Have about 20 lbs to lose---all in this together!

fnm101

Hi folks,
I was in super shape 5 years ago (30 lbs lighter, and plenty of muscle). As my life has changed (graduate school, crazy schedule, etc.) I have slacked off with exercising, and eat completely different from how I ate when I was in tip-top shape. The nice thing is that I enjoy working out, but I don't do it often or vigorously enough. To top it off, there's no shortage of "free food" events that provide things that I otherwise would not buy and/or prepare for myself.

I have about 20 lbs to lose. My goal is to do this by June 1. Anyone out there in the same boat? I know what it feels like to be serious about eating well and exercising, but I've allowed life to "get in the way." I could use a bit of support as I get back on track.

Feel free to add me as your friend if you can offer any advice/support! I'd appreciate having folks on this journey back to health with me

SW: 196 lbs
GW: 173 lbs

Newfiedan

I have about an additional 15 to lose to get to my ultimate goal, if you need some tips check out my blog, there is a post there about getting the metabolism cranked up, its a good read for both men and women and came directly from a dietician who customizes diet plans.

blueviolet20

I'm in that boat! I gained weight because of school and stress, and now I've got my wedding coming up! I would love to lose 20 pounds for it! Keep me posted on how things are going.

Marking02

I am also in the same boat, life has taken over and now i need alot of motivation to get back to a healthier me. I also have have a wedding coming up, and would like to be at a healthy weight so that i can feel confident in my dress. We're not in this alone, so lets get serious and work through these tough times together Thanks everyone for the amazing support!

CasTrim

I'm all in also. A few years ago I was in the best shape, but now I've got baby weight (that's 7 years old!). I don't work out as I should and I definitely don't eat right.


SW 173
GW 142

seleck05

I am in a very similar boat. I used to be an athlete (long distance runner) and so I could eat whatever I wanted and not gain weight. Then a busy college schedule came, and now an even busier law school schedule and the pounds just piled on as I wasn't working out much and kept eating the same! My total weight loss goal was 30 lbs, I have 20 left to lose to reach my absolute ideal weight–10 more and I think I'd be happy. My problem is I have bad knees now so it is hard for me to run outside which was my favorite exercise activity.

fnm101

hi everyone- i slacked off and stopped logging in...is anyone interested in being my accountability partner? basically we'd harass (j/k) each other for not logging in. if you need this sort of "nagging" please let me know! thanks

looking forward to losing this 20 pounds. for real this time...