Last 10 lb CHALLENGE!!! Join me?

AJCM

OKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!

These last 8lbs are stickin' like GLUE!!!! :grumble:

HEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLPPPPP!!!!

Oh Kris, you're singing my song girl!!! Is it possible that you are already slim enough? You look tiny.

I think I need to pump up the exercise. But I feel that this is my week to lose!!! I'm going to really focus on great quality food, and eating a little more and exercising more, hoping to boost the metabolism!
:flowerforyou:

O girl!!!! I probably look thin b/c my weight is carried mostly in my lower body... but I'll take the compliment - thank you! You look great too!!! You don't look like you need to lose any more either.

I am my own worst enemy... for sure!! I just need to get serious!!!

Hahaha! Sounds we have a similar shape! I also need to get serious, and really commit to being strick about losing this last little bit. My grandmother is very ill in hospital (she's like a mom to me) so I've been eating out of stress and emotion!!!! UGH!!!!

Have a good night ladies!
:flowerforyou:

AJCM

OKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!

These last 8lbs are stickin' like GLUE!!!! :grumble:

HEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLPPPPP!!!!

Oh Kris, you're singing my song girl!!! Is it possible that you are already slim enough? You look tiny.

I think I need to pump up the exercise. But I feel that this is my week to lose!!! I'm going to really focus on great quality food, and eating a little more and exercising more, hoping to boost the metabolism!
:flowerforyou:

O girl!!!! I probably look thin b/c my weight is carried mostly in my lower body... but I'll take the compliment - thank you! You look great too!!! You don't look like you need to lose any more either.

I am my own worst enemy... for sure!! I just need to get serious!!!

Hahaha! Sounds we have a similar shape! I also need to get serious, and really commit to being strick about losing this last little bit. My grandmother is very ill in hospital (she's like a mom to me) so I've been eating out of stress and emotion!!!! UGH!!!!

Have a good night ladies!
:flowerforyou:

momandwife

I am here!!! I weighed in on my Tuesday weigh in and after my weekend where I exercised more than I have in the past (because my husband and kids were out of town) .......... I GAINED 0.5 pounds!!! 138.5!! UGH!!! I guess my hopes were up too high. I am thinking of changing my weigh in day to Thursday because I seem to weigh less later in the week (yes, I am addicted to my scale). It's probably just mind games though. I have read in Prevention magazine that people who weigh everyday tend to lose more weight because they are more aware of where they are (if they are up a pound then they tend to exercise more that day to make up for it) ...... again, probably mind games!!

On Tuesday our family went to an amusement park and we walked for 7 hours ..... I forgot to wear my pedometer though - that would have been interesting to see how many steps we walked - plus we took the stroller so my husband and I were taking turns pushing that (more calories .... chi-ching!!) This morning (Wednesday) I weighed and was at 137.5 ..... and then I did 30 minutes of Tae-Bo!!

On Tuesday I also took my measurements but I haven't had time to plug those into MFP yet to see where I stand with that ..... I'll let you know!!

Well - we are taking the kids to see Kung Fu Panda this afternoon so I better shower and get ready to go ........ oh, the temptation of movie theater popcorn ..... UGH!! We'll see how I do!!

I will check in later!!! Have a great day!!! :flowerforyou:

AJCM - oh, those firefighters ..... wooooo hooooo!!! Not bad to look at heh??

You're doing GREAT!!! Keep it up (can you take one of those 100cal packs of popcorn with you? I usually take one in my purse, with a can of diet coke, and a plastic beer cup with ice in a zip loc baggie!

Enjoy Panda - let me know if you think it appropriate for a 1.5yr and 3.5yr old!
:flowerforyou:

Kung Fu Panda ........ was okay (for my husband & I) ........ the kids loved it (7 y/o son & 4 y/o daughter). Your 3.5 y/o will probably like it but it may be a bit much for your 1.5 y/o. But there is enough action and activity going on the screen that it will probably keep the 1.5 y/o's attention too.

I was proud of myself - I only had 2 handfuls of popcorn - the kids and my husband ate the rest. :happy:

Keep on going everyone!!!! Drink your water!!!!

gaelbrady

10 pounds. That's what I'm trying to take off. Exactly. It's the hardest to get off and I've been yo-yoing on the weight each day. So...I'll join in on the last 10 pounds challenge!

