Any other ladies trying to hit the 120s in the next 5 months

erin6026

I'm 132 now and would like to be at 120 in 4 to 5 months.

I'd love to hear your progress and success stories! Feel free to friend me so we can stay in touch.

Dreamerlove

I am 147, trying to be @ 120 by May and 139(8pounds down) by feb 14! What kinds of food are you eating? Do you exercise daily?

Cookie22684

130 here and would like to be in the 120's by my birthday next month, but my progress is going slow, hopefully things will speed up a bit, any advice for me ?

NatalieBrooke88

Right there with you! 120 would be my three month goal! About 15 pound to get there. Right in time for bathing suit weather! Let do it!

veronicacannon

I'm in need of some friends to keep me motivated! I'm looking to get to about 120-125 by spring/summer time. I am 143 right now. My hardest thing is eating right. Usually one meal will ruin my day!

hotpickles

Yup! I'd like to be around 120 by the beginning of April (118 would give me 18 lb lost, which would be nice). I've got 10 to go

L.

Mkserpa

I'm 130 right now and trying to get down to 115 in the next few months (I'll even be happy around 120!) I dropped from 147 to 130 over several months just by dieting alone, but I've plateaued. I started exercising 5 days a week to try and boost my metabolism again - so we'll see! Good luck! I sent you a friend request :P

mlm7944

Me, too! I am currently 138lb. and planning to be in the low 120s or less by April 9. I've joined a biggest loser challenge in my area and I'm highly motivated to make my goal. I'm eating a diet recommended to me by a body-builder coworker and friend of my husband's. I've scaled it down to meet my nutritional needs, but it's basically a 40-40-20 ratio of carbs:protein:fat. I'm taking in about 1350 calories a day and trying to burn between 400-500 extra a day.

mlm7944

I'm finding that eating meals 3 meals and 2 snacks a day that are between 200-400 calories spaced every 3-4 hours really keeps me satisfied. I'm also trying to drink a ton of water, too. Hopefully you'll find the balance that works for you. Have you tried Kashi Go Lean cereal? It's very filling. I also am finding Pure Protein bars doable. They're definitely not a snickers, but they work to help satisfy my sweet tooth.

Dreamerlove

How many pounds are you ladies loosing a week? I am @ about one pound per week, unless I workout everyday. What are some examples of your meals?

hotpickles

I'm about a pound a week too. I've been toying with new food plans, trying to listen to what works best for me. I've found I can squash a chocolate or sweet craving with either avocado or raisins I'm also trying to eat more fruits and vegetables, and definitely try and stop overeating!

L.

erin6026

I love this site - great to find so many people in the same boat in 5 min! I was REALLY good about my diet this week, and exercised 6 days with circuit training. Running usually changes my body the fastest, but I have a lot of back pain and its been aggravating it, so using different means for now:(

In general I eat clean, and have cut out processed foods, sugar, bread (I have no will power against it!) and am restricting alcohol. I think a glass of wine here and there is fine, but it usually leads to another glass of wine then 2nds of dinner or dessert for me! Just the first step in falling off the wagon, so I'm avoiding it.

While extreme, I figure if I can't get in"kick butt" shape and my tiny figure back for my wedding, when will I? That's why I'm going all out and want to get in the best shape of my life!!! Let's do it together.

Cookie22684

I'm currently not losing anything :mad: i have been doing turbo fire, at first i lost 2 pounds then i gained the same 2 pounds back, i'm losing motivation, any advice

dlj1970

Hi All! I'm also in this range: currently at 138 and would love to be 125 or so within a few months time. Set my first mini-goal of 132 by 1/31/11. MFP gives me 1200 cal a day, and I'm trying to do some kind of exercise 6 days a week.Only one week in, and no change. In fact, feeling very icky:huh: Would love some company, advice, support, etc, etc! Feel free to friend me- dl

dlj1970

I'm currently not losing anything :mad: i have been doing turbo fire, at first i lost 2 pounds then i gained the same 2 pounds back, i'm losing motivation, any advice

