New here - looking to lose 10-12 lbs.

kclewis416

Hello,

New to forum and I am having a hard time losing 10-12 lbs. I am 5'2 and weight 127 lbs but prefer to be in the 115 range.

I will be 36 in 28 days and will be going on vacation with a new boyfriend in 32 days and I really want to look/feel good..

Looking for support and any ideas that will be help me with what I am calling this my 30 day bikini boot camp.

train4brainhealth

Hi, I'm in a similar boat as you. Maybe we could be "twins"? Unfortunately, what we eat solves most of our issues. So frustrating! Why can't Lindt come out with a calorie free dark sea salt chocolate bar? Whyyyyy???? I will join you in your 30 day boot camp. I hope you (we?) reach your goal. Where are you going on vacation?
What are your eating goals? What are your exercise goals? Daily and for the 30 days.

mom23mangos

Welcome. I was just in your boat and have lost the weight, but it did take me 10 weeks to do so. However, I was not making huge deficit cuts. You will lose quite a bit in the first week just from water weight, so that will help you out a lot.

Good luck and feel free to add me.

kclewis416

Hey ladies, thanks for the replies.

I do love chocolate, especially dark chocolate but my ultimate favourite is licorice - black licorice! YUM! lol

I am going to Breathless Resort in Punta Cana Dominican Republic and cannot wait.

My eating goals are to stay around 1200 calories a day, so 300 calories for breakfast, 700 calories for lunch and 500 calories for dinner with 2 100 calorie snacks.. and then making sure that I am active enough to stay around 1200 calories per day.

I have recently been a big fan of LCHF diets.. and Keto diets and they really do work well for me but I love beer and bread and realistically will NEVER give those up, so I have decided to never "DIET" again after going up and down up and down too many times. My plan now is to eat what I want in moderation (luckily other than licorice and maybe sour candy I do not have a sweet tooth) and make sure to count my calories and stay on track.

My main thing.. honestly.. is I do not want to feel guilty when I grab that handful of chips at a party on the weekend.. I think the emotional side of trying to get healthy and stay slim and fit and trim and happy is really hard to deal with at times, especially when we have other things to worry about.. like real things.. maintaining my house, my kids, etc.

I know (or hope) that I am quite healthy and my eating habits are decent to begin with, I do not drink soda, juice or anything but water, green tea and alcohol (which I am cutting out until my birthday - just because I have never tried to do that before, except of course, pregnancy)
I cook all my meals and very rarely go out to eat except for special occasions. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and easily can control portions. I do not eat after supper as it is, unless its a bite of the cucumber I am cutting up for the kids lunches the next day.

What I find I lack, is motivation and energy.. and I know that once I get going that these things will get a boost. I am going to take my iron pills and my B12 that the doc says I am low in (gotta love that phone call from the doc, "we just got your blood work in you need to come in and discuss" only to find out im low iron and B12.. They love to make money off of me)

So the gist of it is this: I want to stay around 1200 calories, I want to lose at least 1 lb a week, I want to be active and have energy and the desire to do push up against the wall in my work bathroom just because, and to feel stronger and firmer in all the right areas, plus, not drink alcohol until the celebration of my 36th birthday.


mom23 - thanks for being realistic in the 10 week timeline - that is my only draw back, I love immediate satisfaction.. so I need to find that somewhere other than the scale. And talk about the scale.. How often do you ladies weigh yourselves. I think I am addicted to it, I do it in the morning and night... I should throw it out shouldn't I? lol

Chat soon!

mamainthekitchen

Thought I'd chime in here, although I'm pretty much at maintenance, but what worked for me, to cut calories was to omit the fats & salts.... So measure how much becel your putting on your toast (or better skip toast & sandwiches) but while cooking omit the large quantities of olive oils and butters. Then read labels on sodium content, bought soups and sauces/dressings are the worst!! Calories in VS calories out..... There's no magic smoothie. Good luck!

kclewis416

Thanks for your reply.. I will take any tip I can get. I cannot wait to get to maintenance phase.

well thanks for the reminder regarding sodium. I do add a lot of salt to my food and I have always wanted to cut back but man do I love salt. I will try and substitute with more herbs since I do a lot of cooking. I have bought a couple of cans of soups since they have low calorie count and sometimes I am only able to squeeze in 300-400 calories at dinner time to meet my 1200 goal per day and that is an easy go to.

