30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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What I am doing differently this time?
I joined this group and have shared my progress! It’s one thing to know the reading on the scale. But recording my slow but steady progress has helped keep me motivated to get to my ultimate goal. And there is something to be said for knowing there are others on a similar journey working toward their own goals. My thanks to everyone in the group for your support and sharing!
Be well everyone!10 -
I made a massive pot of that cabbage soup that was so popular with dieters a few years ago. There are many recipes on line. It really is filling but I am not doing the strict cabbage soup diet, I just have a bowl before lunch and one before dinner and I definitely had smaller serving of those meals. Thank you for all the great inspiration and tips today!10
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New to MFP, but trying to challenge myself in hopes of seeing a better outcome. Joining this group if you don't mind! I'd love to lose the 30-40 lbs. I've gained since moving here 4 years ago.... But for now, I'll settle for 10 in the next few weeks. 30 by March would definitely be amazing though!
SW: 158.6 lbs. (per doctor's scale) as of 1/22/21
GW: 130 lbs.
Trying to get back on keto and IF to help jump start better eating habits again. Sweets are SO hard to say no to though! Ahhhh!7 -
Way to stay committed @shannonkelly08 ! Losing weight is one thing, but sticking to it is another. Slip into an old pair of pants that fit you 14 lbs ago. That’ll remind you where you were and how far your dedication has taken you. 😊
Absolutely...clothes tell the real story!!! Onward and upward or should I say downward...lol!!!
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EmeraldIsle1717 wrote: »New to MFP, but trying to challenge myself in hopes of seeing a better outcome. Joining this group if you don't mind! I'd love to lose the 30-40 lbs. I've gained since moving here 4 years ago.... But for now, I'll settle for 10 in the next few weeks. 30 by March would definitely be amazing though!
SW: 158.6 lbs. (per doctor's scale) as of 1/22/21
GW: 130 lbs.
Trying to get back on keto and IF to help jump start better eating habits again. Sweets are SO hard to say no to though! Ahhhh!
Welcome!!! We are all on the same journey! Wishing you all the success!! And I 100% agree...sweets are SO hard to say no to and that's my daily struggle!!!
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Just finding food that I have and finally eating that lettuce container I bought.
@RubyRed427 Haha! Diets have us doing crazy things like eating the containers the food came in. Did you log those calories though?
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Just finding food that I have and finally eating that lettuce container I bought.
@RubyRed427 Haha! Diets have us doing crazy things like eating the containers the food came in. Did you log those calories though?
Haha! Since the container is clear- zero calories!
Reminds me of the book about commas.... "Don't eat Grandma!" vs. "Don't eat, Grandma,"3 -
I think my stomach is shrinking. I feel fuller faster than usual. However, my hips are not!! I have been walking over 9000 steps as you know.. for about four weeks now. You'd think my legs would thin a little bit. Ugh.
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What I am doing differently this time?
I joined this group and have shared my progress! It’s one thing to know the reading on the scale. But recording my slow but steady progress has helped keep me motivated to get to my ultimate goal. And there is something to be said for knowing there are others on a similar journey working toward their own goals. My thanks to everyone in the group for your support and sharing!
Be well everyone!
I am motivated by what you are doing differently. Thanks for posting!!2 -
08/29/19 Start Weight 162.0
12/29/20 Start Weight 135.6
4/30/21 Goal Weight 128.0
1/04/21 135.6
1/11/21 133.4
1/18/21 133.4
1/25/21 132.2
2/1/21
2/8/21
2/15/21
2/22/21
3/1/21
3/8/21
3/15/21
3/22/21
3/29/21
Challenging days for me. Routinely going over my calorie allotment due to overeating at night, which is in response to a bunch of things - work, relationships, health - going a bit south for me recently. I weighed in late this week because I was afraid to get on the scale. BUT this challenge, and you all, were here waiting for me to be accountable so I finally stepped up and stepped on the scale and -- okay, damage from my stress eating did not show up in the scale number THIS week. I know the things I need to do to keep the scale number going in the right direction and my goal this week is to persist in doing those things.
Thanks everyone, for the inspiration you provide me, here & good luck this week!