AJCM

10 pounds. That's what I'm trying to take off. Exactly. It's the hardest to get off and I've been yo-yoing on the weight each day. So...I'll join in on the last 10 pounds challenge!

Welcome! Share as little or as much as you like about your plan and your day to day dieting.
:flowerforyou:

chimpoco

Hi!

I've been MIA for a while. I kinda fell off the wagon, but I'm back. I read somewhere (probably here) that just because you forget to brush your teeth one night, doesn't mean you quit brushing them forever. Whoever said that has inspired me.

I'm so pround and happy to see that everyone is doing well!
Keep up the good work!!

AJCM

Hi!

I've been MIA for a while. I kinda fell off the wagon, but I'm back. I read somewhere (probably here) that just because you forget to brush your teeth one night, doesn't mean you quit brushing them forever. Whoever said that has inspired me.

I'm so pround and happy to see that everyone is doing well!
Keep up the good work!!

Welcome back! Isn't getting close to your goal all about learning to live normally? You gotta fall off that wagon sometimes - that is real life! :flowerforyou:

I don't want to jinx myself for Monday's weigh in, but I peeked at the scale this morning, and it looks like 2lbs are gone! Woo hoo! (trying to be reserved until official weigh in day)...
:flowerforyou:

AJCM

Ladies - are we still in??? It's been 10 days since we checked in! I'm down 2lbs in the last two weeks!!! Yay!!!

* 5 * lbs to go!!!

How's everyone doing out there? We are so close!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!
:flowerforyou:

KrisKabob

Hey AJ! I'm here and keepin' tabs on this thread... BUT sadly I am not losing yet. In fact, I weighed this morning and it looks like I'm up a pound! :grumble: HOWEVER, i am not going to check it in b/c Aunt Flo is visiting - GO AWAY Aunt Flo... NO ONE LIKES YOU! :noway: Haha!

Anyway, I don't know what my problem is... I just can't seem to get motivated for more than a half of a day. It's like I am so tired by the end of the day that I don't have any energy to workout. Plus, I haven't been eating the healthiest either.

I seem to let TIME and FATIGUE get in my way of my healthy lifestyle. If I don't have time to make something healthy then I just don't eat or eat whatever I can to get by... I hate that cause I know I am doing myself wrong. As far as workouts go - I have been walking with my son in the evenings but nothing strenuous. What's my PROB!?!?!

With that said I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! YOU LOOK SO GREAT!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK LITTLE LADY!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Kris

AJCM

Hey AJ! I'm here and keepin' tabs on this thread... BUT sadly I am not losing yet. In fact, I weighed this morning and it looks like I'm up a pound! :grumble: HOWEVER, i am not going to check it in b/c Aunt Flo is visiting - GO AWAY Aunt Flo... NO ONE LIKES YOU! :noway: Haha!

Anyway, I don't know what my problem is... I just can't seem to get motivated for more than a half of a day. It's like I am so tired by the end of the day that I don't have any energy to workout. Plus, I haven't been eating the healthiest either.

I seem to let TIME and FATIGUE get in my way of my healthy lifestyle. If I don't have time to make something healthy then I just don't eat or eat whatever I can to get by... I hate that cause I know I am doing myself wrong. As far as workouts go - I have been walking with my son in the evenings but nothing strenuous. What's my PROB!?!?!

With that said I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! YOU LOOK SO GREAT!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK LITTLE LADY!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Kris

Oh Kris, just hold on, we go throught his, right? I had days where I skipped the exercise, or had no energy, I just think that is part of life! Keep going as you are going! It will happen.

Have a great day!
:flowerforyou:

2catowner

I am still in.... was on vacation for a week, then it was that TOTM...so I haven't weighed in about 2-1/2 wks. I am going to weigh in on Friday....I just hope I didn't gain anything while I was on vacation.
I'm glad you are doing good AJ-- you inspire the rest of us!

samiam147

Ok Im in too!! i need to lose my last 10lbs of baby weight!! I need to lose it by the 24th of July for vacation! UUGGHHH. I have 2 kids and just cant seem to find the time to get the cardio in. Im trying so hard to dothis!!!

lizard9800

My other challenge is almost at an end so I would like to join this one...??? I have about 4 lbs to hit the original goal that I set for myself 8 months ago (can you believe I have been on this site for 8 months?!). Now that I have seen the results I believe I can drop an additional 5 lbs, for a total of 9 lbs left. I am getting married next April so that will, hopefully, keep me super motivated over the fall and winter.
Are you checking in weekly, biweekly, whenever...?

