support group for losing those last 10 lbs.

dawnemjh

Do you have room for one more?

I am 38yo, my current weight is about 123...my goal weight is 115. That is my prepregnancy weight from my forth child.

Exercise and nutrition have always been my passion. After having 4 kids and gaining lots of weight with each pregnancy (80 pounds with my first) and losing it each time, you'd think I was an expert! I can't seem to get back to my prepregnancy weight from my last child who is now 3.

I homeschool my kids. We just bought a house after living in our RV and traveling for 2.5 years. We spent 14 months in Alaska, several months in Salt Lake City and the rest of the time traveling. Keeping my exercising going was hard, but I did. I couldn't run in Alaska in the winter so I used videos to keep me going (P90X, Turbo Fire, Insanity, Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper...I have a ton), Now that we are settled, I have my home gym set up and I am using my weights and treadmill 5-6 times per week. That last 7 won't budge though.

I also get up early...usually 5am to get it done before we start school. Sometimes (like today) wanting to stay in bed gets the best of me, but I am never glad I slept in. I am ALWAYS glad when I get up early!

I am currently doing a juice fast (and green salad for dinner...sometimes I have some homemade popcorn made with coconut oil for a snack) and will continue to juice everyday after the fast. The calories are a little low, but it's just for a week and then I will break the fast with lots of healthy fruits and veggies. I have a ton of energy and I am even thinking clearer without all of the processed stuff!

Good luck to everyone, I am excited to meet all of you and have support! Sometimes people aren't as supportive if you just have a little to lose!

Welcome!!

dawnemjh

Welcome to the new ladies who joined our group....

Sounds like many of you are in a transition phase...I encourage you all to give your "new" diet/exercise changes some time..preferably a few weeks.

I just started eating more calories(4 days ago)...and my weight has increased and now stayed the same for the last 2 weeks, but I am hopeful that by next week..I will start to see the number drop. I feel great..so I guess that accounts for something!

Just remember that our bodies are very sensitive...meaning to hormones (TOM)...stress whether from exercise or personal life...and also sodium etc. Look at your body as a machine that is becoming stronger and that needs to be taken care of..and that includes rest and fueling it with proper nutrition.

this week's challenge:

Continue to incorporate1-2 workouts that focus on exercises that you like the least.

Look back at your diet...if you have a few "less desirable" eating habits..pick one and vow to eliminate it this week.
example: mine is to cut out my afternoon (3pm) chip snacking..and eat a healthy snack instead.

Pick an outfit/ jeans etc and have that be something that you work towards fitting into better. You could even weigh in Thursday and try on you clothing of choice that day too (so we can see inches). I have a pair of jeans that are my goal to fit into..

"You don't always get what you wish for..you get what you work for."

Lets work hard this week!!:happy:

Good luck ladies

Sorry for all the posts. I dont know how to quote more than one person at a time :grumble:

My challenge for this week:

1. For workouts I least like, I will go for at least 20minutes walking on treadmill regardless any other workout I am doing that day. (currently week 6 of p90x)
2. Aim for 2000-2100 calories per day gross, with 35/40/25 c/p/f
3. I have a pair of jeans that are snugger than I would like and wont wear them until they fit better.

erzille

I am trying to lose these last 5-6 pounds. I have increased my calories to Net 1400. I was doing great...it's just recently I am having issues with stress...and unfortunately..I tend to eat the wrong foods (especially now with all this Halloween candy in the house!). I decided to try to focus on working with weights and doing some CLX...I figure If I can work on my muscle training...maybe it will melt some fat off.

celticmuse

I would love to join this group. I have 4 more lbs to go, and the last 10 lbs. seems to be coming off 1 ounce at a time. I'd love to be able to brainstorm ideas to get to the goal.

jennleestephen

Please count me in as well. What do I need to do? I have been trying to do MFP on my own and with the support of my friends outside of MFP but I am really struggling lately and looking for some support online.

madisonsteelex

Added more lifting yesterday, only did about 30 minutes worth of cardio

Today i have a bike and core class. I'm not doing weights today though
maybe I'll run a little bit

emfoley2

Count me in - lost 5+ plus pounds/month for the first 8 months or so, but at my current rate, it's going to take 6 months to drop the last 15. I'm all for slow and steady, but that's too slow.

