Trying to lose 40lbs by February 2019
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@seatownbibti I finally snagged some of the lemon curd Ellenos.....oh my goodness. I hate you now.
Sorry. Not Sorry.
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Week #5 check in (8/27-9/2)
Days on or under calorie target : 6/7 days
+/- Weekly calorie target (14,468) : -320 (-2.2%)
Total lbs lost/goal : 12/50 (24%)
I did blow out the calorie target on Sunday pretty bad, but I went to a friend's retirement party (39 years @ Boeing), so I ended up throwing caution to the wind for a day. I did keep track and logged the consumption. I was prepared to face the consequences, but overall for the week I ended up ok as I was trending a bit under the rest of the week...which covered the 600+ blowout on Sunday.
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On a 5mi post-work hike.3
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That’s the goal. I’m at my heaviest (240) and it’s hard not having anyone but myself to push me through this (This is probably my 8th time starting) or having someone who understands. My boyfriend is just naturally very little and so is his family, of course they tell me ‘oh diet and exercise’ but sadly, it’s much easier said than done.3
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People want a pill to take, or some quick fix to lose weight, don't want to have to work at weight loss. It just takes work, that's all there is to it. Ask yourself "Am I worth it?" Of course! I track everything, and make more effort to exercise, nothing special, no hurry, and I'm down 40 lbs in six months.
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August was a terrible month for me, losing my least amount of weight in a month since I have started to lose weight back in February. Too many smoky or rainy days also made for my least active month since I started walking in April.
I am back on track for September so far and hope to make up a little ground for August's dismal loss.
I now have 5 months to lose 39 pounds instead of 6 to lose 40....
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »August was a terrible month for me, losing my least amount of weight in a month since I have started to lose weight back in February. Too many smoky or rainy days also made for my least active month since I started walking in April.
I am back on track for September so far and hope to make up a little ground for August's dismal loss.
I now have 5 months to lose 39 pounds instead of 6 to lose 40....
It happens. Keep looking forward. I’ve had some ups and downs too. But what matters is today. Hang in there!0 -
Sometimes this is hard. And the progress is slow. But progress is progress and I’m 6+ pounds lighter than when this thread started. So thank you all for being here and for the support along the way.1
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Thread bump!
Still progressing. Got a couple walks in this week. Also taking the plunge into rehabilitating the bikes and getting them back into service (road & mountain).2 -
You are all helping me stay motivated, thank you. Every day I track, it gets easier. I keep telling myself, you're worth all the effort, I'll be glad when I reach goal. Down 40 pounds and counting, more than halfway to my ideal weight.3
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I’m down 108lbs, last 19lbs before I hit my target weight, add away if you’d like ☺️🤙🏻💪🏻2
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Add me. I am also looking to lose about 40 pounds and need a support buddy. :-)1
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Hi. I want to lose 30-35 pounds by March 2019. I am 46 with three boys. I would love to have friends on this journey. Please add me because I can’t figure out how to add friends.1
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Please add me to this group. I am 53 and am miserable. I FEEL like there is a gigantic tumor across my abdomen, but it’s just FAT 😬. I am serious about loosing weight.2
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5 years ago I went from 265 to 150 lbs with the help of MFP and a 1200 calorie per day diet, and lots of running due to very high anxiety.
I've gained roughly 60 pounds back over the last couple years because of bad relationship eating. But now I'm in a great one! And my anxiety has lessened - which I hear is great for weight loss! The only thing is, now that I'm happy, I'm hungry and I don't feel like running xD
I've had to find other exercises to do, like hiking and dancing, to keep myself moving. I switched to standing most of the day as well.
I'm a 27 year old, started at 226 pounds and am 216 now. My goal is 180 (so my original goal was 40 pounds ish.) I would love to get back to 150-160 but I'm gonna stop at 180 and re evaluate how I feel. I have lots of pics from back then saved as motivation! It helps because it's me in the photos - I did it before and know I can do it again! It's crazy how much harder it has gotten just from 21-27 though. I'm glad I didn't wait longer.3 -
Starting again (yeah!) thought I could do it alone on MFP without any online help and motivation. Hasn't worked so here I am.
Looking to loose first 40 by February, and the keep going :-) Have a happy day y'all! 2 -
Hey peeps. I'm Marissa. I'm a Pisces, I like cookies, and I'm serial starter/serial failure when it comes to losing weight. This is my...fourth or fifth time doing MFP, the most recent being last year. I dropped about 20lbs between November 2017 and March 2018 on a 1200 calorie/day diet and it was freaking awesome. Even got over my gym anxiety and started working out regularly. So gaining those 20lbs AND an additional 8 or 9lbs back as of today? Not so awesome. Seriously...I was in ONEderland for, like, three weeks for the first time in over a decade and I royally screwed it up. Therefore, since I quite liked having a distinctive hourglass body shape instead of a looking like a stumpy potato, I'd like to get back to that lifestyle.
Let's be friends.
SW: 225.2LBS
CW: 225.2LBS
GW: 150LBS 3 -
seatownbibti wrote: »Happy Saturday! I’ll be checking in here frequently because these weekend / unstructured, busy kid days are more challenging for me than the work week. I mean c’mon, the fridge and pantry are SO close! Have a great weekend everyone!
30 lbs to lose here, desperately need a support group to keep me accountable. I cannot stop snacking and though I exercise daily it isn't enough to offset my comfort/stress/compulsive eating. Please feel free to add me and give me a swift kick in the butt.2 -
That is my goal as well! I hoping for 40-50lbs by 2/22/19 as I leave for a 9 day trip to Hawaii!! Lets do this!!2
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Welcome newbies! You got this. 2
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seatownbibti wrote: »Happy Saturday! I’ll be checking in here frequently because these weekend / unstructured, busy kid days are more challenging for me than the work week. I mean c’mon, the fridge and pantry are SO close! Have a great weekend everyone!
30 lbs to lose here, desperately need a support group to keep me accountable. I cannot stop snacking and though I exercise daily it isn't enough to offset my comfort/stress/compulsive eating. Please feel free to add me and give me a swift kick in the butt.
Welcome @shovav91 ! I can relate. I have had a dysfunctional relationship with food for the last 9 years but I am happy to report that I am finally fixing the dysfunction. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need to.1 -
Welcome newbies! You got this.
I second @solorex 's welcome! Hello and it's great to have more people on the board. I'vve been doing a lot of updates on my private wall but will make more of an effort to come back to post updates here as well.
40 + days in I'm 6.2 pounds down.
It is slower than I like but I do have a thyroid condition and I'm 40+ so I will take it!
My success comes from the following:
1. Showing up every day and logging my food and exercise, even when I go over my calories.
2. Prepping my lunches (which I take to work).
3. Clean eating. I eat food that gives me energy and makes me feel good. I also tend to eat the same thing or variations of it to keep things simple.
4. Practicing mindful eating. When I catch myself overeating or snacking mindlessly in the pantry or fridge, I stop and analyze the situation. I'm getting better at this and catching myself before I start.
5. Getting daily exercise - some days that is just a stroll around my workplace.
6. This one is proving hard but I am trying to get a solid 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
7. Posting on my wall, this board and posting / liking "friends' progress.
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rissy_roo03 wrote: »Hey peeps. I'm Marissa. I'm a Pisces, I like cookies, and I'm serial starter/serial failure when it comes to losing weight. This is my...fourth or fifth time doing MFP, the most recent being last year. I dropped about 20lbs between November 2017 and March 2018 on a 1200 calorie/day diet and it was freaking awesome. Even got over my gym anxiety and started working out regularly. So gaining those 20lbs AND an additional 8 or 9lbs back as of today? Not so awesome. Seriously...I was in ONEderland for, like, three weeks for the first time in over a decade and I royally screwed it up. Therefore, since I quite liked having a distinctive hourglass body shape instead of a looking like a stumpy potato, I'd like to get back to that lifestyle.
Let's be friends.
SW: 225.2LBS
CW: 225.2LBS
GW: 150LBS
Your profile pic is hilarious!
This funny tweet is more me:
1. Wear Fitbit
2. Pack gym clothes
3. Pack salad
4. Go to work
5. Eat donuts
6. Go out for lunch
7. Skip gym
Rinse and Repeat.
The good thing is that I haven't gained anything, but I haven't lost anything either, these last few weeks that my life has gone off the rails! But I am back on track...I feel great and have been hitting the gym every AM.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!2 -
seatownbibti wrote: »Welcome newbies! You got this.
I second @solorex 's welcome! Hello and it's great to have more people on the board. I'vve been doing a lot of updates on my private wall but will make more of an effort to come back to post updates here as well.
40 + days in I'm 6.2 pounds down. It is slower than I like but I do have a thyroid condition and I'm 40+ so I will take it!
My success comes from the following:
1. Showing up every day and logging my food and exercise, even when I go over my calories.
2. Prepping my lunches (which I take to work).
3. Clean eating. I eat food that gives me energy and makes me feel good. I also tend to eat the same thing or variations of it to keep things simple.
4. Practicing mindful eating. When I catch myself overeating or snacking mindlessly in the pantry or fridge, I stop and analyze the situation. I'm getting better at this and catching myself before I start.
5. Getting daily exercise - some days that is just a stroll around my workplace.
6. This one is proving hard but I am trying to get a solid 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
7. Posting on my wall, this board and posting / liking "friends' progress.
Welcome and good luck!
No stinking thyroid conditions will stop us!
I agree, getting enough sleep is so very hard. Up late last night helping daughter with a school project after school's open house, then she missed her bus, so I had to get up early to drive her 45 minutes away, still made it to the gym, only 15 minutes (or so) late for work...and we will have another crazy night tonight. Appointments, daycare, when's the last time I washed dishes?, does anyone have clean underwear for tomorrow? Yikes!0 -
I'm envious of you gym types. For whatever reason I can never bring myself to go to the gym. So rather than throw money away there I try to find other avenues of activity. I've been walking/hiking 2-3 times a week for the past few months. Last week I got a wild hair and decided to drag out the old bikes (both mountain and road) that have been sitting, collecting dust for the past decade. I used to ride a lot in the late '90s - early '00s...but then had a string of circumstances happen that put me off the saddle for a while. I never really got back on again. So right now I'm going through doing a deep clean and full overhaul (repacking/replacing bearings) on the road bike. Once I'm done with that one, I can get it set up on the trainer so I can spin for half hour or so after work in lieu of walking once it gets dark by the time I leave work. Then tear into the other one for a rehabilitation.
Week 7 checkin (9/10-9/16):
Days on or under calorie target : 7/7 days
+/- Weekly calorie target (14,114) : -1127 (-8.0%)
Total lbs lost/goal : 16/50 (32%)0 -
Just stopped ww as not working this time around. Need a clear idea of what I can eat. I'm healthy but struggle with portion sizes. Need to lose 4 stone so thought I'd try this. Heard good things. Weigh day will be friday night. Having looked around seems great. As far, sugar protein is shown. Happy so far.2
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Same same same.... My goal is 50-60 lb loss. I have been doing the 5:2 intermittent diet for 2 weeks now. So far Im down 4 and I am committed to being successful. I have been logging food and exercise every day. I could always use more motivation, support and FRIENDS! 2
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gabi_texanmom wrote: »seatownbibti wrote: »Welcome newbies! You got this.
I second @solorex 's welcome! Hello and it's great to have more people on the board. I'vve been doing a lot of updates on my private wall but will make more of an effort to come back to post updates here as well.
40 + days in I'm 6.2 pounds down. It is slower than I like but I do have a thyroid condition and I'm 40+ so I will take it!
My success comes from the following:
1. Showing up every day and logging my food and exercise, even when I go over my calories.
2. Prepping my lunches (which I take to work).
3. Clean eating. I eat food that gives me energy and makes me feel good. I also tend to eat the same thing or variations of it to keep things simple.
4. Practicing mindful eating. When I catch myself overeating or snacking mindlessly in the pantry or fridge, I stop and analyze the situation. I'm getting better at this and catching myself before I start.
5. Getting daily exercise - some days that is just a stroll around my workplace.
6. This one is proving hard but I am trying to get a solid 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
7. Posting on my wall, this board and posting / liking "friends' progress.
Welcome and good luck!
No stinking thyroid conditions will stop us!
I agree, getting enough sleep is so very hard. Up late last night helping daughter with a school project after school's open house, then she missed her bus, so I had to get up early to drive her 45 minutes away, still made it to the gym, only 15 minutes (or so) late for work...and we will have another crazy night tonight. Appointments, daycare, when's the last time I washed dishes?, does anyone have clean underwear for tomorrow? Yikes!
Thank you! That's right @gabi_texanmom ! It might slow us down but it won't stop us. You have all my empathy for your late night and daughter's school project. I swear, if it were just me - I might be able to swing through life and this weight loss. But carrying our kids stress and helping them either with projects or achieving independence is all time consuming and mentally and emotionally stressful! As for undies - this maybe TMI but it's a common concern and cause for late night laundry. Have a fabulous day!
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I'm envious of you gym types. For whatever reason I can never bring myself to go to the gym. So rather than throw money away there I try to find other avenues of activity. I've been walking/hiking 2-3 times a week for the past few months. Last week I got a wild hair and decided to drag out the old bikes (both mountain and road) that have been sitting, collecting dust for the past decade. I used to ride a lot in the late '90s - early '00s...but then had a string of circumstances happen that put me off the saddle for a while. I never really got back on again. So right now I'm going through doing a deep clean and full overhaul (repacking/replacing bearings) on the road bike. Once I'm done with that one, I can get it set up on the trainer so I can spin for half hour or so after work in lieu of walking once it gets dark by the time I leave work. Then tear into the other one for a rehabilitation.
Week 7 checkin (9/10-9/16):
Days on or under calorie target : 7/7 days
+/- Weekly calorie target (14,114) : -1127 (-8.0%)
Total lbs lost/goal : 16/50 (32%)
I can't bring myself to go to the gym either. I did buy a membership though in March and still pay for it bi-weekly. Luckily it is only 12.00. I went for about 3 weeks and then haven't gone back. Maybe when the weather gets bad I'll start again. It is so close to my office, I can do it on my way home no problems.
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My kids are grown and I now have grandchildren. I have to share this story about kids and laundry though.
When my eldest was 12 and my youngest 10 I had had enough of washing folded clothes.
You know what I mean, I washed it, dried it, folded it, put it on the end of their bed for them to put away.
Then the next week when they are told to gather the dirty laundry off the floor and take it to the laundry you find folded clothes.
You know they weren't worn, they were just needing to be washed again because those lazy little brats didn't do their part!
Anyway this went on for a while with me threatening every week that if this continued I wouldn't do their laundry. One week I screamed at the top of my lungs. "If I find one more piece of folded laundry in the dirty clothes, I'm done!"
Come the next Sunday and I have finished the "gather the laundry" battle. I start sorting the pile and lo and behold I come across folded clothes. I never said a word to anyone, I just piled all of their laundry in a separate pile. I washed my husbands, mine and the household stuff. I never say a word and they never realize they don't have laundry sitting on their bed.
I went to work way earlier than my girls had to go to school, along comes Thursday morning.
My youngest daughter calls me at work. "Mom, I don't have any clean panties. Do you know where they are?"
I said, "did you do your laundry because I didn't".
Needless to say, lots of tears occurred but I never did laundry for either of them again. They did their own from that point forward. Once in a while they would ask if they could throw something in with mine, but they always helped and put their clothes away if I allowed it.3
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