Lose 10 lbs by April 15th, 2024- focusing on a healthy lifestyle and enjoying life!

Paz922

Hello all,

I am 54 and gained 10 lbs in 6 months. I l led a 3 month challenge during the pandemic and lost 12 lbs. I felt great and it was awesome to be in a group that motivated each other.

I need so much support now. I've tried to lose weight on my own without success. It would be great to lose 10 lbs by April 15th. I believe two months is attainable with a healthy life style. I can’t do fast diets or starve

You may want to lose more weight and we can keep extending the challenge after the 10 lbs. I believe having short term objectives works better for most people.

If you would like to participate in this challenge and commit yourself to a healthier life style, I would suggest the following:


-Try to post once a day. We all have days that we don’t eat as healthy or we can’t exercise. We need to enjoy ourselves without restricting foods or/and eating too little calories. The key is portion control which is a challenge for me.

-Let's share what we are grateful for, our wins and challenges. My challenges maybe the same as yours and we can support each other.

-You can weigh whenever you feel is good for you. I will share my weight once a week starting today.


This is what I would like to share with the group everyday. You can follow this format or share anything else with the group.

What I am grateful for….my beautiful family and sitting next to a window admiring the sunset.

Wins- I am drinking a lot more water.

Challenges - This is my #6 day with the flu and feeling better but I can’t work out.

Other-

Starting weight- 162
Goal weight buy April 15- 152

2/18- 162
2/25-
3/3-
3/10-
3/17-
3/24-
3/31-
4/7-
4/15-


Who is in? We can do this together!

chekispr

Hi Paz,

I'd love to join your challenge. It will be my first one on MyFitnessPal so I'm a little nervous but also excited.

Here's a little about my journey... I am 38 years old, about to turn 39 on March 3rd. I have tried to loose weight by myself and was successful about 6 years ago. However, what I was doing wasn't sustainable. I'm hoping that it is this time as I'm trying to focus on realistic and sustainable small changes. I'm also hoping that joining some of these challenges will help me connect with people who can motivate me and also support me when I'm trying to give up.

I am grateful for the rain

Wins - I did my first workout today in a long while and it felt great.

Challenges - I'm trying to figure out how to balance my meals so that I am able to feel full and not deprived.

I did not weigh myself today. However, I will do that first thing tomorrow and include it in my daily post. 🙂

Paz922

Welcome chekispr! I am glad you are joining the group- you and me for now

I agree with you on focusing on a lifestyle that is realistic and sustainable. It is a nice birthday gift to yourself to make some new healthy changes in your life. Small changes make a big difference.

Paz922

Hi Chekispr,

I hope you had a nice first day on MFP.

I am grateful for.... having nice friends.

Wins- drinking a lot of water and getting some paperwork done that I kept procrastinating!

Challenges- I am feeling better today from the flu but I can't go for a walk outside yet. It is too cold here in Ct.

We can do this! one day at a time!

Paz

chekispr

Hi Paz!

I'm grateful for... the motivation from groups like this one!

Win of the day: I got through my second workout and I truly though I wouldn't be able to do it half way through!

Challenge of the day: I'm having trouble getting movement in throughout the day besides my workout

SW: 243.3 lbs
CW: 240.3 lbs

Let's do this! 💪🏼

Cheryl

Paz922

Hi Cheryl

Thank you for posting and motivating me. It is wonderful to feel supported.

I will not give up! We can do this 💪🌸

kell622

Hi I'm Kelly and I'm in Australia.

I've been using MFP for 10 years on and off with success at times but with the usual tale of when I lose focus the weight comes back on. I'm joining this challenge to make myself accountable.

Wins- I am also drinking a lot more water.

Challenges - It has been too hot to walk

Other - I recently joined the gym and am trying to find the right balance of food to support my new routine

Starting weight- 147pd/67kg
Goal weight - 132pd/60kg

2/18- 147pd/67kg
2/25-
3/3-
3/10-
3/17-
3/24-
3/31-
4/7-
4/15-

judeunuwai

Hi Paz,

My name is Jude and I would like to join your group I am also 54 living in Australia originally from NZ.

I have struggled for many years with my weight and feel like using MFP will be an amazing help.

My biggest downfall I find is my lack of motivation for exercise which I am trying to change.

Starting weight. 107 kg
Goal weight. 85 kg

2/18- 107 kg
2/25-
3/3-
3/10-
3/17-
3/24-
3/31-
4/7-
4/14

I will be here daily to motivate you 💯👍

Paz922

Welcome Kelly and Jude!

