Starting weight for Lose 20 Pounds by Halloween..
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Just realized I can't subtract! I would be 217.2 by Halloween if I lost 20lbs. What a ding dong!
My name is Susan and I want to join this group.
Current Weight 237.2
Halloween Weight 227.2
Struggles- I know this is the case for everyone but weight comes off very slowly for me. I have to be 100% on my game to even lose 1lb per week. This has been my biggest struggle in the past. I would join groups (WW or Biggest Loser Groups) and get frustrated b/c everyone else was losing so much faster. This time is different. No more comparing to anyone else and I am just doing what I have to do to get the job done. The end result is the goal not how fast I get there.
I am working out 3x per day for about 30 minutes per time. I am hoping this will help give the weightloss a little kick. I have two obstacles with that- I work full time and I am a mom to a very busy little 10 month old. I have found ways to sneak in workouts so I don't lose time with my baby girl. I feel like this is a huge win just in itself. The next couple of months are going to be really hard. My husband is a high school football coach so I don't have his help during this time. Right now, Ava (my baby) and I workout together in the evening. She hangs out in her exercauser while I do the elliptical. We both enjoy watching the Wiggles and singing along
If you don't have "Hot Potato" on your ipod...you should really check it out.
Another struggle for me is staying on track on the weekend. At first, I had kind of told myself the weekends were kind of a break for me. I thought thismight help feel less deprived and not so isolated. However, that has to stop. I am hoping this challenge will help keep me motivated.
Ok- I want to be like the cool kids....how do I get that cute pumpkin on my posts? I am still really new to this site so I don't understand how everything works.
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I'm Leslie, I'm 24 from New Jersey. I have a 3 1/2 year old, am married, work full time, and am in college full time. This past year of doing alllll of this caused me to gain 40 lbs that I worked so hard to lose before my wedding.
I'm pretty sure my current weight is 210. (My scale batteries are dead....I just stepped on it and it said 204...which how could I have lost 6 lbs in a couple days and still feel/look the same? I'll be re-checking it and on the hunt for more batteries lol!)
I'd love to be 190 by Halloween! I have no willpower and this is my biggest problem. I start school September 8th, but am going on vacation September 18th so hopefully that doesn't screw me up too badly!0 -
I think one of the easiest ways to get discouraged is to simply weigh yourself too often! I'm seriously thinking of hiding my scale away and only weighing myself once a week as well as taking measurements once a week. It seems it would be more encouraging to see that 1 -2 lbs loss once a week than the .2 lbs over night, y'know?0
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I think one of the easiest ways to get discouraged is to simply weigh yourself too often! I'm seriously thinking of hiding my scale away and only weighing myself once a week as well as taking measurements once a week. It seems it would be more encouraging to see that 1 -2 lbs loss once a week than the .2 lbs over night, y'know?
I agree.. I see people that weigh themselves daily and thats where they get discouraged. then they give up the journey that is soo worth taking. Im glad Im actually taking this journey this time. Yes its hard, but its what makes me stronger..
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Just did my weekly weigh-in - I'm down to 187.4! *happy dance* I've got 15.8 more pounds to go.0
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Hello, my name is Danielle. I am from Tennessee. I have been struggling to get below 200 for the past year now. I would love to joing this challenge to lose 20 lbs by Halloween. Ughhh... I remember going to Party City to find a costume for a party at work last Halloween and My goodness, I felt and looked horrible. This year will be a different story........ Bring on the weight loss!!!0
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Just did my weekly weigh-in - I'm down to 187.4! *happy dance* I've got 15.8 more pounds to go.
way to go!! Im happy for you!! 0 -
Hello, my name is Danielle. I am from Tennessee. I have been struggling to get below 200 for the past year now. I would love to joing this challenge to lose 20 lbs by Halloween. Ughhh... I remember going to Party City to find a costume for a party at work last Halloween and My goodness, I felt and looked horrible. This year will be a different story........ Bring on the weight loss!!!
welcome Danielle.. Were here for any support you may need!! Looking forward to achieving this goal along with you! 0 -
Great job Pinky (thats my official nickname for you)!!! I hope to catch up soon!
For the first time in months I have put weight on
2lb in 5 days, I stopped smoking two days ago so I figure its not smoking related, so now I have smoked as well
Not doing so good.
sw 169
cw171
gw149
Like I said, sometimes cold turkey is too hard. Maybe you cold add an extra "meal" on your track food tab and use it to keep track of how many cigarette's you have. Then we could root you on from here too!0 -
Hello my name is Diane, and I've been struggling with my weight for it seems forever. My current weight is 213 and would love to be under 200 by Halloween!! This is a pretty great challenge for me! I'm new to MFP and I look forward to the weight loss! and the support!0
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Hi everyone my name is Kathy. I started MFP 2 weeks ago. I have lost weight before I will lose 40 then something will happen to set me off and I will gain back 60 I am tired of being tired. Before I had my kids I was around 135 pounds and was never out of energy now that I am over 200 I just don't have any energy anymore. I would love to join this challange to help keep me going.
