30lbs by St Patricks Day! NEW Motivation Group 12/2010

brenott

Just weighed in and gained .4 lb, so I'm at 221.6. All those sweets at work this week just killed me!!! But think I did pretty good considering. Next week should be better.

klwa

Weigh-in: 160.2

Yuck. Up almost 1 lb. But, hey, it could be worse. I stayed pretty close to my calories for the week, but was only able to do cardio 1 of the 7 days. That is huge for me, as someone who has been pretty active my whole life. I spent most of the week doing almost all of my Christmas shopping, wrapping, and decorating, so my gym time was really affected. I hope to have a little free time later today, and will definitely get back on THAT track starting Sunday. Merry Christmas everyone!

aholtz1

Hey Ladies,
Here is my CW 205.6 still the same as last Friday ( but I think that is better than nothing considering this past weeK)

Have a Merry Christmas. I will behave myself regarding all the treats that surround me tomorrow

margie_77

My scale finally went the right way.. although only a small bit. 210.6. I'm going to drink alot of water, walk alot, and sleep in tomorrow and hopefully reach my xmas goal of 210.
I'm kind of lucky on the holiday front as far as food goes.
It's just my BF and myself here in Vegas, and even though he has a very athletic build, he's trying to eat healthier as well. So, there are no big meals or baked goods to fear. I work with mostly men, so no one is baking and bringing bad stuff to work. (except those ladies in wardrobe that I can resist cause it not in my office!)
I am making Turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn and hawiian rolls tonight, but I will try to becareful about portion size.

supernonna

Weigh in at 177.2!! I went down!!

sheilabennett

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been around much. I am at my parents place for the holidays, so much time to check in. Also, my mothers scale is horrible and says that I am 188 today. I know that that is not accuarate, but I'll leave it and then be really excited by next weeks loss! I hope everyone is having a good holiday!

velvetechos

Hey all!! Weighed in at 225.4, so that has me pretty close to on target for my first mini goal - I'm just hoping to keep on track through this week!!

I just wanted to say you guys are doing awesome!! Most people gain pounds this time of year, and here we are mostly maintaining, barely creeping up, or losing a bit. That's a fantastic achievement!!!

velvetechos

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been around much. I am at my parents place for the holidays, so much time to check in. Also, my mothers scale is horrible and says that I am 188 today. I know that that is not accuarate, but I'll leave it and then be really excited by next weeks loss! I hope everyone is having a good holiday!

Pay no mind when it's a different scale

Have a wonderful holiday!

husstler

So, I'm only down .1 lbs since Tuesday bringing me to 242.2. Going forward, I'll adjust my weigh day to Friday. Happy holidays everyone!

poeticpurl

Hello. I hope everyone is set for a great holiday weekend.

I am down a smidge...223.8 A little loss.

life1979_24

was 270.2 now 272
im blaming it on being sick. no desire to drink water right now, drinking to many calories, my dear sweet friend brought my soda to make my throat feel better but not diet and energy drinks to get me moving when i have no choice. i have also not worked out in 4 days hope i kick this cold soon.

brenott

You know, I thought this would be tough week. Can wait for next week, we're all gonna blow it out!!!

velvetechos

Alrighty, here's what I've got for this week - you'll notice the initial number was your starting number, followed by current number (I'm not putting every week on, just start and current). I'm not doing any removals for people that didn't weigh in yesterday, since this is a holiday weekend, but I'll remove next week for people that joined and then never updated/haven't been active at all.

We're all doing amazing - especially with the holidays here! Great work!

12/24/2010 30 lbs By St Patrick’s Day Group
Aholtz1 – 207 | 205.6 (-1.4lb)
Bk360mom – 214.1
Blackchick38 – 235 | 235
Brenott – 225 | 221.6 (- 3.4)
Etrnltrust - 213
Fiammafiore - 235
GFPeggy11 – 258
Husstler – 242.3 | 242.2 (-.1)
Jbqueen – 183 | 181 (-2)
Jlynny1811 – 199
Jmt327 - 209
Jojoof4 - 228
Justinswife - 181.5 | 177.6 (-3.9)
Klwa - 162.8 | 160.2 (-2.6)
Life1979_24 - 272.5 | 272(-.5)
Lilysmommy1120 - 188
Lindakp83 – 211.6
Mandajo2 – 163
Mbodine – 211.4 |216.8 (-.8)
Nataliemra - 215
Pandy123 – 161
Poeticpurl – 224| 223.8 (-.2)
Shaunadroddy – 215
Sheilabennett – 183 | 188
Supernonna – 180 | 177.2 (-2.8)
Tanya 761 - 196
Themommie – 216 | 214.5 (-1.5)
Velvetechos - 229 | 225.4 (-3.6)

ymamyma

I forgot to post my weigh in! 320.4.

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas. I think I must have eaten 10,000 calories!

velvetechos

I forgot to post my weigh in! 320.4.

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas. I think I must have eaten 10,000 calories!