i keep telling myself to focus on the changes i'm making to my routine, rather than the results i hope to see. i'm finding that i feel a little triumph every time i make a conscious choice to do something other than (enter random bad habit here...). still it is frustrating and depressing. trust me; i know. but i also know that there are a lot of fabulous people on MFP and with their help, we'll get through it:flowerforyou:

meghan171

I'm currently 136lbs. My original goal was to hit 120lbs the first week of June - just in time for my Vegas vacation. However, I decided to push myself a little & have now set my goal of 120lbs for the first week of April. I'd like to feel confident and comfortable with my body when Spring begins! Good luck with your weight loss!

Cookie22684

Thank you so much dleanne, i'm so glad there are people like you to help me getting back to being motivated , and not so focused on the negative, thank you :flowerforyou:

Dreamerlove

I'm currently not losing anything :mad: i have been doing turbo fire, at first i lost 2 pounds then i gained the same 2 pounds back, i'm losing motivation, any advice

i keep telling myself to focus on the changes i'm making to my routine, rather than the results i hope to see. i'm finding that i feel a little triumph every time i make a conscious choice to do something other than (enter random bad habit here...). still it is frustrating and depressing. trust me; i know. but i also know that there are a lot of fabulous people on MFP and with their help, we'll get through it:flowerforyou:

Do you guys think its harder to lose 10-20 pounds when we are already closer to our goal weight? Bc if I mess up one day, I fel it messes up my weekly weigh in.

Dreamerlove

I love this site - great to find so many people in the same boat in 5 min! I was REALLY good about my diet this week, and exercised 6 days with circuit training. Running usually changes my body the fastest, but I have a lot of back pain and its been aggravating it, so using different means for now:(

In general I eat clean, and have cut out processed foods, sugar, bread (I have no will power against it!) and am restricting alcohol. I think a glass of wine here and there is fine, but it usually leads to another glass of wine then 2nds of dinner or dessert for me! Just the first step in falling off the wagon, so I'm avoiding it.

While extreme, I figure if I can't get in"kick butt" shape and my tiny figure back for my wedding, when will I? That's why I'm going all out and want to get in the best shape of my life!!! Let's do it together.

You are too cute! I'm friending you!!! We can & we will do this, if "WE" don't someone else is--and we will not be left behind!!

luvamig

I am in the same boat too. I'm curious to know how tall every one is.

I am 5ft even. Current weight 130. Starting weight 143, and goal weight 120.

That would put me at a healthy BMI, but I wouldn't be "Thin" which is what I want. I am short and curvy so I think getting below 120 wouldn't look right... we'll see when I get there I guess.

luvamig

Do you guys think its harder to lose 10-20 pounds when we are already closer to our goal weight? Bc if I mess up one day, I fel it messes up my weekly weigh in.

YES! I feel like the first 10lbs just fell off. Now I have been stuck between 132 and 130 for a few weeks with little change.

mist26

I love this site - great to find so many people in the same boat in 5 min! I was REALLY good about my diet this week, and exercised 6 days with circuit training. Running usually changes my body the fastest, but I have a lot of back pain and its been aggravating it, so using different means for now:(

In general I eat clean, and have cut out processed foods, sugar, bread (I have no will power against it!) and am restricting alcohol. I think a glass of wine here and there is fine, but it usually leads to another glass of wine then 2nds of dinner or dessert for me! Just the first step in falling off the wagon, so I'm avoiding it.

While extreme, I figure if I can't get in"kick butt" shape and my tiny figure back for my wedding, when will I? That's why I'm going all out and want to get in the best shape of my life!!! Let's do it together.