I am using myfitnesspal app and calculating every bit of oil and butter and seasoning etc. Right now my focus is exactly that.. Calories in VS Calories out.

I want this 10 lbs off so bad - Had a moment on my weekend binge before I started - Couldn't fit into my favourite jeans. That was it for me.

tinywonder25

Hi! Your upcoming vacation sounds amazing.. And happy almost birthday! I know how that feels to just wAnt to get the weight off... NOW! Lol! I was losing 1 lb a month from oct to Jan then started logging everything in MFP and doing 60+ min of cardio everyday in Feb and have lost 10 lbs since then. I don't know how quickly you'll lose it all but you will lose as long as you stay the course. I've heard of fast losses with keto but a lot is water weight initially. Good luck!

kclewis416

So excited about the upcoming vacation! Resort sounds like a lot of fun.

Thanks for the motivation to just keep it at, and you are right, it is all water weight with Keto diet.. but that is not a lifestyle I can keep up and it always creeps back on later.

Here is to slow and steady wins the race. As far as MFP says.. I should be at my goal weight by mid July. I cannot complain about that... Just take one day at a time and by Summer I will be good to go!

Congrats at the 10lbs lost. That is amazing!

clblewis

I'm joining you. I need the motivation and you sound like the right person. I have about 10 to 15 more to lose and I really excited about it. I'm using a combination of CI /CO and a lchf combination. I have really found MFP works best when you're actually on it and using the tools. I like to weigh myself every day. Was 139.2 today and want to be 134 or less the end of the month. My goal weight is 120-125 I was 200 last July 4th! 120 by my 50th birthday!!!!! Help me stay motivated and I will help you!

shaybee377

I'm also 5'2" and looking to lose the last few pounds! I was where you were about a year ago, and now I'm trying to lose a little body fat and gain muscle (I look about 10 lbs heavier than I really am- yay for being short haha), and I am going to the beach in 2 weeks with friends. Feel free to add me!

LULU4178

I'm 5'8" and weigh 145 pounds. Goal is to be 135 pounds in two months for my 50th birthday. Meant to get "serious" earlier but that didn't happen. So, I am going all in for the next two months. I got this and so do you!

highergoals1

Hi
Please add me. I'm also looking to lose 10pounds.

ressapowell

Ladies I have a diet plan that helped me lose 15 lbs in 2 weeks. In total I have lost 60 lbs and coubting in body fat. Results will vary but I am more than happy to share if you are willing to do the work. Just friend or message me.

clblewis

kclewis416 wrote: »

Hey ladies, thanks for the replies.

I do love chocolate, especially dark chocolate but my ultimate favourite is licorice - black licorice! YUM! lol

I am going to Breathless Resort in Punta Cana Dominican Republic and cannot wait.

My eating goals are to stay around 1200 calories a day, so 300 calories for breakfast, 700 calories for lunch and 500 calories for dinner with 2 100 calorie snacks.. and then making sure that I am active enough to stay around 1200 calories per day.

I have recently been a big fan of LCHF diets.. and Keto diets and they really do work well for me but I love beer and bread and realistically will NEVER give those up, so I have decided to never "DIET" again after going up and down up and down too many times. My plan now is to eat what I want in moderation (luckily other than licorice and maybe sour candy I do not have a sweet tooth) and make sure to count my calories and stay on track.

My main thing.. honestly.. is I do not want to feel guilty when I grab that handful of chips at a party on the weekend.. I think the emotional side of trying to get healthy and stay slim and fit and trim and happy is really hard to deal with at times, especially when we have other things to worry about.. like real things.. maintaining my house, my kids, etc.

I know (or hope) that I am quite healthy and my eating habits are decent to begin with, I do not drink soda, juice or anything but water, green tea and alcohol (which I am cutting out until my birthday - just because I have never tried to do that before, except of course, pregnancy)
I cook all my meals and very rarely go out to eat except for special occasions. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and easily can control portions. I do not eat after supper as it is, unless its a bite of the cucumber I am cutting up for the kids lunches the next day.

What I find I lack, is motivation and energy.. and I know that once I get going that these things will get a boost. I am going to take my iron pills and my B12 that the doc says I am low in (gotta love that phone call from the doc, "we just got your blood work in you need to come in and discuss" only to find out im low iron and B12.. They love to make money off of me)

So the gist of it is this: I want to stay around 1200 calories, I want to lose at least 1 lb a week, I want to be active and have energy and the desire to do push up against the wall in my work bathroom just because, and to feel stronger and firmer in all the right areas, plus, not drink alcohol until the celebration of my 36th birthday.


mom23 - thanks for being realistic in the 10 week timeline - that is my only draw back, I love immediate satisfaction.. so I need to find that somewhere other than the scale. And talk about the scale.. How often do you ladies weigh yourselves. I think I am addicted to it, I do it in the morning and night... I should throw it out shouldn't I? lol

Chat soon!