I am so glad both joined this group. It makes a difference when we support each other! I think the key for me is to take this new step as a journey towards a healthier lifestyle. If I think that I am on a diet, it feels so restrictive. I've been there when I have lost weight and then go back to not eating great.


It is so nice that you are both from Australia. My daughter's best friends is in Sydney now studying for a semester. I don't know how they do it but they manage to talk everyday

Kelly, it is great you that you started going to gym. It is better to do that when is so hot out. Water is a key for me. Sometimes I think I am hungry but I am really thirsty especially when I just had a meal 10 minutes before😂😂

Jude, It is challenging to start to workout. I live in CT and when is too cold out I can find many excuses to stay home. Sometimes, I do fun walking YouTube videos for 15-20 min. It is awesome and has great music. I do the beginner one. I have back and hip issues so I need non impact exercises. Please let me know if you are interested and I can send it to you.

We can do this together! 😊💪

Paz

chekispr

Hi everyone!

I'm grateful for funny tv that lifts my spirits up!

Challenge of the day: trying to stay within my macros

Win of the day: I increased my step count today!

2/18- 240.3lbs
2/25-
3/3-
3/10-
3/17-
3/24-
3/31-
4/7-
4/14

Paz922

Hi Cheryl, I love funny movies!

I am grateful for having my daughter home for a few days.

Win: I had a portion of rice and stopped! I love rice.. all carbs.

Challenge- there are lots of sweet at home which my daughters bought. I put them in two pretty boxes so each can have their snacks. I tell myself.. they are not MINE.😊I have such a difficult time with sugar. I need to clean the kitchen and go up to bed right after. Staying in the kitchen is not a great idea.😀

Paz

Paz922

He everyone,

I am grateful for the nice walk today with dog!

Win, I am able to be aware of my food portions today.

Challenge- I ate very poorly yesterday. I logged my food and I stopped because I was way over my goal. Today is a new day!

It is ok to have one of those days. Our journey will have those ups and downs. The key is to keep going.

We can do this!


Paz

tatilove1988

Hi 👋

I’d love to participate.

I joined MFP a few years ago after gaining some pounds due to office job. It took me a few months to get back into shape, but then 5 years ago I had my first child, then my seconds a couple years ago, and mors recently my third. Needless yo say, I have a few pounds to lose.

10 lbs by April would be about a quarter of my goal. That’s very encouraging.

How’s everyone doing with their goals?

Paz922

@ tatilove1988

Welcome! 10 lbs at a time is much more realistic and sustainable.

I will weight myself on Sunday.

Going to the gym now!

Paz

judeunuwai

Hi 👋 everyone ,

Hope you have all been travelling well.

I understand how your feeling Paz I also was very over on my calories today was ready to give up and not continue.

Then I read your post. You’re right one day at a time 💯🌻. Thanks for the motivation.

Tomorrow I am going to start my first day of exercise.

🍀👍

Paz922

Hi Everyone!

Jude, I am so glad you posted it! We all have and will have those days. Just come back to this group that gets it. Everyday is a new day. Your post motivated me to exercise today. Thank you!

I am so grateful with the walk with my husband this afternoon. We went to a beautiful chapel and then walked around town.

Win- I am posting! and eating a delicious home made cauliflower pizza! (I buy the tortillas from Trader joes- you can use any low cal tortillas)

Challenges- I had three little muffins last night. Sugar is not good for me bc I am pre-diabetic. There are more in the house that my daughter bought. I have to say that they are not mine!

Have a wonderful weekend!

We can do this!💪❤️

Paz

Paz922

It is so good! 😊

Paz922

Hello everyone!


What I am grateful for….today’s beautiful sky.

Wins- I did not eat my daughter’s muffins!

Challenge- I did not have enough protein during the day and I will have dinner soon. I often overeat if I skip lunch.

Starting weight- 162
Goal weight buy April 15- 152


I stayed the same


2/18- 162
2/25- 162 (I was this weight when I had the flu. I am glad I did not gain as I’ve been eating regular food for 5 days)
3/3-
3/10-
3/17-
3/24-
3/31-
4/7-
4/15-

tatilove1988

Paz922 wrote: »

@ tatilove1988

Welcome! 10 lbs at a time is much more realistic and sustainable.

I will weight myself on Sunday.

Going to the gym now!

Paz

Way to go! You seem very motivated.

Last week I went to the gym 3 times, did one bike training at home and one long walk, I still gained 3 pounds (water weight). So I’m hoping to see better results this week. I’ll try to drink even more as well

Paz922

@tatilove1988


That is great that you went to the gym and walked! Yes, I am very motivated! I want to reach my goal!