If running is hurting your back, try swimming. It's much easier on joints, not as jarring on your back as running and has the added benefit of being a total body workout. Good Luck!

onetxjewel

I'm with you all! I'm about 145 and i'd like to even be at 129 by May 1st. My wedding isn't until July but I want to be in a good spot for my bridals which will be mid may. It's so frustrating because it's like "what route do I take?"....my mom does south beach whenever she's really wanting to push herself, but I have hard time depriving myself of food groups.

angela0831

On the same boat here! Im 139 and would like to be anywhere in the 120s by the first week of June. Any suggestions on diet plans? For my workout plan im planning to start Insanity today. Really motivated to do this!

RachelHope

127 is my goal! i currently weight about 144 and I'm 5ft 10.
I'm hoping to reach my goal weight by June but it's been REALLY difficult so far. I've been dieting for about 3 weeks but I've only lost about one pound :mad:
It seems like I eat really well and exercise and I'll lose about a pound but then once I indulge even a little on a small piece of chocolate one night it will completely screw everything up! Is my metabolism really that low!?
Any advice for me? Because I have been trying everything but I am stuck at my current weight! help!!

heathersmilez

Right there with you! 120 would be my three month goal! About 15 pound to get there. Right in time for bathing suit weather! Let do it!

So you are 135 and someone called you fat yesterday? Sorry to re-hash your sad post but I didn't see any heavy pics in your profile so I wasn't sure in what context that insult was said whether your photos were old skinny ones or whether “fat” was just a mis-used word that people with low-self esteem use nonchalantly.

Ps: That guy is obviously an a** hole and if it was your bf you were talking to at the time when the guy yelled in, re-evaluate his merits if he hangs out with people like that.

You can do it!

Ps: 129 by 29 is my goal for this thread. That’s a 19.3 BMI and like 10 lbs to loose. I’ve seen it but its hard at my height 5’8 ½. 135 is a-ok with me but then I can't be in this group, sad

brandis72

i am 148 and would love to be 125. I'm 5'8 and have started a half marathon training program. I was thinking about dropping all carbs for a couple of weeks to jump start my weight loss. Does anyone have any pointers for me. I would love to be in the 130's by feb.

heathersmilez

127 is my goal! i currently weight about 144 and I'm 5ft 10.
I'm hoping to reach my goal weight by June but it's been REALLY difficult so far. I've been dieting for about 3 weeks but I've only lost about one pound :mad:
It seems like I eat really well and exercise and I'll lose about a pound but then once I indulge even a little on a small piece of chocolate one night it will completely screw everything up! Is my metabolism really that low!?
Any advice for me? Because I have been trying everything but I am stuck at my current weight! help!!

127 is a BMI of 18.2 underweight and unhealthy. 144 is 20.7 healthy on the low-end like myself (138, 5'8 1/2). Re-evaluate your goals to build more muscle tone and definition b/c if you get to you 127 (my goal is get back to 129 which is BMI 19.3 also a little too ambitious) you'll really have to give up food and that over a prolonged period of time will result in starvation mode.

Measurements are the most important not the scale, re-focus on that goal.

heathersmilez

i am 148 and would love to be 125. I'm 5'8 and have started a half marathon training program. I was thinking about dropping all carbs for a couple of weeks to jump start my weight loss. Does anyone have any pointers for me. I would love to be in the 130's by feb.

I wouldn't recommend dropping carbs completely especially if you are in a running program but ensure you are only eating wholegrain bread and cereals and try eating the larger bulk of them earlier in the day rather than a pasta dinner for example which will give you energy better utilized and burned off during the day rather than just sitting in your system and making you feel heavier than you are in the evening.

I cut my carbs down to 45% and it’s been very manageable and enjoyable (I'm not deprived).

trendely87

i definitly want in. Right now I am 136 I was 133 before christmas but the holidays were not kind. Over the last two years i have lost 50 pounds. I want to get down to 120 or 118 by summer for my birthday and my vacation. I am 5'3 and i have started back up on my diet and my exercise. I am very motivated and hopefull won't fall off the wagon again. I have no will power against sweets and bread.

snain

I am 142 and I want to lose 22lb by end of May; want to look skinny for my Europe vacations.