30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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I love your thinking here @FeelinFooFoo ! Buy the healthy foods you love! My go-to breakfast right now is
3/4 c Plain greek yogurt
1/4 tsp cinnamon—- (yum)
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp walnuts
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2c of berries on the side
(250 calories—lots of protein)
I take 5 minutes on Sunday and make breakfast for the entire week. Absolutely no prep on busy weekday mornings ensures I start my day successfully... and deliciously.
If you don’t love yogurt but prefer oats, I’ve prepped a similar recipe for over night oats substituting the yogurt with oats and almond milk. Same thing...mix it up on Sunday and it’s ready for the week.4 -
@shnerb00
I like the idea of preparing meals ahead of time.
(I'm slow cooking a pot of 13 bean soup mix right now, and I have a Carroll Shelby's white chili mix that I use to make chicken chili. I also prepare batches of chicken salad, tuna salad, and egg salad. All of these make for simple meals for me.)
I tried overnight oats a month or so ago, but I only had steel cut oats to try it with; I had mixed results. But I liked having several days' breakfast waiting in the fridge. I'm going to try it again with rolled oats.
I think I'll give your go-to breakfast a try (I've got everything but the chia seeds). Thanks.
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@frankwbrown I love having something hot for lunches. I’m going to try a batch of chicken chilli for next week!! Thanks for the idea!6
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@FeelinFooFoo I also find random trivia interesting and amusing. Cinnamon from a tree huh? Who knew??? Lol.6
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It’s my Friday weigh-in.
Start 165 lbs
Last week 155.2 lbs
Present 155.0 lbs
Goal 140 lbs
Loss this week 0.2 lbs
Total loss 10.0 lbs
It’s a small victory for the week but a milestone for the journey. I’ll take it and keep on keeping on!
Be well everyone!10 -
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
Week 5
CW 188.0
BF% 37.2 (Down 1.3)
MM 65.9 (Up .9)7 -
My Friday weigh-in: not as much exercise this week, so my weight loss slowed down. I'm ok with that because I was able to limit my calories without feeling starved. I had my annual physical and my doctor was really happy about my weight loss and he told me that it might be harder to lose more weight so quickly. It doesn't feel quickly to me but I'm satisfied if I only lose half a pound a week. I'm eating and feeling better, which is what really matters.
Start 226 lbs (July 2020)
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
Feb 5 176.2. (weekly loss 0.4 lbs)
Hope you all have a great week and keep up the good fight!6 -
Feeling very disappointed in self
Last night I wanted something sweet but didn't want to walk to grocery store. I should have!! I ordered Domino's!
Ate a whole Medium Pan pizza (Ham & pinapple) Chocolate Lava Cake ( 1 of 2) and 6 Fudgey brownies. 😤☹️
I don't understand the physical side of my being able to consume this much without feeling sick? Why does my body not stop the over consumption by feeling sick.The mental part of the binging I get. Depression and stress and loneliness.
At this very moment I feel like I'm never going to reach my goal of losing weight at all, never mind 20lbs.
I am into my fourth week of MFP and doing well for the most part but have had at least one - two binge episode per week. Walking about 3-5km about 5 days a week. But these binges are sabotaging my hard work.
Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge? Do I just avoid sugar...like alcohol or drugs when dealing with addiction. Not have any or keep in house. Or do I allow a small amount so as not to have binges. I don't crave anything except for sweets. Sadly I just ordered and ATE the pizza, cause I was too embarased to order 4 lava cakes and 12 Fudgey brownies!!
Thanks
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THIS CHALLENGE: lose 30 pounds by end of March (starting in December)
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 : 273.5 : weekly loss = 1.1, total loss = 14.4
Feb 12 :
...
Mar 31 :
Goal : 256
Due to knee/hip pain (and excess weight), I've had trouble walking even a quarter mile at a time. And managing 2,000 steps/day was a challenge. But I'm now going 0.75-1.5 miles per walk (with a few pauses during).
So I've joined two challenges at my gym:
1. February Step Challenge: 2,500 steps on Day 1, increase by 250 steps each day thereafter. That means on Feb 28th, I'll have to take 9,250 steps! (yesterday, I hit 7,000 steps!)
2. SpringSprint 5k challenge: This starts virtually on Monday (I don't have the details yet) and ends with a 5k run/walk on March 20th (I'll be walking). 5k is about 3.1 miles, so this one's ambitious for me.
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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 Go
Feb 5th -1.4 (Total 4.2) 14.2 To Go5 -
How restrictive are you?Feeling very disappointed in self
Last night I wanted something sweet but didn't want to walk to grocery store. I should have!! I ordered Domino's!
Ate a whole Medium Pan pizza (Ham & pinapple) Chocolate Lava Cake ( 1 of 2) and 6 Fudgey brownies. 😤☹️
I don't understand the physical side of my being able to consume this much without feeling sick? Why does my body not stop the over consumption by feeling sick.The mental part of the binging I get. Depression and stress and loneliness.
At this very moment I feel like I'm never going to reach my goal of losing weight at all, never mind 20lbs.
