, so I can park my laptop on it or watch TV while walking. The distraction is super helpful!
Take care!

Serafina,
Yes, I can definitely break away from the desk and meetings for exercise10 minutes here, 15 minutes there... it's simply a mindset I have to adjust.
I actually ordered and received a "Vari-desk" for the office, allowing me to stand at my computer. I may not be burning toooooo many more calories, but it feels good not to be hunched over like a cooked cocktail shrimp by the end of the day.
I know when the weather finally breaks around here, I'll be walking during lunch breaks and finding those 10 minutes here and 15 minutes there.

Today was a good day. I think this challenge is really helping me a lot!

onmyweigh115

I would love to join. I've overcome a lot of health challenges and it's time to drop the 20 I put on. I'll have to put a weigh in tomorrow. Thanks for starting this group, 20 is definitely doable, even for a 50 yo like myself.

mick28

Hi all,
I have just started using MyFitness Pal again and would like to join your challenge. I too am looking to lose 20 lbs and this group caught my eye.
My weight has been up and down around 5 lbs but I really want to keep it going down for good. I do get in daily exercise and really need to change my eating habits. I struggle to stay on any "diet".
Today my plan is to stay within my target calorie goal.
I also plan on running on the treadmill. I am training for a half marathon and would love to get my weight down by then

jamesblood13

I'm going for the same goal! Good luck everyone. Add me if you wanna help share accountability!

marioernestonunez

I'm at 270 goal 220 by Sept
Question???
Do u think it can be done lol
Add me

jenfra123

I would like to try this challenge. I had a goal in mind and I didn't make it. I just want to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise. I am being motivated to go to my gym more but the food part needs more work. I will keep going and not give up.

serafina57

Welcome to all our new folks! Yes, to all of you for this being doable! For the guys it's even easier because guys typically have more muscle mass to burn the fat.
Let's do this thing! Today and every day.
I was able to walk 56 minutes today on my treadmill. It has a desk attached (my husband made for me) so I can multitask and not feel like I'm not getting things done while I work out. It's awesome! Plus a TV on the wall in front of me. Anything to distract me from the workout!
What works for you?

julia123xyzabc

marioernestonunez wrote: »

I'm at 270 goal 220 by Sept
Question???
Do u think it can be done lol
Add me

Of COURSE it can be done!!!

julia123xyzabc

Rough food day today; went over my 1200 calorie allotment by a few ... hundred. Ack!!! It was genuine hunger, no doubt. But still, I feel a weeeeee bit defeated for the day.
Grrrrrrr.

jamesblood13

@julia123xyzabc don't worry! everyone has down days and up days. however, 1200 is low. if you're having trouble with sticking to your goal try upping the daily limit until you are used to it and then progressively lower it. Hunger will always strike when you're trying to lose weight, simply because you will be eating less than before. I had a down day yesterday, decided that I was hungry about 9pm and pigged out haha. But I won't do that today. I'm determined.

medicablasto

Hey listen we should use a spreadsheet like this one https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ftni4Aul_k7DgUbrPiyReYbGAhOGqGciIhMpXNXJk3c/edit#gid=268211301 so we can have better view of our goals and progress... I can change the units to lb and Spanish to English.
you just save the link and edit the new data every week!

heado4tmt

I'd love to have the support, accountability, and motivation to do this challenge. I feel like I have no willpower anymore. Please add me to this if it's not too late!

SW: 184
GW: 150

Jamidi

I'd like to join too. I have almost 60 pounds to lose but losing 20 by September would be an awesome start. We try to eat clean but we're not strict with it. Main points for us are organic, grass fed, cage free, and no soy.

SW: 211
CW: 204
GW: 145

ecsemich

I would love to be down 20 by September. My sisters wedding is August 29th and I have a brides maids dress to fit into.
CW 175
GW 155
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MellissaSaucedo

I'm in!

mick28

Hi all,
1 day On Program. The scale was down a little this morning.
Sometimes life is crazy and we can't plan out our meals and snacks or maybe we can't stick to our plans. But let it go and start again. I am hopeful my body will get used to less calories and I will not always be thinking about food. Have a great day everyone. I will be eating out tonight so that will be a challenge.

Amonet

I would love to join in. I will be 28 this September and I would like to be close to my pre kids weight. I'm shooting for 20lbs. I follow macros and I'm about to start 6 weeks to shred On Monday. I have been working hard since January and have only seen inches lost.
Sw:125
GW:105
I'm really struggling in the 1461 calories but I have not been perfect at it. Breastfeeding still and it makes me hungry! I have lost 35lbs since November 2014 But I have been around this weight since August 2015. Dispite working at it constantly. So here is to extra hard work in the next 5 months.

julia123xyzabc

@jamesblood13, after seeing others' calorie counts, perhaps you're right; 1200 calories may not be enough. I read something recently, forgive me if it was on this forum, that said "Be stubborn about your goals, but flexible with your methods". When I find something that works, I can get pretty dogmatic about it.

I got home this afternoon and hopped on the treadmill for 45 minutes. It was a moderate workout (slow pace but high incline), and I'm feeling more tired than I should be. I think I'll blame it on the calorie count! :-)

I'll up my count a little bit and see how that goes for a couple weeks.

Thanks James! Thanks everybody!