Who want to LOSE 40-50 lbs in 4 months?!?!?
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I would absolutely LOVE to loose 50 pounds by August! I'm in!!!0
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I haven't really found a "new" food but I have rediscovered an old favourite... pomegranates they are weird sort of fruit but I love
the juice they have. As a little girl it used to be a treat to sit and eat one using one of my mum's hat pins, yumm
Hope you all have a lovely weekend planned, enjoy it and have fun
Next Question: What are you most grateful for...
For me it's finding love second time around, raising two great kids, that if I screw up today, tomorrow I get to try again0 -
I am most grateful for my support system! My sister Katy and my best friend Kristen have joined MFP so that they could work right alongside me on this journey. My boyfriend Josh is constantly there to remind me that if it's hard, then it's probably worth doing. Also, he reminds me how beautiful I am to him on a daily basis My parents are also very supportive...even sending me money to buy Lean Cuisine meals since the food at my school isn't the healthiest.
Update: I have lost 28lbs so far!!! (since March 1, 2011)...I think that makes it about 10 pounds since we started this thread. How is everyone else doing? Have you seen any results yet?
Question: What (finally) inspired you to start this weight loss journey?
For me it was not being able to walk up the 2 flights of stairs to my dorm room without losing my breath. I would wait out in the hall until I had caught my breath before going into my room, because I was so embarrassed. It was then that I realized something needed to change.
I hope everyone has an amazing Friday and weekend!!! Get outside and enjoy the weather See you all on Monday!0 -
Next Question: What are you most grateful for...
I'm most grateful for my siblings! We are very close and because of them, I'm inspired to lose weight and get healthy. In their own way they motivate me, and I'm proud to have such awesome siblings!!!
Next question: When you start to doubt yourself, how do you find inspiration?0 -
When i start to doubt myself, i go and look at all the sucess stories there are on here. Seeing other peoples achievements really motivates me to keep going.It's also great becase i can talk to people who have lost more than i need to. This shows me that it's doable. I also look at my mother, (this sounds reallly bad) and remind myself that i dont want to be her when i'm older. I dont want to give in anymore.
Femme62209: Great job on losing ten pounds :happy:
SW (for challenge): 260
CW: 259
GW: 220
This pound has been the hardest so far for me to lose! But it's gone forever now.
Next question: What has been the hardest habit to kick on your weight loss journey? For me it was my late night snacking.0 -
The hardest habit for me to break and I know this is going to sound weird but it is to eat. I really struggle to eat my required calories and have a really bad habit of forgetting to eat. I am so busy supporting 2 Uni students, working 50 hour weeks, studying 2 different Diplomas, in a new relationship oh and then there is sleep lol I truly forget to eat. I know it's responsible for my plateau at the moment, I'm just not sure how to fully break the habit.
Next question: If you were to have a dinner party for 6 people, who would you invite and why?0 -
Count me in starting wait 290.4 ending wait 250-240 And im 5 10.I cant wait lets get started what types of exersizes do all of you ? Any one can add me so we can keep in touch Thanks and good luck to all of us!0
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Next question: What has been the hardest habit to kick on your weight loss journey?
Emotional eating. Learning to address the problems head on, as oppose to eating my way into discomfort. It took me a few months to master this. I get urges still, however it's easier for me to fight the urge to binge.
Another habit was chocolate, I'm not sure I've kicked that habit more so than just avoiding chocolate all together
Next question: If weight wasn't a factor in your life would you feel complete (happy)?0 -
The hardest habit to kick is not eating 2 hours before sleeping. The hardest habit to gain is working out consistently. I lost 4 lbs, due only cutting calories. If I were to exercise, I would probably see better results. I'm going to get off my behind today and workout. I really wish I loved doing it.:noway:0
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If weight wasn't a factor in your life would you feel complete (happy)?
I feel complete/happy even at my current (heavy) weight... I have great family, friends, dreams...
My fear, however, is that I won't be everything I have the potential to be if I don't get my weight down. So, here I am, working hard to burn calories & lose fat from my body. I hope everyone is happy with who they are - big or small.... but I also hope that we all can become healthier & accomplish our dreams with greater ease as a result.
Personally, I know when I go for a job interview right now, I have to combat the 'first glace' of the interviewer... I can't do some of the things I want to do in my sport (horseback riding) due to my weight...
Will I be happier when I'm healthier? I am sure. But I am also able to be happy now.
Next Question: If you could compete in any sport what would it be? Why?
My answer is: extreme cowboy trail competitions.0 -
Next Question: If you could compete in any sport what would it be? Why?
My answer is: extreme cowboy trail competitions.
This week i havent been very motivated to do any exercise, it's just too warm here and i can't bring myself to do anything. It's supposed to be spring not summer.
Next question: What is your favourite fruit/veggie?
For me it would have to be broccoli, when i was younger i used to imagine i was a giant eating trees.... well:blushing:0 -
I see this has turned into a question forum, but if anyone is interested in keeping each other motivated, I'm gonna try and plough through my last 40 lbs to reach my goal weight by mid-August.
Here's my story and thoughts: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/220582-20-lbs-in-a-year-gonna-pick-it-up-now-to-the-finish-anyo?page=1#posts-2927966
Please add me if you want to keep each other motivated, and please mention in the add that you saw this post so I know. I think I'm a pretty good supporter of my MFP friends, and I'm looking for people with the same goal of about 40 lbs in 4 months.0 -
Next question: What is your favourite fruit/veggie?
For me it would have to be broccoli, when i was younger i used to imagine i was a giant eating trees.... well:blushing:
I love fruit!!! My favorites would be strawberries, pears, apples, and bananas! I especially love apples with some peanut butter for a great afternoon snack My favorite vegetable is definitely corn
Happy Wednesday everyone! The past week has been pretty crazy for me! I'm a freshman in college and I have had a lot of midterms this week, which means a lot of staying up late studying. One thing i have realized on this journey is that sleep definitely contributes to weight loss. When I'm exhausted I have no energy to work out. I'm also tired and cranky and I want to eat unhealthy things. But when I have gotten a decent amount of sleep...I am ready to go!
This leads me to my next question: How many hours of sleep do you try to get every night? Does the amount of sleep you get affect your workouts the next day?0 -
This leads me to my next question: How many hours of sleep do you try to get every night? Does the amount of sleep you get affect your workouts the next day?
SW: 260
CW: 258
GW: 220
I've lost another pound :happy: But my scales are on the way out they keep giving me weird results.Step on twice in five minutes and it'll tell you that your weight is ten pounds different than it was . :grumble: It probably needs a new battery.
Next question: How much water do you try to drink everyday?0 -
How much water do you try to drink everyday?
I try to get in about 100 oz or more. It's usually my only beverage aside from tea and a cup of almond milk.
Next question: How are the people close to you responding to your weight loss?0 -
My family and friends are very supportive of my weight loss. My mom helps me pay for Lean Cuisine meals and other healthy and delicious foods My dad is also very overweight and when I come home from college on the weekends sometimes he and I will work out together. My sister and my best friend have joined MFP so that they can join me on this journey. My boyfriend is also very supportive of me, but he does have a problem with the amount of weight I want to lose. He thinks that 100lbs sounds like too much. I try and reassure him over and over, saying that I'm not aiming to be a size 0 or 2. I would be thrilled with an 8. I think he just doesn't want me to go to any extremes, and he wants me to be healthy.
While I have loved the question/answer style of this forum so far, I do think that maybe it's getting a little tiresome. I am personally having trouble thinking of new and original questions and therefore find myself not posting nearly as often. I have seen on some other forums different ways that they keep things going and I think they could be helpful.
1. Posing a theme for every day of the week. (Ex: monday=weigh in, tuesday=talk about food, wednesday= tell us a little about yourself, thursday= talk about exercise, etc.)
2. Posing a challenge for the week (ex: drink 8 oz water every day this week, burn 3500 calories from exercise this week, etc.)
What does everyone think about this? Thoughts? Other suggestions? Do you like the question/answer thing still?
I can't wait to heard back from everyone!0 -
Awesome support system!!!
I love your ideas regarding switching things up!My family and friends are very supportive of my weight loss. My mom helps me pay for Lean Cuisine meals and other healthy and delicious foods My dad is also very overweight and when I come home from college on the weekends sometimes he and I will work out together. My sister and my best friend have joined MFP so that they can join me on this journey. My boyfriend is also very supportive of me, but he does have a problem with the amount of weight I want to lose. He thinks that 100lbs sounds like too much. I try and reassure him over and over, saying that I'm not aiming to be a size 0 or 2. I would be thrilled with an 8. I think he just doesn't want me to go to any extremes, and he wants me to be healthy.
While I have loved the question/answer style of this forum so far, I do think that maybe it's getting a little tiresome. I am personally having trouble thinking of new and original questions and therefore find myself not posting nearly as often. I have seen on some other forums different ways that they keep things going and I think they could be helpful.
1. Posing a theme for every day of the week. (Ex: monday=weigh in, tuesday=talk about food, wednesday= tell us a little about yourself, thursday= talk about exercise, etc.)
2. Posing a challenge for the week (ex: drink 8 oz water every day this week, burn 3500 calories from exercise this week, etc.)
What does everyone think about this? Thoughts? Other suggestions? Do you like the question/answer thing still?
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agreed! i really like the posing a weekly challenge idea0
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I sooooooooooo want to do this! current weight is 207lbs so I guess the aim would be 157lbs mmm gotta work that out in kg. But Im in. Good Luck everyone! and hi!0
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SWEET - so lets get going on challenges. Challenge for Tuesday May 10th:
Workout for 15 minutes more than your average workout time per day last week!0 -
Sounds like a plan!!!
That means 65-75 minutes tomorrow...wait.. :huh: ....:happy:0 -
Challenge for May 10th!
Drink 8 FULL GLASSES of water today! Don't scimp. Not even a little. Drink it all!!! Wash those toxins from working out away!0 -
Challenge for may 12 -- focus on those muscles! do 2 extra sets of reps than you normally do with each strength training exercise! and if you dont have weights or access to a gym, do old school things like pushup and sit ups ! make sure your muscles are going to be sore the next day! (without actually injuring yourself! ....a healthy sore! )0
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Count me in starting wait 290.4 ending wait 250-240 And im 5 10.I cant wait lets get started what types of exersizes do all of you ? Any one can add me so we can keep in touch Thanks and good luck to all of us!
Ok im 7 weeks in on this challenge and i now weigh 264 that is 26 pounds loss so far so i think i will be at 50 pounds lost before the 4 months come hay!0 -
Count me in!!!0
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I'll try to join in. I did not intend to loose 50lbs but to get to my ideal weight I would need to loose 40-50 lbs so I may as well give it a go, I just want to loose as much as can.
Well, I would have never believed it but I have now lost 68lbs. I still have to pinch myself and I still think I will wake up one day and it will all have been a dream.0 -
Started at 237.3 shooting for 190 by end of summer(ish). Willpower and Motivation are weaknesses of mine too, but I have put mind mind to this. Feel free to add me, Ill tag along
^%$&##%^ Dang- No delete button Drats!!0 -
I'll give it my best. I just restarted mfp.com, again :O). I want to loose at least 50lbs and really need the moral support to get this done!
SW: 205
goal: 1550
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