I weigh myself every morning. My goal weight keeps changing, lowering. I do what works for me. A combination of CI-CO and lower carbs. I listen to my body. Drink lots of water, no sugar or substitutes. OK a tiny bit of sugar for my coffee, my taste buds are very sensitive to sweet now. I was religiously tracking my food and wow how that worked! I got to my goal of 140 which allows me to fit into summer clothes that haven't seen the light of day since 2013. New goal is 125 and seriously tone up. Weighing myself every morning helps me to listen to my body. Do what your comfortable with but don't get discouraged. Think long term goal date. Use the the progress tracker. I don't diminish how difficult it is to lose 60 as 10 is equally as hard. Oh yeah, see a wall do 5 push ups. I need to take my own advice lol.

kclewis416

Thanks again everyone for the replies and keeping this post going.

@clblewis You got this girl! You sound like you are very determined and motivated and that is what I am lacking the most. Sometimes I am all for it, then other times I am like, life is too short. Like this weekend for example, I had 3 events... Fri, Sat and Sun. This was my first weekend not to drink alcohol (trying to keep the carbs down) and I drank EVERY.NIGHT. Beer or Wine. I just couldn't help it, but when I used MFP and saw the calories and then saw how little weight I would lose if I had a day like that every day.. I must admit that it was quite depressing. So back to the grind again now, week 2 it is for me logging on straight every day compared to once and a while for the past 3-4 years of using this site.

I have been doing pushups again the wall in the washroom and sitting on the wall lol. I thought it was a perfect chance at work to try and fit some exercise in. I also have brought in one of those balls to sit on at my desk. Luckily I am not right out in the open but people do giggle when they see me bouncing. I just cant help it.

@shaybee377 You are so right about looking 10 lbs heavier because of our height. I consider myself skinny fat... which I heard is just as bad for your health. Isn't it funny how much a beach date can get you motivated!? I want to be comfortable on that beach in my bikini!

@LULU4178 Thanks for the little bit of motivation and support. 50th birthday is a great motivation to get you to your ideal weight. I hope you really do something nice for yourself. And yes! we got this!!

clblewis

I walked a fast mile today. That's incredible for me as I haven't done that in at least two years. Saying goodbye to skinny-fat chick!

Heatherurban75

Hi ladies!!! I can relate to many of your posts! I am a lifetime dieter. Up 20, down 20, then 3 kids in 3.5 years took it's toll. Now I'm just trying to drop 6-10 lbs of body fat to show all the lean muscle I just KNOW is hiding out! Congrats to all of you on your successes thus far and good luck on the rest of the journey!

clblewis

Welcome Heather! Please let me know what you're doing for exercise. I'm slowly getting back into the game with chronic back pain. At this weight two years ago I had a nice body, soft and curvy but toned. Thanks

kclewis416

Good job clblewis! I live in Toronto Canada so its freezing up here half the year, but now that the weather is nicer I have been walking at a fast pace for half hour, twice a day at work. I am on my second week and I feel good. I am not sure how far that is, I will have to track it. "a fast mile" sounds so much better than 30 min at a fast pace lol.

Hi Heatherurban - wow, 3 kids in 3.5 years. You are amazing! I had 2 in just less than 2 years years it is a lot of work! I like how you say you are trying to drop 6-10 lbs of body fat... that is exactly what I want to do.. drop the "fat".. I have always heard that muscle weighs more than fat, but I am not lifting weights - but I assume I will still gain muscle from all the walking, push ups, planks, leg lifts and crunches I have been doing. I wish I knew exactly what my body fat % is.. that would be a better way to judge my success.. I bet you I will be able to tell just by looking at my body and how the clothes fit.

Took the kids to the park yesterday, tried to do the monkey bars.. I made it to two.. and I tried to do a pull up... Em.. NO.. Not happening... so my new goal.. to do one pull up on the monkey bars by the end of June!

