Anyone wants to loose less than 20 pounds?

Hi! I am new here from Poland! Is anyone else trying to lose less than 20 pounds? I want to lose around 7 kgs. I am pretty active, but I have problems with eating snacks, especially sweets. Anyone else like me here?
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  • odchudzamdupe
    odchudzamdupe Posts: 2 Member
    Me too! I didn't realize that until I started to write down what I eat..
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Welcome! To lose weight, all you have to do, is eat less. Maybe just knowing that you can eat anything you want, can help you eat less?
  • Nikki_Lee12
    Nikki_Lee12 Posts: 45 Member
    I am definitely in the same boat. I have 9 pounds to lose. Have always been very active and at the gym but definitely have a snacking problem!!
  • Bann554
    Bann554 Posts: 44 Member
    Yes. I had to lose 18. So far I'm down 3 of that since I started last week. I have 13 more to go to make my Dr. ecstatic! If I can do 5 beyond that, I'll be ecstatic! Also, I am trying to be diligent with exercising. Snacks are my weakness. I have swapped them out for fruit, nuts and yogurt.
    1 cup 0 fat yogurt, 10 pecans pieces, chopped fruit, 1 tsp ground flax seed. You can add 1 tsp. of honey. A whole pecan nut counts as 2 pieces.
    Fruit: small apple, peach, plum, etc.
  • Cassandraw3
    Cassandraw3 Posts: 1,214 Member
    Hi! I started with a goal of losing 22 lbs, and am halfway there. I have 11 left to go until my goal. I also struggle with snacking. I try to find a way to work them in my calories.

    My current go to snacks are rice krispie treat (250 cal), oatmeal (170 cal), protein shake (170 cal), beef jerkey snack pack (70 cal), string cheese (80 cal), honey roasted peanuts (160 cal). My snack choice depends on what I have the calories for. I got a sample of flap jacked vanilla bean protein mix and I find that one scoop of that mixed with 1 cup of skim milk will really satisfy my sweet tooth and keep me full for a few hours.
  • skinnygirldc
    skinnygirldc Posts: 30 Member
    My fave snacks are apples, and Kirkland (Costco) brand protein bars. They are 190 calories and really filling, so a great mini-meal for late afternoons at work.
  • Emmalovestorun
    Emmalovestorun Posts: 168 Member
    Add me 😊
  • meimei710
    meimei710 Posts: 15 Member
    Me!! I had last 5 punches dangling for years and finally I packed on another 5 pounds and started working on losing 10 the past year... well rather than lose 10 pounds I gained 10 so now I'm 20 pounds from my goal. 😩😩

    My problem is my social life, traveling and weekends. It's always an excuse for me. I think if I cut myself off from the world and only focus on me I'd lose weight. LOL 🤣😂

    But I'm at the point where my clothes aren't fitting. I'm wearing loose sundresses thanks to summer and stretchy pants. It's either start buying new larger sized clothes or lose these 20 pounds!
  • Neckita
    Neckita Posts: 33 Member
    Yes, add me as a friend!! I am very active but love desserts and could use 8-10 pounds. :)<3
  • mnbvcxzlkjhgfdsa12
    mnbvcxzlkjhgfdsa12 Posts: 204 Member
    Me. I’ve lost 10ib and have 10 to go 😀
  • williamwj2017
    williamwj2017 Posts: 79 Member
    Hi there! I'm also in Poland but I'm with the US Army Haha. I'm also working on losing about 20 lbs so good luck to us eh.
  • emajarrett
    emajarrett Posts: 50 Member
    I am making progress but sooooo slow. I'm now at 128lbs and goal is 120lbs so half way. Problem is hand in hand with my weight loss is loss of muscle .... worried I'm going to be slim wobbly jelly. Working crazy long hours so not sure how to fit in resistance training on top of cardio.
  • KV621
    KV621 Posts: 20 Member
    How do you know how much you want to weigh. I’m 5’7” and I’ve been between 120lbs and now 168lbs but I’ve weighed everywhere in between. Idk how much I want to weigh. Idk what my goal should be.
  • williamwj2017
    williamwj2017 Posts: 79 Member
    KV621 wrote: »
    How do you know how much you want to weigh. I’m 5’7” and I’ve been between 120lbs and now 168lbs but I’ve weighed everywhere in between. Idk how much I want to weigh. Idk what my goal should be.