I recently added strength training to my routine ( 1 hour yoga class 3 days a week) and from reading this thread, I think I need to get back in the habit of drinking lots of water like I used to. Here's hoping to see the numbers on the scale start to move again soon.

CW: 143
GW:128

Hoosiermomma

Hello! Working on those last (now 6) lbs. myself. My struggle is trying to live lean in this life of plenty! So many blessing my jeans over-floweth! :laugh: The first 20 came off relatively quickly and these last 10 have become part of my lifestyle!

I will be back-tracking through this thread to glean great ideas for our journey!

trammellsheryl06

I got so frustrated at my scale staying at 124.8 that I began giving in to my cravings. Now I've gained two pounds overight...?!?!. :-( I'm back on my normal diet today and will just remain patient, I guess...

It's only water weight, a few days back on your routine will get rid of it. I know how frustrating it is for the scale not to move! I was gaining and losing the same 5 lbs for months. Then I changed my macro percentages; I'm eating lower carb and I've upped my calories to BMR level. When I get stuck again I'm going to eat at the level to maintain for a few weeks, then hopefully "shock" my metabolism by lowering it again. I hope you find something that works!

Thanks Shannon! :-)

sarah44254

Sorry for all the posts. I dont know how to quote more than one person at a time :grumble:

type the hard brackets near your enter or return key, they look like this [... ] and put in

in front of your quote and

behind it

it should end up like this

and this way you can quote many things in one response

Edit: you have to take that extra space out after the word quote to make it go

trammellsheryl06

I cant sleep so I made this spreadsheet that we can record on

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhetdXDEqVlldE5pSlBQTHZKU2NsM1dqVHVDQkF0SGc

You can edit it yourself.

im going to try to go back to sleep for 2 hours before i need to get up:yawn:

I added my info.

tbrewst

I'm in...I have been trying to lose 12-15 lbs of baby weight for 5 years! I am trying increase my exercise and add more raw veggies. I've had the funk for a few days so I am trying to get back on track......

olivia3263

GGAAAAHHHH! It worked!!! I broke my plateau!!!!

So a little background: I was eating 1400-1600 calories running 35 miles a week and not losing an ounce for weeks. I'm 5'8 and was 157-159, given the day. I read about taking a full diet break: (http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html) and decided to try 2 weeks at or above maintenance level the week before and after my half marathon. I had a lot of fun, and relaxed a bit with my tracking - some days (like the day of my half) I didn't track at all. But most days I did and I made sure to eat AT LEAST my maintenance level, but usually 100-200 more. I ate more carbs, but still kept my eating very clean - with the occasional treat here and there. Anyway, the last two days of my break, I really amped up my eating - more than my share of trail mix with chocolate (I finished off my stash, so good), had the best red velvet cupcake of my life, pint of ice cream, bread with butter, pizza - I didn't go nuts with portions, but I did eat what I wanted.

Last saturday I weighed in at 160.8. I went back on a deficit on Monday (only half a pound) - I'm set to lightly active and eat back every single exercise calorie so for me that's netting 1740. I increased my mileage by 3 miles this week (38 mpw), but I'm eating back my exercise calories so it shouldn't make that much of a difference. Monday - Friday I ate between 2200 - 2575 a day (actual calories).

And this morning I was 156.0!!!!!! I'm just beyond thrilled. I'm sticking with my plan for the weekend: I have a long run today (10 miles) so I'll eat at the deficit today but have some treats because I earn quite a bit of exercise calories with that run, and on Sunday, my day off I plan to eat at maintenance level, then go back to half a pound on monday.

