lose 10-20 pounds by thanksgiving support group

Chrissun

I weighed in today (not Wed, Fri is my weigh in day)...another 1.5# gone!!! My goal is another 14.5# by Thanksgiving.

kgalea

Weighed in on Wednesday, but just getting around to posting...

8/18 - 144
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CGerman

Hope I'm not too late to join! I weighed in today vs Wendesay, but close enough for the first week. I'd love to lose another 20 by Thanksgiving. I'm 31, been married for almost 11 years and have 5 kids. Twin boys that are 8, a daughter who is 5, and boy/girl twins that are 3. I work full time and as of Monday I'm back to school full time. I'm hoping this will motivate me to keep up with my exercise when school starts back up, it's been easy enough to do over the last 6 weeks since I starting trying to lose weight I just need to keep it a priority when things get hectic. Good luck everyone!


8/18 - 238.4
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goal weight: 218

godblessourhome

excited about weighing in tomorrow. just bumping this so it will be easier to find.

LoganScottsMom

I want in too, but it seems like I'm a little late. In reading a few posts, it looks like we are about the same age and all have kids. I'm 32, married for almost 7 years (November 7), and we have one 15 month old son. I work full time (long hours). I'm hoping this will help me. I've been struggling to lose weight for the past 15 months. I was able to lose all pregnancy weight, but I still need to drop 15 more.

8/24 - 130
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goal weight: 115

healthyhappy123

I'm in! Although a little late. I have gained 15 lbs. since January and I want to lose it by Thanksgiving. That will also mark the 1 year anniversary of my broken leg which is the reason for my weight fluctuation this year. I lost 15 lbs. after surgery on my leg and looked and felt my best but I have slowly put it back on, although some of it is muscle. I don't want my clothes to feel tight anymore...especially since fall is coming and I'll have to start wearing pants again...I've been avoiding them! Is there any way we can turn this into a group instead of a thread? Or can anyone think of a better way to keep an eye on each other and stay motivated?

8/24 - 135.2
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crucible_13

start weight: 180.0
8/18 - 179.8
8/25 - 180.0
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Not starting out so hot, but I am increasing my fruits and veggies.

LoganScottsMom

I'm with chaceme123. How can we make this a group? I KNOW I need the motivation!

CGerman

8/18 - 238.4
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stormywxs

Week one in the books!!! Lost 0.4 lbs – not a big loss but a step in the right direction. My goal is to lose 10 pounds by Thanksgiving, so this is actually a good pace to do that. I didn’t get a chance to swim this week :ohwell: but I hope to get in the water this coming week. One week behind your challenge Dawn but I plan to get-r-done.

01/01/2009 Heaviest Weight 209
03/01/2010 Started mfp 180
08/18/2010……… 158.0 ………2 week mini goal 156
08/25/2010........... 157.6

kgalea

8/18 - 144
8/25 - 140
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I think I must have been holding onto some water last week... (had weighed in at 142 the Sunday before), so the 4 lbs is probably more like 2lbs, but happy with the results either way...

Keep up the good work everyone!

godblessourhome

start weight: 130
8/18 - 129.3 (-)
8/25 - 129.2 (-)
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goal weight: 113

i went swimming this weekend and walked alot, but my food was crap. i expected a gain so i'm going to take my (.1) pound loss and smile. some of you guys are doing great with huge losses. way to go!
dawn

godblessourhome

I'm with chaceme123. How can we make this a group? I KNOW I need the motivation!

i really don't know if that is possible, but my suggestion is to friend everyone on this thread and comment on each other's walls for motivation! or just keep checking in and chat.

lilangel7671

Hey everyone! I am hoping to join your group--a little late I know.... Here's my story..I really got into fitness and nutrition last year and lost alot of weight (like 50#!) But I was starting to get a little obsessed...so in conjunction with a bad attitude, a jerk guy, and a horrible car accident I started to slip..and I fell hard. I have gained about 30#'s back, and am having the hardest time with motivation and getting my eating back on track. I really have been binging to be honest which has been going on for months..obviously to get where I am now..ugh. So I need some serious motivation and people to check with me and make sure I am doing this again! I KNOW I can do it, I just struggle so much:(. I hope you can help me realize I am OKAY and if I can just change my eating habits I can get this weight back off! Thanks everyone

Shirley61

I would love to join! I have two daughters 27 and 29 and my husband and I are from Canada.
I am 61 years old, one of the older folk here. I am currently at 183.4 lbs. as of today. I have a long journey
to go and my goal is one pound per week. I exercise everyday doing something. I like to diversify
my exercising so I don't get bored. My youngest daughter is getting married on the US Thanksgiving
in Jamaica in November 2010. I would love to take off some poundage so I can look slimmer in
the wedding pictures. I probably won't put down any goals, I feel too much pressure if I do.
But I will check in every so often and show my results. Count me in!!!!

sonlight702

I'm 2 days new to this website and loving it! Since my father passed away 9 months ago I've given up on dieting and quit exercising. I look for comfort foods to make it better, I miss him daily I need to get motivated and live life for him!

