Drop 40 by late summer/early fall support group thread!

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  • jls43
    jls43 Posts: 49 Member
    wow..this group is really growing..thanks a ton to the person who thought of this...
    quick question for all of you...probably asked lot of times before..are you eating back your exercise calories?

    I have had a hard time figuring this out....for a long time I just did not log the exercise because I did not want to see it subtracted from my daily calorie count as it would give me a free pass to eat more.

    But this is how it is supposed to work (i think)

    Say my Basal metabolic rate is 1300 and I sit a lot during thd day so my total daily caloric needs are 1700
    To lose 1 lb/ week my caloric intake needs to be 1200
    1200 cal is below my BMR , so if I limit my intake this low, my metabolism will shut down to avoid "starvation" (HAHA too bad it won't use the 40,000 calories stored as fat!!)
    I need to eat at least 1400 cal to keep my metabolism up, so the other 200 cal need to come from exercise to get me to my wt loss goal - hence the "net calorie" goal.

    I still get confused when I look at the various number and have to stop and think about it.
    hope this helps, whoul live tohear other perspectives
  • starkiller8885
    starkiller8885 Posts: 47 Member
    Okay, everyone who has posted to date should have an invite. I am periodically letting you know, so that I can track who was the last member invited, and also so that you can notify me if you did not receive the invite!

    This group is really shaping up!
  • ricenbeans227
    ricenbeans227 Posts: 1 Member
    I'd like to join since it helps keep me accountable..thanks so much!

    Age=39
    Height 5' 7"
    CW = 228
    GW= 160
  • LunaInverse
    LunaInverse Posts: 109 Member
    I'm in. I'd like to lose 30-40 by the time summer comes!

    I am: 22 years old
    Current: 164.1 lbs
    Goal: 130-135 lbs
    Height: 5'7
    Goal weight loss for this week: 1lb
  • slbrown155
    slbrown155 Posts: 4 Member
    My downfall is fast food.
    I'm not a tea drinker, but I have become one. When I get hungry, I drink a cup of hot tea. It seems to take the hunger away for awhile.
    I have foods that are quick and easy to prepare.
  • chelsea_aparicio
    chelsea_aparicio Posts: 1 Member
    I want in!!
    My daughter's 15th bday party in October!!
    Current weight 190
    Goal weight 140
    Goal for this week 2lbs
    Workout goal 5 times this week!!
  • MrsVin86
    MrsVin86 Posts: 33 Member
    I am in!! I am getting married August 23, 2014...so I'm down to the wire now!

    I am: 28 years old (in a couple weeks)
    Current: 195
    Goal: 170 lbs
    Height: 5'10
    Goal weight loss for the week: 1.5 lbs
  • chopper_pilot
    chopper_pilot Posts: 191 Member
    oh no
  • xbrittneyanne
    xbrittneyanne Posts: 6 Member
    YES!

    Age: 21
    Wt: 207
    Goal: 155-160
    Ht: 5'8

    Goal every week: 2 lbs.
  • xbrittneyanne
    xbrittneyanne Posts: 6 Member
    Congrats! I'm getting married October 4, 2014. We got this! ;)
  • rebrjoma
    rebrjoma Posts: 5
    I just restarted using my fitness pal a few weeks ago. If this group is still active I would like to join.
  • jkperkins2004
    jkperkins2004 Posts: 1
    oh yeah!!!! accountability is the best motivation. I want to lose 30 down 6 so far.,
  • starkiller8885
    starkiller8885 Posts: 47 Member
    Okay, invites sent to you all!
  • teesfood
    teesfood Posts: 77
    Please count me in!

    30 yr professional, single mom
    CW: 236
    SGW:200
    TGW: 160

    Let's do it! :bigsmile:
  • lajoiemr
    lajoiemr Posts: 2 Member
    Maybe this is what i need to keep on the straight and narrow, great idea... add me in please:

    Age: 44
    Weight: 235
    Goal: 195
    Ht: 6'1"

    Would love to lose 40 by by 01 Sep
  • browngirldoesbeauty
    browngirldoesbeauty Posts: 1
    Count me in. I'm a marathoner, and I need to drop a bunch of weight by the spring/summer.

