Need to lose between 30-40 lbs??

missyannb85

I would really like all of us on this journey to check out this story. It is filled with inspiration and advice. I have never read something that made me feel so good!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/81336-the-keys-to-my-success

It's a fellow MFP that has lost well over 100lbs and she took the time out of her day to give vital advice and the least we can do is check it out!

Keep up the great work everyone!!
I will have the new chart up tomorrow morning!

godblessourhome

weigh 146.2, whoo! mini goal for next week in still 145. thanks for the peptalk melissa!
dawn

TnTHawkins

I would really like all of us on this journey to check out this story. It is filled with inspiration and advice. I have never read something that made me feel so good!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/81336-the-keys-to-my-success

It's a fellow MFP that has lost well over 100lbs and she took the time out of her day to give vital advice and the least we can do is check it out!

Keep up the great work everyone!!
I will have the new chart up tomorrow morning!

Thank you for the link. It is a great success story and something to think about on this journey to the new me.

UCONNCOED

Hi everyone - I'd like in!

My name is Shannan and I'm 36, married for 11 years, no kids. I work as a lab manager for the dental hygiene department of a college here in Miami (I'm also a hygienist, but don't work in private practice). I was on mfp last year and managed to take off 25 pounds, but 12 have crept back on since I have let my guard down (those little compromises sure add up!). Instead of getting mad at myself (this isn't the first time this has happened) I'm going to kick my own butt here and look forward to some motivation and support from you good people!

I injured my neck some years ago and in January, it flared up again. Since I've been going to the chiropractor 3x a week, that has replaced going to the gym 3x a week and I'm all jiggly. Tonight is the first time I will be able to get back to exercise in over a month!

I look forward to getting to know you all better!

Heaviest - 207
start - 194
mini goal 2/24 - uh, that's, like, today
mini goal 3/10 - 189
final goal 9/11 - 150

I live in miami tooo!!! Welcome! This is great group. I get daily inspiration and accountability

Steph_135

robynrae... I, too, have tried following others' plans, but that's tough sometimes. Maybe if you try modifying it to something that you could realistically achieve and maintain, then you would have more success staying with it, and less feelings of not measuring up.

teirney... Congrats on your engagement! I know you're going to be a beautiful bride! What's helpful for me when I'm on the run, is packing little snacks to keep me satisfied until I can really sit down and enjoy my next meal.

lindaruz... What an inspiration having a more mature woman (and I'm sure there are many others like yourself here, I'm just not aware of them right now) like yourself, getting out there and going for it! I'm going to use your story to try and persuade my mother to join us on this journey! Congrats on your soon-to-be grandchild!! That's so wonderful!

anthrochix... Glad to hear of your recovery!

missyann... Thanks for the link! I haven't read it yet, cause I have to go to a meeting soon, but I'm anxious to get a look at it!

I just realized that I, myself, don't have a Sep. 11 goal! So, GW (9.11.10): 155 That may be modified when I see how things are going a little further along.

MsFitnesse

Well, I haven't lost any weight in the past 5 days. However, I haven't gained any either which is motivation enough for me! My eating has been on target as well.

CW: 148
Mini Goal Weight March 3: 143
GW: 125

MelsaEstel

MsFitnesse- I am right there with you. I have been the same weight since Sunday. I have been keeping track (mostly, yes, i was slack on a couple of things the last few days), so I know that today will be really strict, so I can see a loss tomorrow.
Keep working, and that stubborn weight will say goodbye!

BigdaddyJ

Well, I haven't lost any weight in the past 5 days. However, I haven't gained any either which is motivation enough for me! My eating has been on target as well.

CW: 148
Mini Goal Weight March 3: 143
GW: 125

When that happens to me I change something around, my exercie plan, or I eat junk for a day....it kinda wakes up the system into burnin fat again...also if you are at your last 10-15 lbs, they are much harder do loose than the rest.
Keep at it, you have been loosing so far you're obviously doing something right!!

BTW :I'm trying the new pasta diet ........ walking 'pasta' fridge !!!

Have a good healthy day ladies!!