My starting weight today for this challange is 235 pounds so my goal weight on Halloween is 215 pounds.
Any encouragment is welcome feel free to add me as a friend.0 -
It's been 1 week since joining MFP and I've lost 4lbs, not much but a great feeling anyways! Keep it up everyone!0
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Hello...My Name is Linda (dbmom= dog& bird mom)
Started MFP 1 wk ago
I cannot get to 1200 cal a day No Matter what!
I am always way over...I eat healthy....Would love to get to 1200 daily ...and LOSE 20 bls
Anyone want to add me as a friend...Thankyou
Think my diary is open to public...any advice more than welcome
SW 174
CW 172
GW 1520 -
I just started this on Monday and I would love to loose 20lbs by Halloween. Is that even possible I ask my self??
My Starting weight is 183 so it is my current weight as well. So that would mean I would be a svelte(thinking positive here!!) 163 by Halloween. Now that would be scary, but in a good way! 0 -
I ask myself the same thing...is it even possible? Well, let's find out!I just started this on Monday and I would love to loose 20lbs by Halloween. Is that even possible I ask my self??
My Starting weight is 183 so it is my current weight as well. So that would mean I would be a svelte(thinking positive here!!) 163 by Halloween. Now that would be scary, but in a good way!
Just have to say....I love the little H2O pumpkin, he's so cute!0 -
Hello!
This is actually my very first post on MFP and I cant think of a better group to share it with! It was my personal goal inititally to lose 20 lbs by Halloween and then I saw this post and just had to join in on the fun! I am currently 175 lbs and would looooove to be 155 by Halloween. I am an ex water polo player so a lot of my weight is muscle, however, now that I do not play anymore I am trying to "de-bulk" I guess I would say. Look forward to this journey with you all, let's keep each other motivated so we all look that much better in our Halloween costumes!! :happy:0 -
Hello. My name is Trish. I am 31, married, mother of four. Most would say I am not overweight, but I feel like I am. I am not a healthy foods person. I joined MFP on Monday, 23 Aug. I would like to join this group so that I too can be healthier. I can't stay within the 1230 calories this is recommending so I guess I am going to have to up my exercise. Please add me so I can stay on track. Losing 20 by Halloween would be awesome although not necessary.
Current weight: 144
After losing 20: 1240 -
Great job Pinky (thats my official nickname for you)!!! I hope to catch up soon!
Dude, one of my nick names is Pinky. F'reals! My college besties named ourselves Pinky, Orangie, and Greeny, after our favorite colors, and then I found a 3-pack of Troll Dolls with those hair colors. They were our mascots! :laugh:
With your dedication to getting up early and exercising, and your calories being within your daily goal consistently, you're going to be even more of a rock star than you know!0 -
hey! i'll join, don't know about 20 pounds but i would like to at least lose 10 pounds by halloween, count me in!0
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I'm up for the challenge. I would love to get rid of 20lbs by halloween. My starting weight is 259 and 239 by Halloween would be awesome. There is still many many many more to go, but is a start! I've just started my lifestyle change again this week. I've started over and over for the 100th+ time. I hope this one goes good!0
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Great job Pinky (thats my official nickname for you)!!! I hope to catch up soon!For the first time in months I have put weight on
2lb in 5 days, I stopped smoking two days ago so I figure its not smoking related, so now I have smoked as well
Not doing so good.
sw 169
cw171
gw149
Like I said, sometimes cold turkey is too hard. Maybe you cold add an extra "meal" on your track food tab and use it to keep track of how many cigarette's you have. Then we could root you on from here too!
That is a pretty good idea I shall do. I smoked 8 today, well will be nine before bed. That is half the usual, gonna keep it under 10 for a week or so, then try knocking another off
I have done day three of the thirty day shred today, crikey thats hard work. Also last night in my down moment I bought an eliptical :O so excited.
Feel motivated all over again. We can defo do this ladies 0 -
That is a pretty good idea I shall do. I smoked 8 today, well will be nine before bed. That is half the usual, gonna keep it under 10 for a week or so, then try knocking another off
I have done day three of the thirty day shred today, crikey thats hard work. Also last night in my down moment I bought an eliptical :O so excited.
Feel motivated all over again. We can defo do this ladies
You've cut back cigs, AND you bought an elliptical?! You're SO on the right track!!
Do you ever watch "Glee"? I can see you on your elliptical with motivational poster in front of you about your goals, like Rachel Berry. You're gonna do this!0 -
That is a pretty good idea I shall do. I smoked 8 today, well will be nine before bed. That is half the usual, gonna keep it under 10 for a week or so, then try knocking another off
I have done day three of the thirty day shred today, crikey thats hard work. Also last night in my down moment I bought an eliptical :O so excited.
Feel motivated all over again. We can defo do this ladies
That's awesome! I'm definitely here to support you lady! For a quick tip - don't smoke any cigarette's until after you've done your exercise for the day. I learned that smoking before elliptical made it much more difficult and smoking after gave my body a chance to recover for the next day.
