15 pounds to lose -- girls in the 130's

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  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    So anyway I discovered that as long as you are logging daily and honestly, weighing every other week is much less depressing than weighing every day if you're losing slowly but steadily and you know it. The daily water fluctuations can make you crazy if they are higher than your weekly loss!
  • Springfield1970
    Springfield1970 Posts: 1,945 Member
    I'd just like to add that I have got to my current state of hotness by eating

    ALL THE FOOODZ

    and Mojitos, and spaghetti bolognese, and ice cream, pizza, chips, crisps, chocolate, wine, wine, wine, cheese, mmmmmm
  • fitfabforties
    fitfabforties Posts: 370 Member
    I'm 44
    5'3"
    SW - 172lb
    LW - 118lb
    CW - 135.6lb
    GW - back to 120lb

    sighhh....I did it once, guess I can do it again....
  • kccorey
    kccorey Posts: 21 Member
    Glad to see that there are many in the same boat! I'm almost 5'7", currently 129, trying to get down to about 123 or so (or whatever weight where my clothes fit the way I want them to!)

    Feel free to add me.
  • rubyqueen807
    rubyqueen807 Posts: 8 Member
    MY stats exactly! So far staying at 1650 or below has been working out pretty well. two pounds a month and i'm not miserable alllll the time.
  • ericah971
    ericah971 Posts: 55 Member
    Me!! I'm a tad bit bigger lol.. I have an almost 3 month old so I have baby weight to lose. I'm 5'2 and 144 now. Looking to lose 20 lbs but I did it with my 2 year old so I know I can this time too. Add me... please
  • consideritdonemi
    consideritdonemi Posts: 88 Member
    5' 2" chick here. Started at 143 lbs. mid-Aug. and am at 135 now. Started MFP 8/22. Just this week did I really notice a visible change which was a boost. If I can get down to 125 by November, that will be great. Though 120 would totally rock. I have a small frame but am bottom heavy. Not a bad thing so long as I don't have the extra weight. :-)

    When I am vegging in front of the TV, I try eating microwaved popcorn that I DIY in a brown paper lunch sack with no oil a 1/4 cup at a time for 1:50 mins. Hot sauce, MAYBE a little non-butter spray if I'm feeling like it, and some salt. I also do fake-out soda now by mixing about 1/2 club soda and 1/2 100% juice (from fruit or a bottle). If it needs to be a little sweeter I'll add a squeeze of a liquid Splenda equivalent. Outside of soda/pop my 1 big indulgence was unwinding with booze after a long day. I've cut back CONSIDERABLY and now enjoy white wine spritzers (~1/2 glass each wine and club soda with a squeeze of citrus fruit and fake liquid splenda if needed). 1-2 glasses will do me now. Used to polish off a whole bottle of wine by myself or 3-4 beers at a time a few+ times a week.

    Anyway, my diary is open. Anyone can feel free to add me!
  • itsjenny82
    itsjenny82 Posts: 9
    I tried keto for 3 weeks and never lost an ounce!! I was very strict, even bought the keto sticks and I had large amounts of ketones in my urine. Never cheated even once. Any advice? How long did it take you to start losing weight?

    I actually lost 6 pounds the first week, obviously some water weight there when I got rid of all the glycogen in my system...but after that it was about 2-3 pounds pretty consistently each week until i hit 140...been a bit tougher lately, I'm losing about a half pound a week if that but I also started doing a lot more dairy and exercise stuff. What all were you eating? Like I didnt eat fruits or any veggies that were higher in sugar content when I was being super strict.
  • mamafazz
    mamafazz Posts: 92 Member
    I tried keto for 3 weeks and never lost an ounce!! I was very strict, even bought the keto sticks and I had large amounts of ketones in my urine. Never cheated even once. Any advice? How long did it take you to start losing weight?