I am into my fourth week of MFP and doing well for the most part but have had at least one - two binge episode per week. Walking about 3-5km about 5 days a week. But these binges are sabotaging my hard work.
Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge? Do I just avoid sugar...like alcohol or drugs when dealing with addiction. Not have any or keep in house. Or do I allow a small amount so as not to have binges. I don't crave anything except for sweets. Sadly I just ordered and ATE the pizza, cause I was too embarased to order 4 lava cakes and 12 Fudgey brownies!!
Thanks
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge?
Experiment. Everyone is different on whether to eliminate foods or try to eat them in moderation. For me, sweets lead to more sweets. For others, a small portion of what they want satisfies them. When I eat enough fibre and protein, and drink enough water sweet cravings are reduced so I try to focus my attention on what I need:
Drink! Water or tea ( I am not a water drinker so I have to guzzle it down like a toddler eating something broccoli)
Go for a walk
Eat a choc protein bar
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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 5th 177.0 (I know I don't share, but I do enjoy following how everyone is doing.)
Feb 13th
Feb 20th
Feb 27th
Mar 6th
Mar 13th
Mar 20th
Mar 27th
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Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge?
Experiment. Everyone is different on whether to eliminate foods or try to eat them in moderation. For me, sweets lead to more sweets. For others, a small portion of what they want satisfies them. When I eat enough fibre and protein, and drink enough water sweet cravings are reduced so I try to focus my attention on what I need:
Drink! Water or tea ( I am not a water drinker so I have to guzzle it down like a toddler eating something broccoli)
Go for a walk
Eat a choc protein bar
Also, fruit is good for that sweet tooth. I add berries to high protein greek yogurt or have a banana. Some sweeter types of apples are also good for cravings: Honeycrisp, Gaia, and Pacific Rose. For the most part, I limit alcohol to one night a week and choose wine instead of beer or mixed drinks.6 -
I am scared to get on the scale!! I really am. I feel my week went pretty well food wise but I am worried if I get on the scale and gained, I will get discouraged.
I applaud all of you for your hard work!11 -
RubyRed427 wrote: »I am scared to get on the scale!! I really am. I feel my week went pretty well food wise but I am worried if I get on the scale and gained, I will get discouraged.
I applaud all of you for your hard work!
I was feeling that way. The last seven days, my weight was 274.6, 273.7, 274.0, 274.7, 274.7, 274.4, and 274.4.
Finally today, I weighed 273.5. Don't let those bumps in the road discourage you, just keep it up and have faith that you're actions are making a difference.
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trwhitney2627 wrote: »My Friday weigh-in: not as much exercise this week, so my weight loss slowed down. I'm ok with that because I was able to limit my calories without feeling starved. I had my annual physical and my doctor was really happy about my weight loss and he told me that it might be harder to lose more weight so quickly. It doesn't feel quickly to me but I'm satisfied if I only lose half a pound a week. I'm eating and feeling better, which is what really matters.
Start 226 lbs (July 2020)
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
Feb 5 176.2. (weekly loss 0.4 lbs)
Hope you all have a great week and keep up the good fight!
Inspiring.....doing great!!5 -
RubyRed427 wrote: »I am scared to get on the scale!! I really am. I feel my week went pretty well food wise but I am worried if I get on the scale and gained, I will get discouraged.
I applaud all of you for your hard work!
That's exactly what was thinking this morning. I was telling myself to expect the worse because I felt like I hadn't done enough this week. Turns out it wasn't all that terrible and I was just psyching myself out. When my weight goes up or plateaus, I look at the graph of my overall loss and realize one or two bad weeks is just a small bump in my progress. Or I try on some old pants and see how much my waist has shrunk. Or I remember all the junk I used to eat without thinking and how I feel so much better now than I did before. You can do it!8 -
trwhitney2627 wrote: »RubyRed427 wrote: »I am scared to get on the scale!! I really am. I feel my week went pretty well food wise but I am worried if I get on the scale and gained, I will get discouraged.
I applaud all of you for your hard work!
That's exactly what was thinking this morning. I was telling myself to expect the worse because I felt like I hadn't done enough this week. Turns out it wasn't all that terrible and I was just psyching myself out. When my weight goes up or plateaus, I look at the graph of my overall loss and realize one or two bad weeks is just a small bump in my progress. Or I try on some old pants and see how much my waist has shrunk. Or I remember all the junk I used to eat without thinking and how I feel so much better now than I did before. You can do it!
I did it too! I stepped on and it wasn't bad. I am down 9 pounds since December. I expect more this week. I did lose an inch in my stomach from all that walking. Thanks for your message! I am rooting for you too!7 -
11/28/20 191
12/5 191
12/12 186
12/19 185
12/25 184.2
1/3/21 184
2/6 182
Damn- it is slow progress but I have been dabbling in chocolate lately at work. Must stop that!
I'm meeting with my neighbor tomorrow ; she's giving me tips on Keto. She lost 40 pounds and looks fabulous. I understand that Keto is probably not sustainable but for now I'll take what I can get in terms of loss. I need a new program which gives me more motivation.6
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