lose 10-20 pounds by thanksgiving support group

dindivt

Im a little late to the game but would love to have a check in and the motivation to do so. Im trying to get down to 150lbs by 2/1/11, I want to take a vacation to somewhere warm and sit on the beach wearing barely anything and need to look good doing it. Thanks, Candy

Current weight 10/6/10: 216
10/20/10
10/27/10
11/3/10
11/10/10
11/17/10
11/24/10 (final weigh-in, GOAL 192)

Im reposting because I am apparently a little slow and neglected to put in next Wednesdays check in date in the list. So I will also be posting my "hopefully" weight loss on 10/13/10

10/12/10 214 LBS

healthyhappy123

8/24 - 135.2
9/1 - 129.5
9/8 - 130.8
9/15 - 128.4
9/22 - 129.0
9/29 - 127.4 (mini goal 127)
10/6 - did not log
10/13 - CW 125.8
10/20 -
10/27 - mini goal 125
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 120

SOMEHOW I managed to lose weight after a lot of indulging the past two weeks!! I know I have to get back on track with healthy foods but I'm glad to see I haven't gone in the wrong direction. Good luck everyone! Looking forward to seeing your progress!

jetucker85

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am thinking about buying a new digital scale. I am currently using the scale at my house and the digital scale at my aunt's house. So I have two different number to deal with right now. I am more willing to go with the digital scale, because it seems more accurate to me. So in that cause my weigh in for this week is...

10/6 - 132
10/13 - 130
10/20 -
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 120

I am looking forward to continue with my little sucessses each week. Good luck everyone and continue on the path to better health and great bodies.
-Jackie

WalkingGirl1985

I'm 25..I started my journey this past April after the weather got warmer and lost 36 pounds so far. My mini goal is to get under 200 by the end of October and I'm 4 pounds away from doing that. Not doing anything too big for the Holidays...staying in Michigan for once during Thanksgiving & Christmas and I usually go out and see my mom at least 1 of those holidays. My Goal for Thanksgiving is 190..(would be prefible to 195 and I'm losing at a decent pace so anything is possible) and that gets me halfway to my goal! My final GW is 140. I'm aiming to see my Mom in April for my 1 year weight loss anniversary and for a birthday as well...and it would be super if I got to my weight loss goal by the time I see my mom. Anything is possible!

CGerman

8/18 - 238.4
8/25 - 235.4
9/1 - 234.4
9/8 - 229.2
9/15 - 226.6
9/22 - 224.8
9/29 - 218.8
10/6 - 216.8
10/13 - 212.8
10/20 -
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 201 (my original goal was 218 but since I passed that up I figured I better come up with something lower)

WalkingGirl1985

I usually weigh in mondays but ill try..sometimes wednesdays is a mid-week check in for me.

10/13 -204
10/20 -
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 190

Jananilove

I just started on this site a couple of days ago. I struggled with an eating disorder for years. When I became pregnant with my son (now 18 months!) I had a really hard time dealing with eating enough and getting bigger. I ended up gaining 50lbs because my metabolism was so screwed up from starving myself. I was miserable, but I really wanted to breastfeed even though I knew I wouldn't be able to revert back to my old habits if I did. I ended up losing almost 30 of the 50lbs by the time my son was 8 months old- and then discovered I was pregnant again. My daughter was born a month ago and I'm breastfeeding again. I only gained 22lbs with this pregnancy, and I only have 5 of it left now. I'm 133lbs and want to get down to 115. I used to be 100-105lbs before i had my kids but I'm going to see how I feel at 115 because I was starving myself to maintain that pre-pregnancy weight.

10/13- 133

goal weight- 115

stormywxs

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 (-)
09/01/2010........... 156.2 (-).......2 week mini goal 154
09/08/2010........... Fell Off Wagon
09/15/2010........... Gained over 10 pounds
09/22/2010............166.6 (+).......2 week mini goal 164
09/29/2010............165.5 (-)
10/06/2010............164.7 (-)........2 week mini goal 161
10/13/2010............166.2 (+)

Oh No headed the wrong way:embarassed: Started a new exercise program last week and I couldn't control my hunger. This week I'll try harder to stick to my diet/log dehaviors. I'm really painting myself into a corner with my 20 pounds by Thanksgiving goal. However, I'm not giving up and not going to do anything drastic to make that goal. I've really got the rest of my life to get there. Altough I don't want to lose my sense of urgency, I also want to set realistic and acheivable goals. I'm going to have a good week and report back next week with better numbers. See you all then. Keep it up or should I say keep it down:ohwell:

Joyjmb

This is the first week (I've been here 8) that I can really FEEL my progress.
Down 1.6lbs. this week! And into the 240's!! Whoo! Thanks all!