Oh my gosh, I'm so happy right now If you've hit a plateau, seriously try taking a break for 2 weeks and coming back - it's also great psychologically - I HIGHLY recommend :-)

drsteph01

This sounds like the right group for me to be a part of. I have about 7 pounds to reach my goal. I've dropped 17 since early July. The loss slowed in October but I know some of that was lack of sleep and even though I had some poor eating days, I think I may be cutting myself short on calories. I run, mostly on a treadmill and do home workouts with the Beachbody series. Starting Slim in Six next week. Anyway would love to learn from you all as we get the last few pounds of fat off!

holly_v

Im starting to think my goal is unrealistic when i look at other peoples goals. i think i might change it based on my body fat %. i just cant find my measuring tape right now!

im also going to read this link posted by olivia http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html

also my protein powder arrived yesterday. I usually have 40-100gm left of protein everyday so maybe this will help?

tsoprano

Hi All!

I am with you all trying to lose just a few more pounds! Its been tough but I have come a long way and don't want to give up! I agree with some of you that I know I need to be eating about 200 more calories. Let's do it!

drsteph01

Im starting to think my goal is unrealistic when i look at other peoples goals. i think i might change it based on my body fat %. i just cant find my measuring tape right now!

im also going to read this link posted by olivia http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html

also my protein powder arrived yesterday. I usually have 40-100gm left of protein everyday so maybe this will help?

That's a very interesting article. Glad I saw that!

bigbugboo

I've got 12lbs to lose to get to my pre pregnancy weight, been overweight since I had my son (13 years ago, yikes!)

I've been struggling to eat all my calorie allowance as I've not been hungry the past few days, and I've noticed my weight loss has stopped even with exercise! I am going to try and up my cals to at least my recommended 1200, and eat at least half my exercise cals back.

I do find it scary to do this I must admit as it goes against everything I've been taught to believe. But I know that we are not machines, and our bodies are more complex than responding to a simple formula of lowering calories to reduce weight.

Thanks to all you lovely people I am learning more and more, and getting lots of encouragement.

Please count me in for this, and please anybody add me for mutual support. :flowerforyou:

Hoosiermomma

Thanks for the Chart for all of us! In case you missed it...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhetdXDEqVlldE5pSlBQTHZKU2NsM1dqVHVDQkF0SGc
If you are wondering what you body frame size is the following can help...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2346297_determine-body-frame-size.html

I noticed that not everyone has their height on the chart. I like seeing that, it's helpful to compare a bit.
I weigh in on Monday (not Thursday) I have found that this keeps me much more accountable through the weekend and is probably a more "honest" weight for myself.

Hoping to have maintained this week, This was a bad week for exercise so I am hoping not to see any gain. I my exercise calories! :happy:

Becky1971

I'm not on the list. Does anyone even see my messages, I replied twice early on and never got a response. Had someone on MFP tell me they don't see my messages, so just curious as to whether this is a common thing or not.

Thanks for the Chart for all of us! In case you missed it...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhetdXDEqVlldE5pSlBQTHZKU2NsM1dqVHVDQkF0SGc
If you are wondering what you body frame size is the following can help...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2346297_determine-body-frame-size.html

I noticed that not everyone has their height on the chart. I like seeing that, it's helpful to compare a bit.
I weigh in on Monday (not Thursday) I have found that this keeps me much more accountable through the weekend and is probably a more "honest" weight for myself.

Hoping to have maintained this week, This was a bad week for exercise so I am hoping not to see any gain. I my exercise calories! :happy:

Becky1971

How does measureing your wrist determine bone size? When I weighed 45 pounds more, I could not wrap my fingers around my wrist and have them touch, now I can. Maybe it would be more accurate if we are not overweight, but if there is much weight, than you are measuring fat not bone.

Thanks for the Chart for all of us! In case you missed it...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhetdXDEqVlldE5pSlBQTHZKU2NsM1dqVHVDQkF0SGc
If you are wondering what you body frame size is the following can help...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2346297_determine-body-frame-size.html

I noticed that not everyone has their height on the chart. I like seeing that, it's helpful to compare a bit.
I weigh in on Monday (not Thursday) I have found that this keeps me much more accountable through the weekend and is probably a more "honest" weight for myself.