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I was so hungry yesterday! Here’s what I’m wondering about that may have influenced that.. I did not reach my water goal. I ate my breakfast earlier than usual so I was ready to grab a snack by the time I usually eat breakfast. I tried to hold off as long as I could and finally decided to eat my lunch early rather than grabbing a snack. Then I was ready to eat again when it should have been lunch time. Grabbed a pear... just made me hungrier. And the day carried on in that sort of way, snacking away on healthy food, but too much of it. And the worst part, thinking about how hungry I was all day long. What I learned... drink the water, timing of my first meal seems important for setting up the day and fruit seems to spike my hunger, not satisfy it so a protein choice may be better for me.
What helps you on the days where you just can’t seem to fill the tank?7 -
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I was so hungry yesterday! Here’s what I’m wondering about that may have influenced that.. I did not reach my water goal. I ate my breakfast earlier than usual so I was ready to grab a snack by the time I usually eat breakfast. I tried to hold off as long as I could and finally decided to eat my lunch early rather than grabbing a snack. Then I was ready to eat again when it should have been lunch time. Grabbed a pear... just made me hungrier. And the day carried on in that sort of way, snacking away on healthy food, but too much of it. And the worst part, thinking about how hungry I was all day long. What I learned... drink the water, timing of my first meal seems important for setting up the day and fruit seems to spike my hunger, not satisfy it so a protein choice may be better for me.
What helps you on the days where you just can’t seem to fill the tank?
Things that help me fill the tank, dampen that hunger feeling:
1. drinking water
2. protein shake or protein bar
3. oatmeal for breakfast (seems to really stick to the ribs)
4. carrot sticks / celery sticks
5. beef jerky
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It’s Friday weigh-in for me and I’ve stalled out. It’s just one week, and I’ll likely see progress in the next few days to come, but it is disheartening to have this happen so early on. BUT these are lifelong changes I am making, so onward I go.
Be well everyone!
Start 165 lbs
Last week 155.2 lbs
Present 155.2 lbs
Goal 140 lbs
Loss this week 0 lbs
Total loss 9.8 lbS10 -
Count me in! I’d love to join. I NEED TO JOIN. I need some serious Accountability. I’d like to lose exactly 18.4 pounds from what I weighed on yesterday. Because "Life Happens" more often than not for me, I am hoping to reach my goal by the end of June. I will post weekly on Fridays. Best of luck to All of us!
Dec 7th 18.4 (Weight Loss Goal)
Dec 11th -3.4 (Total -3.4) 15.0 To Go
Dec 18th -1.4 (Total- 4.8) 13.6 To Go
Dec 25th Merry Christmas
Jan 1st Happy New Year and Happy Anniversary (Wedding) to me
Jan 8th +4.8 (Total 0.0) 18.4 To Go (Earned, Owning and Pressing On!)
Jan 15th -1.2 (Total 1.2) 17.2 To Go
Jan 22nd -1.0 (Total 2.2) 16.2 To Go
Jan 29th -0.6 (Total 2.8) 15.6 To Go7 -
THIS CHALLENGE: lose 30 pounds by end of March
Jul 10 : 330.0 (highest weight)
Nov 30 : 287.9 (starting weight)
Dec 04 : 283.5 : weekly loss = 4.4, total loss = 4.4
Dec 11 : 284.6 : weekly loss = -1.1, total loss = 3.3
Dec 18 : 283.8 : weekly loss = 0.8, total loss = 4.1
Dec 25 : 286.0 : weekly loss = -2.2, total loss = 1.9
Jan 01 : 281.6 : weekly loss = 4.4, total loss = 6.3
Jan 08 : 279.1 : weekly loss = 2.5, total loss = 8.8
Jan 15 : 280.1 : weekly loss = -1.0, total loss = 7.8
Jan 22 : 276.5 : weekly loss = 3.6, total loss = 11.4
Jan 29 : 274.6 : weekly loss = 1.9, total loss = 13.3
Feb 05 :
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Mar 31 :
Goal : 256.0
I was 272.1 two days ago! What happened? I'm trying to get back to my goal of losing 2 lbs/week, but December really put a damper on that. I've lost 13.3 lbs in ~8.5 weeks; that's 4.6% of my starting weight of 287.9.
I should be happy with that, but I'm feeling frustrated and impatient. Today marks 29 weeks that I've been on this quest, during which I've lost 55.4 pounds. I've got to be happy about that. I set an ambitious goal for myself, so I'm gonna keep pursuing it, even as I see signs that I'll most likely fall short.