8/18 - 261 (start weight)
8/25 - 256
9/1 - 254.5
9/8 - 255.2
9/15 - 254.4
9/22 - 252.2 (-8.8)
9/29 - 253.5
10/6 - 250.8 (-10.2)
10/13 - 249.2 (-11.8)
10/20 -
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 - Goal is 237

Megooo19

8/18 - 149.4
8/25 - ?
9/1 - ?
9/8 - 153.6
9/15 - 148.2 (bye bye vacation weight!)
9/22 - 150.0 (dang it!)
9/29 - 146.4
10/6 - 146.8
10/13- 145.6
10/20-
10/27-
11/3 -
11/10-
11/17-
11/24-
GOAL WEIGHT (by this date): 137


Yay! I'm so proud of myself and my pants are officially fitting how they are ment to! Good job everyone, keep up the good work. Six more weeks to make our goals!

godblessourhome

start weight: 130
8/18 - 129.3 (-)
8/25 - 129.2 (-)
9/1 - 128.7 (-)
9/8 - missed (hub's gramp's funeral)
9/15 - 128.2 (-)
9/22 - 126.6 (-)
9/29 - 127.2 (+)
10/6 - 128.0 (+)
10/13 - 128.0 (=)
10/20 -
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 120

i keep getting compliments from family and friends about my progress, but i am starting to get frustrated with the lack of weight loss these last three weeks. c'mon body, shake up!

muth3rluvx2

Highest weight: 145
Starting Weight: 145 (10/1/10 for this round!)
10/5/10 (11:15 PM) - 140.4 (Loss: 4.4)
10/14 (goal: 139) - 141.6 (+1.2)
10/21 (goal: 137)
10/26 (goal: 135)
11/2 (goal: 133)
11/9 (goal: 131)
11/16 (goal: 129)
11/23 (goal: 127) - Final Weigh In:

muth3rluvx2

Highest weight: 145
Starting Weight: 145 (10/1/10 for this round!)
10/5/10 (11:15 PM) - 140.4 (Loss: 4.4)
10/14 (goal: 139) - 141.6 (+1.2)
10/21 (goal: 137)
10/26 (goal: 135)
11/2 (goal: 133)
11/9 (goal: 131)
11/16 (goal: 129)
11/23 (goal: 127) - Final Weigh In:

godblessourhome

sorry i didn't post the weekend challenge on thursday. if anyone wants to do a challenge before the weigh in, it is: TO TRY AN EXERCISE DVD (if you already do one, try a new one). you can chose to participate or not. if you do, have fun trying something new!

Dreamgirl97

I love this challenge.:happy:

You ladies are fantastic and very inspiring!

Sw: 255
10/18: 251

shine3223

I'd love to join!!!

Just joined the gym yesterday and am motivated to lose weight and inches by Christmas.

Starting Weight 10/19/2010: 133.00
10/26 (goal: 131.5)
11/2 (goal: 130.0)
11/9 (goal: 128.5)
11/16 (goal: 127.0)
11/23 (goal: 125.5)
11/30 (goal: 124.0)
12/7 (goal: 122.5)
12/14 (goal: 121.0)
Christmas (goal 120.0)

stormywxs

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 (-)
09/01/2010........... 156.2 (-).......2 week mini goal 154
09/08/2010........... Fell Off Wagon
09/15/2010........... Gained over 10 pounds
09/22/2010............166.6 (+).......2 week mini goal 164
09/29/2010............165.5 (-)
10/06/2010............164.7 (-)........2 week mini goal 161
10/13/2010............166.2 (+)
10/20/2010............166.0 (-)........2 week mini goal 161

Not even close to my two week goal:ohwell: I'm still struggling with my hunger after lifting weights. Good news is I'm gaining muscle that weighs more than fat and helps my metabolism. Soon I will be a calorie burnin machine:laugh: Until then I will have to get use to these tiny losses. I did do better on my diet/food log this week. Next week I'll log every bit I put in my mouth. See you next week with better news.

