5 months to lose 30 pounds?

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toabetterlifestyle
toabetterlifestyle Posts: 230
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I have been a member here since November 2011. I lost 20 pounds in the first 3 months and then fell off the wagon. Here I go again, round 2, trying to lose 31 pounds by my birthday and anniversary May 1st, 2013. Any tips on how I can make this possible? I am at 156 right now, and plan to be at 125 by May 1st. I currently have 2 jobs, go to school full time, and try to spend as much time as I can with my boyfriend. With all of that going on, I have been exhausted and only been working out 3x a week. I plan to push that number up to 5x a week. Please help me reach my goal! Any tips would be awesome.

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  • Cyclink
    Cyclink Posts: 517 Member
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    31 pounds in 20 weeks is certainly doable.

    You will need to make sure you exercise vigorously and watch your calorie intake very closely and you can't afford any backslides.
  • samnco
    samnco Posts: 16 Member
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    Doable. I had the same goal with an end date of Jan 7th, I have been watching what I eat very closely and working out but I am not weighing myself. Good luck!
  • prawntaar
    prawntaar Posts: 1
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    On days that I don't have time for a structured workout, I have a small routine that I can fit in before/while the shower warms up: push-ups, planks, tricep dips, walk sits, lunges, etc. It's may not be much, but it's a short 15-20ish minute routine that I can do in my bedroom when I wake up.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    No problem! Just do it!
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
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    Should be able to get close, maintain a 750 calorie deficit per day and you should be in the ballpark. 20lbs might be a little more reasonable but sure, aim high.

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