8/25 - SW 150
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10/27 - Going to a wedding in Ohio-Goal Weight 135
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godblessourhome

I'm 2 days new to this website and loving it! Since my father passed away 9 months ago I've given up on dieting and quit exercising. I look for comfort foods to make it better, I miss him daily I need to get motivated and live life for him!

i am so sorry for your loss. i can sort of relate to what you are going through. my dad passed away three months ago and my grandma (dad's mom) passed away two weeks ago. my problem is that i have no hunger. i am apathetic towards food which causes me to starve and binge or munch on crap just to hit my calorie goal. i am glad you joined our group sonlight! (are you a homeschooler using sonlight's curriculum?)
dawn

jeweljade

Sorry I just found this!!! But I'm on board if you'll have me!!

start weight: 156
8/18 - 153
8/25 -153
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Imalowcarbber

sorry off topic but how do yu get y9our lose banner in you posts?
Imalowcarbber/Rebecca

I would like to join too. I currently weigh 191 but by November I would like to be down 20+ pounds. I'm a stay at home mommy of a little girl. She starts kindergarden this month. It is time for a change, I don't want her to think that being big is good. I have struggled but not really cared about my weight since she was born. My changing point was when she came up to me and said "mommy I want to be fat like you" that just broke my heart. I started my journey August 12, 2010. My end goal is 130.

tnords

start weight: 160
8/18 - 159 (-)
8/25 - 160 (=)
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Bummer! My food has been HORRID this week.....need to increase water and veggies!

starheart24

start weight: 145
8/18 - 144
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Joyjmb

May I join you? I'm in! Just joined last week and looking for a goal group. I'm running a 1/2 marathon on Oct. 3 so this is a perfect way for me to keep on track to drop pounds by the race.
I'm 35, St. Louis, MO, massage therapist and classical musician. Just bought a house in December and got a little too comfortable in the nesting phase. Can I help it I have an awesome new kitchen!?!

8/18 - 261 (start weight)
8/25 - 256
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Nicolletta

start weight: 165
8/18 - 159
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bonniejo

I got sick this last week, and that combined with school starting means that I didn't start working on anything. But I went to the gym today and will be sure to weigh in next week!

crucible_13

Can I put today's weight on instead? The scale said 173!

kmaines

I forgot to post yesterday! Here's my update:

start weight: 180
8/18 - 180
8/25 - 179 (really need to find some way to kick this into high gear; I go to the gym almost every day, but as a result am always SUPER hungry; anyone have good tips for good foods to eat post-exercise that will fill me up and not leave me ravenous?!)
9/1 - goal weight: down 2 pounds to 177
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godblessourhome

Can I put today's weight on instead? The scale said 173!

it is not unusual to gain and drop weight (up to 10 pounds sometimes) daily, but if my scale went from 180 to 173 overnight, i think i'd change the battery or buy a new scale. lol.

congrats on the scale movement, but don't get discouraged if it is not that low next week. slow and steady wins the race!

godblessourhome

anyone have good tips for good foods to eat post-exercise that will fill me up and not leave me ravenous?!

milk. or chocolate milk.

godblessourhome

if anyone wants to do a challenge this weekend, it is: TO GO TO A FARMERS MARKET. i will post the challenge on thursdays after the weigh-in. it will be a random idea and you can chose to participate or not. if you do, have fun buying all those yummy fresh fruits and vegetables!

healthyhappy123

(really need to find some way to kick this into high gear; I go to the gym almost every day, but as a result am always SUPER hungry; anyone have good tips for good foods to eat post-exercise that will fill me up and not leave me ravenous?!)

Protein shakes are great for this. I recommend Nature's Best Isopure. You can find it at most GNC's and online everywhere. It may be a little pricey but it's so worth it and it lasts for a while. If you bring a bottle with the powder to the gym, you can add water when you've finished your workout. Then you can drink it on the way home and not be so hungry and tempted to raid the refrigerator when you get home. They are also great for muscle recovery. If you lift weights at all...even the smallest amount, I find that protein shakes reduce soreness the following day. I drank them all throughout my college athletic career and still do!