Best of luck to everyone!7 -
Week 1
SW 192.2
CW 188.4
BF% 38.9
MM 64.6
Thanks for the accountability!! Hope everyone have a great weekend! The weekend is typically when I fall off the wagon. So I have to stay strong LOL
Week 2
CW 189.4 ( Water retention)
BF% 38.8
MM 65.0
Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! Have a great weekend!!
Week 3
Exactly the same numbers LITERALLY
CW 189.4
BF% 38.8
MM 65.0
Week 4
CW 188.0 down 1.4 lbs
BF 38.5
MM 65.0
Getting tired of this Plateau
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I made a massive pot of that cabbage soup that was so popular with dieters a few years ago. There are many recipes on line. It really is filling but I am not doing the strict cabbage soup diet, I just have a bowl before lunch and one before dinner and I definitely had smaller serving of those meals. Thank you for all the great inspiration and tips today!
Its not cabbage soup, but I gobbled half a head of iceberg lettuce yesterday when I felt like snacking. Add a little salt, close your eyes, and pretend its potato chips! Looking at the morning weigh in and I think it worked.
Start 226 lbs (207 days ago)
Goal: 150 lbs
Nov 30 188
Dec 7 186.2
Dec 12 184
Dec 19 182
Dec 26 183.6
Jan 2 183.2
Jan 9 182.6
Jan 16 179.6
Jan 22 178
Jan 30 176.6
Still, I really miss Fritos.7 -
I'm 37 years old, married, we have a 2 year old. My goal for this challenge is to lose 15-20 lbs. 2020 starting weight was 225. My ultimate goal weight is 135-140 I'll plan for Saturday weigh ins.
Good luck to everyone on reaching your goals.
Dec 5th 183.0
Dec 12th 182.2
Dec 19th 181.2
Dec 26th 181.4
Jan 2nd 180.8
Jan 9th 180.0
Jan 16th 179.6
Jan 22nd 178.8 (This past week I decided to switch from weighing myself daily to weekly. So, going to change to a Friday weigh in. Just trying something different.)
Jan 29th 178.0
Feb 6th
Feb 13th
Feb 20th
Feb 27th
Mar 6th
Mar 13th
Mar 20th
Mar 27th
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Weigh-in Weight
Dec 28 244
Jan 01 240.4
Jan 08 240.4
Jan 15 238.7
Jan 22 237.5
Jan 29 236.8
Slow and steady wins the race. Just wish it would be bigger numbers.
Exercise keeps me in this. Average calories burned: 364 average minutes:55 Total Calories:254610 -
It’s Friday weigh-in for me and I’ve stalled out. It’s just one week, and I’ll likely see progress in the next few days to come, but it is disheartening to have this happen so early on. BUT these are lifelong changes I am making, so onward I go.
Be well everyone!
Start 165 lbs
Last week 155.2 lbs
Present 155.2 lbs
Goal 140 lbs
Loss this week 0 lbs
Total loss 9.8 lbS
I see total loss almost 10lbs...congrats!!!!
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I've had a setback.... I cant stop eating!
So, I have to really buckle down like I did with alcohol. No excuses. I don't drink anymore because it's not good for my mind and body. And now I have to set boundaries with sweets and treats. I know life needs to have a little bit of fun, but just for now, I have to have a zero tolerance to sugar and salty snacks.
I went to lunch with friends, and they had some fatty foods like fries, cheesesteak, egg rolls and I had some chicken. They are skinny and I am chubby. What is going on?
Sometimes I think that by thinking soooo much about losing weight my body is just holding on to the weight. I just don't know.12 -
RubyRed427 wrote: »I've had a setback.... I cant stop eating!
So, I have to really buckle down like I did with alcohol. No excuses. I don't drink anymore because it's not good for my mind and body. And now I have to set boundaries with sweets and treats. I know life needs to have a little bit of fun, but just for now, I have to have a zero tolerance to sugar and salty snacks.
I went to lunch with friends, and they had some fatty foods like fries, cheesesteak, egg rolls and I had some chicken. They are skinny and I am chubby. What is going on?
Sometimes I think that by thinking soooo much about losing weight my body is just holding on to the weight. I just don't know.
I have no idea if it is true, but I read years ago that low-fat diets result in the body becoming hyper-efficient at processing whatever fat it does get. It was said to explain how going off such a diet often results in gaining even more weight. (perhaps a nutritionist can confirm or deny)
I've been feeling more temptation lately, so I'm doubling down on drinking water and eating healthy snacks when the water doesn't suppress the hunger (which it usually does, but not necessarily the craving).