Woohooo!!! Nice loss!!! Merry Christmas to you

margie_77

Hi you got my loss right, but not my weight. 210.6

ymamyma

I'm trying a new crock pot recipe today - easy ingredients: beer and pork loin chops.
I think I'll use berry weiss. DELICIOUS.

velvetechos

Hi you got my loss right, but not my weight. 210.6

Just fixed it! I wasn't even close, lol!!

tldfatty

Just want to wish ya'll good luck.
I just finished my 31 lb. lose in 91 days, I don't know if this will help but here goes.
I'm 64+ years weighed 231 and wanted to take pressure off of my knees. I started at 1800 calories and downgraded weekly, 1600, 1400 then stopped at 1300 using MFP. I generally tried to keep my calories between 1200 and 1300.
Breakfast was Fresh FRUIT (2 cups) and a banana, V-8 (8oz.) and black coffee ---daily!
Stopped all potato's, white bread and rice --- to many carbs.
Stooped all sugar, switched to Truvia.
6 to 8 cups of water daily and 2 Coke Zero's every day.
No food after 6 p.m.
Exercise was to little to count, maybe 15 minute weekly, stretching, push-ups, leg lifts.
I hope this helps someone, again

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Good Luck!

velvetechos

I'm trying a new crock pot recipe today - easy ingredients: beer and pork loin chops.
I think I'll use berry weiss. DELICIOUS.

Mmmmm, that does sound good! I have a crock pot, and I should really try it out someday, it's been collecting dust for years :-o

ymamyma

I'm trying a new crock pot recipe today - easy ingredients: beer and pork loin chops.
I think I'll use berry weiss. DELICIOUS.

Mmmmm, that does sound good! I have a crock pot, and I should really try it out someday, it's been collecting dust for years :-o

I am obsessed with mine!! There are so many fabulous things you can make!

melodys_attic

is it too late to join?

Start date: Sept 1 2010
Goal Weight: 150
Weight loss so far 15
Current Weight 175
Goal Weight for St Pat's 160

New Habits for 2011:
Increase exercise in gym from 2 to 3 times per week
Add one yoga or exercise class per week
Watch the fat numbers as well as the calories
Work through a new healthy cookbook to create low fat variety in yummy meals -- possibly blog it!

velvetechos

Just want to wish ya'll good luck.
I just finished my 31 lb. lose in 91 days, I don't know if this will help but here goes.
I'm 64+ years weighed 231 and wanted to take pressure off of my knees. I started at 1800 calories and downgraded weekly, 1600, 1400 then stopped at 1300 using MFP. I generally tried to keep my calories between 1200 and 1300.
Breakfast was Fresh FRUIT (2 cups) and a banana, V-8 (8oz.) and black coffee ---daily!
Stopped all potato's, white bread and rice --- to many carbs.
Stooped all sugar, switched to Truvia.
6 to 8 cups of water daily and 2 Coke Zero's every day.
No food after 6 p.m.
Exercise was to little to count, maybe 15 minute weekly, stretching, push-ups, leg lifts.
I hope this helps someone, again

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Good Luck!

Thank you so much for the info - and congrats on your success!!!

velvetechos

is it too late to join?

Start date: Sept 1 2010
Goal Weight: 150
Weight loss so far 15
Current Weight 175
Goal Weight for St Pat's 160

New Habits for 2011:
Increase exercise in gym from 2 to 3 times per week
Add one yoga or exercise class per week
Watch the fat numbers as well as the calories
Work through a new healthy cookbook to create low fat variety in yummy meals -- possibly blog it!

Not too late to join at all, the more people to share the journey with, the better! I'd be a bit wary at this point of someone coming in and wanting to lose 30lb between now and 3/17 since that's well over 2lb a week, but your goal is reasonable. That said, anyone is welcome to join at any time if they're looking for a group of healthy living minded individuals for support

velvetechos

Weekly challenge, beginning tomorrow!!

Try and find creative ways to add activity to the day! Are you doing squats or marching in place while brushing your teeth? Tricep dips on the kitchen counter while waiting for the toaster to pop or the kettle to boil? Jogging in place during ad breaks if you watch tv?

Have fun with it, and try to be mindful of your body and it's activity levels. Come back here daily and tell us where you snuck in a little extra movement!

WalkingGirl1985

Just letting you know I will have my SW New Year's if I haven't already. Hope everyone had a great holiday! :happy:

Not sure if I'll reach another 30 lbs, I didn't on the Christmas challenge I joined but a loss is a loss!

esorcel

I will join this group. That will be about 3 pounds a week. I plan to eat a lot of vegetables. They contain less calories and sugar than fruits, so they have lesser effects on weight and help to stablize hunger better.

TheDaniProject

im in
just recently started mfp and i love the idea of 30 pounds gone by st patricks day :happy:
my sw is 216 and my gw is 150 i have long ways to go lol but i need to do this for my health
its easy to be a couch potato its hard to face overeating or whatever you want to call it :indifferent:
im glad i caught this support group right on time :happy:

loveme445

Hi! Im interested in joining the group. I'll use my weigh in from Friday as my starting weight for this challenge, which was 188.5. There is about 12 weeks until St Patricks Day so my goal weight will be 165 (-23.5)

holden618

I'm soo ready to do this!