Here are my stats as of now:

Start MFP (Nov 07) - 182.5
Today 143.5
Goal - 135/140

Have a good holiday weekend!!:drinker:

momandwife

AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really felt like I was doing well ....... watching what I was eating, plus I really feel like I have exercised more than I have in a looooooong time - actually I know I have!! And yet - this morning low and behold I GAINED!!!!!! 1.5 pounds!!!!! :explode:

Last week when I weighed I was 137 ....... today ...... 138.5 ........ UGH!!! :grumble:

I just can't get over the hump.

Okay ..... sorry .... had to blow off a little (okay - a lot) steam!! I remember when I was stuck at 141-143 for a few weeks and then it finally came off and I haven't been above 140 since that time. Thank goodness!!!

It will come .... I know it will ...... Just don't let me give up ...... which means that no one else can give up either!!!!!

OKAY .......... LET'S GO EVERYONE!!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!!!

AJCM

I am still in.... was on vacation for a week, then it was that TOTM...so I haven't weighed in about 2-1/2 wks. I am going to weigh in on Friday....I just hope I didn't gain anything while I was on vacation.
I'm glad you are doing good AJ-- you inspire the rest of us!

Even if you did gain, no big deal, one week back on track will take care of any water/indulgences weight that might have crept on.... but, you might be seeing a loss!!! Fingers crossed, and lets have a great week of healthy eating and moving!
:flowerforyou:

AJCM

Ok Im in too!! i need to lose my last 10lbs of baby weight!! I need to lose it by the 24th of July for vacation! UUGGHHH. I have 2 kids and just cant seem to find the time to get the cardio in. Im trying so hard to dothis!!!

Girl, you are singing my song.... I'm here losing baby weight (I have a 17 mo old and a 3yr old). These last few lbs are hanging on for dear life!!!

Exercise - I get up before them in the morning (yeah, really early, ugh) and get a workout in. When they wake up, hubby takes then downstairs to do breakfast and dress them while I finish working out/showering, etc. Then I try and get another short workout (maybe Jillian Michael's Shred DVD - 20 min) in after they have gone to bed. Might those ideas work for you at all?

Good luck and welcome to **The Last 10 Lbs!!!**
:flowerforyou:

AJCM

My other challenge is almost at an end so I would like to join this one...??? I have about 4 lbs to hit the original goal that I set for myself 8 months ago (can you believe I have been on this site for 8 months?!). Now that I have seen the results I believe I can drop an additional 5 lbs, for a total of 9 lbs left. I am getting married next April so that will, hopefully, keep me super motivated over the fall and winter.
Are you checking in weekly, biweekly, whenever...?

Here are my stats as of now:

Start MFP (Nov 07) - 182.5
Today 143.5
Goal - 135/140

Have a good holiday weekend!!:drinker:

Welcome!!! You can check in as often or seldom as you like, and provide whatever stats/info you like to share!

You are SOOOO close! Congrats on all the weight lost! Let's get these last few lbs off...
:flowerforyou:

AJCM

AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really felt like I was doing well ....... watching what I was eating, plus I really feel like I have exercised more than I have in a looooooong time - actually I know I have!! And yet - this morning low and behold I GAINED!!!!!! 1.5 pounds!!!!! :explode:

Last week when I weighed I was 137 ....... today ...... 138.5 ........ UGH!!! :grumble:

I just can't get over the hump.

Okay ..... sorry .... had to blow off a little (okay - a lot) steam!! I remember when I was stuck at 141-143 for a few weeks and then it finally came off and I haven't been above 140 since that time. Thank goodness!!!

It will come .... I know it will ...... Just don't let me give up ...... which means that no one else can give up either!!!!!

OKAY .......... LET'S GO EVERYONE!!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!!!

You've got the right attitude girl!!! That 1.5 lbs could be anything - water weight, fluid retention in your muscles (have you been strength training) or any number of things... don't get too down... as long as you stick to the plan, you can only move in the right direction! Keep up the great work, and look back at all of your success since starting! :flowerforyou:

gaelbrady

I'm down 2 pounds...but this is a holiday weekend. I'm going to try to be good, but I'll be away from home so my workout schedule goes a bit wonky. Wish me luck!