Anyone with me on that challenge lol?

aowens1785

@kclewis416 I am getting married on July 15th and headed to St. Lucia for my week-long beach honeymoon right after. I have been "trying" to lose 10 lbs for a year...really been "trying" since I got engaged in January. 2 more months to lose this weight and get in shape and I cannot seem to get and stay motivated. I just want to look okay and not feel ashamed of myself in a bikini. Just 10 lbs and I'd be happy.

aowens1785

and for the record it is my thighs and legs that disgust me

aowens1785

I'm 35. 5'8" and currently 148-150 lbs. I'd be thrilled to get to 140, 135 would be a dream come true, but thin, lean legs and thighs (or at least thinner) I want SOOOO badly. I run 5k inconsistently (at least once a week but sometimes I am awesome and do 3-4). I drink Shakeology and other meal replacements and count calories. I just screw it up every day...I start with good things and then I sabatage myself or something and binge or just eat something to make myself go over my goal. I really don't make terrible food choices, but I just don't seem to have the endurance to stay on track very long.

kclewis416

@aowens1785 Congrats on Getting married.. To be able to run 5k even inconsistency is pretty amazing if you ask me! I couldn't even think about doing that..ever... I do not think my body could manage that.. so be very proud of yourself for that. Isnt it hard not to be our own worst critics?! ugh.. But I hear you with the bikini thing.. trust me.. I even ordered a thong bikini for even more motivation and believe me.. there is no way in hell I am getting into it LOL.. but I am going to a adults only resort and its quite risque so I thought I would give it a go...

When you say Binge I can totally relate.. For some reason I cannot seem to do anything in moderation.. with me it seems it is all or nothing.. and I am so up and down all the time because of it.

This is why I started to count calories and actually sticking to it (fingers crossed).. I am now on day 8 of MFP and even though I have been using this site for years I have never actually used it more than a few days in a row...nor have I used the community part of it.. and as silly as this might sound, when I quit smoking cigarettes 8 years ago, coming to an online support group was the only thing that eventually helped me quit after 9 failed attempts, so I thought I would give the online support group another chance again. So far so good.

My issues was I would tell myself that I could not eat certain foods, I realize now that I cannot deal with restrictions. Plus whenever I would start a diet I would binge on everything bad possible the week before.. eat foods I would never even consider eating normally.

And for the record.. my stomach is what I do not like about myself.. my profile picture is me a year ago on my 35th birthday.... I am 10 lbs heavier almost now. And its all in my belly. And I find my arms and back are flabby too..

aowens1785

kclewis416 wrote: »

@aowens1785 Congrats on Getting married.. To be able to run 5k even inconsistency is pretty amazing if you ask me! I couldn't even think about doing that..ever... I do not think my body could manage that.. so be very proud of yourself for that. Isnt it hard not to be our own worst critics?! ugh.. But I hear you with the bikini thing.. trust me.. I even ordered a thong bikini for even more motivation and believe me.. there is no way in hell I am getting into it LOL.. but I am going to a adults only resort and its quite risque so I thought I would give it a go...

When you say Binge I can totally relate.. For some reason I cannot seem to do anything in moderation.. with me it seems it is all or nothing.. and I am so up and down all the time because of it.

This is why I started to count calories and actually sticking to it (fingers crossed).. I am now on day 8 of MFP and even though I have been using this site for years I have never actually used it more than a few days in a row...nor have I used the community part of it.. and as silly as this might sound, when I quit smoking cigarettes 8 years ago, coming to an online support group was the only thing that eventually helped me quit after 9 failed attempts, so I thought I would give the online support group another chance again. So far so good.

My issues was I would tell myself that I could not eat certain foods, I realize now that I cannot deal with restrictions. Plus whenever I would start a diet I would binge on everything bad possible the week before.. eat foods I would never even consider eating normally.

And for the record.. my stomach is what I do not like about myself.. my profile picture is me a year ago on my 35th birthday.... I am 10 lbs heavier almost now. And its all in my belly. And I find my arms and back are flabby too..

Haha, the world is not ready for me in a thong bikini...*cringe*.

I've had two children and I honestly don't care about my tummy not being perfect because it's my smallest part and I feel any flaws there have a lot to do with bearing my daughters and I'm proud of that- war wounds.

I have the lovely genetic fat thighs and legs and it's just downright depressing when I am consistent and run and run and run but my legs are still thick and my jeans are still tight and I still feel the need to walk backwards out of the room when in my bikini or undies. I can look downright anorexic on top before there is even the smallest amount of shrinkage on my bottom half.