CGerman

8/18 - 238.4
8/25 - 235.4
9/1 - 234.4
9/8 - 229.2
9/15 - 226.6
9/22 - 224.8
9/29 - 218.8
10/6 - 216.8
10/13 - 212.8
10/20 - 207.2
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 201 (my original goal was 218 but since I passed that up I figured I better come up with something lower)

Not sure how accurate my weigh in was this morning - I've been fighting this stupid cold since Sunday, so I haven't been eating as much or working out. Oh well, if I'm up next week I know why

Megooo19

8/18 - 149.4
8/25 - ?
9/1 - ?
9/8 - 153.6
9/15 - 148.2 (bye bye vacation weight!)
9/22 - 150.0 (dang it!)
9/29 - 146.4
10/6 - 146.8
10/13- 145.6
10/20- 144.2
10/27-
11/3 -
11/10-
11/17-
11/24-
GOAL WEIGHT (by this date): 137

Down 1.4 this week! Yay! I think I'm going to go run bleachers this weekend, I've been meaning to for about 2 weeks lol. I need to kick it up! 7 lbs left and only 5 weeks left! Oh boy...

godblessourhome

start weight: 130
8/18 - 129.3 (-)
8/25 - 129.2 (-)
9/1 - 128.7 (-)
9/8 - missed (hub's gramp's funeral)
9/15 - 128.2 (-)
9/22 - 126.6 (-)
9/29 - 127.2 (+)
10/6 - 128.0 (+)
10/13 - 128.0 (=)
10/20 - 125.6 (-)
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 120

hot dang with the loss this week! i haz a happee. i need to lose one pound a week for the next 5 weeks to hit my goal. i will stay in my calories and run, run, run!

crucible_13

start weight: 180.0
8/18 - 179.8 (-)
8/25 - 180.0 (+)
9/1 - 168.8 (-)
9/8 - 173.6 (+) Blarg!!
9/15 - 173.6 Yeah!! No gain!!
9/22 - missed week
9/29 - 178.2 (+) CAN'T SEEM TO GET OUT OF THE 170s - need to try harder!!
10/6 - 177.2
10/13 - missed week
10/20 - 176.2
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 160

crucible_13

hot dang with the loss this week! i haz a happee. i need to lose one pound a week for the next 5 weeks to hit my goal. i will stay in my calories and run, run, run!

Great job Dawn!! Keep up the good work.

healthyhappy123

Hi All!

Nice progress! I've been really stressed the past week and a half and the diet is suffering as well as my body. I'm now sick and have decided to take it easy. I will get back on track eventually but for now...it is what it is.

8/24 - 135.2
9/1 - 129.5
9/8 - 130.8
9/15 - 128.4
9/22 - 129.0
9/29 - 127.4 (mini goal 127)
10/6 - did not log
10/13 - 125.8
10/20 - CW 126.4
10/27 - mini goal 125
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 120

jetucker85

Seems like its the same this week. Still waiting on my scale. Hopefully I will have it by this weekend.

10/6 - 132
10/13 - 130
10/20 - 130
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 120

godblessourhome

hot dang with the loss this week! i haz a happee. i need to lose one pound a week for the next 5 weeks to hit my goal. i will stay in my calories and run, run, run!

Great job Dawn!! Keep up the good work.

thanks amy!

godblessourhome

if anyone wants to do a challenge this weekend, it is: TO CREATE A RECIPE THREAD IN THE MFP RECIPE FORUM. 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 inspiring others to cook!
p.s. don't forget to come on here and give us the link.

Joyjmb

Too much frivolity this weekend. Lost focus.
I'm doubling my efforts - walking at lunch and still going to the gym as many days
as I can stand it between now and Thanksgiving. Really want to break 20 lbs and
be ahead for the holidays. I am going to have a good number next week, I declare it!

8/18 - 261 (start weight)
8/25 - 256
9/1 - 254.5
9/8 - 255.2
9/15 - 254.4
9/22 - 252.2 (-8.8)
9/29 - 253.5
10/6 - 250.8 (-10.2)
10/13 - 249.2 (-11.8)
10/20 - 250.4 (+1.2)
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 - Goal is 237

tesshaney

I would love to lose 20lbs by Thanksgiving. Im on a 1200-1300 calorie a day diet and working out 120 min per day. Is this enough or should I be eating less and upping the workout?

godblessourhome

tess, we'd love to have you join us!

not to discourage you but there are only 5 weeks from now until thanksgiving so 20 pounds may not be a reasonable goal; 10 pounds by thanksgiving (20 pounds by christmas) sounds really doable. your diet and exercise goals will really help you become more healthy. i would not recommend eating less than 1200 unless your doctor tells you to.

starheart24

I didn't check in last week and i'm a day late this week but I guess better late then never. I didnt gain or lose last week I stayed the same.

start weight: 145
8/18 - 144
8/25 - 143
9/1 - 141
9/8 - 140
9/15 - 139
9/22 - 137.5
9/29 - 137
10/6 - 135
10/13 - 135
10/20 - 134
10/27 -
11/3 -
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 120