2catowner

AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really felt like I was doing well ....... watching what I was eating, plus I really feel like I have exercised more than I have in a looooooong time - actually I know I have!! And yet - this morning low and behold I GAINED!!!!!! 1.5 pounds!!!!! :explode:

Last week when I weighed I was 137 ....... today ...... 138.5 ........ UGH!!! :grumble:

I just can't get over the hump.

Okay ..... sorry .... had to blow off a little (okay - a lot) steam!! I remember when I was stuck at 141-143 for a few weeks and then it finally came off and I haven't been above 140 since that time. Thank goodness!!!

It will come .... I know it will ...... Just don't let me give up ...... which means that no one else can give up either!!!!!

OKAY .......... LET'S GO EVERYONE!!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!!!

You are exactly like me - I promise! Even your weight is the same. I swear--- even the 141 thing happened to me. It is SOOOOO frustrating. I have worked out like a maniac for 6 weeks. today I didn't -- I am exhausted.

I really feel like we have to write down every little tidbit that goes in our mouth! :sad: It's absolutely crazy. I am usually a few calories over my limit everyday when I am honest! Lately it is the Cocktails and wine that is my problem!!!

momandwife

AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really felt like I was doing well ....... watching what I was eating, plus I really feel like I have exercised more than I have in a looooooong time - actually I know I have!! And yet - this morning low and behold I GAINED!!!!!! 1.5 pounds!!!!! :explode:

Last week when I weighed I was 137 ....... today ...... 138.5 ........ UGH!!! :grumble:

I just can't get over the hump.

Okay ..... sorry .... had to blow off a little (okay - a lot) steam!! I remember when I was stuck at 141-143 for a few weeks and then it finally came off and I haven't been above 140 since that time. Thank goodness!!!

It will come .... I know it will ...... Just don't let me give up ...... which means that no one else can give up either!!!!!

OKAY .......... LET'S GO EVERYONE!!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!!!

You've got the right attitude girl!!! That 1.5 lbs could be anything - water weight, fluid retention in your muscles (have you been strength training) or any number of things... don't get too down... as long as you stick to the plan, you can only move in the right direction! Keep up the great work, and look back at all of your success since starting! :flowerforyou:

Thanks for the support ..... and yes, I have been doing more strength training. This weekend scares me a little bit - I'll be out of town again (same place I was over Memorial Day weekend) but last time I actually did well - came back and didn't gain or lose. I guess maybe I'm more conscious about it because I do not have internet access where I'll be so I don't log anything.

I promise ..... I'll keep plugging away at these last few pounds!!!!!

momandwife

AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really felt like I was doing well ....... watching what I was eating, plus I really feel like I have exercised more than I have in a looooooong time - actually I know I have!! And yet - this morning low and behold I GAINED!!!!!! 1.5 pounds!!!!! :explode:

Last week when I weighed I was 137 ....... today ...... 138.5 ........ UGH!!! :grumble:

I just can't get over the hump.

Okay ..... sorry .... had to blow off a little (okay - a lot) steam!! I remember when I was stuck at 141-143 for a few weeks and then it finally came off and I haven't been above 140 since that time. Thank goodness!!!

It will come .... I know it will ...... Just don't let me give up ...... which means that no one else can give up either!!!!!

OKAY .......... LET'S GO EVERYONE!!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!!!

You are exactly like me - I promise! Even your weight is the same. I swear--- even the 141 thing happened to me. It is SOOOOO frustrating. I have worked out like a maniac for 6 weeks. today I didn't -- I am exhausted.

I really feel like we have to write down every little tidbit that goes in our mouth! :sad: It's absolutely crazy. I am usually a few calories over my limit everyday when I am honest! Lately it is the Cocktails and wine that is my problem!!!

Thanks for the support 2catowner!!!!! I have days where I just want to give up ..... like today. I came home from working 10 hours and just wanted to sit down and rest ....... buuuuuut ....... I forced myself to get on the treadmill. A lot of times I'll just start walking - which usually means that I quit after about 10 minutes. Tonight though I forced myself to do one of the 30 minute programs that is on my treadmill - which adjusts the speed and incline automatically for a full 30 minutes!! Now I am definitely worn out!!!!

Keep going - we can lose these last few pounds with the support of each other!!!!

Again ..... Thank You!! :drinker:

AJCM

How's it going today everyone?
:flowerforyou:

lizard9800

I have had a great day. A little sore from my personal training session yesterday. She pushed me to my absolute maximum on the treadmill and I thought I was going to die, but it felt good to know that I could have never done that well 8 months ago.

