190s to 160s Anyone???

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  • djk721
    djk721 Posts: 59 Member
    I am 5'6" also. On Jan. 4, 2012 I weighed 216 lbs. I joined MFP Jan 18; and today I am at 156 lbs! I don't have a goal. I did a "lifestyle change". Healthy eating and regular exercise. I lowered my cholesterol from 240 to 198. I started in size 18's and XL's. I am now in loose fitting 12's and some Mediums! I have not been in these sizes in all of my adult life--I am 51 years old!

    Here's my story:

    I eat breakfast--usually Cheerios and skim milk
    Snack (under 100 cal)
    Lunch
    Snack (again under 100 cal)
    Dinner

    1200 calorie limit!
    I quit drinking soda pop last October--not even diet pop--only water, tea, coffee.
    I get atleast 30 minutes of exercise every day--usually walking. I joined a 10 week aerobics class last winter that met 3 days a week, and did Wii dance the other 4 days. DON'T GIVE UP! I never thought I would ever exercise this much, and now I can't stop!

    It amazes me that this has been so simple--I tried so many times before, but never made it this far!
  • djk721
    djk721 Posts: 59 Member
    slow and steady is the right way to do this! And it is getting slower the lower I get, but I am happy, and if I don't gain, it is a good thing!
  • gshoemaker06
    gshoemaker06 Posts: 264 Member
    I'm a 6'1" male so a little different, but I started around 210 and I'm currently at 170. I like to hover 165-170, but I'll start to push up to 180 when I finish training for tough mudder and my half-marathon.

    Monday/Wednesday/Friday I use to do a 30 minutes ab workout then go swim for 30/40 minutes. I think that help me the most. That and also not eating like I did in highschool.

    As far as the scale, they are fairly cheap, usually around $20 for an average one, maybe $30/40 for a 'nice' one. I also bought a body fat % calculator. It's a little handheld device (not the calibers). It was about $25/30 from ebay.
  • gauchogirl
    gauchogirl Posts: 467 Member
    I'm 5'6", started at 265+, am currently at 200 even. My goal is 150 (then I'll evaluate from there.) My problem being I seemed to have stalled. Noticed today, after going back through my anal-retentive Excel weight loss spread sheet, that I have bounced up and down the same 4 lbs (202-198) for 6 weeks. So this week I added about 600 calories per day back in to see if I can shake things up a bit by eating more. Also changed my weight routine a bit, hoping for some movement!
  • ElleBee66
    ElleBee66 Posts: 128 Member
    I just PMd you, but I am 195 wanting to get to 166 - pretty close! I am 5'11"
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    I started at 199 and am currently 190 (5'6" as well). Looking to get down to 150 eventually. 160 would be a good weight for me to set as a goal because I have gotten really close before.
  • MarisaLWood
    MarisaLWood Posts: 44 Member
    My starting weight was 233; I lost 60 pounds, then gained some of the weight back when I started slacking in my eating and exercise habits. Currently at 188 with a goal weight of 165-170, and a 1500-calorie-per-day limit. I try to eat pretty close to that limit, maybe closer to 1800-1900 on the days I exercise.

    And exercise has been the key for me. The pounds REALLY started coming off when I joined a gym and started going to classes (Spin and Zumba) 3-4 times per week. During hiking season, which in the Pacific Northwest is about early April to late October, I spend as many weekends as possible out on the trail. A four- or five-hour hike burns more than a day's calories!
  • titanium2012
    titanium2012 Posts: 64
    This is totally my thread! I bought a scale at beginning of the summer and realized that I had gotten below 200 without really trying, but just by eating better in general. That made me think about the weight I could lose if I was actually 100% dedicated. I joined MFP last month, but only really started being consistent about two weeks ago. Now I'm committed!

    I started MFP at 195 and ultimately would like to get to 145, but I would love to get to the 160s by around Christmas. I've lost 3 pounds so far.