JF

sspalding

Man I did good for my weigh in but a double shift about took it all away! Had to work 2pm to 4 am. I did great till midnight. Then all hell broke loose! I ate good stuff but I ate ALOT of good stuff. I packed my food and I got in my food bag about every 30 minutes. At least what I was eating was good for me but I could not control the getting in the bag of food. I tried peanut butter on graham crackers thinking I needed more protein but it did not help. Why do we do this? I have another shift like this friday night and I am already anxious about it. Yes I had the water going but no help. Any body have any ideas for me for friday?

BigdaddyJ

I try to only bring the exact portions of what I'm gonna eat when I work nights. I spread them our along the night, trying to eat every 3-4 hours. when the lunch box is empty that's it!

BigdaddyJ

here's a post I put up with a great site that helps a lot with the number and size of portions of what you should eat everyday...
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/83502-canadian-food-guide

Jeff

missyannb85

WEEK 2 WEIGHT CHART



Great job this week guys!
WE HAVE LOST ALMOST 80LBS TOGETHER ALREADY!!!!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

rkascak

Wow 80lbs all together! thats amazing!

Steph_135

So much weight loss! I'm getting giddy!

When that happens to me I change something around, my exercie plan, or I eat junk for a day....it kinda wakes up the system into burnin fat again.

That usually works for me, too.

lreed

Well it's been a tough week for me,I threw a baby shower with Treats galore. Baking cupcakes, cookies, chocolate covered pretzels. Damn I am a great baker:blushing: I told my kids the stuff has to go tonight. So have their last treats the rest are going in the garbage. Well for the past 3 days I have been 200-600 over in my calories per day So I have decided that's it. TIME to get back on the wagon. I am heading off to Disneyland for 3 days. Any tips for me? Good news is I have worked out every morning at boot camp with 450 calorie burn per day. AND I bought a size lower in my pants since my clothes have been hanging off me. Great job to all of you that have lost weight this week:drinker: And Thanks Missy for the inspiration in the many posts!:flowerforyou:

Mangoaddict

Sorry, I have not been able to report any weight change. My (morning) schedule has not allowed me to be able to weigh accurately. I guess we have to weigh in next week for me.

robynrae_1

I also work 3rd shift and find it very hard to control my eating, I have found that if I chew gum it helps cut down on the cravings. When I get gum I get the stuff that has alot of flavor and last for awhile.

UCONNCOED

Hey guys!

Look at all that weight loss :happy:
Lets keep pushing! I know I need to step it up. I really would like to hit my next goal and it is STEEP to say the least. But I am really starting to LOVE the gym and get really ansy when I miss a day during the week. My eating is still a challenge:grumble: but ONE STEP AT A TIME I say.

Can't wait for the weekend challenge, I think i also might try and do last weeks as well (burn at least 200 cals over the weekend).

missyannb85

WEEKEND CHALLENGE FOR WEEK 2!

Alright everyone, here it is!

1. Burn at least 200 calories per day!

2. Get your recomended servings of fruits and vegetables in!
Women- 7-8
Men- 8-10

Have a great weekend everyone and lets see some fantastic results next week!!! Keep up the great work!
TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME!
WE CAN DO THIS!

cmurphy04722

Yes ma'am! :-)

UCONNCOED

Goood Challenge.

Maybe if i eat more fruits and veges, Ill eat less pizza lol

snowflowr82

Thanks for the weekend challenge... Its been snowing here so been trying to go out and shovel but i twisted my back so i have to take it slower than usual.. I'm actually getting ready to do the dishes and head out to shovel for a half hour then i'm going to do a biggest loser workout today... I'm a little ansy lately due to not knowing if i'm pregnant since i thought i was starting my TOM and didnt

rockwife

Great challenge--it's supposed to be sunny here, so I'm thinking positive!

bgsball05

Hey guys, I'd like in!

I am 22 years old and am in my first year of law school here in Ohio. I have a goal to run my first half marathon this summer and hope to use the training and nutrition required for that to help me lose the weight I want to lose. I lost 20 pounds my first year of undergrad and after that some of the weight started to creep back. Now I am fully motivated to achieve the weight I've always wanted to be at.