    I actually lost 6 pounds the first week, obviously some water weight there when I got rid of all the glycogen in my system...but after that it was about 2-3 pounds pretty consistently each week until i hit 140...been a bit tougher lately, I'm losing about a half pound a week if that but I also started doing a lot more dairy and exercise stuff. What all were you eating? Like I didnt eat fruits or any veggies that were higher in sugar content when I was being super strict.
  • mamafazz
    mamafazz Posts: 92 Member
    I was eating eggs, bacon, salads with oil and vinegar dressing I made(no sugar), veggies(no starchy ones), meat, and coconut bread that I made with coconut flour, eggs and oil. Didn't eat any fruit. I'm sure my carbs were low enough, like I said I had ketones in my urine. I just wonder if I was eating too many calories? I did not count my calories. I'm thinking about trying it again and try eating less food. Any advice would be great. Thank you.
  • taylormoooon
    taylormoooon Posts: 130 Member
    Me as well! I'm 5'3. My high weight was 153 and l am currently 129.8. I'd really like to be 118-120! Like others have said the first 20 came off easy but I was stuck in the 130s forever, finally seeing 129 is such a relief! I've fluctuated twice from 135 to 129 and I noticed a bigger difference in my physique the second time because I am really lifting and tracking and weighing everything. Anyone add me!
  • Pezkin85
    Pezkin85 Posts: 20 Member
    Add me! I'm 5'2", currently 132 pounds and aiming for 125 at the moment, although I may lower this when I get there!

    I started at 151lbs in April, have had a couple of breaks but am back on it now to lose the final bit!

    I love having friends on here to motivate, so happy for anyone to add :)
  • itsjenny82
    itsjenny82 Posts: 9
    So anyway I discovered that as long as you are logging daily and honestly, weighing every other week is much less depressing than weighing every day if you're losing slowly but steadily and you know it. The daily water fluctuations can make you crazy if they are higher than your weekly loss!

    definitely! your body changes daily depending on what you eat, the water you retain, etc etc...and even if on your weigh in day you don't do as well as you thought, just remember that could be the upward fluctuation day!! i much prefer to weigh once a week (make sure i'm not gaining a pound or 2) but really watch how i *feel* each day and how my clothes fit!
  • itsjenny82
    itsjenny82 Posts: 9
    I was eating eggs, bacon, salads with oil and vinegar dressing I made(no sugar), veggies(no starchy ones), meat, and coconut bread that I made with coconut flour, eggs and oil. Didn't eat any fruit. I'm sure my carbs were low enough, like I said I had ketones in my urine. I just wonder if I was eating too many calories? I did not count my calories. I'm thinking about trying it again and try eating less food. Any advice would be great. Thank you.

    when i was in the first stage of my keto program, i stayed away from any substitute flours, fruits, nuts..just to be really strict and really know the amount of carbs i was eating daily. i use a program i found in my town and they have a pretty good protocol to meet your weight loss goal. i haven't counted calories and still lost a little over 40 pounds now since may. i think i maybe eat about 40 to 50 grams of carbs a day. add me if you have any questions.
  • jquijas
    jquijas Posts: 222 Member
    The only problem with Ketosis or any other food eliminating diet is the fact that it is hard to eliminate something from your eating habits. Most people that do no carb, or no protein, or Paleo, or no fats is that your body will start to crave them. Most people cannot handle the cravings and will turn to binge eating. My advice is a good balanced diet eating whatever it is you want, just log and weigh everything and hold yourself accountable. The last 15 are always the hardest because you want to race to get there you can see the finish line, but you feel like you are running in quick sand so it can get frustrating. I would try to vary your exercise try different things to keep your body guessing. You all can do it, keep the faith it takes time! You all look great already by the way!

    P.S. No where near 130 just wanted to wish you all luck :smile: :laugh: :tongue:
  • bizzely
    bizzely Posts: 6
    Hi I'm at 5'2 1/2 and 141 lbs, desperatly trying to reach at least 135!!!! I also need some more friends with similar goals. Feel free to add me. I have it set to lose .5 a week, because I couldn't maintain the 1200 calories, but I've been trying and I feel like it's taking forever. It's so easy to get discoraged...

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