    I wasn't planning on adding friends at first, but now I'm thinking I should. It seems like a great motivator. Please add me if you would like to!
  • StormyLlewellyn
    StormyLlewellyn Posts: 96
    I have been hovering around 190's for way took long.
    I want to be around 160's
    I know we can achieve our goals!!
  • chuckels82
    chuckels82 Posts: 22 Member
    Yep, I'm just shy of 5'7". I started MFP at 196 (which was not quite the height of my weight gain), and am now down to 189. I think getting down to 160 by Christmas is definitely doable. I've been on MFP for three weeks now, and lost just over six pounds. I expect to lose another two this week, putting me at 187 by the end of August. Then, it would be just (JUST?!) 27 more pounds to go, and three months to get rid of them. That's definitely doable, but will most certainly take a lot of discipline and commitment. I've been very proud of myself so far.

    To lose the weight, I've been logging all my food on MFP (even on Sundays, which is my "It's okay to indulge a little" day). Additionally, I've completed two weeks of the Insanity workout, and am loving it! So, aside from losing a bit of weight, I"m toning up an awful lot. I'm already trying to decide what to do after my 60 days of Insanity. I might just do it again. It was all I could do to fork out the money for that program. I know I'd have a hard time convincing myself to buy another one. Who knows, though?

    Anyway, great thread. Thanks for starting it. Good luck to all of you, and keep up the good work!
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    I started right at 200lbs in January and am currently at 159 (5'6). I'm trying to ultimately get down to 135 but my mini goal for now is 150. So far it's just been exercise (cardio and a couple of strength classes mixed in each week) and staying close to my calorie goal. Some of the challenges I participate in on here help me tremendously in staying accountable.

    My goal is to start weight training soon so I can tone up and reduce some of the jiggly. :-)

    Best wishes to you and don't give up!

    Wow You're at my Goal weight!! I dont know why but that makes me so excited.lol Thanx for your input, its so motivating :happy:
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    I am 5'6" also. On Jan. 4, 2012 I weighed 216 lbs. I joined MFP Jan 18; and today I am at 156 lbs! I don't have a goal. I did a "lifestyle change". Healthy eating and regular exercise. I lowered my cholesterol from 240 to 198. I started in size 18's and XL's. I am now in loose fitting 12's and some Mediums! I have not been in these sizes in all of my adult life--I am 51 years old!

    Here's my story:

    I eat breakfast--usually Cheerios and skim milk
    Snack (under 100 cal)
    Lunch
    Snack (again under 100 cal)
    Dinner

    1200 calorie limit!
    I quit drinking soda pop last October--not even diet pop--only water, tea, coffee.
    I get atleast 30 minutes of exercise every day--usually walking. I joined a 10 week aerobics class last winter that met 3 days a week, and did Wii dance the other 4 days. DON'T GIVE UP! I never thought I would ever exercise this much, and now I can't stop!

    It amazes me that this has been so simple--I tried so many times before, but never made it this far!

    60lbs in 8 months!!? Amazing!! Thank for all your tips too. They are greatly appreciated
  • miriamu26
    miriamu26 Posts: 19 Member
    Any updates from anyone on this thread? I'm curious to see how far you are in your journey. : )
  • lillivewire87
    lillivewire87 Posts: 103 Member
    My final goal is to be at 150. I started out at 204 back in March of 2013 and I am now at 179.8! I just dropped below the 180 pound mark this week! My hope is that I will for sure be at my goal weight before my wedding next July!

    I won't say good luck to the rest of you...it doesn't take luck! It takes hard work and determination! We can do it!
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    My first goal is 160 and then maybe 150 or 140.
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    I currently sway between 155-160 and my ultimate goal weight is 125-130.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    I'm 180 going for 155 if that helps. I'm really trying not to lose the gains I've made in lean muscle mass so I'm trying to lose slowly (about a pound a week) by just being more strategic and watching for calorie creep and getting back on the water wagon. At this point, it's fine tuning.

    I started at 235, lost 35 just eating clean w/o calorie counting, 20 with calorie counting, and have been maintaining at this weight for about 8 months. Now I am doing a lot of athletic endeavors with body weight exercises that would work better if I had less to pull up/lift up.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    bump
  • vitabread
    vitabread Posts: 10
    Hi there, my stats are rather similar, 2012 started at 220lbs, got down to 170lbs, now I've gained some back and this week weighed in at 194lbs. I'd be happy to get to around 140/150lbs though my goal weight would be 130/125lbs. I'm 5'6"
    I'm posting daily and would love some new friends!

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