However, I have a potluck tomorrow night and will be out of town traveling over the weekend which doesn't bode well for much weight loss this week. Who knows, we'll see. My goal is to lose another 5 lbs by the end of the summer so I am not worried.

I said at the beginning of this whole thing that my life wasn't over (in fact quite the opposite). Parties will happen, travel will definitely happen for me, but the setbacks are only temporary thanks to all the knowledge I have gained from this site. Guess that's why they call it a lifestyle change...

Have a great 4th everyone!!:drinker:

momandwife

I am going to be out of town until Sunday ....... so I won't be posting this weekend. I'll catch you up probably Monday night after I get home from work.

I am hoping to do a lot of walking over the weekend (there is a pretty good walk there with hills and everything to burn those calories) and am planning on taking some of my "good for you" food.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

AJCM

Ladies - I will be out of here for the next week or so on vacation (I will try and check in if I get a chance). It's my birthday on Monday, and the "celebrations" (read indulgent food and drink) has already started. My plan is to exercise everyday, take it easy on the portions, but enjoy myself!!!

momandwife - your summer sounds like mine - you are super busy and never home!!! Have a great weekend!
:flowerforyou:

IndigoElectron

Have a great birthday AJCM!

I could do with some advice/motivation, if anyone has some to give!

I'm wondering whether I should just stop now and accept myself as I am. I wanted to lose the last 6 pounds but I'm getting a bit fed up of having to exercise every day, just so I can eat enough to satisfy me, and on those days I don't exercise, struggling to stay under 1200 cals. I get bored of bulking up my meals with vegetables, just so they aren't too high in calories, and this week I've gone over my cals almost every day, which makes me feel bad.

My BMI is currently 22.9, so I'm in the 'healthy' range, and I definitely look better physically, but I just think if I could lose that last 6 pounds, I'd look more the way I want to. I have started exercising (about 7 weeks ago) and I can see the difference in my body, but it's not happening quickly enough and I'm not as motivated as when I first began.

I don't know, I just wish I could get to my target and then I could have my extra 250 cals a day. I know I can never go back to eating how I was, but I just want to eat a bit more!

Any advice would be much appreciated

FitJoani

I will join you I need to get almost double that off but I am still game!!!! these are the hardest ones but we can DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AJCM

Have a great birthday AJCM!

I could do with some advice/motivation, if anyone has some to give!

I'm wondering whether I should just stop now and accept myself as I am. I wanted to lose the last 6 pounds but I'm getting a bit fed up of having to exercise every day, just so I can eat enough to satisfy me, and on those days I don't exercise, struggling to stay under 1200 cals. I get bored of bulking up my meals with vegetables, just so they aren't too high in calories, and this week I've gone over my cals almost every day, which makes me feel bad.

My BMI is currently 22.9, so I'm in the 'healthy' range, and I definitely look better physically, but I just think if I could lose that last 6 pounds, I'd look more the way I want to. I have started exercising (about 7 weeks ago) and I can see the difference in my body, but it's not happening quickly enough and I'm not as motivated as when I first began.

I don't know, I just wish I could get to my target and then I could have my extra 250 cals a day. I know I can never go back to eating how I was, but I just want to eat a bit more!

Any advice would be much appreciated

Thanks Indigo - GREAT birthday so far...

Indigo - I am in the exact same place as you!!! I have 5lbs to go, and have a similar "healthy" BMI. I feel comfy in clothes, and can once again, pretty much wear anything I want (within reason as I am getting older - the bikini doesn't look quite as it used to - but I can accept that!).

So the question becomes, should I maintain this in a comfortable fashion, or continue to struggle with these last few lbs? As soon as I let go of the struggle, and started to accept myself, 2 lbs came off. I'm now thinking that I'm really going to approach all of this as my new lifestyle of clean eating, and regular fitness, and any more weight off will be just a nice bonus. I can't tell you how much happier and lighter I feel just making this adjustment/committment to myself.

You have to do what is right for you - but I think those last 5lbs will come off slowly, but if want them gone, you CAN DO IT!!!!

I hope that helped...
:flowerforyou:

AJCM

I will join you I need to get almost double that off but I am still game!!!! these are the hardest ones but we can DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WELCOME AmericanWolfDreamer.... you've come so far and, like the rest of us, are almost at the finish line!!! Let's shed these last few pounds and feel GREAT!!!!
:flowerforyou: