Only had 10-15 lbs. to lose? I need you!

Beatrix0810

I'm looking for before and after pictures of people who only had 10-15 lbs. to lose (like me) and I'd like to know how long it took everyone to get there! I've been on this site for three months and only this morning did I see ANY movement on the scale (0.5lbs). I'm just looking for success stories to keep my spirits up. I think about giving up every day.....

Thank you!

scotrunner

Hi, i'm not at goal yet but only 7 lbs or so go go. I've sent you a message. Good luck with your goals

Sharon009

I have 16 and its taking me a while. I think the slower the better. I just logged in my 106th day and I've lost 15 pounds so far.

KCarpenter83

Hey! I've been in your shoes, lost about 10lbs by calorie counting, and now two years later i see i have gained back 8lbs. So i am back on the wagon as of today- I'll add you if you want and we can support each other.

I am 5'7", 133 lbs today....got down to 125 fairly easily for my wedding 2 years ago by calorie counting and exercising 3-4 times a week. I did it by being very diligent with logging every single thing i put in my mouth and staying in my calorie limit (to net 1600 was my goal- so if i burned 300 i could eat 300 more as long as the net was 1600. If i didn't work out i just ate the 1600).

One thing I would recommend everyone do that is a great way to maximize fat loss is HIIT, or high intensity interval training. I do a 20 minute session on the treadmill- alternatining walking at 4.0 with running at 8.0-9.0, each for one minute for a total of 20 minutes. Do some research on HIIT- you get what's called an "afterburn" from the high intensity that continues to burn lots of calories long after you finish because you have depleted your body's glycogen supply and it must be restored. Much more effective than just moderate intensity for the same time period.

I also did Jillian Michael's 30 day shred video, not every day but about 4x a week. I have since done p90x and will probably start that again. I am a runner and have been running about 20 miles a week for the last year, though obviously i have been making up for those lost calories by eating!!

I have learned this year that it really is 80% what you eat and only 20% about exercise. So no longer will i say to myself "Oh i ran today so i can totally eat this". Clearly that is not accurate! But exercise is very important for health and tone etc.

Anyways hope that is helpful.

What do you have as your calorie goal? Are you sticking to it religiosly? What do you do for exercise?

Debbie228

All I can say is keep doing it! I've been on this site for 3 months as well and have only lost 5 lbs. so far. They have been hard fought. I would like to lose 5 more lbs. I am much more conscious about what I eat when I have to log my food and I am much more likely to drag myself to the treadmill as well. I eat healthier and I feel better and although I cannot see any changes in the mirror my DH tells me he can see the difference. Don't give up....the lbs. will come off, albeit slowly!!!

Beatrix0810

Hey! I've been in your shoes, lost about 10lbs by calorie counting, and now two years later i see i have gained back 8lbs. So i am back on the wagon as of today- I'll add you if you want and we can support each other.

I am 5'7", 133 lbs today....got down to 125 fairly easily for my wedding 2 years ago by calorie counting and exercising 3-4 times a week. I did it by being very diligent with logging every single thing i put in my mouth and staying in my calorie limit (to net 1600 was my goal- so if i burned 300 i could eat 300 more as long as the net was 1600. If i didn't work out i just ate the 1600).

One thing I would recommend everyone do that is a great way to maximize fat loss is HIIT, or high intensity interval training. I do a 20 minute session on the treadmill- alternatining walking at 4.0 with running at 8.0-9.0, each for one minute for a total of 20 minutes. Do some research on HIIT- you get what's called an "afterburn" from the high intensity that continues to burn lots of calories long after you finish because you have depleted your body's glycogen supply and it must be restored. Much more effective than just moderate intensity for the same time period.

I also did Jillian Michael's 30 day shred video, not every day but about 4x a week. I have since done p90x and will probably start that again. I am a runner and have been running about 20 miles a week for the last year, though obviously i have been making up for those lost calories by eating!!

I have learned this year that it really is 80% what you eat and only 20% about exercise. So no longer will i say to myself "Oh i ran today so i can totally eat this". Clearly that is not accurate! But exercise is very important for health and tone etc.

Anyways hope that is helpful.

What do you have as your calorie goal? Are you sticking to it religiosly? What do you do for exercise?

Very good advice! Thank you!

My calorie goal is 1200/day (I'm 5'4", 134lbs., work in front of a desk all day). I do my best to stick to it, I've done a good job so far. I am a runner so I run a few days a week and the other days (to save my knees) I do some other form of cardio and then lift some weights. I JUST started doing this circuit training thing my friend sent me. It's a TOUGH work out, but I think that means it works, right? Haha. I'm going to do that 3 days a week and then cardio the other three days. I'll probably switch up my cardio to the HIIT you were talking about. Sounds like a good idea....

KCarpenter83

Hey! I've been in your shoes, lost about 10lbs by calorie counting, and now two years later i see i have gained back 8lbs. So i am back on the wagon as of today- I'll add you if you want and we can support each other.

I am 5'7", 133 lbs today....got down to 125 fairly easily for my wedding 2 years ago by calorie counting and exercising 3-4 times a week. I did it by being very diligent with logging every single thing i put in my mouth and staying in my calorie limit (to net 1600 was my goal- so if i burned 300 i could eat 300 more as long as the net was 1600. If i didn't work out i just ate the 1600).

One thing I would recommend everyone do that is a great way to maximize fat loss is HIIT, or high intensity interval training. I do a 20 minute session on the treadmill- alternatining walking at 4.0 with running at 8.0-9.0, each for one minute for a total of 20 minutes. Do some research on HIIT- you get what's called an "afterburn" from the high intensity that continues to burn lots of calories long after you finish because you have depleted your body's glycogen supply and it must be restored. Much more effective than just moderate intensity for the same time period.

I also did Jillian Michael's 30 day shred video, not every day but about 4x a week. I have since done p90x and will probably start that again. I am a runner and have been running about 20 miles a week for the last year, though obviously i have been making up for those lost calories by eating!!

I have learned this year that it really is 80% what you eat and only 20% about exercise. So no longer will i say to myself "Oh i ran today so i can totally eat this". Clearly that is not accurate! But exercise is very important for health and tone etc.

Anyways hope that is helpful.

What do you have as your calorie goal? Are you sticking to it religiosly? What do you do for exercise?

Very good advice! Thank you!

My calorie goal is 1200/day (I'm 5'4", 134lbs., work in front of a desk all day). I do my best to stick to it, I've done a good job so far. I am a runner so I run a few days a week and the other days (to save my knees) I do some other form of cardio and then lift some weights. I JUST started doing this circuit training thing my friend sent me. It's a TOUGH work out, but I think that means it works, right? Haha. I'm going to do that 3 days a week and then cardio the other three days. I'll probably switch up my cardio to the HIIT you were talking about. Sounds like a good idea....

sounds good! One thing i might add is that sometimes your body won't give up the weight if you aren't eating ENOUGH. Its counterintuitive but really happens- starvation mode kicks in and your metabolism tanks. 1200 is the LOWEST you should ever NET- so if you exercise and only eat 1200 you are under which is no good. I would try netting 1200 calories so if eat back whatever you burn to hit 1200. Try it for a week and see if it gets you anywhere because I would almost bet you aren't eating enough.

starbucksbuzz

Ugh I'm in this boat too. I've lost around 4 lbs but my weight is super fickle and it's hard for me to know when I've actually lost it or if I'm weighing at a random light time. I'm between 114 and 116 and would like to go down to about 110 eventually, but I really just want to be stronger and more fit. If I don't lose much more actual weight but gain some muscle and look good I'll be happy. Oh and I'm 5'2"

Oplesandbanonos

I'm 5'8, started out at 156 and my ultimate goal is to get down to a toned 135 or 140. Right now I'm at 144. The only way that i have seen the scale move is when i eat a lower carb diet. I tend to drop the weight a little faster and then stick with eating less than 1200 cals a day. I go for a walk for an hour everyday, i did about 15 days of the 30 day shred and got lazy with it. I probably won't try to get toned up until after i loose the last 4 or 5 pounds. but basically thats my story so far.

ImKindOfABigDeal40

I've got about 7 pounds to go to get to the high end of my normal weight( 179). Ideally, I like to get down to 175 but I'd be happy around 179. At any rate, getting down to 190 was pretty easy. The last 3 pounds I lost were like pulling teeth. I had no weight loss for an entire month. I switched up my exercise routine and diet a little to lose the last 3. It's definitely taking awhile to lose the last little bit.

Keep your chin up though. We'll get there!

SueInAz

I'm 5'3" and spent 7 months trying to lose about 15 pounds. It's not as easy for those of us who don't have a lot to lose and are short, too. I lost the first 5 pounds quickly then went 3 months gaining and losing the next 5. It wasn't until I started watching my carb intake that I lost the last 10. I kept my carbs under 90 grams most days and was netting 1250 calories.

I also run and am in the midst of training for my first half marathon. I've switched to nearly maintenance calorie intake (1400 calories) and have been doing pretty well. I'm planning to stay at around 125 for awhile and may decide to try to lose the last 5 pounds of my original goal after the holidays, but I've hit my main goal of fitting back into my "skinny" jeans, so I may not. :happy: