Lose 20lbs by Feb 1st Accountability Buddies
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Alrighty! Here’s my walk
it was really nice and crisp out. Felt great! I need to do outdoor walks more often instead of the treadmill. Maybe I’ll do it again Thursday!:) 6 -
I hope its not too late to join in. Feb 1st will be my very last day in my 30s! So the timing is just perfect for me.
About me: I have been around MFP since 2014. I lost 70 lbs over the course of 18 months and kept it off for a while before I just completely lost all accountability and motivation, gaining far too much of it back. Back on track now, losing 1-2 lbs/week, down 11 lbs. Feel free to add me as a friend as well. I'm a daily logger and great cheerleader!5 -
I'm in too!
CW: 172
GW: 152
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SW. 167
CW. 162
GW. 130
I’m in. 5 lbs a month.4 -
In! Just started eating my prepped meals this week!3
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I am in too! THANK YOU. I have had a really bad 6 months- marriage troubles and I have not dealt with anything well putting on weight along the way. I have logged in daily for 3 weeks. I have 20 pounds to lose by February. In February my husband and I are going on a make it- or break it trip for 2 weeks. I would like to feel good about myself when this happens. My weight this week was 173# which is down from 179# 3 weeks ago. Fast food is a big struggle for me- I love it and I find great comfort in eating it.
My name is Diane and that is my story.5 -
I need this ❤️3
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@dlm4mom - I used to eat SO much fast food. In September I cut it out completely just to help break the addiction. Now I don’t crave it nearly as much (and I’m saving quite a bit of money!). Meal planning helps a lot with avoiding fast food. If I have plenty of food at home, I’m less likely to want to stop by a fast food place on the way home.2
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How is everyone doing this week? I had Monday off for the holiday and spent the day prepping some meals for the week. I made a fritatta- brownie sized pan. 12 eggs, a few ounces cheddar cheese, chopped green and red peppers, tomatoes, and seasoning. It came out delicious. I chopped into 6 equal servings. I had it for a quick breakfast yesterday and will have with a salad for lunch today. 213 calories and pretty satiating.3
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I am in! I am down over 50 pounds, about 70 to go. 20 by Feb 1 seems doable!2
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@brightsideofpink ... I LOVE frittata ... does it microwave well ? My re heat options are limited at work, and I thought eggs got weird in the microwave (never tried that I can recall)0
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I'm in! Ive been logging consistently for two months and i'm not losing weight. I started on June 28 @ 213, took a few weeks off in early August then started back up.. weighed myself yesterday and im 212.
I get discouraged really easily so i was staying off the scale... and i'm super bummed that i'm still basically the same weight as I was when i started : (
I guess i just eat too damn much! My average is about 1600 calories and i go to the gym twice a week and move around the other days doing housework and yardwork. I wish that was working because it seems reasonable and i'm not hungry but it's just not. Ugh it's so discouraging!!4 -
I am in! I have already lost 82lbs so far. I am around 30 lbs from the weight I want to achieve. However, lately, I have been having real problems with my weight. If I do hard exercise or eat too less, I end up in a binge bust cycle. If I decrease the intensity or increase calorie intake, I plateau. This is a recent problem and I really just need more motivation. I hope this will help.3
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@Heather_Norwood ...the ugly truth no one wants to say: if you're not hungry at least some of the time, you're eating too much : (
It's lunch time for me... I had an 800 calorie deficit yesterday so today I get extra meat. The pre-planned lunch worked perfect as my office mate is eating burger king.
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I'm in! My struggle is my lack of exercise- I can fit in 20-30 min a few days a week but that's usually it, between work and kids. The food I eat isn't helping either...3
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@brightsideofpink ... I LOVE frittata ... does it microwave well ? My re heat options are limited at work, and I thought eggs got weird in the microwave (never tried that I can recall)
Yes, surprisingly well! 30-40 seconds. I was a bit worried because I forgot to put milk in the fritatta and thought it would be dense and rubbery, but it was perfect, fluffy, and has reheated very well. I may freeze the last two portions though because it can get a bit tedious.0 -
@Scoops1249 - You can do this! You can actually lose weight without exercising. I know a couple of people that are doing that right now for health reasons. You can win the weight loss battle by weighing/measuring your food, logging it all, and sticking to a daily calorie goal. Hang in there!
@brightsideofpink - Quiche also reheats well. I made a quiche last week (spinach instead of a crust; eggs, mushrooms, onions, feta cheese), and pieces got reheated the rest of the week.3 -
@Heather_Norwood ...the ugly truth no one wants to say: if you're not hungry at least some of the time, you're eating too much : (
It's lunch time for me... I had an 800 calorie deficit yesterday so today I get extra meat. The pre-planned lunch worked perfect as my office mate is eating burger king.
That looks pretty good and filling! And your office dinner plates are way cuter than ours here. Unfortunately for me I have to avoid all tree nuts- my son has a life-threatening allergy.1 -
@Heather_Norwood ...the ugly truth no one wants to say: if you're not hungry at least some of the time, you're eating too much : (
Well im hungry before i eat. I don't eat when i'm not hungry. But im not going to bed hungry and im not still hungry after i have eaten...
But yeah im obviously still eating too much : (
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Scoops1249 wrote: »I'm in! My struggle is my lack of exercise- I can fit in 20-30 min a few days a week but that's usually it, between work and kids. The food I eat isn't helping either...
I struggle with that too and i think my eating would be okay if i could create a bigger deficit through daily walking or something like that...
My Fitbit broke and i'm thinking about getting a new one just so i can shoot for a step goal that will make me walk more.0 -
@brightsideofpink ... I brought it as home specifically so the food would photograph better... So thank you for noticing!
My nephew has a nut allergy, but not as serious as your son's. So sorry for you two : (
@Heather_Norwood ... well now you have a great group of friends to vent at when the hunger starts to ramp up!1 -
@Heather_Norwood ... well now you have a great group of friends to vent at when the hunger starts to ramp up!
lol because it will if i start eating less, which apparently is the missing link here! I'll stop eating back my exercise calories and stick to my calorie goal, i think... i hope it works! *fingers crossed*3 -
I’m in!! My goal is to lose 80 total but I’ve decided to set small goals of 10 pounds at a time. I’ve never really competed myself to losing weight. After stepping on the scale at the doctor’s a couple weeks ago I was horrified to say the least. I’m tired of being over weight and hating the way I look in every picture I take with my kids. Let’s do this!!!6
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Hopefully not too late to join.
Here's some stats - SW 238.6 lbs, got down to 152 lbs about 2 years ago, but then slowly gained back 40 lbs. In May I was 191 lbs or so, and have slowly been losing, but not tracking as I should.
I got a bit more dedicated the past few weeks and started October at 181.8 lbs and on Monday weighed in at 179.8.
I signed up a free trial of Aaptiv and have been doing the Weight Loss Kick Start exercise program since Oct. 1 and my plan is to be at 175 lbs at the end of it. Definitely signing up after the trial ends and thinking about doing the beginner Cross Train to 10k program next.
My ultimate goal is 145 lbs (so close before). 20 lbs by Feb 1 sounds doable. And a great way to stay motivated.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone.8 -
I hit the 10 pound mark today! Halfway there!9
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i am so in - if i can stay on point. i have trouble staying with a diet and tracking my food more than 2 days. and, i'm addicted to sugar. i'll try.
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I'm in! I can really use some motivation!
My beginning stats:
230 as of Oct 1st
Goal Feb 1st: 210
Currently at work I park so that have to take the steps to my desk, I know i am awful at getting enough water, and a regular eating schedule. I was doing well at walking daily until spring when it rained...and...never...stopped...
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Definitely in! 20 by Feb is such a good goal... a realistic and attainable rate of loss. Of course... I say that, but then why have I never been able to do it?!
Anybody else have that problem? I have a big loss and then plateau and lose motivation?
So far October has been awesome for me- hoping to keep the momentum going!2
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