Hoping to have maintained this week, This was a bad week for exercise so I am hoping not to see any gain. I my exercise calories! :happy:

amys31

Hi ladies..Im so excited we all are supporting each other and replying/posting our success and challenges...that was really my vision when starting this support group!! Keep it up!

I want you to think about something regarding cutting calories to lose weight..this is taken from Tom Venuto's book Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle.(HIGHLY recommend!!)

Please read: "If there existed an airtight mathematical relationship between caloric intake and weight loss, cutting caloric intake from 3000 to 1000 would result in a 60,000 calorie per year deficit- and would result in a 200 pund weight loss after a year. what if the person began the diet weighing 200 lbs. , would he DISAPPEAR?"

So like many of us..initially cutting our calories worked..we lost weight..we had more to lose! Now with the last 10 lbs or so...we are continuing to restrict our calories and its not WORKING for many of us..try eating more and exercising more...create the deficit in your WORKOUTS, not in your EATING.

We need to fuel our bodies and stop believing ladies that the only way is to starve ourselves..b/c it will only backfire. He goes on to say that some studies have shown that restricted calories can cause the resting metabolism to become depressed by as much as 45%..that is like having your daily energy expenditure drop from 3000 to 1650..almost half!

As I re-read this book I will be posting other supportive ideas and ways that we can break through the plateaus!

holly_v

I'm not on the list. Does anyone even see my messages, I replied twice early on and never got a response. Had someone on MFP tell me they don't see my messages, so just curious as to whether this is a common thing or not.

you add your self to the chart

amys31

GGAAAAHHHH! It worked!!! I broke my plateau!!!!

So a little background: I was eating 1400-1600 calories running 35 miles a week and not losing an ounce for weeks. I'm 5'8 and was 157-159, given the day. I read about taking a full diet break: (http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html) and decided to try 2 weeks at or above maintenance level the week before and after my half marathon. I had a lot of fun, and relaxed a bit with my tracking - some days (like the day of my half) I didn't track at all. But most days I did and I made sure to eat AT LEAST my maintenance level, but usually 100-200 more. I ate more carbs, but still kept my eating very clean - with the occasional treat here and there. Anyway, the last two days of my break, I really amped up my eating - more than my share of trail mix with chocolate (I finished off my stash, so good), had the best red velvet cupcake of my life, pint of ice cream, bread with butter, pizza - I didn't go nuts with portions, but I did eat what I wanted.

Last saturday I weighed in at 160.8. I went back on a deficit on Monday (only half a pound) - I'm set to lightly active and eat back every single exercise calorie so for me that's netting 1740. I increased my mileage by 3 miles this week (38 mpw), but I'm eating back my exercise calories so it shouldn't make that much of a difference. Monday - Friday I ate between 2200 - 2575 a day (actual calories).

And this morning I was 156.0!!!!!! I'm just beyond thrilled. I'm sticking with my plan for the weekend: I have a long run today (10 miles) so I'll eat at the deficit today but have some treats because I earn quite a bit of exercise calories with that run, and on Sunday, my day off I plan to eat at maintenance level, then go back to half a pound on monday.

Oh my gosh, I'm so happy right now If you've hit a plateau, seriously try taking a break for 2 weeks and coming back - it's also great psychologically - I HIGHLY recommend :-)

THANK YOU for your update....just more proof that our body needs FUEL/FOOD and rest! Way to go!!!!!

MJ7910

I added the idea of height/body frame because i thought it would be a good way to see that even though we all have about 5-15 lb left that doesn't mean we're all the same. i'm glad some seem to like it. keep in mind you don't have to put this information. it does help me to see that i'm on the right track for other people about my same height. i do think age makes a difference too but i didn't put that information on there because it can be a bit sensitive sometimes. i think body fat percentage can matter too but i guess that is a lot of information for a chart!!! i guess i am just trying to keep in mind we are all different so of course our goal weights will be too.

MamaGraves2

GGAAAAHHHH! It worked!!! I broke my plateau!!!!

So a little background: I was eating 1400-1600 calories running 35 miles a week and not losing an ounce for weeks. I'm 5'8 and was 157-159, given the day. I read about taking a full diet break: (http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html) and decided to try 2 weeks at or above maintenance level the week before and after my half marathon. I had a lot of fun, and relaxed a bit with my tracking - some days (like the day of my half) I didn't track at all. But most days I did and I made sure to eat AT LEAST my maintenance level, but usually 100-200 more. I ate more carbs, but still kept my eating very clean - with the occasional treat here and there. Anyway, the last two days of my break, I really amped up my eating - more than my share of trail mix with chocolate (I finished off my stash, so good), had the best red velvet cupcake of my life, pint of ice cream, bread with butter, pizza - I didn't go nuts with portions, but I did eat what I wanted.

Last saturday I weighed in at 160.8. I went back on a deficit on Monday (only half a pound) - I'm set to lightly active and eat back every single exercise calorie so for me that's netting 1740. I increased my mileage by 3 miles this week (38 mpw), but I'm eating back my exercise calories so it shouldn't make that much of a difference. Monday - Friday I ate between 2200 - 2575 a day (actual calories).

And this morning I was 156.0!!!!!! I'm just beyond thrilled. I'm sticking with my plan for the weekend: I have a long run today (10 miles) so I'll eat at the deficit today but have some treats because I earn quite a bit of exercise calories with that run, and on Sunday, my day off I plan to eat at maintenance level, then go back to half a pound on monday.

Oh my gosh, I'm so happy right now If you've hit a plateau, seriously try taking a break for 2 weeks and coming back - it's also great psychologically - I HIGHLY recommend :-)

That is AWESOME!!! Congratulations!

cbinnd

Hey everyone! So I'm super late showing up to the group but I would love it if I could join in! I had lost over 20 lbs since May on MFP and was down to 135... my initial goal. Then things got hectic and I slipped up, plus TOM kicked in and I spiked to 140 lbs! It's coming off rather quickly now that I'm watching what I eat again, I'm down to 137.2 as of today.

But now that I've been at 135, I see that I can easily be a healthy 125 (I'm 5'3). I lost most of my weight purely with watching what I eat but I now want to focus on muscle and toning because that makes a huge difference! I read a lot of your posts and you all are super motivating!

I did want to throw in that a nutritionist friend of mine had me do 1200 cals/day for 3 days then jump to 1400 cals for 1 day and continue on that zig zag week after week. And that worked amazing! Goes with all your thoughts of upping your calorie intake

loved11

This is for me! !!!
My goal is 110. Maybe if I look to thin 115. I am stuck at 122-124. It is maddening. I have been doing this weightloss thing for 3years. I started @ 147. I had some breaks, surgeries family stuffs. Now started 3rd round of p90 program I just finished. Charlene extreme. I am still stuck. P90 has me at 1800 calories with a 50/30/20. Set my goal in mvp to match. I am in week three of p90 and still no loss. I did lose inches, so I know progress made. I still look the same though, weirdest thing?

I do mix workouts up. Some jillian 3 fat shredder/chalene extreme/p90. Still nothing. I filled a gallon pitcher of water and keep in fridge to track my water getting 6-8 cups. Goal to drink the gallon. Read a couple ab sites and said gallon of water better.
Goal 2: pictures of myself I have none. Maybe help me see some progress.
Goal3: re measure everything.
Goal4: buy some clothes that fit....some cute jeans.

Anyone see there abs!!!! Is there a secret!!!!!!

loved11

Forgot to say I am 5"2 . Think I should try zig zag or stay where I am? I have been at 1800 for 3 weeks but really only getting close to it in the last few days?

MJ7910

i can't say personally what anyone "should" do... but i'll say that for me doing a zig zag of 1600/1200 has worked really well. i do every other day but you could do 2 days at 1600 2 at 1200... use whatever your base calorie amount is as the midpoint. but don't go below 1200 any time. that can be bad. that was the advice i got from another member and it works really well for me.

if you're new and want to join, just add yourself to the spreadsheet.