We can do this!

Paz

mightybunky

Hi everyone!

I'm another one who's been on and off with MFP, and every time I come back I have a little more to lose... Just done the maths and this time it's at least 15 lbs, but 10 would be a great start! So:

Starting weight- 170.6 (when I weighed myself last week for first time in 6 months 😒)
Goal weight by April 15- 160

2/29- 169
3/3-
3/10-
3/17-
3/24-
3/31-
4/7-
4/15-

Today I am grateful to have found this group! Hope everyone else is doing well x

Paz922

@mightybunky , Hi! Welcome! I am glad you found us. It is so wonderful to go through this journey together.

I am grateful for my dog Snoop who motivated me today to go for a longer walk and we played with his ball! It was cold but very sunny.

Win- I am drinking a lot of water and I have not eaten the cookies my daughter baked last night.

Challenge- I would love to eat a cookie 😂😂😂I know that sugar is not good for me as I am pre-diabetic. Also, once I have a cookie and end up eating more sugar.

Have a wonderful night everyone!

We can do this! 💪🌼. Keep posting even if you are not having a great day. Every day is a new day!

Paz

Paz922

tatilove1988

Checking in!

How is everyone journey going?

Mine is going well with healthy eating, daily smoothies and gym at least 3X a week.

I have gained weight (not fat) due to bloating/water retention in the midsection; about 5 lbs in a week lol

I’d love to hear what everyone os doing daily/weekly.

Paz922

I have to clean his eyes. I can't do it everyday as his eyes are very sensitive.

mightybunky

It is pouring with rain today, very grateful to have a rowing machine at home so I don't have to go out in it!

Wins - have worked out 4 days in a row

Challenges - I was SO FAR over my calorie budget yesterday, need to relearn portion control

How is everyone else getting on?

Paz922

HI everyone!

@tatilove1988 Your are doing amazing! weight is not always the main measure of success specially if you are working out and retaining water! Keep up the good work!


@mightybunky wow, rowing machine! you must get a very good workout. I also went over my portions last night! I have to log in my food throughout the day. I lost 15 lbs in the past logging my food everyday.

Thank you for motivating me! I am going to walk with Snoop and we will play with the ball. I am trying to get to 10K steps everyday!


How is everyone doing?

We can do this!

mightybunky

@Paz922 logging really is key isn't it, to keep the focus on what you're eating and where the extra calories are creeping in. That's so great that you lost 15lb before, how long did it take to lose/gain and what changes did you make?

Paz922

@mightybunky Yes, logging the food is so important. I could easily have two avocados a day which is a healthy food but has a lot of calories so I eat only one.

I lost 15 lbs leading a group challenge on MFP. There were about 20 people and probably 10 posted everyday. Sometimes even 4 times a day. We all did it together. This is what worked for me.

-Posting everyday even if I went over my portions and felt defeated. This is the key. Posting was my safe place.
-Kept my body moving and set a goal- walking, dancing etc.
-Lots of water
-Very low sugar and almost not alcohol. I find that even a glass of wine disinhibit me and I end up eating so much more.

It took me about three months to lose the weight with no starvation and not feeling deprived. Some people lost 20+. I kept the weight off for three years. Unfortunately, my youngest daughter got sick and she was my priority. I gained the weight back as it was difficult to eat healthy and did not want or had time to cook. She is doing so much better now and I need to take control of my health and self esteem. My oldest daughter is graduating from college on May 4th. I would love to lose 12 lbs by then. It is not about just fitting into a dress. I am 54 and I want to live a healthy life which can only be done by me.

Thank you so much for asking me! It helps me so much to look back and remember what worked for me.


What drives or motivates you to lose the weight?

mightybunky

Hi @Paz922 , I'm so glad your daughter's doing better. And it's great that you have the graduation to look forward to!

I guess I got less active as a result of the pandemic and then caring responsibilities, but didn't eat any less. Last year has been tough and I've compensated with biscuits and cake. I sort of knew I was not in great shape, bits wobble and bulge, but was still shocked to get on scale and see I'm 20 pounds heavier than I was at my fittest!

So I just want to get back to feeling good about my body, not ready to embrace middle aged spread just yet/ever. I'm on day 4 of logging and working out properly, no excuses, but I know this is going to take a while and hoping groups like this can keep me motivated and honest. Thank you so much for setting it up!

Paz922

@mightybunky- I just logged my food!

I am grateful for the awesome salmon my husband made

Wins- I walked outside and went to the gym. I used the bike and the elliptical for the first time in three years!

Challenges- My daughter baked cookies again and the whole house smells so good. I will not have them.