    It depends on how you want to look and where you will feel your best, create a vision for yourself. Make some small goals first and focus on those to start with.
  • KV621
    KV621 Posts: 20 Member
    depends on how you want to look and where you will feel your best, create a vision for yourself. Make some small goals first and focus on those to start with. [/quote]

    This says I’ll be 158 in 5 weeks so I’ll start with that
  • kbush2018
    kbush2018 Posts: 41 Member
    Who doesn’t love sweet snacks? It’s all about finding something that can fulfill your craving, start with one pieces of chocolate then come back in 10 minutes and see if you really need more. Nothing wrong with eating something sweet just not eating the whole bar of chocolate... it’s happened- no shame 😋

    Always accepting friend request! Have a happy Sunday!
  • RunnerGrl1982
    RunnerGrl1982 Posts: 412 Member
    Same. Trying to lose between 15 - 20lbs. The struggle is real. :smile:
  • williamwj2017
    williamwj2017 Posts: 79 Member
    edited July 2018
    [/quote]

    This says I’ll be 158 in 5 weeks so I’ll start with that[/quote]

    Dont beat yourself up if you dont reach that. Just make proper adjustments, asks questions and do research.
  • gia_incognito
    gia_incognito Posts: 103 Member
    KV621 wrote: »
    depends on how you want to look and where you will feel your best, create a vision for yourself. Make some small goals first and focus on those to start with.

    This says I’ll be 158 in 5 weeks so I’ll start with that[/quote]

    I'm 5'7" too and have also been the wide range of 120-170. I'm currently 140 but trying for 125. I don't know if it will work though bc a natural set point for our height is around 140.

    I def need to be better about not snacking or backsliding if I feel like I've been "good" for awhile.
  • TubbsMcGee
    TubbsMcGee Posts: 1,058 Member
    Hi!! 👋👋

    Yes I'm looking to lose about 8kg (~17lbs)

    Anyone feel free to add me! I've been sending out friend requests to everyone but no one has accepted an I'm feeling kinda defeated...

    I've been a member since MFP pretty much started. Maintained for YEARS and was a cheerleader for so many friends here. Last year I slipped up though and gained ALL of the weight back (and then some) during my world travels and working as a chef. In dire need to get back to where I was!
  • NikaIris
    NikaIris Posts: 42 Member
    I'm trying to lose 10-15 lbs (SW: 210, CW: 150, GW: 135-140) and it's really hard. ;)
  • williamwj2017
    williamwj2017 Posts: 79 Member
    edited July 2018
    KV621 wrote: »
    depends on how you want to look and where you will feel your best, create a vision for yourself. Make some small goals first and focus on those to start with.

    This says I’ll be 158 in 5 weeks so I’ll start with that

    I'm 5'7" too and have also been the wide range of 120-170. I'm currently 140 but trying for 125. I don't know if it will work though bc a natural set point for our height is around 140.

    I def need to be better about not snacking or backsliding if I feel like I've been "good" for awhile. [/quote]

    It starts with that vision I talked about and what you will do to get there. It will be hard but if you create that image and use it to remind yourself just as you are about to eat said food that you know will take you away, you will snap out of it and stay focused. Just dont think it's over once you get there, remember it's a lifestyle.

    I will always preach this, even to myself, patience.
  • dtrain2171
    dtrain2171 Posts: 1 Member
    edited July 2018
    I can’t believe I got here but I want to lose 20... I lift 5 days a week so I’m sure some weight gain is muscle but I have a wicked snacking problem. If I don’t eat chocolate each day I think I might die. And salty snacks... sweets... awful. Just jumped back on today so hopefully I can maintain the good eating. I cooked 2 days worth of chicken and have been eating 5oz every few hours with a veggie. That’s a start.... I’ll have to start mixing it up in a week. Right now chicken is a no-brainer for me....
  • bellissimaluna
    bellissimaluna Posts: 75 Member
    Hi! I am new here from Poland! Is anyone else trying to lose less than 20 pounds? I want to lose around 7 kgs. I am pretty active, but I have problems with eating snacks, especially sweets. Anyone else like me here?

    I have about 7kgs too. I am in Italy. My problem is doing good all day and eating at night. Please add me! Maybe we can help each other! :blush:
  • emajarrett
    emajarrett Posts: 50 Member
    I lose a pound then gain it back then lose it then gain it back.... I'm stuck arrrgggh. Want to lose 10 lbs. Think I am going to add resistance training as tired off a month of not getting very far. It's hard 😒
  • RunnerGirl238
    RunnerGirl238 Posts: 448 Member
    Me! I have about 14 left to go to reach my happy weight. However, wine makes me happy too. I am having an existential crisis...
  • tomorrowperfume
    tomorrowperfume Posts: 67 Member
    I only have 9 pounds left to lose, but I also have a huge sweet tooth!