When do you guys weigh in? I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all better!

missyannb85

Goood Challenge.

Maybe if i eat more fruits and veges, Ill eat less pizza lol

HAHAHAHA!!!! I ate Papa Johns pizza tonight. It's my weakness and believe me, I was weak! I'm going to be doing MUCHO excersise tomorrow!

Steph_135

snowflowr... Sorry to hear about your back. Take it easy, and streeetch before shoveling snow if you don't already.

Mande_G

So, Friday night I was out at a fundraiser and ate buffet food (not _too_ horrible -- veggies and sushi) and had a beer. Yesterday, my husband and I had friends over for a movie, and I had 2 beers and pizza -- I also did not exercise. I cleaned house for about 3 1/3 and used that as an excuse not to exercise.

These were certainly not the biggest slip-ups that I've had, but it certainly isn't behavior I like to see in myself. Making excuses and giving in to temptation are what have led me off of this path before -- I don't want to stray this time. I've made a vow to my self -- no more cheat meals until May (hubby's law school graduation and my 30th birthday coming up in the same month).

I am trying to learn from the past couple of nights, to see where things went wrong and what I can do to avoid putting myself in the same situation in the future.

Today has been much better. I got in my exercise -- even bumping it up -- went from sculpt (strength training) level 1-2 of Power90 to level 3-4. THAT was challenging. Mostly the same moves as level 1-2, just more reps and faster reps. I burned 420 calories in 53 minutes and my legs and arms feel like jello. In a good way. I'm a little afraid of what tomorrow's level 3-4 cardio will be like -- I'm sure I'll be burning a lot of calories, though.

Haven't done so well on the fruit/veggie challenge. Had 1 fruit yesterday, 2 or 3 servings of veggies at MOST. Today I will do much better.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Mande_G

Goood Challenge.

Maybe if i eat more fruits and veges, Ill eat less pizza lol

HAHAHAHA!!!! I ate Papa Johns pizza tonight. It's my weakness and believe me, I was weak! I'm going to be doing MUCHO excersise tomorrow!

For me, it's Dominoes. 1/2 of a medium thin crust veggie (no cheese) is only about 500 calories. Too bad I had 1/2 of a LARGE with LIGHT CHEESE last night. I don't even want to THINK about the sodium. That's the really bad part.

Live and learn, right?

I think pizza may be one of those foods that I just shouldn't eat. Ever. I don't get bad cravings for it, I just don't control myself well when it's right in front of me.

And of course, I had to drink beer first. Which of course lowers inhibitions... the LAST thing I need when facing food decisions! :laugh: WHY does Blue Moon have to taste so darn good? :sad:

rockwife

Scale finally moved for me. Weighed in at 252 on Saturday. That is down 16 pounds since Dec. when I began recording the numbers in the weigh battle Got dressed for church this morning in slacks that 2 weeks ago would painfully fasten. They fastened easily with room to spare. Getting fruits and veges in is not a problem for me.

Yesterday was tough. Hubby came in from working on a roof job with bandages from falling off. YESSSS, THAT IS STRESS FOR ME! He showered and soaked and I gorged on a cake. Felt really miserable and sick to stomach after. To think I used to stuff myself like that on a daily basis. Hubby seems okay today, just scraped up and sore.

I have vegetable soup in the crock pot for work lunches this week. That is the simple thing for me. Nuke and eat when I get a break. I usually take at least 2 pieces of fruit and some string cheese. That gets me through the day and gives me a snack for the drive home. (this way I don't stop and buy chips for the 40min drive.) We begin extended days on Monday to make up for the days we missed due to snow.

I actually got a walk in today. The weather is cool (probably 45ish) but the sun is out and the snow is finally gone!


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verito

My name is Veronica, I’m 44 years old. I am in need of losing weight. I had weight problems since I remember. So, I love the challenge to lose my weight. I need the support. I been married for 15 years, I have one daughter. I work in an elementary school. I love to teach math! I have a very slow metabolism, but I think I can lose 1 lb per week doing exercise and eating right. I will love to join!

Heaviest Weight: 168 lbs
Current weight: 159
Goal weight : 135 lbs

Good Luck everyone!