I'm really worn out from the struggle of it all, really.

I'm hoping that plugging in to this community might somehow help me feel hopeful again.

8 days on track with my calories would be so awesome! I have 566 calories left today (someone gave me a bag of candy and I partook of a few pieces- I have been saying no to all sorts of things during the past week of teacher appreciate/fatten up your kids' teachers week and the aftermath of cookie/cake/candy/carbs leftover in the teachers lounge I have to go into to get to the staff bathroom).

kclewis416

haha.. trust me, its not ready for me in one either.. that was my bit of motivation.. I havent received it from Amazon yet and I really hope it gets lost in the mail but Hey.. you only live once. The chances are pretty slim.. let me tell you! I have anxiety thinking of it haha!

Don't you love being a mom! My two kiddies are 5&3 and the way I run after them I should be in total shape but nope... I have the fat gene in the belly area.. its like every where is fine but the belly and sides and back.. womp womp

Not to be facetious because I know its a serious topic..... but thick legs and thighs are bums are totally in right now.. with the kardashians and the blac chynas and the amber rose's.. women are paying to get thick booties and legs... people pay allll sorts of money to have that. No one is paying a dime for my buddah belly that's for sure!

All joking a side.. I can really sense your emotional stress over this and I can guarantee we are all in a similar situation.. so lets get this going.. I need all the support and motivation I can get.. and I totally dont mind giving it too..

I am 500 too left for today.. watching my niece and nephew tonight and my bro ordered Chinese food.. So I will be eating my salad and chicken..

Through all of this I think its important to be kind to ourselves.. this is a tough process!

modmom1

Morning ladies! I'm back on the MFP trying to shed about 10lbs of body fat while keeping as much lean muscle mass as possible. I feel like I've hit a one year plateau! Thick thighs...yep, that's what I dream of slimming down. I'm working with macros for the first time as a body experiment. I want to see what changes it brings.

You're going to have such a great time on your trip kclewis. Have you started the B12 yet? I seriously can't go without it. Even my doctor was shocked at how much better I feel on it (he didn't think I needed it, but I listened to my body instead).
You have a month until that fabulous trip...that's HUGE motivation! The time will fly by and then you'll be soaking up the sun and reaping the rewards of your hard work.

kclewis416

Hello modmom1, yes I have started the B12 but I am so not consistent with it (as with everything in my life) so I will try more harder to take it regularly. I might bring it to work with me and put it at my desk. Thanks for letting me know how it has changed things for you. I really am looking to not be so tired all the time.

I have been going strong for 13 days straight now (started May 1) and I notice a difference for sure, and I have dropped some weight but I am still struggling with the weekends - but I will keep taking it one day at a time and try not to be too anxious about it.

Your shoulders and arms look great in your photo. I do not think I have any muscle lol and if I do it is hiding underneath my fat - looking to try and shed some of the fat and get my muscles showing.

Been adding in at least an hour power walk a day, lots of gardening and just moving as much as I can at home, laundry, dishes, cleaning.. no tv or anything like that.. just busy busy busy, at work I work at a desk so I have brought in the big ball and I am currently bouncing up and down on that and doing some light exercise when I can fit it in. And I have been doing things like push ups against the wall and squats and any non equipment exercises I can do when I get the chance so I am unable to get to a gym. I am going to purchase some hand weights and maybe even some of those strap weights for my legs or arms when I walk.

Best of luck to you modmom1 with shedding the 10lbs of body fat... it seems that 10lbs is the magic number around here for us ladies..

Tiffanyvarghese

Our struggle is very similar (5'2 and 125 with the last 10lbs of "baby weight " to lose. ..although, my baby is 2.5yrs old!) Add me!

clblewis

Woo hoo down 3.8 lbs so far for May!
How is everyone else doing half way through?

kclewis416

Tiffany.. my youngest is 3 oldest is 5 lol

nice job clblewis.. I am down 4-6 lbs too.. I find that I put on weight so easily and luckily right now am able to take it off easy too..

I am going to try so hard to stay on track while on vacation for 4 days... I still want to enjoy myself but will be conscious with over indulging.

michellemiler

hi,
not a big issue, you are not far away from your goal, i have already gone through the situations you are facing but now I am okay, with a slight change in my routine I got rid of 18 lbs in 8 weeks, isn't it amazing? I always drink warm water and keep my self engaged in physical activities. workout regularly and use beyond weight management tea. once we decide we certainly get.