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Weighed in today, only lost 0.3 lbs, but think doing this damn C25k I've gained some muscle, but I know I've lost some inched as I can fit in the next-size-down jeans I have!
19.7lbs to go!!0 -
Weighed in today, only lost 0.3 lbs, but think doing this damn C25k I've gained some muscle, but I know I've lost some inched as I can fit in the next-size-down jeans I have!
19.7lbs to go!!
Amazing!! Good job and keep it up! 0 -
well crap. i cant quit snacking on my coke and m&ms. not that i drink a coke but once or twice a week. same with the chocolate. and once i start i binge on those two things for several days and then i wont touch it again for like 10 days. anybody know an awesome chocolate snack that i could make at home to take with me that wont kill me in the calories department. and dont suggest i switch to diet b/c i'd rather just not drink a coke.0
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Hows everyones week going? How you feeling about your weight this week? Confidence? Im not doing too bad. Ive been making sure I do some kind of exercise even though Ive been working. Its been not as stressful as it was before I left for vacatoin. Besides that I have another 9 days off in October!! yay! I cant wait! Got our Anniversary Pictures Scheduled today with my sisters help.. whoop whoop!! October 18th is my 2 year wedding anniversary. I wanna be down another size by then. Hopefully I can get something NICE to wear. Plan a nice dinner out somewhere maybe?? 0
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April, how cool is that?! My 2nd year wedding anniversary is October 18th!!!! Woot Woot! No clue what we are doing this year, last year we saw Phantom of the Opera at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St Louis, AMAZING!!
ANyway, so far this week as been ok, TOM still around and driving me crazy! I did walk 7.5 miles (total) yesterday and I could feel it this morning on my walk, yikes!! My exercise this week as been mostly walking and I hope to get in some pilates this evening, maybe some dancing this weekend. Hubby is gone this weekend for a bachlor party (camping/float trip) and I know the guys going, they'd never attempt to talk to a stripper let alone get one for this weekend so no worries there But what to do this weekend? I have it all to myself. I still have not gotten my pedicure for reaching 208lbs, maybe I'll do that. Food has been a struggle, mostly in sodium since TOM is here, so I've been downing my water like crazy to even it out, but the scale insists on staying up at 210 instead of 207ish, oh well, I know next week will be better. Enough rambling here, headed to eat some lunch then clean house for a bit and give the dog a bath.... later tators 0 -
well crap. i cant quit snacking on my coke and m&ms. not that i drink a coke but once or twice a week. same with the chocolate. and once i start i binge on those two things for several days and then i wont touch it again for like 10 days. anybody know an awesome chocolate snack that i could make at home to take with me that wont kill me in the calories department. and dont suggest i switch to diet b/c i'd rather just not drink a coke.
There are low calorie splenda options as far as chocolate. They're not perfect but they're far better than just normal M&M's. Also you could try 80% Cocoa chocolates. Lower calories and you get more bang for your buck anyway. As far as the soda if you only drink it once or twice a week don't worry too much... you could switch to something like crystal light or coke zero.
Careful of your words too, you say "can't" but what you actually mean is closer to "won't" or "don't want to". Everything we do is a matter of choice and willpower. It's okay if you don't want to give up everything because the key to being truly healthy physically and mentally is managing with moderation. You can start by only eating half the amount of M&M's you usually do and cutting back from there.0 -
Hows everyones week going? How you feeling about your weight this week? Confidence? Im not doing too bad. Ive been making sure I do some kind of exercise even though Ive been working. Its been not as stressful as it was before I left for vacatoin. Besides that I have another 9 days off in October!! yay! I cant wait! Got our Anniversary Pictures Scheduled today with my sisters help.. whoop whoop!! October 18th is my 2 year wedding anniversary. I wanna be down another size by then. Hopefully I can get something NICE to wear. Plan a nice dinner out somewhere maybe??
My week has been insane. School started up again and the long hours of going to the gym, working full time and then doing a full load of college classes is definitely something I'm going to have to adjust to - food wise especially. On the bright side I'm drinking TONS of water and still getting in plenty of exercise.
I'm both anxious and hopeful about my weight. I can see differences in my face and fingers but I don't know if that's just me psyching myself out. I don't know where the anxiety is coming from but if I haven't lost weight I know it's going to really get me down and then I don't know what I'll do. Every since I joined this site I was gaining weight all up until a week ago (which is why my meter shows 0... cause they're nice enough not to display negatives). I'm so freaked I've already started planning how much extra time at the gym I'm going to spend and researching different workouts.
I know so much technical stuff about weight loss and I'm busting my *kitten* to do this right. My mom and sister are genetically lucky enough that they can simply not eat and lose weight, but my dad and I... we have to work out a LOT on top of watching calories to make it work and that's been true my whole life.
I'm just rambling at this point. I'll keep my fingers crossed and do my measurements and weight tomorrow. @_@0
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