    I am: 37 years old
    Current: 204 lbs
    Goal: 155 lbs
    Height: 6'0."
    Goal weight loss for each week: 2.0 lbs
    Exercise goal for each week: weight lift 3 days, cardio 3 days
  • ododds
    ododds Posts: 2 Member
    I would love to join, I am going to hit my goal this year. Right now, I officially weigh less than my driver's license. I have 30 more lbs to hit my end goal.

    Full time working mom of 1

    Age 38
    Ht 5'5''

    My goal is to get some form of excercise in everyday this week. I currently hit the gym 2-3 times a week for a light/moderate workout.
  • dut123ton
    dut123ton Posts: 1 Member
    Please add me to this group, right in line with my current goals.
    I am: 42 years old
    Current Weight: 201
    Goal: 154
    Height 5'8"
  • BikerGirlElaine
    BikerGirlElaine Posts: 1,631 Member
    In, sounds exciting, and this is exactly what my "aim high" goal is.

    Me:

    50 y/o
    current: 192 lbs
    goal: 155
    Goal for this week: 1.5 pounds
  • golfergirl92
    golfergirl92 Posts: 79 Member
    Me too!!!! I'm hoping to be down to 140 by August.

    Age: 21 about to be 22
    CW: 183
    GW: 140
    Goals for this week: Hit the gym daily and cut out the sugary stuff
  • aquiva33
    aquiva33 Posts: 85 Member
    I'll join the group. My focus is on weightloss, fitting in my clothes and overall health.

    Age: 33
    CW: 211
    GW: 160
    Goal for the week: get 5 - 45 min work outs in. Increase my veggies.
  • aquiva33
    aquiva33 Posts: 85 Member
    I'm wondering the same thing
  • victoriabfisher
    victoriabfisher Posts: 3
    Hi I want to join.

    Weigh 168 lb

    Want to weigh 130 lb

    What do we have to do to join
  • walliscath
    walliscath Posts: 4
    If it is not too late can you add me please?

    40 years old
    5´10¨
    CW 198
    GW 154

    I exercise for approx. 8.5 hours a week so I aim keep that up. My goal is 2lb a week loss.

    Thanks!
  • davadoto
    davadoto Posts: 105 Member
    Hello everyone,
    Would love to join, thanks for coming up with this. Don't have 40 to lose, but 30 pounds (goal for this year) and shredding my waist circumference. Mid summer is ideal , coincides with next Dr appointment and want my numbers good this time around.

    CW: 186
    GW: 156
    Goal for the week : (-) 2 pounds
  • latonya41
    latonya41 Posts: 24 Member
    I'm in, I need to loose at least that much!!!
  • hsmarquart
    hsmarquart Posts: 11 Member
    I would love to join if it's not too late - may be just the help I need to stay on track.

    Age 33
    CW: 159
    GW: 130
    Goal for this week : 1.5lbs
  • Racer27h2
    Racer27h2 Posts: 7
    Great Idea - Please send me invite to group.

    Age: 50 YO Male, 5-9"
    Current: 197 lbs

    Goal @ end of summer: 180

    Other Targets: 188 by March 1st

    Weight loss goal for this week: 1.5 pounds, 1-1.5 lbs per week afterwards

    Other fitness goal for this week: Continue workout streak, min 33 Cardio/Interval or 30 Min Trainer session (200-300 Cal) - Streak stands at 14 consecutive days
  • areid93
    areid93 Posts: 3 Member
    If it's not too late, count me in please! I have baby weight to lose- 30-40 lbs.

    Stats:

    5 ft
    186

    goal weight 140lbs by summer

    Just got an elliptical. started doing 30 mins yesterday. I hope to do this at least 5/6 days a week.
  • gdadki
    gdadki Posts: 64 Member
    I''m in............need to lose 40 pounds!

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