As for the craving, I allow myself a very small dessert of some kind, but only if I've managed to eat well and exercise that day.
Skinny friends are the worst! jk
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echojuliet21
Sundays
Jan 3 265
Jan 10 262
Jan 17 260
Jan 24 257
Jan 31 254
Feb 7
Feb 14
Feb 21
Feb 28
Mar 7
Mar 14
Mar 21
Mar 28
Mar 31
Mar Goal: 23210 -
SW: 76.2 kg /168 lbs
GW: 57 kg / 126 lbs
Start 1/1/21: 76.2 kg /168 lbs
Sundays:
Jan 1: 76.2 kg /168 lbs
Jan 9: 74.3 kg / 163.80 lbs
Jan 17: 72.8 kg / 160.50 lbs
Jan 24: 71.8 kg / 158.50 lbs
Jan 31: 71.2 kg / 157 lbs
Feb 7:
Feb 14:
Feb 21:
Feb 28:
March 7:
March 14:
March 21:
March 28:8 -
Ididn't weigh myself this week because I ate like crap a lot this week. Reading these posts lets me know that I am not alone. Possibly it's the weather, the quarantine, the monotony of everything, the fact that the challange is not in its' new and exiting stage...I don't know what it is. Probably a little of everything. Today it is snowing and beautiful here in the Mid-Atlantic area. I'm going to do a facial mask and pamper myself a bit and just try to be kind to myself while refocusing on healthy habits. Have a healthy, happy Sunday, Everyone.10
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And to those of you that are doing so well, I enjoy seeing your awesome results and find it very inspiring despit the fact that I personally have stalled out. It gives me a lot of hope!8
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08/29/19 Start Weight 162.0
12/29/20 Start Weight 135.6
4/30/21 Goal Weight 128.0
1/04/21 135.6
1/11/21 133.4
1/18/21 133.4
1/25/21 132.2
2/1/21
2/8/21
2/15/21
2/22/21
3/1/21
3/8/21
3/15/21
3/22/21
3/29/21
Challenging days for me. Routinely going over my calorie allotment due to overeating at night, which is in response to a bunch of things - work, relationships, health - going a bit south for me recently. I weighed in late this week because I was afraid to get on the scale. BUT this challenge, and you all, were here waiting for me to be accountable so I finally stepped up and stepped on the scale and -- okay, damage from my stress eating did not show up in the scale number THIS week. I know the things I need to do to keep the scale number going in the right direction and my goal this week is to persist in doing those things.
Thanks everyone, for the inspiration you provide me, here & good luck this week!
The #s are still going in the right direction, so just keep that in the forefront of your mind. Seeing your progress inspired me this morning! You got this😊6 -
Yesterday I figured I'd take a 'day off' MFP program and just eat what I wanted.
It was awful in terms of how many calories I consumed....almost 4,000!.... 3000 of which were at night. My daily allotment is 1360 so it was a pretty big overage.
But you know, instead of freaking out and feeling like a failure this morning(normal response,)I realized one day isn't going to kill me and I need to remember all the positives I have learned since startng in this program/group. Thought I'd share in case something may help others.
1)Eating regular, healthy, smaller portioned meals 3 times a day or 2 - whatever works with each person - has been a good change for me to control overall daily intake. I'm less likely to binge.
2) Tracking my food everyday has kept me accountable and given me a sense of accomplishment. I have more confidence I can do this.
3) Night time eating is my nemisis - just don't do it!! Have tea or something hot, and maybe a few nuts. Don't go down the rabbit hole!!!! Don't even 'look in'. LOL
4) Stress, being tired, lonely or worrying about what I can't change, makes me binge. It's taken many years to developed this habit and I have used it to soothe myself for a long time now, so it's going to take a while to permanently break it. But it IS possible.
5)Walking everyday has been a godsend. Clears my mind. And tracking also makes it fun & shows progress so I don't give up.
Exercise really is the other component to weight-loss.
Bottom line of my experience the past 3 weeks doing MFP and reading your posts.....Consistency is the key to success with weight-loss. Don't give up, stick with it and support sure helps👍
I weigh in on Monday....fingers crossed that I will see change there. I feel better though.
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